CURV Knife Crime Action Fund
The CURV Knife Crime Action Fund supports local charitable and voluntary sector organisations to deliver impactful, community-based interventions aimed at reducing knife crime across Cleveland.
We are inviting applications for grants ranging from £5,000 to a maximum of £25,000 per project. Funded projects should begin delivery in July 2025 and must be completed by 31 March 2026.
This funding opportunity is designed to help local organisations reduce knife crime amongst young people. We welcome a wide range of community based proposals that contribute to at least one of the following aims:
- Raising awareness of the consequences of carrying or using a knife
- Empowering young people to make safer, more informed choices
- Equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence to act if they know someone is carrying a knife
- Support for parents and families to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and increase awareness of the risks associated with knife crime
Timetable
| DATE | |
| Fund launches | Friday 23rd May 2025 |
| Deadline for applications | Friday 13th June 2025 (midday) |
| Application review period | w/c 16th June 2025 |
| Successful applicants confirmed | w/c 23rd June 2025 |
Useful documents
Cleveland Knife Crime Action Plan (application, 184kB)
Guidance Notes – Knife Crime Action Funding (application, 383kB)
Application form – Knife Crime Action Fund (application, 384kB)
Make an application
Completed applications can be emailed or posted:
Email to: [email protected]
Post to: Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland
c/o St Marks House
St Marks Court
Thornaby
Stockton-On-Tees
TS17 6QW