2015-founded Newcastle chapter of Awesome Foundation awards $1000 grants to local projects, exceeding $85K in funding.

Awesome Newcastle, a local chapter of the global Awesome Foundation, awards no-strings-attached $1000 grants to businesses, creative groups, and individuals in Newcastle. The initiative, which started in 2015, has surpassed $85,000 in funding to grassroots ventures. Monthly pitch nights give applicants three minutes to present their idea, with the board deliberating and voting for the winner.