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Grants Available to Assist Vulnerable Individuals with their Housing Needs (Cambridgeshire)
Not-for-profit organisations addressing housing-related issues can apply for grants between £2,500 and £10,000 for projects that enhance access to housing, combat homelessness, and assist vulnerable individuals with their housing needs. The funding which is being made available through the Cambridge Building Society Community Fund also offers a limited number of multi-year grants of up to £10,000 per annum for up to three years, and one-off capital donations of up to £20,000 for larger capit...
14th May 2025
Funding to Provide Support for Dementia Carers (Cambridgeshire & Peterborough)
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to deliver projects that provide relief, respite and support for full-time unpaid carers caring for a loved one with dementia. The funding, which is made available through the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation’s Dementia Carers Fund, will support charitable projects across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough that give support to unpaid carers who need to attend appointments of their own (e.g. haircuts, doctors), encourage unpaid ...
12th May 2025
Funding to Help Reduce Crime (Suffolk)
Organisations like community groups, charities, social enterprises and community interest companies can apply for grants between £2,500 and £20,000 to support victims of crime and improve Suffolk's safety. The Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner's Fund prioritises applications that align with the Police and Crime Plan's objectives, particularly Objective 2: supporting victims and reducing crime, and Objective 4: working collaboratively to enhance community safety and improve criminal justice o...
28th October 2024
New £100,000 Fund Launched to Improve Public Safety (Essex - excluding Southend and Thurrock)
Essex County Council has launched a new grant scheme to improve public safety and address violence and vulnerability in local communities. The Community Safety Initiative Fund will allow charities, community groups, town and parish councils, and other not-for-profit organisations to bid for grants of between £500 and £2,000 to help reduce anti-social behaviour and fund initiatives to enhance public safety in their community. Projects could, for example, improve home or personal safety or tackl...
9th April 2024
Grants of up to £40,000 Available to Tackle Health Inequalities (Scotland)
Charities, community and voluntary organisations, and other not-for-profit organisations will soon be able to apply for grants of between £5,000 and £40,000 for projects lasting up to two years that improve the lives of people in disadvantaged areas of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Falkirk, Inverclyde, Moray, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, North Lanarkshire, Orkney Islands, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian and Shetland. The funding is made available by the Health Lottery Scotland through the Active Co...
27th March 2023
Grants of up to £25,000 Available to Support Business Growth (Norfolk and Suffolk)
The New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is encouraging small and medium-sized businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk to apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £25,000 before the Small Grant Scheme comes to a close. The grants are intended to be used for investments in production, equipment, and expansion. Since 2014, the LEP has awarded £5 million to firms supporting local development and growth and this has been matched with £21 million private investments. The grants can now cover up...
11th January 2023
Grants to Support Vulnerable People Impacted by the Cost-of-Living Crisis (East Suffolk)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, schools, and town and parish councils in East Suffolk providing support for local residents who are struggling due to the rising cost of living. The funding will support community food and energy support activities that keep people warm, well-fed, safe and connected, with a particular focus on a reduction of incidents of respiratory conditions this winter. Funding could be used to help people acces...
18th November 2022
Funding to Support SMEs in the Construction Industry (Essex)
Small and medium-sized businesses (including start-ups) in the construction industry are being encouraged to apply for funding to help them digitize and find new ways of doing business. Thirty grants are available for 30% funding between £1,000 and £5,000 towards consultancy services; the purchase of systems/bespoke software development; or hardware such as tablets, smart phones, monitors and laptops, barcode scanners and accessories. The funding is made available through I-Construct, a supply...
10th October 2022
UK Funding News
Funding for Rural Community and Education Projects (UK)
Charities supporting rural development, particularly young people's education and poverty relief within rural areas, can apply for funding through the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust. The funding focuses on supporting larger initiatives that would significantly impact rural communities. Grants available are for £1,000 - 50,000. Larger grants are used to support organisations that significantly impact rural communities nationally. Projects funded in the past have ranged from City farms, Federation...
16th July 2025
Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)
Charitable organisations and care homes for the elderly can apply for grants of up to £250 for activities which provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly. Some of the charities that have received grants in the past include the Theatre Chipping Norton to help fund high-calibre music recitals in six Care Homes in the area and Sue Ryder Care, Lancashire, to fund access to music therapy workshops at Birchley Hall near Wigan and St Helen’s. The grants are made available ...
16th July 2025
£50,000 Grant Competition for University-Based Social Enterprises (UK)
Student and graduate entrepreneurs emerging from UK universities have the chance to win funding to scale up their social enterprise. The Ford Family Foundation’s Ignite Competition invites applications from social innovators passionate about creating positive social or environmental change through their emerging ventures — whether advancing education, public or mental health, refugee support, climate solutions, or community-based initiatives. The winner will receive a £20,000 Impact Acceler...
15th July 2025
Grants of up to £2,000 to Support Public Engagement in Molecular Biosciences (UK)
The Biochemical Society has reopened its Scientific Outreach grants programme to support public engagement and outreach activities in molecular biosciences. Individuals, groups, and organisations can apply for smaller grants of up to £1,000 and larger grants of up to £2,500 to fund a variety of activities, such as workshops and other engagement activities, that aim to communicate the excitement of molecular bioscience to young people and the community. Collaborations between organisations, suc...
15th July 2025
Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation
The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for their grants programme is 5pm on the 26th August 2025. The programme is open to small UK-registered charities working in music, the performing arts, and Jewish life and learning (including interfaith initiatives). The Foundation aims to support initiatives that significantly impact individuals and/or communities and leave a lasting legacy. Large charities will not be considered. A new Personal Awards category...
15th July 2025
£400,000 Foodbank Fund to Support Disadvantaged Communities (UK)
A new £400,000 fund has been launched to support not-for-profit organisations that provide food and essential supplies to the UK’s most disadvantaged communities. Small community groups with an annual income under £250,000 can apply for a grant of £750 to sustain and enhance food banks, community pantries, social supermarkets, soup kitchens, and breakfast clubs. The funding is being made available through the Asda Foundation's Foodbank Fundamentals Fund, which has been launched in respons...
15th July 2025
Funding to Support Early Career Music Promoters (England)
The PRS Foundation is currently offering grants 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 ...
15th July 2025
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 its Partnership grants programme has reopened for applications. 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 professional scientists or engineer...
15th July 2025
Music for All Opens New Funding Round (UK)
Music for All has opened a new round of Community Project Funding for projects and initiatives across the UK seeking to bring music to their community. Grants are available to community groups, schools and individuals under several different categories, each with its own criteria and award amounts. This round will support projects working with underprivileged children aged 0-4 years, groups with mental health challenges and those affected by loneliness and isolation, and community initiatives fo...
14th July 2025
£5.5 Million Fund to Boost Council Housebuilding Capacity (England)
Local Councils in England (excluding London) can apply for grants of up to £300,000 to enhance their capacity to plan and deliver new housing. The funding, which is being made available through Homes England’s new £5.5 million Council Housebuilding Support Fund, is designed to help councils build their internal expertise and capability in preparation for bidding to the next Affordable Homes Programme from April 2026. Eligible activities include hiring specialist staff, providing training, c...
14th July 2025
Grants for Ecological Outreach Projects (UK)
Individuals and organisations such as schools, museums, libraries and community groups can apply to the British Ecological Society for grants of up to £2,000 to promote ecological science to a wide audience. The Outreach and Engagement Grants programme funds activities that engage public audiences in innovative and creative ways, and enhances the skills of others in communicating ecology to public audiences. Applications from schools must involve significant outreach beyond schools. Projects ai...
14th July 2025
Grants Available to Support Science Projects for Students with Special Educational Needs (UK)
UK primary and secondary school teachers can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support STEM projects for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The funding, made available through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants Scheme, can be used to purchase equipment for STEM (science, mathematics, engineering, and computing) projects. To qualify for funding, projects must work in partnership with a practising scientist or engineer currently working in a STEM-related prof...
14th July 2025
Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects (UK)
UK primary and secondary schools can apply for grants up to £3,000 for projects tackling climate change and biodiversity. This funding is provided by the Royal Society's Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme, an extension of their Partnership Grants Programme, which aims to engage students in environmental challenges while promoting STEM education. To qualify, schools must partner with a STEM professional from academia or industry. The grants are primarily intended to cover the cost of neces...
14th July 2025
Funding Opportunity for Grassroots Projects Near Co-op Food Stores (UK - Various Locations)
The food retailer, the Co-op has announced that grants are still available in a small number of areas for small charities, voluntary and community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations to support projects that benefit local communities centred around Co-op Food Stores. This year, the Fund is looking to support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable futures. E...
11th July 2025
Funding to Support Community-Based Health Charities (UK)
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), in partnership with the King’s Fund, is offering funding and training for health charities across the UK. The 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards recognise and reward community-based charities (operating for at least three years) making a significant impact on people's health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £4,000 to £50,000. Eligible charities must have an annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. Applications close on the 20th August 2025. The GSK...
11th July 2025
Grants to Promote Physics Amongst Under-Represented Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £4,000 are available to engage families with young people under 16 who are from under-represented groups, including girls and young women, disabled youth, LGBTQ+ youth, youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, and Black Caribbean youth, to encourage them to continue their physics studies after 16 years of age. The Institute of Physics is now accepting submissions for its updated Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS), which supports the Limit Less programme aimed at addressing under...
11th July 2025
Free Trees for Schools & Community Groups (UK)
Hundreds of thousands of trees are being given away to help the UK reach its 2050 carbon net-zero target. Schools, nurseries, colleges, universities, outdoor learning centres, and other groups, such as resident associations, sports clubs, parish councils, Scouts, and Guides, from across the UK are among the organisations eligible to apply for up to 420 saplings to improve their local environment. Tree packs include hedging, copse, wild harvest, year-round colour, working wood, wild wood, wildlif...
11th July 2025
Support Programme for Women-Led Businesses (UK)
The Visa Foundation is inviting applications for its CatalyseHer programme, designed to support women-led businesses across the UK. The three-year initiative will provide 500 women entrepreneurs with micro-grants of £5,000, alongside training and community-building support to help them grow their businesses and become investment-ready. Delivered in partnership with social enterprise organisation INCO, it supports early-stage businesses with a focus on social and environmental impact. To be elig...
10th July 2025
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 a three-day professional collections care audit. Larger museums are advised to apply directly to the Pilgrim Trust for funding. The funding is made available through the Collections Care and Conservation Grants sc...
10th July 2025
Funding for Community-Led Tree Planting Projects (UK)
Community groups, schools, and local organisations can apply for grants to support tree planting and conservation projects on public or publicly accessible land through the International Tree Foundation’s 2025 UK Community Tree Planting Programme. Funding is available for planting between 100 and 10,000 trees per year, with up to £2.05 provided per tree for woodlands and hedging, plus two maintenance grants of £0.10 per tree in the first two summers after planting. Projects may also include ...
10th July 2025
Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change (UK)
The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future is now open for applications as part of a ten-year, £100 million commitment to community-level climate action. The fund supports projects that embed climate action into daily life, especially among groups previously unengaged or facing barriers such as poverty or discrimination. Grants typically range from £500,000 to £1.5 million, with up to £3 million available for exceptional projects over seven years. Up to...
10th July 2025
Funding to Help Vulnerable Groups Move into Employment (UK)
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to UK-registered charities and charitable organisations seeking to help people move towards paid employment who are either ex-offenders, the recently homeless or vulnerably housed, or 16- to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training. The funding, which is provided by the Society Foundation, will support small or growing organisations with a turnover of up to £500,000 in capacity-building activities, including IT infrastructure and equipment, sta...
9th July 2025
Funding Opportunities for Musicians (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available to support UK musicians at pivotal stages in their careers. The Help Musicians Fast Track Awards programme aims to help musicians grow or sustain their income or participate in something that could take their careers to the next level. The funding can be used for anything from courses, networking opportunities, and equipment to recording, releasing, and performing costs. To be eligible, applicants must be 18 and over, have no more than £10,000 in savings or a...
9th July 2025
Grants to Support Disadvantaged Children (England & Wales)
The Masonic Charitable Foundation Charity Grants programme offers funding to registered charities in England and Wales that support disadvantaged children and young people. Small Grants of £1,000–£5,000 are available for charities with annual incomes between £25,000 and £500,000 and can be used for any purpose. Large Grants of £10,000–£60,000 are available for charities with incomes between £500,000 and £5 million. These grants must fund specific projects with clear goals and budgets...
9th July 2025
Grants to Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing for Young People (UK)
Registered charities focused on mental health-related matters can apply for funding to support the mental health and well-being of children and young adults in the UK. The funding is made available by the Pixel Fund, which awards grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 for specific projects that will provide a measurable difference to children and young adults under 26 years old. Potential applicants must attend a Pixel Fund Q&A Drop-in Meeting to apply. This will enable potential applicants to a...
8th July 2025
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...
8th July 2025
7stars Foundation Announces New Grant Funding Round (UK)
The 7stars Foundation is accepting applications for grant funding to support young people aged 16 and under in the UK who are affected by abuse, addiction, homelessness, or caring responsibilities. Registered charities, council-run children’s homes, and schools with an annual turnover below £1.5 million are eligible to apply. Grants include up to £2,500 for projects, £1,500 for Shine Bright or Social Impact grants, and up to £500 for individual direct grants requested by professionals. Fun...
7th July 2025
Grants for Urgent Structural Repairs to Churches (UK)
Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship needing major, urgent structural repairs can apply for grants of up to £50,000. The funding, made available through the National Churches Trust’s Large Grants Programme, will cover up to 50% of larger, more complex projects costing over £80,000, incl. VAT. Funding is also available for projects costing more than £30,000, incl. VAT that improve facilities such as kitchens and accessible toilets, etc to enable increased community use. Priority...
7th July 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, improving the lives of young people, promoting education, and alleviating financial hardship and sickness. Applications will ...
7th July 2025
Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Theatre Operators can apply for grants of up to £20,000 to reduce their theatres' environmental impact. The Theatre Improvement Scheme can support various projects that consider how theatre buildings or equipment can reduce their environmental impact. This might range from building management systems to more efficient water heaters, or a green roof to new windows. The funding is being made available through the Theatres Trust in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation and the closing date for a...
7th July 2025
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...
7th July 2025
Grants to Promote Contemporary & Experimental Music (UK)
Grants ranging from £500 to £3,000 are available to charities, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals across the UK for projects that focus on the performance, commissioning, or recording of contemporary and experimental music. Provided by the Hinrichsen Foundation, this funding supports initiatives that enhance the understanding and appreciation of contemporary music. Projects that take artistic risks, promote diversity, prioritise sustainability, or are led by composers or artists are...
4th July 2025
Funding for Projects to Improve Local Communities (England, Scotland & Wales)
Grants are available for small charitable organisations that are working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged people. The United Way UK Give Local Grants, with support from Costco, aim to support community-based initiatives focused on education, income stability, and health. Thirty grants of £1,500 will be awarded to organisations with an annual income of less than £300,000, operating in various locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. Funding can be used for core costs, new ...
4th July 2025
£30.5 Million Fund to Improve Youth Facilities (England - Various Locations)
Youth organisations will soon be able to apply for a share of £30.5 million in funding through the Better Youth Spaces programme, which aims to enhance youth facilities across England. Grants ranging from £5,000 to £100,000 will be available for small-scale capital projects, including equipment purchases and refurbishment. Funded by the UK Government and administered by Social Investment Business, the programme supports projects that improve the reach, safety, quality, and sustainability of y...
4th July 2025
New £5 Million Scheme to Diversify Sports Leadership and Tackle Inequalities in Sport (England)
Sport England has launched a new £5 million programme to support and develop a more diverse network of leaders who are working to tackle inequalities in sport and physical activity. Funded by the National Lottery, the Leading the Movement programme aims to address the need for better representation and support among leaders from under-represented backgrounds. It offers a range of development opportunities, including coaching, mentoring, peer learning, and place-based leadership courses, to help...
3rd July 2025
Grants for Environmental and Social Wellbeing Projects (UK)
UK registered charities can apply for grants to support projects that deliver positive environmental, social or wellbeing outcomes. The funding is provided by the Calisen Impact Charitable Trust, which aims to drive economic and social development within communities by supporting initiatives that focus on sustainable energy solutions, and promote inclusive, safe, and diverse educational and work environments. Supported initiatives include partnerships with Eco-Schools, helping to fund Green Flag...
3rd July 2025
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 ...
3rd July 2025
The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland)
Cathedrals, choral foundations, parish churches, choir schools, and other relevant institutions that promote and maintain the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in Wales, and the Church of Ireland can apply for funding from the Ouseley Trust. Grants are available for various purposes, including courses for individuals or groups, endowment grants for scholarships or bursaries, fees for individual choristers attending recognised choir schools, purchase of liturgical music, and ot...
3rd July 2025
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 Grants Programme. The Foundation will fund early intervention programmes for young children and their families, tailored preventative work with young people at risk, holistic support serv...
2nd July 2025
Funding for Educational & Vocational Projects to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to deliver educational and vocational projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged young people across the UK. Funding is provided by the Sofronie Foundation to support initiatives that increase access to higher education, such as programmes that raise aspirations, build confidence, and develop skills in preparation for university. The foundation also aims to increase access to vocational training through initiatives that equip...
2nd July 2025
The MSE Charity Announces New Funding Round (UK)
Small to medium-sized not-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to improve people’s money management skills. This funding is being made available through the MSE Charity, which aims to support activities to enhance financial education and capability across the UK. Examples of activities that could be funded include money management workshops, training volunteers to deliver workshops or to provide peer-support to others, upskilling existing staff to access financial capab...
2nd July 2025
Rewilding Innovation Fund Opens for Applications (England, Scotland and Wales)
Rewilding Britain, a charity focused on nature restoration, has re-opened its Rewilding Innovation Fund, which offers grants of up to £15,000 to support innovative rewilding projects across Britain. The fund is available to projects that are part of Rewilding Britain's Rewilding Network (applicants can join at the time of application) and aim to apply rewilding principles to benefit nature, climate, and people. Projects must cover at least 40 hectares; however, marine-based projects can be of a...
2nd July 2025
Funding to Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers (UK)
Grants of up to £1,000 are currently available for projects that support Refugees and Asylum Seekers. To be eligible, a project must focus exclusively on refugees and/or asylum seekers as its beneficiaries, without extending services to other groups. Funding is available for revenue costs (e.g. materials, activities) directly linked to the project. Salaries are not funded unless the staff member is employed explicitly for the project in question. The funding is being made available through the ...
1st July 2025
Funding to Support UK-German School Partnerships (UK)
Funding is available to support first-time or revival visits for groups of young people to partner schools or youth groups in Germany. The UK-German Instant Impact Fund helps schools and youth groups start or re-establish partnerships by allowing young people to meet their peers, explore the culture of the other country, and participate in joint activities on a chosen theme. The grants is currently open fpr activities taking place from September 2025 onwards. Grants of up to £2,500 are availab...
1st July 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; ...
1st July 2025
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)
Funding is available for registered charities working with the most vulnerable people. One-off grants of up to £5,000, or grants of up to £3,000 a year for 3 years are available both in the UK and internationally to support organisations that promote access to justice (particularly for people trying to get support to meet their basic personal needs), equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment. The funding, which is made available through the Matrix Causes Fund, can be used for core ...
1st July 2025
Grants of £100,000 to Use the Arts to Raise Awareness of Climate Change (UK)
Two grants of £100,000 each are available to UK registered charities to use the Arts to raise awareness of climate change and engage communities on environmental issues. The ScottishPower Foundation has launched the Art for Climate Fund to harness creative practice in response to sector austerity and the urgent need for community engagement. Each award, payable over two years, supports activities such as exhibitions, installations, performances and workshops that build knowledge and capacity fo...
30th June 2025
£85 Million Fund to Support Arts & Cultural Buildings (England)
Arts and cultural organisations in England can apply for a share of £85 million in government funding to support urgent capital works, building repairs and upgrades. Grants of up to £10 million will be available through two funding strands to support organisations in restoring, retrofitting, or renewing cultural assets, including urgent work to address issues which prevent them from effectively delivering work for the public. Eligible projects could include building repairs, replacing outdated...
30th June 2025
Grants Available for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis (UK)
Disabled individuals as well as disability groups, tennis clubs, schools, and associations across the UK that work with disabled people can apply for grants from the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust to support participation in tennis. Individuals may receive up to £600, while groups, clubs, or projects can obtain up to £1,600. The grants can be used for coaching with LTA-licensed coaches, court hire, tennis wheelchairs, and equipment like rackets. Applicants seeking sports wheelchairs may need to prov...
30th June 2025
Grants for Sustainable Climate Change Projects (UK)
To address climate change and its effects, organisations, individuals and charities across the UK can apply for grants to support projects that develop and promote sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to mainstream economic models. The funding, made available through the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Sustainable Futures programme, will support campaigns, initiatives, and projects that promote alternatives to consumerism and amplify the voices of young activists and marginalised groups on ...
27th June 2025
Grants of up to £75,000 for Charities Supporting d/Deaf & Disabled People (England & Wales)
Small and local charities and CICs in England and Wales led by and working with d/deaf and disabled people experiencing poverty can apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of up to £75,000. The aim of the funding is to enable organisations to help deaf and disabled people gain greater choice and control in their lives, access their rights, and overcome barriers. To be eligible, applicants must be community-led, offer advice or advocacy on social security, deliver services tailored to the nee...
27th June 2025
Henry Smith Charity Announces New Five-Year Strategic Plan (UK)
The Henry Smith Charity, now known as the Henry Smith Foundation, has announced its new five-year strategy which offers flexible, long-term funding to support not-for-profit organisations dedicated to making social change across the UK. ‘Elevate Your Impact (2025-2030)’ will focus on three core priority areas: Getting Started (supporting families with young children), Building Independence (helping young people move into adulthood), and Safer Futures (supporting people to rebuild their lives...
27th June 2025
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...
27th June 2025
Grants of up to £75,000 Available to Modrnise Village Halls (England)
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has reopened its Government-funded Main Grants Scheme for Village Halls, offering £7,500–£75,000 to cover 20% of capital project costs. Eligible applicants include charities, parish councils, and community groups managing halls in rural areas with populations under 10,000. The fund supports improvements like energy efficiency upgrades, facility extensions, interior refits, and new communication systems. Nearly £3 million has been awarded to da...
26th June 2025
Funding for Projects that Strengthen Democratic Accountability (UK)
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is offering funding through its Power and Accountability programme to strengthen democratic accountability and challenge power concentration in the UK. Available to individuals, charities, and not-for-profit organisations, the grants support operational or project costs with no fixed upper limit. Priority areas include addressing corporate power, strengthening democratic processes, and promoting responsible media, with particular interest in long-term ...
26th June 2025
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...
26th June 2025
Funding to Support Arts and Music Projects (UK)
The Fidelio Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 to talented early-career individuals and groups in the arts, particularly music, who would be unable to pursue their project or activity without financial support. An appropriate institution, college, Arts Festival or similar organisation must recommend Individuals and groups. Funding is available for special tuition or coaching costs, participation in external competitions, support for a specially arranged performance, and support for a musi...
26th June 2025
Grants of up to £500 for Outdoor Activity Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available for individuals, community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations to encourage people across the UK to get involved with outdoor activities and experiences. The funding is provided by the Alpkit Foundation, which aims to break down barriers to outdoor participation by supporting projects that promote diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, as well as participation, education, conservation and protection of the natural environment, and health ...
25th June 2025
Funding to Improve Homes & Community Spaces (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to UK registered charities for projects that improve homes and community spaces for those most in need, such as those experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, poor health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress. The funding is made available by the B&Q Foundation to decorate, renovate, or create indoor and outdoor spaces where people can feel at home and have a sense of belonging. Projects could include creating community gardens, redecorating ...
25th June 2025
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...
25th June 2025
Research Funding into Gambling Harms (UK)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), supported by the statutory gambling levy, is launching two linked grants to advance the new Research Programme on Gambling. The Gambling Harms Research and Innovation Partnerships (GHRIPs) grant offers up to 20 awards of up to £100,000 each, funding partnership development and evidence analysis through interdisciplinary consortia involving academia, business, government, and third-sector partners; successful applicants may later apply for larger phase two awar...
24th June 2025
John Ellerman Foundation Launches New Funding Strategy Focusing on Social Justice and the Environment (UK)
UK charities with annual incomes between £100,000 and £10 million can apply for grants of up to £180,000 from the John Ellerman Foundation, which has launched a new funding strategy for 2025–2030 that offers multi-year support for work with national relevance. The Foundation now funds projects addressing the triple planetary crisis—climate, pollution, and nature—while also fostering trust and connection to reduce polarisation and increase political participation, advancing economic mode...
24th June 2025
Funding to Make Rowing More Inclusive & Accessible (UK)
British Rowing-affiliated clubs or associate organisations located in England can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to make rowing more accessible to disabled people. The Adaptive Rowing Equipment Fund 2025, offered in partnership with Love Rowing, supports the purchase of specialist adaptive equipment linked to Learn to Row programmes. The funding is intended for clubs that lack suitable equipment or have not previously delivered adaptive sessions. Applications close at 12 noon on 11 July 2025,...
24th June 2025
Vinehill Trust Grants - Empowering Music, Heritage and Health Projects (UK)
UK-based charitable, educational, and ecclesiastical organisations are eligible to apply to the Vinehill Trust for funding to support music, heritage, and health projects. The Trust prioritises initiatives such as youth choral and organ programmes, built heritage conservation and craft skills training, and health interventions for underfunded or marginalised communities, aiming to strengthen under-resourced traditions and address overlooked health needs. Funding is available year-round with no a...
23rd June 2025
Funding for Community Environmental Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to charities, social enterprises, and community groups for projects that connect communities with nature, aiming to improve physical and mental wellbeing while fostering positive action on climate change. Eligible initiatives may include arts and cultural activities, community gardening, green gyms, mental health support, conservation volunteering, green skills training, and efforts to enhance access to urban and natural green spaces. The funding is made ava...
23rd June 2025
Grants Available to Support Physical Activity for Marginalised Communities with Parkinson’s (UK)
Community groups, charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to tackle the barriers faced by people from marginalised communities with Parkinson’s in accessing regular exercise. The Physical Activity Grants for Marginalised Communities Fund provided by Parkinson’s UK supports innovative projects such as local exercise classes, adaptive sports, outreach initiatives, and engagement events, specifically targeting those not currently accessing existing...
20th June 2025
Funding to Support Civic Connections between Northern Ireland and Great Britain (UK)
The Connect Fund is a £1 million programme administered by the Northern Ireland Office to foster civic partnerships between Northern Ireland and Great Britain is due to open on the 25th August 2025. To be eligible for funding projects must directly benefit Northern Ireland communities. Projects can take place in Great Britain provided Northern Ireland stakeholders are engaged. Grants of between £300 and £50,000 to support activities that foster meaningful connections and collaborative workin...
20th June 2025
Grants of up to £15,000 Available to Help Sports Clubs become More Environmentally Friendly (England)
A new £16 million fund has been launched to help community sports organisations become more environmentally sustainable. The fund offers grants ranging from £300 to £15,000 for eco-friendly projects including reducing carbon emissions, reducing waste, enhancing biodiversity and adapting tp climate change and extreme weather events. The funding is being made available from Sport England’s £160 million Movement Fund. The funding is called the Green Sport Initiatives strand of the Movement Fu...
20th June 2025
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 seeking projects that identify a specific need and propose activities to address it, which are a...
20th June 2025
Grants of up to £40,000 Available for Tree Planting Projects Outside of Woodlands (England)
Local authorities and registered charities in England can apply for grants ranging from £10,000 to £40,000 to fund projects that expand tree canopy cover outside woodlands. The Trees Outside Woodland Fund, managed by The Tree Council in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, supports initiatives such as urban tree planting to improve air quality, creating tree-lined avenues to enhance public spaces, and establishing community orchards for local food productio...
19th June 2025
Funding to Enhance Educational Outcomes for Disadvantaged Children And Young People Under 26 (UK)
UK-registered charities and exempt charities, including CIOs, can apply for grants between £10,000 and £25,000 to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people under 26 who struggle to access vital services. Funding which is being made available through the Steel Charitable Trust’s United Kingdom Under-26 Fund can support running costs, capital expenditure, salaries for specified roles, IT upgrades, building refurbishments, new project expenses or contributions to ...
19th June 2025
Funding Announced for Local Community Heritage Initiatives (UK)
The National Archives will launch its Community Hub Grants programme in late 2025 to support community-led research across the UK’s galleries, libraries, archives, museums and heritage sectors. The scheme comprises three strands: Seed Corn Grants of £500–£5,000 for early-stage pilot projects; Skills Bursaries of up to £1,000 for individual training in community heritage practice; and Project Grants of up to £30,000 for collaborative ventures between at least one gallery, library, archive...
19th June 2025
Funding for UK Teachers to Visit German Schools (UK)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for UK teachers to visit a German school and gain insights into the German education system. The grants can cover up to 75% of the costs of a one- or two-week visit during the autumn, spring, or summer term 2025-26. The funding made available through the UK-German Connection Professional Enrichment Programme will provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their professional skills and knowledge, covering the costs of travel, accommodation, insurance, a...
19th June 2025
Grants for the Planting of Trees, Hedges & Orchards (UK)
Schools, community groups, parish and town councils, and tree warden networks within the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to work with communities and young people in planting and caring for trees, hedges, and orchards. The funding made available through the Tree Council’s Branching Out Fund will cover the costs of trees, hedges, and orchards, as well as the reasonable costs of non-plastic protection and supports, including peat-free compost and/or soil improvers. The closing date for...
18th June 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Not-For-Profit Theatres to Carry Out Essential Works (UK)
Grants of up to £7,500 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 5pm on the 16th January 2026....
18th June 2025
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Launches Support for Serving Families Facing Service-Related Separation (UK)
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched the Apart, Not Alone: Support for Serving Families Facing Service-Related Separation Programme 2025–26, comprising two strands: a Local Impact Grants programme awarding up to £300,000 over three years to UK Local Authorities and charities, and a Support for Serving Families programme offering single-project grants of £5,000–£50,000. Both streams aim to alleviate the effects of deployment and training separations—such as loneliness, reint...
17th June 2025
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 2026. 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...
17th June 2025
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...
17th June 2025
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 ...
17th June 2025
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...
17th June 2025
Grants of up to £5 Million Available for Projects Addressing Inequality (England)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations in England can apply for grants of between £1 million and £5 million for projects tackling poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination. and lasting between 5 and 10 years. The funding is being made available through the National Lottery Community Fund’s Solidarity Fund and will support work that empowers communities, fosters collaboration, and amplifies community voices to influence public understanding of inequality. To be eligible, organisations ...
16th June 2025
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...
16th June 2025
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 June 2025
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...
16th June 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Social Welfare Projects (UK)
Registered charities based in the UK and working in the areas of medical research; care of the elderly; general welfare; hospices; the deaf and blind; care of the physically & mentally disabled; and the Armed Forces can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is made available through the Iman Charity. Applications must be received by the end of August 2025 to be considered at the Spring meeting....
16th June 2025
Up to £10,000 Available for Community Tree Planting Projects (England, Scotland and Wales)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to charities, schools, community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations in England, Scotland, and Wales to support tree planting projects in close proximity to Network Rail network lines or stations. The funding, which is provided through the Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund, aims to enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and improve public access to green spaces. Eligible activities include planting native trees and hedgerows, main...
13th June 2025
Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)
Individuals such as researchers, as well as museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries, etc, can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run chemistry-based events and activities for public audiences and in schools through the Royal Society of Chemistry's Outreach Fund. The fund aims to support projects that enhance the science communication abilities of chemists. The primary goal is to enable chemists to engage with schools and public audiences eff...
13th June 2025
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 ...
13th June 2025
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...
13th June 2025
Grants to Support Outdoor Learning for Secondary School Children (England - Various Regions)
Grants of £1,000 are available to UK state-funded secondary schools, including special schools that work with secondary-age children, to support outdoor learning opportunities for their pupils. The grants may be used to improve school grounds, purchase outdoor learning resources that engage young people with the environment, support travel expenses to outdoor learning centres, and purchase outdoor clothing. Priority will be given to schools with above-average free school meal eligibility, those...
12th June 2025
Funding for Activities to Improve People’s Lives (UK)
Grants are available for UK registered charities seeking to enhance and improve people’s lives through advancing the arts, health and medical welfare, and the environment. The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust typically awards grants of between £500 and £6,000 for projects and core costs, with a preference for small-scale, locally based initiatives. Community services could include promoting access to the arts, conservation activities, music and art therapy to improve mental health and wellbeing...
12th June 2025
Grants of up to £2,000 for Specialist Dementia and End-of-Life Training (UK)
Hospices that are members of Hospice UK can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to deliver specialist training courses for care home staff, with a particular focus on dementia care for people approaching end of life. The funding, totalling £50,000, supports at least 25 hospices annually and can be used for CPD-accredited training costs such as teaching, venue hire, travel, and catering, but not for in-house training. Both new and repeat courses are eligible, and hospices may apply for up to two g...
11th June 2025
UKRI Announces £500 Million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (UK)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched the £500 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund to align research investment with local priorities and boost regional economies, jobs, and skills across the UK. The fund empowers local authorities, businesses, and researchers to lead decisions in consultation with their communities, ensuring maximum impact. It supports pilot studies, knowledge exchange, and practical solutions for local challenges, targeting regional strengths such as cybersecu...
11th June 2025
Grants of up to £10,000 Available to Charities working with Disadvantaged Families and Children (UK)
Organisations that support disadvantaged families with children or directly with children aged 0-11 can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to three years through the Woodward Charitable Trust. Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, CIOs, CICs and exempt charities with annual income under £200,000 and at least 75 per cent of work benefiting the target group. Priority activities include parenting support, in- and out-of-school education, programmes that build childrenâ€...
11th June 2025
Funding for Libraries & Archives with Nationally Significant Collections (UK)
Grants of up to £100,000 are available to support libraries and archives caring for 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 interpretati...
11th June 2025
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...
11th June 2025
New Grant Available to Support On-Farm Innovation (England)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in partnership with Innovate UK, has launched the Full ADOPT Grant: Round 1 to support on-farm trial and demonstration projects in England, aiming to accelerate the uptake of innovative, sustainable farming solutions to achieve net zero farming. The scheme addresses the urgent need for practical, farm-led experimentation to tackle key sector challenges. Projects must cost between £50,000 and £100,000, with £2 million in total funding ava...
10th June 2025
Grants of up to £55,000 for Projects Supporting Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities (UK)
Grants of up to £55,000 are available to academic–community partnerships that focus on building resilience among vulnerable groups to climate change. The MACC Hub Flexible Fund, administered by Third Sector Support Wales, supports projects that implement or scale adaptation actions through meaningful community engagement. The fund is open to charities, not-for-profits, local authorities, community groups, and businesses, but applications must be led by a UK academic institution eligible for U...
10th June 2025
Funding to Support Projects that Benefit Local Communities (UK, Isle of Man)
Grants are available for small charities, voluntary and community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations to support projects that benefit local communities centred around Co-op Food Stores across the UK or the Isle of Man. This year, the Fund is looking to support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable futures. A total of £5 million is available, with £6,000...
10th June 2025
Support for Children Living in Severe Poverty (UK)
Grants are now available to support children and young people in the UK experiencing a crisis or emergency. The grants which are made available through the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme support families with children up to the age of 17 who are living with financial, health and social difficulties by providing items that meet children’s most basic needs, such as kitchen appliances, furniture, baby equipment, beds, clothing, and other items and services that are critica...
10th June 2025