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Community Groups Invited to Apply for Funding
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20th May 2009
Funding News for North West
Grants of up to £2,500 Available for Local Community Projects (North West)
Community organisations in Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Lancashire can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support projects that make a positive difference in their locality. The funding is being made available through the Onward Community Fund. Onward is a registered provider of social housing based in the North West of England. This year, the fund is interested in supporting projects that help people and communities facing increased challenges due to the cost-of-living crisis. In th...
2nd January 2025
£200,000 Energy Grants for Third Sector Organisations (Liverpool)
Liverpool City Council has launched a £200,000 energy grant initiative to support non-profit third-sector organisations facing increased energy costs this winter. The grant is aimed at groups operating a ‘community hub’—a building or space offering activities or services to the local community. Eligible organisations can apply for a one-off grant of £500. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a 50% rise or more in energy bills since 2021, and have an annual income of under £1 million....
18th December 2024
Grants of up to £2,500 Available for Local Community Projects (Merseyside, Greater Manchester, & Lancashire)
Community organisations in Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Lancashire can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support projects that make a positive difference in their local area. The funding is provided through social housing provider Onward’s Community Fund and projects must benefit areas where Onward operates. This year, the fund is interested in supporting projects that help people and communities facing increased challenges due to the cost-of-living crisis. The next closing date for...
18th December 2024
Grants of up to £10,000 for Science and the Arts Projects (North West of England)
The Granada Foundation is inviting organisations, preferably with charitable status, based in the North West of England, to submit innovative proposals that promote the study, practice, and appreciation of science and the arts. Eligible disciplines include drawing, architecture, landscape architecture, sculpture, literature, music, opera, drama, dance, cinema, and related dissemination methods. Grants ranging from £500 to £10,000 are awarded twice annually, with an average grant of approximate...
17th December 2024
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund (Manchester)
Not-for-profit organisations and charities can apply for grants of up to £3,000 from the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund, a registered charity set up to promote, enhance, improve, and protect both the natural and built environment in areas surrounding the airport. Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 annually for distribution to local good causes, which can range from play areas and community fun days to community gardening initiatives and riding facilities for the disabled. ...
16th December 2024
Grants of up to £5,000 for Victim Support Organisations (Greater Manchester)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise organisations supporting victims of crime in Greater Manchester. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Victim's Capability and Capacity Fund aims to enhance the capacity of organisations to deliver essential services to victims of crime to help them cope and recover, regardless of whether the crime has been reported. This may include mentoring, befriending or therapeutic support. The fund consist...
4th December 2024
Grants to Support Grassroots Community Groups (Greater Manchester)
Grassroots community groups in Greater Manchester can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support their work in the community. The Auto Trader Community Fund encourages and supports grassroots organisations to undertake projects and activities that benefit their local community. There is no limit to the type of request organisations can make to allow them to support their community. Applicants must be based in one of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester and have an annual income of le...
26th November 2024
Charities Invited to Apply for Community Support Scheme (North West)
Charities and other not-for-profit organisations in the North West can apply for grants of up to £500 for projects that makes a positive difference in their community. The Equilibrium Foundation Community Support Scheme provides funding for initiatives that support disadvantaged communities, encourage sporting or arts activities, aid education and development, or benefit the environment. Projects previously funded have included in-school mentoring, after-school clubs, holiday camps and family d...
22nd November 2024
UK Funding News
Climate Action Grants for Museums & Galleries (UK)
Museums, galleries, and cultural organisations will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to deliver outreach activities inspired by THE HERDS – a project featuring life-size animal puppets made from renewable and recyclable materials, travelling across Europe and Africa to raise awareness about climate change. Funded activities should connect young audiences to THE HERDS' journey, and can include workshops, school visits, and community engagements taking place across May and June ...
3rd January 2025
Funding for Early-Stage Vocational Learning Projects (UK)
The UFi VocTech Trust has announced that grants of up to £60,000 will be made available through the VocTech Activate grant fund for early-stage projects that use technology to improve adult skills for work. The funding will support projects lasting up to twelve months which show how digital technologies can be used in innovative ways to improve vocational education. Applications for the Fund will be open between the 6th January 2025 and the 4th February 2025 to organisations across the UK, incl...
3rd January 2025
Funding for Activities to Improve the Lives of the Elderly (UK)
Small grants are available to fund projects to improve the lives of the elderly across the UK. Home Instead Charities awards grants of up to £1,500 to small, local registered charities and up to £500 to grassroots organisations for well-being events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over 55. Eligible projects may include regular events such as a cinema club, knitting group, or lunch club; one-off activities like a day trip or Christmas lunch; ...
3rd January 2025
Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities Through Sport Grant Scheme (UK)
Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) throughout the United Kingdom can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to the Peter Harrison Foundation Active Lives grant scheme. The grant scheme aims to provide opportunities for sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged people to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential. The grants can be used for various purposes, such as funding new sports pr...
2nd January 2025
Funding for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities (England, Scotland & Wales)
Grants of £1,000 - £5,000 are available for local projects that help strengthen communities across England, Scotland and Wales. The Delamere Dairy Foundation will support charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that benefit communities through the advancement of agriculture and environmental protection by improving the lives of young people and education and relieving financial hardship and sickness. Applications will be consid...
2nd January 2025
Grants to Promote and Secure Better and Safer Roads (UK)
Grants and bursaries are available for research, education, and community projects to promote and secure better and safer roads in terms of design, engineering, and aesthetics, including enhancements of the experience of road users. Funded activity includes courses on traffic engineering and transport planning, research projects and programmes or schemes to improve the highway network and the roadside environment, such as roadside parks and open spaces. No maximum or minimum grant levels are ind...
2nd January 2025
Funding to Support New Ideas & Projects for Marine Conservation (UK)
Sea-Changers has announced a new funding call to encourage and support new ideas and projects for marine conservation in the UK. The Sea-Changers Innovation Fund will award one or two large grants of around £10,000 or several smaller ones to encourage the development of innovative projects and solutions to tackle and mitigate marine conservation challenges such as pollution, climate change and unsustainable fishing practices. Applications are accepted from a wide range of UK based organisations...
20th December 2024
The National Churches Trust’s Medium Grants Programme (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the UK towards project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1, to support churches preparing for a major project, and in developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder. Grants will never exceed 50% of the net project costs for this phase. The National Churches Trusts's Medium Grants Programme is also now able to offe...
20th December 2024
Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK)
The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups, and social entrepreneurs passionate about making a difference for people, their communities, and the environment. The Fund will share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects every three months, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third p...
20th December 2024
Overseas Development Grants for UK-based Charities (UK)
UK-based charities working overseas can apply for grants of up to £25,000 for projects that benefit some of the most deprived people and communities in the developing world. The funding can be awarded over 3 – 5 years as grants of between £3,000 and £5,000 per year. Previous awards have been made to Cool Earth for providing safe sanitation for indigenous rainforest villages in Papua New Guinea, Point Foundation for supporting community-based living for the disabled in Rwanda, and Just a Dro...
20th December 2024
Funding to Reduce the Challenges of Armed Service Life for Partners (UK)
Grants of between £10,000 to £60,000 are available for projects that find ways of reducing the challenges of service life for partners of serving armed forces personnel, including reservists. The Supporting Partners Programme, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, aims to improve the support available for service partners and spouses. This includes promoting their skills and experiences in the workplace, enhancing wellbeing, improving access to su...
19th December 2024
Funding Available for Urban Nature Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations in the UK that aim to bring local people together to transform urban spaces by sowing and growing UK native wildflowers and/or fungi. This funding, provided by Grow Wild, supports costs such as seeds, plants, soil, materials, events, workshops, specialist expertise, and contractor fees. Resident’s groups, community associations, and health authorities/health boards are also eligible to apply. Successful groups will receive t...
19th December 2024
Funding for Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK)
Grants are available to schools, cultural organisations and universities; to develop a greater understanding of Japanese culture. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the study of the Japanese language and culture, School, Education and Youth exchanges. In the past, the Foundation has made grants towards visits between the UK and Japan by teachers and young people and the teaching and development of Japanese language and cultural studies in schools. The funding is being made availabl...
19th December 2024
Funding for Libraries & Archives with Nationally Significant Collections (UK)
Grants of up to £100,000 are available to support libraries and archives with nationally significant collections. The Wolfson Foundation funds new builds, refurbishments, or equipment projects that aim to enhance the care of these collections, improve public engagement and understanding, increase visitor numbers, promote organisational sustainability, and conserve architectural heritage. Grants are typically awarded for collection storage facilities and research, education or interpretation spa...
18th December 2024
Training Grants for Museums (UK)
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) is currently offering training grants up to £350 to member museums focused on staff and volunteer development. The funding is designed to enhance the skills and expertise of those involved in the museum sector, especially catering to smaller museums with fewer than 20,000 annual visitors. To be eligible for this grant, museums must be AIM members. The total grant available aims to support various forms of professional development including attendance...
18th December 2024
Grants for Performing Arts Organisations (UK)
Performing arts organisations can apply for grants of up to £150,000 to improve their training and education facilities. The Wolfson Foundation will award grants towards the building or refurbishment of these facilities, and occasionally towards the purchase of specialist equipment. The aim is to enhance audience engagement, increase participant numbers, improve organisational sustainability, and conserve architectural heritage. Match funding is required for projects over £50,000. Registered...
17th December 2024
Grants of up to £25,000 Available to Prevent People Entering the Criminal Justice System (UK)
UK registered charities working in the areas of Social and Criminal Justice can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to prevent people entering the criminal justice system and to support those already in it to rebuild their lives. The funding is being made available through the Charles Hayward Foundation’s Main Grant Programme. The Foundation will fund early intervention programmes for young children and their families, tailored preventative work with young people at risk, and holistic support...
17th December 2024
Grants for Small & Medium Sized Museums to Improve the Care of their Collections (UK)
Small and medium-sized museums that are members of the Association of Independent Museums can apply for funding to improve the care for their collections. The funding is being made available with support from the Pilgrim Trust. Grants of up to £1,200 are available to cover the cost of three-day professional collections care audit. Grants of up to £10,000 are also available to improve the sustainability of collections and to finance their conservation. Larger museums are advised to apply direct...
17th December 2024
Funding to Make Music Activity More Inclusive (England)
Grants of between £30,001 and £300,000 are available to organisations in England that want to support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn and earn in music. The Youth Music Catalyser Fund will support organisations who want to make music activity more inclusive. Children and young people should be involved in the planning and development of programmes which must focus on at least one of the following themes: early years; Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people; th...
17th December 2024
Funding to Encourage Volunteering Amongst Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available to individuals or groups of young people aged 30 or under who aim to make a difference through volunteering or community service. The funding is made available through the Alec Dickson Trust. It prioritises projects involving many volunteers, addresses the specific needs of disadvantaged communities and individuals, and is innovative and sustainable. The Trust is looking for projects that identify a specific need and propose to carry out activities that will...
17th December 2024
Free Support to Expand Classical Studies in Schools (UK)
Classics for All, a UK-based educational charity that promotes the teaching of classical subjects, is offering free support to UK state schools that want to introduce or expand classical studies. This can be done either as part of the curriculum or as an enrichment/club activity. Schools will receive mentoring, initial advice, and contributions toward training costs to help them introduce or develop a classical subject. The support will enable schools, particularly those in areas of high depriva...
16th December 2024
Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)
Registered charities that work to tackle family problems or problems facing one or more of its members can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Kelly Family Charitable Trust which actively encourages applications from relatively new organisations to help them become more established. The trust prefers to support charities whose income is below £500,000. However, larger charities with pioneering pilot projects will be considered. Grants are available...
16th December 2024
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
Small Homeless charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people rebuild their lives. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a registered charity and have an annual turnover of under £500,000, with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Typically, organisations awarded funding operate residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. The funding is being made available through Help the Homeless, a grant-giving trust, foun...
16th December 2024
Funding of up to £25,000 to Enhance Educational and Access Opportunities of Young People (UK)
UK-registered charities can apply for grants up to £25,000 to enhance educational and access opportunities for children and young people under the age of 26. The funding is being made available through The Steel Charitable Trust's United Kingdom Under-26 Fund. This fund operates across the UK excluding areas served by Luton Council. There is a specific fund for the Luton area. The focus is on supporting those facing economic challenges or social marginalisation that may lead to significant disa...
13th December 2024
Grants to Support Music Making (UK & Ireland)
Music for All, a UK charity that promotes music making, has launched a new round of its Community Project Funding Programme. Grants are available to community groups, schools and individuals under a number of different categories, each with their own criteria and award amounts. This round will support projects working with people with learning and cognitive challenges, individuals facing financial hardship, underprivileged children aged 0-4, and community initiatives for those with mobility and ...
13th December 2024
Grants to Support Disadvantaged Children & Vulnerable Older People (England & Wales)
Funding is available for registered charities that are working to support disadvantaged children and young people, as well as vulnerable older people and their carers in England and Wales. The Masonic Charitable Foundation Charity Grants programme awards small grants of between £1,000 and £5,000, and large grants of between £10,000 and £60,000 to support projects that are focusing on: children affected by domestic abuse; early years; children with special educational needs and disabilities; ...
13th December 2024
Funding Available to Support Vulnerable Energy Consumers (England, Scotland & Wales)
A total of £40 million in funding is currently available to charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland, and Wales to support vulnerable people with their energy bills, develop innovative energy related products or services and support projects that empower individuals to reduce their carbon emissions. The funding is being made available through the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, which redistributes payments from energy companies that have breached regulato...
13th December 2024
New Fund to Support Early Career Music Promoters (England)
The PRS Foundation has launched a new fund to support the career development of music promoters in England. The Early Career Promoter Fund offers grants of up to £3,500 and capacity-building support to help early career independent promoters of all genres with the booking, programming and promotion of gigs, concerts, showcases, tours and other performances, and the costs associated with these activities, as well as helping promoters build their skills. The scheme will also help to address under...
12th December 2024
Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)
Small-to-mid-size registered charities helping improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those disadvantaged and vulnerable, can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Hedley Foundation. Each year, the Foundation makes around 250 grants for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill, and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are given to...
12th December 2024
Grants of up to £3,000 for School Science Projects (UK)
The Royal Society, the world's oldest scientific institution, promoting scientific research and knowledge, has announced that the next round of its Partnership grants programme will re-open on the 3rd February 2025. The programme awards grants of up to £3,000 to primary and secondary schools to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Activities funded aim to enhance science education by encouraging collaboration between schools and profess...
12th December 2024
Funding to Promote the Benefits of World Trade (UK)
UK-registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding for projects that promote the benefits of world trade. The Worshipful Company of World Traders is offering funding through its charitable trust to support innovative educational projects that promote world trade and benefit those affected by it and other charitable purposes. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £5,000, although smaller amounts may be awarded. For projects with benefits unrelated to...
11th December 2024
£7.9 Million Fund to Support the Public Screen Heritage Sector (UK)
The British Film Institute (BFI) is inviting applications for the BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund, offering £7.9 million over three years to support the UK’s public screen heritage sector. The fund aims to support organisations that hold screen heritage collections to widen access, develop skills, and build resilience. Organisations can apply for support to enrich their collections, better represent diverse communities, make screen heritage available to the public, and ensure they h...
11th December 2024
Grants to Support Serving Soldiers, Veterans & their Families (UK)
Charities and organisations that support soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families can apply for grants from the Army Benelevont Fund. Various projects and activities can be funded, including mental health support, educational programmes and employment assistance, family support, housing assistance, independent living, and elderly care. This might include helping wounded soldiers to adapt to life after service, assisting elderly veterans to keep their independence, or supporting soldiers ...
11th December 2024
Funding for Projects that Support the Education and Development of Children and Young People (England)
Schools, colleges and community groups in England can apply for grants to support the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Projects that will help enhance the self-confidence, teamwork skills and future employability of children and young people are of particular interest. In most cases, grants are made on a relatively small scale. Many grants will be under £2,000, most will be under £5,000, and in only a few cases w...
11th December 2024
Fellowship Programme to Support Physics Teaching (England)
Applications are invited for the Ogden Trust Senior Teacher Fellowships Programme, designed to help physics teachers develop their skills. The programme enables teachers to deliver initiatives that bring physics to a wider audience or support other teachers in developing their practice. Fellows will have the opportunity to develop a physics education project, gain experience both inside and outside the classroom, and engage with a community of Ogden fellows to share ideas. These fellowships prov...
10th December 2024
Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Make Museum Collections More Inclusive (UK)
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has relaunched its Collections Fund as the Communities and Collections Fund, maintaining its core mission of supporting inclusive museum initiatives with community partners. The new fund offers core grants for single museums to strategically develop their collections and partnership project grants for museums and community organisations working equitably with collections to achieve shared aims for inclusion. Grants of up to £100,000 are available for projects las...
10th December 2024
Grants to Support Animal Welfare Charities (UK)
Charities registered in the UK that work to provide sanctuary, rehoming, and rehabilitation for animals both domestically and/or internationally are invited to apply for grants of up to £35,000. Organisations involved with wildlife conservation, the rescue, rehabilitation and (where possible) release of animals are also eligible to apply. The funding can be used for general running costs or capital purchases. This funding opportunity is provided by the Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust, which...
10th December 2024
Funding for Projects Making a Positive Impact on Peoples Lives (UK - Various Locations)
The Focus Foundation, the charitable arm of Focus Group, a provider of essential business technology, offers grants of up to £8,000 to charities and community groups that deliver projects that positively impact people’s lives. The Foundation's Rapid Response Grant Scheme will support projects focused on mental health, underprivileged children and young adults, and local community initiatives that are located close to one of the Foundation’s regional offices in Turo, Exeter, Portsmouth, Sho...
10th December 2024
Grants for Hospices & Palliative Care Organisations (UK)
UK hospices and palliative care organisations can apply for grants of up to £75,000 from the Wolfson Foundation. Grants will support capital costs for new builds, refurbishments, or equipment projects. These initiatives aim to increase access to services for patients and their families, enhance the quality and range of services, and improve organisational sustainability. Match funding is required for projects costing more than £50,000. There is a 2-stage application process. The closing date f...
9th December 2024
Grants to Support the Wellbeing of Black & Global Majority Communities (UK)
Grants of £20,000 to £30,000 are available for charities supporting Black and Global Majority communities across the UK. The African Health Policy Network (AHPN) Innovate and Sustain Fund is looking to support the Black and Global Majority working for the health and well-being of their communities in innovative and disruptive ways, challenging structural racism, disrupting systemic and discriminatory ways of operating, and building community resilience, health and wellbeing. AHPN is particular...
9th December 2024
Grants to Help Children & Young People Make, Learn & Earn in Music (England)
Grants of up to £30,000 are available to organisations in England for projects that support disadvantaged and disabled children and young people in making, learning, and earning in music. This funding is provided through the Youth Music Trailblazer fund, which supports organisations looking to trial new work, test innovative methods, or challenge the status quo. Eligible projects could, for example, include a new community organisation exploring different ways to integrate music-making into nur...
9th December 2024
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Not-For-Profit Theatres to Carry Out Essential Works (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available through The Theatres Trust's Small Grants Programme for UK non-profit theatres. This initiative, backed by The Linbury Trust, aims to support projects aimed at ensuring the future viability and success of non-profit theatres in the UK, including essential small capital works, digital upgrades, and critical machinery installations. The deadline for applications in this round is 12 noon on the 17th January 2025....
9th December 2024
Grants to Promote the Teaching of Greek (UK)
Schools can apply for grants for projects that promote teaching the Greek language or subjects relating to Greek Civilisation. The funding being made available by the Hellenic Society makes the grants for the development of new courses in Greek, books & other teaching materials; classics days or conferences; Greek plays by schools, and summer schools for school pupils. Applications from schools planning to start courses in Greek are especially welcome. Applications on behalf of individual pupils...
9th December 2024
Grants for Charities Working in Mental Health (UK)
Grants of up to £75,000 are available to charities and local authorities working in mental health. The Wolfson Foundation provides funding for capital projects, with a particular focus on training, employment, and supported housing. Projects should aim to increase access to services for new and existing users, enhance the quality and range of services, and improve organisational sustainability. Grants are typically awarded for new builds, refurbishments, or equipment. Match funding is required ...
6th December 2024
Greggs Foundation Expands Breakfast Club Programme (UK)
The Greggs Foundation has made changes to its long running Breakfast Club programme. Now called Feeding Brighter Futures, the programme has been expanded to provide additional support through after school clubs and holiday club provision. Each term, grants are provided to help schools offer nutritious meals and activities that help children overcome barriers and create new learning opportunities. The programme aims to provide safe spaces where children can eat, spend time with friends, engage in...
6th December 2024
Funding to Support Young Creatives to Launch a Project, Idea or Business (UK)
Youth Music has announced that round 10 0f its NextGen Fund has re-opened for applications. The NextGen Fund supports emerging musicians and behind the scenes creatives aged 18-25 (and under-30s who identify as d/Deaf or Disabled) from across the UK to launch a creative project, idea or business. Grants of up to £2,500 could help people, including singers, songwriters, producers, DJs, managers and agents who do not have the financial means to invest in themselves, to start a record label, laun...
6th December 2024
Funding for Charities Working with Older People (UK)
Grants of £25,000 to £75,000 are available for charities and local authorities across the UK that provide care and services for older people, particularly those with neurodegenerative conditions or those who are isolated. The Wolfson Foundation will provide funding for new builds, refurbishments or equipment projects which aim to increase access to services for new and existing users, enhance the quality and range of services, and improve organisational sustainability. Match funding is require...
5th December 2024
Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)
UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties and autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works as well and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes including woodwork, craf...
5th December 2024
Grants of up to £100,000 Available for Community Facilities (England)
Registered charities, churches, parish councils, local authorities and CASC-registered sports clubs can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 to provide, maintain or improve community facilities. This can include village halls and community centres, public play areas, publicly available multi-use games areas, skate parks and BMX tracks; sport and recreation grounds including pavilions and clubhouses with full public access; churches – community spaces only; nature reserves; public ...
5th December 2024
Grants for Charities Working with Disability (UK)
Grants of up to £75,000 are available to charities and local authorities supporting people with disabilities. The Wolfson Foundation provides funding for capital projects that encourage independence, with a particular focus on training, employment, and supported housing. The Foundation is especially interested in projects that assist the transition from children's services to adult services. Grants are typically awarded for new builds, refurbishments, or equipment. The Foundation is also keen t...
4th December 2024
Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)
Grants ranging from £500 to £2,750 are available for schools, youth groups, non-profit organisations, and charities to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children 13 years old or younger. Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will be given priority. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the total cost of a holiday or trip, lasting from one to seven days. The Henry Smith Charity is offering the funding, and applicati...
4th December 2024
Funding to Support Challenged & Vulnerable Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to charitable organisations supporting challenged and vulnerable young people under the age of 16 in the UK. The 7stars Foundation provides funding for projects which support children and young people living in areas of deprivation and socioeconomic disadvantage who are affected by abuse or addiction, homelessness, or responsibilities as young carers. Examples of eligible projects include recreational activities, mentoring programmes, and counselling session...
3rd December 2024
Amazon Literary Partnership Re-opens for Applications (UK & Ireland)
Online Retailer Amazon has announced that the Amazon Literary Partnership (ALP) is back for its sixth year, providing grants to literary organisations that support and champion writers of all ages and stages in their career. Last year, the ALP supported 37 literary groups across the UK. Beneficiaries included organisations dedicated to amplifying voices that aren’t usually heard, or groups that engage children with expressing themselves through writing. Applications are invited from registered...
3rd December 2024
Unrestricted Grants of up to £30,000 to Strengthen Small Charities (UK)
From midday on the 4th December 2024, small organisations supporting marginalised and disadvantaged groups can apply for unrestricted grants of up to £30,000 to fund projects and activities with the potential to transform their organisation. Offered by the charity The Fore, this funding is designed to help organisations grow, strengthen, and become more efficient or resilient. The grants can be used for various purposes, including core costs and capital funding. UK registered charities, CICs, ...
3rd December 2024
Idlewild Trust Announces Next Application Deadline (UK)
The Idlewild Trust has announced that the next closing date for applications to its grantmaking programme is the 14th February 2025. The Idlewild Trust supports charities that improve opportunities for young professionals working in the arts, particularly at an early stage in their careers, and supporting the conservation of important works of art and objects in museums, galleries, places of worship, historic buildings or their grounds that are being lost through the lack of funds to look after ...
3rd December 2024
One Stop - Community Partnership Programme Opens for Applications (UK)
Schools and other not for profit organisations within a two mile radius of a One Stop shop can now apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme. The programme funded by the convenience store operator One Stop and administered by the environmental charity Groundwork, will support projects and activities such as tackling food poverty, supporting low-income families, and promoting a healthier lifestyle. The next closing date for applications is the 24th J...
2nd December 2024
Community Partnership Programme to Tackle Food Poverty & Support the Elderly (UK)
Community groups and other not for profit organisations within a two mile radius of a One Stop shop can now apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme. The programme, administered by the environmental charity Groundwork, will support projects and activities tackling food poverty, supporting the vulnerable, supporting the elderly, supporting low-income families, and supporting a healthier lifestyle. Applications will be welcomed from various organisat...
2nd December 2024
Childs Charitable Trust (UK)
The Childs Charitable Trust offers grants to registered and excepted Christian charities based in the UK and operating in countries worldwide. Projects that fall into the following categories will be considered: Working in schools and with vulnerable and disengaged young people in the UK: All aspects of Christian outreach: Society, i.e., social action and justice: All areas of Christian education. No minimum or maximum grant level is published, and awards are made according to the values of the ...
2nd December 2024
Funding to Encourage Young People to Study Science Subjects (UK)
In response to the much publicised skills gap in the British engineering industry, the Ironmongers’ Foundation wishes to support initiatives that encourage talented young people under the age of 25 to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training. The funding is available to registered or exempt charities within the UK , with a preference for urban areas outside London and particularly areas in the north and midlands with a manufactu...
2nd December 2024
The Classical Association Grants (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support classical projects in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Classical Association. The Classical Association is an educational charity that makes classical subjects widely accessible. The grants typically fund activities undertaken by schoolteachers, students, academics and organisations with the aims of supporting the teaching and learning of classical subjects and topics, primarily in UK schools, but also amongst the wide...
2nd December 2024
Grants of up to £15,000 Available to Sports Facilities Affected by Flooding (England)
Grants of up to £15,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations, including community clubs, charities, and public bodies, to restore sports facilities damaged by Storms Bert and Conall. The grants are being made available through the Sport England Movement Fund and aims to assist in the swift restoration of sports facilities and activities. The type of costs the funding can be used for include: skip hire to remove sediment and rubbish; minor electrical works to restore power; decontamin...
29th November 2024
Funding to support the resilliance of Vision Loss Charities (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to vision loss charities to enhance their sustainability and resilience. The funding is being made available through Fight for Sight, a UK charity dedicated to eye research, has launched its Capacity Building Fund to foster collaboration within the sight loss sector and support small, grassroots organisations in overcoming challenges such as staff shortages, high operational costs, and limited physical space. Eligible applicants include UK-registered charit...
29th November 2024
Funding to Improve Transport Accessibility for Disabled People (UK)
The National Centre for Accessible Transport (NCAT) has launched the Scaling Innovation Programme to enhance transport accessibility for disabled people in the UK. Delivered by Connected Places Catapult, the programme offers up to £150,000 in funding, along with technical and business support, to as many as fifteen selected small and medium-sized enterprises developing accessible transport solutions. Projects should address specific challenges, such as physical barriers in street environments a...
29th November 2024
Grants Available for Charities Supporting Breast Cancer Recovery and Well-Being (UK)
The Pink Ribbon Foundation has announced that it is currently accepting applications to its grant-making programme for 2025. Grants of up to £6,000 are available to UK charities and not-for-profit organisations working on practical projects and initiatives to improve the physical and mental health of individuals with or recovering from breast cancer. This year, priority will be given to supporting organisations with limited financial resources to deliver their services. Higher grants may be awa...
29th November 2024
Grants of up to £1,5000 for the Professional Development of Hospice and Palliative Care Staff (UK)
Hospice UK is providing grants to support the professional development of hospice and palliative care staff across the UK. The grants are available to individuals employed by member organisations of Hospice UK, including both clinical and non-clinical staff. Applicants can request up to £1,500 (up to 50% of the costs) to cover the costs of attending conferences, workshops, or training courses relevant to their role in hospice and palliative care. Eligible expenses include conference or course f...
28th November 2024
Ogden Trust - Local School Partnerships (UK)
The Ogden Trust is currently accepting applications through its School Partnerships programme. The programme supports new partnerships of schools that are working together in order to enhance the learning and teaching of physics. The programme provides grants of £8,500 to partnerships for up to five years. Partnerships can include primary schools, secondary schools, or a mix of both. Priority will be given to schools serving disadvantaged areas. The closing date for submitting applications ...
28th November 2024
Grants for Community and Environmental Projects (England)
The Veolia Environmental Trust has announced the launch of its latest funding round, which provides grants to support community and environmental initiatives. Available grants include Community Grants and Habitat and Biodiversity Grants, ranging from £10,000 to £75,000. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations and local authorities. The funding is intended to assist in developing or enhancing community buildings and outdoor spaces, as well as the conservation, restoration, and ...
28th November 2024
Funding to US-UK Strengthen US - UK Cultural and Educational Cooperation (UK)
The US Embassy in the UK has announced its 2025 Annual Programme Statement (APS), offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with a total funding pool of up to $800,000, subject to availability. Open to non-profits and educational organisations, the programme supports initiatives that strengthen the US-UK partnership through cultural, educational, and outreach activities, including student exchanges, arts programmes, and research dissemination. Priority areas include promoting democracy a...
27th November 2024
Grants for the Creation of New Artworks for Public Collections (UK)
The Art Fund, the national charity for art, invites applications to its Commission Grants programme, supporting the creation of new artworks for public collections in the UK and Channel Islands. Grants range from small (£7,500 or less) to large (over £7,500) and fund diverse art forms, including paintings, sculptures, films, and performances, aiming to enrich collections and engage audiences with works of national or international significance. Eligible applicants include public museums, galle...
27th November 2024
Funding for Projects that Promote a Better Understanding of the Environment and Countryside (UK)
UK based schools and not for profit organisations can apply for funding to the Nineveh Charitable Trust for a broad range of projects and activities that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, whilst facilitating improved access, education and research. Whilst the Trust does not specify a minimum or maximum grant amount that can be applied for, an analysis of previous grants would suggest a maximum of £5,000 per year for up to three years. Previous projects supported...
27th November 2024
The Royal Countryside Fund Announces New Grant Scheme for 2025 (UK)
The Royal Countryside Fund, which supports farming and rural communities, will launch a new UK-wide Supporting Rural Communities grant programme on 10 January 2025. The programme will support organisations to deliver transformative, community-led initiatives that enhance skills training and job opportunities for young people, and promote economic benefits for rural communities. Additionally, the programme will aim to increase environmental sustainability, and build community resilience through i...
26th November 2024
Funding Available to Retrofit Buildings with Energy-Generating or Saving Technologies (England)
Community businesses can apply for financial support ranging from £10,000 to £150,000 to help stabilise or reduce energy costs, supporting the transition to more sustainable energy practices. The funding, made available through the Power to Change Energy Resilience Fund, can be used for various projects, including retrofitting buildings with energy-generating or saving technologies. Up to 40% of the total funding can be provided as a grant, with additional energy audit grants available betwee...
26th November 2024
Youth Hostel Offers Bursary Scheme for Towards Residential Stays (England & Wales)
Schools and colleges in areas of high deprivation in England and Wales can apply for support towards the cost of a residential stay at a YHA-owned hostel. The funding is made available through the Youth Hostel Association’s Bursary scheme. The scheme is open to primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, and schools offering alternative provisions or colleges based in areas of high social deprivation with high numbers (upwards of 20%) of children receiving pupil premium or free schoo...
26th November 2024
Ufi VocTech Trust Launches New Ventures Challenge Fund (UK)
Recent business startups in the educational technology sector can apply for an initial investment of £250,000 through the Ufi VocTech Trust’s new Ventures Challenge Fund. This fund aims to support companies that contribute to skill development in an economy moving towards greater automation, digitisation, and decarbonisation. An additional £1 million in follow-up funding may be available. The fund focuses on supporting projects in areas such as green economy skills, digital transformation, r...
25th November 2024
Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK)
Families and groups of children, schools, organisations, and other registered charities can apply for financial assistance from the Adamson Trust for the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children with physical, mental, or emotional impairments. To be eligible, the child must be a resident in the UK, between the ages of 3 and 17, and the Trust requires evidence of their disability or illness from a medical or social services professional. Grants from the Trust usually only cover a ...
25th November 2024
National Lottery Grants for Heritage - Grants of up to £10 Million Available (UK)
Not-for-profit organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of between £250,000 and £10 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for projects connecting people and communities to UK heritage. The funding can support a broad range of activities and project costs such as volunteer expenses, capital works, repairs, maintenance, conservation costs, professional fees, event costs, and the acquisition of heritage. All projects must also consider long-term environmental sustainabilit...
22nd November 2024
New Fund Launched for Community Organisations to Enhance Energy Efficiency (England)
Community organisations in England can apply for a share of £250,000 of funding to reduce energy usage and carbon footprint. The funding is being made available through the Energy Efficiency Sharematch fund. It can be used to install on-site energy generation measures like solar panels and heat pumps, improve building energy efficiency through insulation and LED lighting, and upgrade operational equipment to more energy-efficient alternatives. Funded by Access – The Foundation for Social In...
22nd November 2024
National School Breakfast Programme (England)
The Department for Education has announced that Schools in disadvantaged can apply for a 75% subsidy for breakfast club provision until July 2024. To be eligible to participate in the National School Breakfast Programme, schools will have 40% or more pupils in bands A-F of the income deprivation affecting children index (IDACI). This can include state-funded primary, secondary, special schools and alternative provision. The contract for the programme will be delivered through Family Action, wh...
22nd November 2024
Dormant Assets Scheme to Allocate £350 Million (England)
The UK's Dormant Assets Scheme is set to distribute £350 million across four key areas in England from 2024 to 2028. This funding, sourced from unclaimed financial assets like inactive bank accounts, will be equally divided, providing £87.5 million each to initiatives focused on youth services, financial inclusion, social investment wholesalers, and community wealth funds. This is designed to address social and environmental challenges, enhancing facilities for the youth, improving financial m...
21st November 2024
Student Opportunities in Public Museums & Galleries (UK)
Funding is available to help public museums, galleries, historic houses, libraries, and visual arts organisations in the UK provide meaningful paid work experience opportunities for full-time university students that enable them to explore further their interest in the arts and related future career options before they graduate. Through Art Fund’s Student Opportunities programme, organisations can apply for up to £10,000 towards the costs associated with paying students for their time to help...
21st November 2024
Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £2,400 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK's Chances for Children Grants to provide a flexible range of support, such as items and activities to support learning and development (laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc); clothing and school unifor...
21st November 2024
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people (18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with the critical life skills necessary to gain employment. Priority will be given to projects that target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups facing major hurdles to employment, especially women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. The funding is being made available through the ...
21st November 2024
Funding for Special Schools and Colleges (UK)
Grants of up to £75,000 are available to special schools and colleges for children and young people with special educational needs. Grants are awarded towards capital costs such as new buildings, refurbishing existing buildings, and equipment. The funding is available for projects focused on helping pupils develop skills that would help them gain employment or live independently after leaving school or college. The grants are made through the Wolfson Foundation’s Special Schools and Colleges ...
21st November 2024
Government Launches National Youth Strategy (England)
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy aimed at improving opportunities for young people across the country, inviting them to participate in a national conversation to collaboratively shape the initiative and ensure opportunities are available in every community. The strategy will prioritise better-coordinated youth services and policies at local, regional, and national levels, with a total funding allocation of £185 million, which includes £85 million to address the urgent ...
20th November 2024
Funding to Improve the Sustainability of Community Sports Clubs (UK & Ireland)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support community sports clubs and organisations in the UK and Ireland. The grants can be used for various purposes, including improving facilities, purchasing new equipment, obtaining coaching qualifications, and investing in the long-term sustainability of clubs. The funding is being made available through the Cash4Clubs programme, funded by Flutter Entertainment and delivered by Sported. This UK charity supports community groups that use sport and ph...
20th November 2024
Funding for Local Community Projects (UK)
Charities, schools and community organisations operating within a 15-mile radius of a Moto Motorway Services site can apply for funding for projects and activities that benefit local communities across the UK. Moto in The Community Trust will fund different types of projects provided they directly benefit the communities where it is present or has a significant staff catchment. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe agreed. Please note that any application submitted ...
20th November 2024
Funding for Publically Accessible Automated External Defibrillators (England)
Community organisations across England can apply for funding to acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for public spaces. Eligible applicants include charities, local government bodies, sports clubs, and other community-focused organisations, but schools and academies are excluded. Applicants must install the defibrillator in an external, publicly accessible location available 24/7, provide an electrical power source, and contribute approximately £750 in match funding. The total fundi...
19th November 2024
Grants for Urgent Maintenance Works & Small Repairs to Churches (UK)
Grants of between £500 and £5,000 (exceptionally up to £10,000)are available to churches across the UK requiring urgent maintenance works and small repairs identified as high priority within a recent Quinquennial Inspection, Building Survey or Condition Report.. The funding will enable listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, to investigate or address small problems and control building deterioration. This could include improvements to rainwater systems, removing ...
19th November 2024
Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People (UK)
Schools and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that help children across the UK have a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives that provide food and support to young people. These grants assist schools and organisations in offering nutritious food, healthy activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing—such as breakfast clubs or snacks—and equipment for healthy pursuits. Every three months, three local ...
19th November 2024
Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. Groups that have carried out some fo...
19th November 2024
Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)
Not for profit organisations and private law firms working with vulnerable young migrants can apply for grants of up to £30,000. The grants can be used to support legal work that benefits young migrants living in poverty who face significant disadvantage or discrimination as a result of their immigration status. Applicants should note that the average grant size is around £12,000. The funding is being made available through the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migrants and the ...
19th November 2024
Funding for Artists to Develop their Artistic Practice (England)
Arts Council England has announced that its Developing your Creative Practice programme is open for applications. Grants of up to £12,000 are available to support the development of independent creative practitioners working in dance, theatre, music, visual arts, literature, combined arts or museums practice. The aim is to offer practitioners the time and space to work on ambitious and innovative research and development opportunities to make a step-change in their practice. The next closing da...
18th November 2024
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)
Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and in exceptional circumstances Community Interest Companies can apply for grants for projects that support offenders and ex-offenders as well as into work and helping specific less popular groups within the criminal justice sector. The funding is being made available through the Weavers' Company who are looking specifically to support projects helping offenders find work as well as projects that support marginalised groups. A secon...
18th November 2024
Funding to Support Black & Global Majority-led Charities & Social Enterprises (England)
Grants are available to support Black- and Global Majority-led charities and social enterprises in England, helping them scale their impact in tackling poverty and advancing racial equity. Funded by Pathway Fund in partnership with Do it Now Now, the ‘Make It Big with Pathway Fund’ will provide eight organisations with £25,000 grant funding, bespoke support, and training. The programme will support organisations to build their financial resilience and operational readiness, raise social inv...
15th November 2024
Funding for High Achieving State School Students to Explore Studying in the USA (UK)
The Sutton Trust has announced that its US Programme is now open for applications. The programme offers high achieving state school students the opportunity to explore studying in the United States, and experience what it is like being an international student. The programme will cover all costs, including travel, residential events, accommodation and food. As in previous years, students are scheduled to visit the US in July/August. The programme is open to students from low- or middle-income fa...
15th November 2024
Pilot Grant Scheme Launched for Large-Scale Theatre & Dance Tours (England)
Arts Council England (ACE) has launched a £5 million pilot scheme to support regional touring in England. The Incentivising Touring: Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance scheme will offer repayable grants of up to 25% of a production’s capitalisation costs, up to a maximum of £500,000. This funding aims to reduce the risks associated with touring mid- and large-scale productions, encouraging boards and investors to support additional tours and attract broader investment. If supported tours...
15th November 2024
Grants of up to £10,000 to Support Grassroots Charities (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support small, grassroots and local charities currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community across the UK. The funding, which is being made available through Foyle Foundation’s Small Grants Scheme, can be used to cover projects, core costs, building projects, or essential equipment to enable ongoing service provision for charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum that can show fi...
15th November 2024
€2 Million Fund to Support Projects Addressing the Societal Impact of AI (UK / Europe)
The European AI & Society Fund is offering funding of €2 million to support innovative projects that address accountability for the harms caused by the use of AI on society. Applications are invited from organisations and coalitions across Europe that want to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used fairly, without leading to discrimination or human rights violations. Example projects include researching legal pathways to address AI-driven workplace or welfare discrimination, and developing...
14th November 2024
Crowdfunding Platform Launches Foundation (UK)
Crowdfunder UK has announced the launch of the Crowdfunder Foundation, aimed at helping philanthropists, high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations maximise their charitable contributions through crowdfunding. The foundation will support community-driven projects through matched crowdfunding, with a focus on social, environmental, and community initiatives. Special emphasis will be placed on local initiatives that tackle key social issues, such as poverty alleviation, nature recovery and...
14th November 2024
Grants of up to £50,000 Available to Promote British Music Overseas (UK)
Grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 are available through the Music Export Growth Scheme to support UK-registered independent music companies with the promotion of British music in overseas markets. The funding is made available by the British Phonographic Industry and aims to enhance international growth for British music artists by supporting campaigns that include promotional efforts, touring support, media appearances, and distribution opportunities in targeted markets. Eligible companies...
14th November 2024