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Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund (Manchester)
Each year Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 to the Community Trust Fund for distribution to local good causes. Grants of a maximum of £3,000 are awarded to a broad range of projects including, for example, play areas, community fun days, community growing projects, riding for the disabled, that are delivered by not-for-profit organisations. Projects supported must be within a 10-mile radius of the Airport and priority is given to those areas most exposed to aircraft noise. The nex...
20th March 2023
Funding to Support the Integration of Hong Kong Arrivals (North West)
Voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations can apply for a share of £1.4 million in funding for projects and activities that support Hong Kong British National (Overseas) status holders and their dependents to integrate into Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and the Liverpool City Region. Grants of between £20,000 and £40,000 are available to help organisations support new arrivals to access services and advice, provide support to find housing and employment, a...
14th March 2023
Funding to Support Vulnerable People in the Event of a Power Outage (North West)
Electricity North West, the company responsible for the power network in the North West of England is offering a total of £1.75m in funding to charities, groups and organisations over the next five years. The aim is to form partnerships that will provide support to vulnerable people in the event of a power outage. These partnerships will begin in April, and the company is now accepting applications from organisations in the North West (excluding Merseyside). Applications from Greater Mancheste...
22nd February 2023
Funding and Support Available for Innovative Ideas in Greater Manchester's Foundational Economy (Greater Manchester)
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched the Foundational Economy Innovation Fund to support and provide grants to businesses and organisations in Greater Manchester's foundational economy to experiment with innovative ideas and methods. The initiative will be divided into two phases, with up to 40 projects receiving £10,000 grants in Phase 1 to test out concepts, followed by £60,000 grants to the top 10 projects for further development in Phase 2. Successful participants will ob...
20th February 2023
Grants to Support the Health & Wellbeing of Local Communities (Stockport)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to grassroots community and voluntary groups delivering activities that improve the quality of life, health and wellbeing of people living in Stockport. The funding will give organisations flexibility to address the needs of local communities through a range of community projects that focus on digital inclusion, older people, children and young people, the environment, health and wellbeing, and/or strengthening communities. Applications from adjoining neighb...
15th February 2023
Grants for Science & the Arts Projects (North West of England)
The Granada Foundation has launched a new funding round for projects that encourage and promote the study, practice and appreciation of science and the arts. Awards of £500 to £10,000 are made three times a year (with the average award being around £2,000) to organisations (preferably with charitable status) for imaginative and innovative proposals which will make the North West of England a richer and more attractive place in which to live and work. The grants are usually for projects in art...
15th February 2023
Young People in West Cumbria Invited to Apply for Funding through the #CanDo Fund (North West)
Cumbria Community Foundation has announced the availability of funding through the #CanDo Fund for young people in West Cumbria who want to take action on issues that matter to them. The fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for projects that promote skills development and social action through campaigning, fundraising and volunteering, all of which have a positive impact on their communities. The #CanDo Fund has awarded over £135,000 to 30 projects since 2020 and all of them have been evaluated ...
24th January 2023
Funding to Provide Free Activities and Food to Children during School Holidays (Manchester)
Youth Providers in Manchester can apply for funding to provide free activities and food to children and young people during the school holidays through the Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) programme. The programme, created by Manchester City Council and MCRactive, aims to support families who are facing difficulties during school holidays, particularly addressing the issue of "unhealthy holidays" which include holiday hunger, limited access to nutritious and healthy meals, and limited access to physi...
17th January 2023
UK Funding News
Funding to Support Football Clubs to Become More Energy-Efficient (England)
Grassroots football clubs and organisations can apply to a new £6 million funding programme to become more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. Launched by the Premier League, the FA, and the Football Foundation, the Energy Support Programme offers two funding schemes: the Energy Fund and the Floodlight Fund. The Energy Fund will cover 75% of the costs, up to £25,000, for energy-saving measures for clubhouses and pavilions. Interested parties including football clubs, charities, a...
22nd March 2023
Funding Towards Data Protection Consultancy Services (UK)
The DPO Centre is inviting applications to their Charity and Community Fund which provides charities and not-for-profit organisations with access to their data protection consultancy services at an 80% reduced rate. Applicants will receive support from subject matter experts and data protection professionals to help decrease the potential for compliance failure across their organisation, leading to fewer data breaches. Organisations can apply for funding of up to £10,000 towards a range of cons...
22nd March 2023
Interest-Free Loans for the Purchase of Musical Instruments & Equipment (England and Northern Ireland)
Interest-free loans are available to musicians at all stages for the purchase of musical instruments and equipment, to help ensure that more people across England and Northern Ireland can access instruments and learn to play music. The loans which are made available through the Take it Away Scheme works with 130 music retailers to allow applicants to buy almost any musical instrument and can also be used for musical equipment, software and tuition. The Scheme which is backed by the Arts Council...
22nd March 2023
Funding to Support Black-Led Projects Commemorating 81 Acts of Rebellion (England - Various Regions)
Black-Led groups and individuals in Black-Led groups and individuals in Brixton, London, St Pauls Bristol, Handsworth Birmingham, Moss Side Manchester. Toxteth Liverpool, Chapeltown Leeds can apply for grants of up to £4,000 for projects that benefit the black community and commemorate the 1981 Uprisings. The Reclaim Black Heritage Fund will support any type of project that addresses issues faced by black communities, so long as they are creative, engaging, and seek to honour the principles ...
21st March 2023
Capital Grant Scheme to Reverse the Decline of Threatened or Endangered Species (England)
A new funding programme has been launched to help reverse the decline of threatened or endangered species in England. Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme Capital Grant Scheme will award grants of between £50,000 and £500,000 to partnerships, businesses, and organisations for activities such as habitat enhancement, equipment purchase, species translocation projects, the purchase and installation of new site infrastructure, staff costs, and some research and development. Match funding...
21st March 2023
£1.8 Million Fund Launched to Improve Support for People Facing Complex Issues (England & Wales)
The Lloyds Bank Foundation has launched a £1.8 million funding programme for charities and CICs seeking to influence and achieve change in national policy to improve support for people facing complex issues in England and Wales. The National Influencing Programme will provide grants of between £30,000 and £150,000 for up to three years, to organisations working to influence those in power to tackle specific issues within accommodation, social security, and refugees and asylum seeker support i...
21st March 2023
Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Schools, charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for funding for equipment that helps mentally, physical and socially disadvantaged children. The funding is made available through the Wooden Spoon Society's Grants programme and has in the past provided funding for sensory rooms and gardens; playgrounds and outdoor spaces; specialist equipment and facilities; and projects that promote health and wellbeing. The funding available is for capital items only and will not suppor...
21st March 2023
Funding to Pilot New Ideas in the Teaching of Mathematics (UK)
The Institute of Mathematics is currently accepting applications to its Education Grant Scheme. Individuals working in secondary schools, colleges of further education and higher education institutions (including PhD students) will be able to apply for grants of £600 towards the costs of running an educational activity relating to mathematics. The Scheme aims to enable organisations to pilot new ideas, approaches and practices or undertake collaborative activities that would not be possible und...
20th March 2023
Society for Microbiology – Science Education and Outreach Grants (UK)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available through the Microbiology Society's Education and Outreach programme for members residing in the UK or Republic of Ireland, including those working in schools. These grants are intended for innovative outreach activities that support relevant science teaching or initiatives and developments likely to lead to an improvement in the teaching of any aspect of microbiology. Eligible activities include talks, workshops, demonstrations, posters, leaflets, broadcasts...
20th March 2023
Grants to Make Rowing More Accessible for People with Disabilities (England, Scotland and Wales)
British Rowing, in partnership with Sport England, has launched a new fund to make rowing more accessible for people with disabilities and impairments. The Adaptive Equipment Fund will support all types of clubs that want to start or build on their existing adaptive rowing activity. Grants are expected to be in the range of £500 to £1,000, and will support a range of equipment to adapt new or existing boats or indoor rowing machines. This could include stabilisers, supportive fixed seats, and ...
17th March 2023
£63 Million Fund to Help Keep Leisure Centres with Pools Afloat (England)
The government has announced a new £63 million fund to help keep public swimming pools afloat. The Swimming Pool Support Fund, administered by Sport England, will allow local authorities to apply for funding for leisure centres with pools that face immediate pressures caused by rising energy and maintenance costs. Of the funding, £40 million will go towards making pools more energy efficient in the long term, and £23 million will be made available to help leisure centres deal with rising cost...
17th March 2023
Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)
Small-to-mid-size registered charities helping to improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those who are 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 which benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are...
17th March 2023
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 who are passionate about making a difference to people, their community or 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...
17th March 2023
Funding to Enhance Tree Planting Stocks & Woodland Resilience (England)
In an effort to meet net zero by 2050, the UK government is making £4 million in funding available for innovative projects that enhance tree planting stocks and woodland resilience. Applications for both the Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Fund and the Tree Production Innovation Fund are now being accepted to boost nature regeneration efforts, promote biodiversity, and support innovative approaches to tree production, tree health, and woodland resilience through increased and improved...
16th March 2023
Funding to Support the Rehabilitation of Prisoners, Ex-Prisoners, & Those at Risk of Offending (UK)
Grants of up to £1,000 will be available to UK registered charities to support the rehabilitation of prisoners, ex-prisoners, and those at risk of offending. The funding will be awarded by the Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust to charities that have an operating income and expenditure of between £100,000 and £1 million. The Trust will continue to prioritise charities that work in BAME communities, in light of Black Lives Matter and the growing awareness that these communities have been disprop...
16th March 2023
Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 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...
16th March 2023
Funding to Support Rural Communities (UK)
Grants of up to £25,000 are available to support innovative projects that support the resilience and viability of communities in remote rural areas in the UK. The funding is provided through the Prince’s Countryside Fund and is keen to encourage applications from groups and organisations with projects in hamlets, villages and small market towns in remote rural locations where the project is required due to a lack of alternative services in that locality. Applications from small villages and...
16th March 2023
Funding to Support Museums to Undertake Infrastructure & Maintenance Work (England)
Local and regional accredited museums and local authorities in England are invited to apply for a share of £16.9 million in funding to enable them to undertake vital infrastructure and urgent maintenance backlog work which is beyond the scope of day-to-day maintenance budgets. The funding will support capital expenditure from £50,000 to £5 million for work that improves their core infrastructure, and reduces the immediate risks to buildings, visitors, staff and collections. Up to 10 per cent ...
16th March 2023
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
Homeless charities can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people return to the community and enable them to rebuild their lives. Typically, such organisations may operate small or medium-sized residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. To be eligible to apply, the charity must have an annual turnover of under £1million and with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Previously funded projects include the Booth Cen...
16th March 2023
£12 Million in Funding to Enable Vulnerable People to Access Legal Help (England and Wales)
The UK Government is making £12 million in funding available over the next two years to enable vulnerable people struggling with legal problems to access early legal help. The Improving Outcomes Through Legal Support grant will award funding to registered charities providing advice and support for people facing disputes, helping them to better understand their issues and avoid costly court proceedings. The programme is being administered by the Access to Justice Foundation which expects to awar...
15th March 2023
England Rugby - Volunteer Recruitment Fund (England)
RFU Clubs in National League 1 and lower divisions are eligible to apply for a support package worth of up to £500 through the RFU Volunteer Recruitment Fund. This package also includes access to online learning modules and additional guidance to assist with planning and executing a successful volunteer recruitment initiative. The Fund was established in response to the National Rugby Survey, which revealed that volunteer recruitment is a significant challenge for many clubs, and it builds on a...
15th March 2023
Funding for Large Scale Built and Natural Environment Projects (England, Scotland and Wales)
Grants of between £250,000 and £1,000,000 are available for projects that restore or improve the built or natural environment. The Biffa Award Partnership Grants scheme aims to promote learning, curiosity, and public engagement through facilities such as cultural, heritage or visitor centres, or restoring and improving the environment and its habitats. Projects that are the majority funded by Biffa Award, work in partnership with other organisations, and engage with the public will receive pre...
15th March 2023
Co-operative Bank - Customer Donation Fund (UK)
Organisations with a Community Directplus account at the Co-operative Bank, such as registered charities, co-operatives, and credit unions, can apply for grants of up to £1,000 from the Customer Donation Fund. Since 2003, the Co-operative Bank Donation Fund has donated over £1,000,000 to more than 1,100 local causes. The funds can support special projects and fundraising activities and all Community Directplus account holders are eligible to apply. Previous projects supported include Digital L...
15th March 2023
New £3.2 Million Fund Launched to Respond to the Cost of Living Crisis Facing Women (UK)
The National Lottery Community Fund has provided £3.2 million in funding for the Women's Urgent Support Fund, which will respond to the cost-of-living crisis faced by women in the UK. The Fund will be administered by the Smallwood Trust, a specialist funder for UK women's organisations with 136 years of experience tackling gendered poverty. The Fund will award £3 million in grants to 60 local community organisations serving women, allowing 20,000 women to access vital support services over fiv...
14th March 2023
Funding Opportunity to Tackle Cancer Research Challenges (Worldwide)
The National Cancer Institute and Cancer Research UK are making grants of up to £20 million available for international researchers tackling some of the biggest challenges in cancer research. The funding is made available through the Cancer Grand Challenges initiative which will support interdisciplinary teams to take on some of the biggest obstacles that impede progress against cancer. The new challenges for this year include tackling cancer inequalities and understanding why there is a rise i...
14th March 2023
Match Funding of up to £10,000 to Support Mental Health Charities (UK)
Charities in the UK are invited to apply for match funding to support projects which improve people’s mental health, particularly those impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Launched by the Big Give, the Mental Health Match Fund is a match funding campaign that runs during Mental Health Awareness week in May. All public donations made to participating charities during the campaign will be matched up to a specific amount - either £2,500, £5,000 or £10,000. Match funding is provided by the B...
14th March 2023
Additional Funding to Encourage Equal Access to School Sports (England)
Schools in England are to benefit from an extra two years in government funding to help boost sport and activities both inside and outside school hours, and ensure equal access for boys and girls. Over £600 million in funding has been allocated for the PE and Sport Premium to improve the quality of PE and sports in primary schools to help children benefit from regular activity. Headteachers can choose how best to spend this funding including on teacher training, offering more opportunities for ...
13th March 2023
Funding for Rural Community and Education Projects (UK)
Charities supporting rural development, in particular, the education of young people and the relief of poverty within rural areas can apply for grants of up to £50,000. The funding is being made available through the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust and focuses on providing funding to larger initiatives, which would have a significant impact on rural communities. The Trustees are particularly interested in initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas and relief of poverty wit...
13th March 2023
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Announces Funding Programmes for 2023/24 (UK)
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will be launching three funding programmes during Spring and Summer 2023, providing targeted support for veterans, Armed Forces families and serving personnel. The Force for Change programme will now offer grants up to £15,000 for one-year projects. This is in recognition of the increased cost of living, and the Trust will focus funding on vulnerable Armed Forces communities who are being most impacted. The Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities pr...
10th March 2023
Funding Programme to Test Ways of Keeping Children Safe from Crime & Violence (England & Wales)
The Youth Endowment Fund, in partnership with BBC Children in Need and the Hunter Foundation, has opened a new multi-million-pound funding round to test how multi-agency partnerships can protect children and young people from violence and exploitation outside the home. This round, which has a theme of ‘a supportive home,’ will provide funding of up to £500,000 for up to five local authorities in England and Wales working in partnership with teams from across youth justice services, social c...
10th March 2023
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 for the provision, maintenance or improvement of 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 ...
10th March 2023
Grants to Support Disadvantaged Young People through Educational & Sporting Activities (UK)
Applications are open for UK charities, educational institutions and NHS Trusts seeking funding to support those under the age of 18 who are living with a mental health condition, disability or growing up in poverty. The Hargreaves Foundation aims to help children and young people to fulfil their potential and improve their wellbeing, self-esteem and independence through educational and sporting activities provided. This could include initiatives that improve academic engagement and attainment, ...
9th March 2023
Grants & Loans to Support Community Organisations (England & Wales)
Grants and affordable loans are available to support charities and social enterprises working to improve the lives of people in their local community. Through the Community Enterprise Fund, Social Investment Business (SIB), in partnership with the Asda Foundation, will award a mixture of grants and unsecured loans up to £50,000 to support community organisations across England and Wales. Loans will be available over four to seven years at an interest rate of 1-5%, and can be used for any purpos...
9th March 2023
Funding for Paid Internships in the Space Sector (UK)
The UK Space Agency and the Satellite Applications Catapult are offering £150,000 in funding to support paid internships for university students through the Space Placements in Industry (SPIN) Award scheme. The funding, available in the form of small grants up to £3,750, will provide placement opportunities for students interested in working in the space sector. Applications are open to academic institutions, charities, small and medium enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, government age...
8th March 2023
£76 Million Released from Dormant Accounts to Help Vulnerable People with the Cost of Living (England)
The UK's Department for Culture, Media, and Sport has announced a £76 million redirect from dormant accounts to support vulnerable people with cost of living expenses and social enterprises with energy-saving solutions. A £45 million grant from Fair4All Finance will provide no-interest loans to 69,000 individuals facing financial difficulties. Meanwhile, hundreds of charities and social enterprises will receive a £31 million support from social investors Access and Big Society Capital to retr...
8th March 2023
Grants to Improve the Resilience of Local Communities (UK)
Grants of up to £1,600 are available for grassroots community groups and organisations to support a broad range of activities that contribute towards transforming communities and improving lives across the UK. The funding is available through the Asda Foundation’s Empowering Local Communities Fund Round 1 to support projects and activities which address local issues that are important to a community and which benefit local people. This includes events that bring people together and encourage ...
8th March 2023
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, which is made available through the National Churches Trust’s Cornerstone (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 introduce kitchens and accessible toilets to enable increased community use. Priority wi...
8th March 2023
Funding for Primary School Breakfast Clubs (UK)
Grants are available for UK primary schools interested in opening free breakfast clubs. The Greggs Foundation will provide an initial start-up grant for equipment such as chest freezers to store food items or toys and activities for the club. The average club costs £3,000 to set up and run for a year based on 65 children. Schools should able to attract adult volunteers to help run the scheme which must be able to show that at least 40% of their pupils qualify for free school meals and that the ...
8th March 2023
Funding for Research into the Prevention of Modern Slavery (UK)
Grants of up to £100,000 are available for research projects addressing the prevention of modern slavery. The funding is made available by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council, in partnership with Modern Slavery PEC, which expects to fund up to six projects run by UK universities or research organisations working collaboratively with third sector organisations. The aim of this call is to generate new evidence on how policies and practice can impr...
7th March 2023
Grants of up to £3,000 Available to Charities Supporting Vulnerable & Disadvantaged People (UK)
The Leathersellers Company is seeking applications from small charities that are providing vital services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK. The Small Grants Programme will award grants of up to £5,000 to organisations with an annual income of less than £200,000. Partnerships are encouraged. The number of applications will be capped and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The Committee will meet regularly to ensure charities receive a decision within a month...
7th March 2023
Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)
Individuals and organisations such as researchers, museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries can apply for up to £10,000 to run chemistry-based events and activities for public audiences and schools. The Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund is split into small grants - up to £5,000 and large grants - up to £10,000. Previously funded projects include Kents Hill Park School received a grant to launch and run a science club; and "Cool chemis...
7th March 2023
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...
7th March 2023
New £10 Million Fund to Support Community Projects That Reduce Energy Consumption (UK)
The National Lottery Community Fund is offering £10 million in funding for community-based projects in the UK that focus on the connection between energy and climate. The Climate Action Fund is open to community and voluntary organizations and aims to support initiatives that can deliver both environmental and societal benefits. Energy use in homes accounts for 20% of UK carbon emissions and reducing this consumption can help reduce emissions and bring financial, health, and well-being benefits...
6th March 2023
Funding to Repair & Improve Christian Buildings (UK & Ireland)
The Benefact Trust has launched a new funding programme to protect and enhance Christian buildings, ensuring their continued use and viability, and the safeguarding of their heritage. The Building Improvement Grants programme is open to applications from churches, cathedrals, denominational bodies, and Christian charities in the UK and Ireland, and will support capital costs such as essential repairs, improvements, equipment purchases, conservation and restoration, aesthetic enhancements, and en...
6th March 2023
Grants of up to £2,000 Available for Environmental, Community, and Music Projects (Scotland)
The Cruach Trust, a small Scottish charity, is offering grants of up to £2,000 for projects related to the natural environment, community, and music. Eligible organisations include registered or recognised charities, societies, trusts, and other bodies, with a preference for Scottish small and local charities. Organisations with an income exceeding £2 million will not be considered. Examples of grants include support for horticultural apprenticeships, grants for gardens, wildlife, and the natu...
6th March 2023
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 2023 to be considered at the October meeting....
6th March 2023
The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland)
Cathedrals, choral foundations, parish churches, choir schools and other relevant institutions which promote and maintain to a high standard the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in Wales and the Church of Ireland have until the 30th June 2023 to apply for funding from the Ouseley trust. Grants are available in the following areas: Courses for individuals or groups; Endowment grants for scholarships or bursaries; Fees for individual choristers having places at recognised choir...
6th March 2023
Funding to Support the Core Costs of Organisations Working with Disadvantaged Children (UK, Isle of Man & Channel Islands)
Grants of up to £120,000 are available for registered charities and not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 and under in the UK, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands, through BBC Children in Need. The grants aim to support the core costs of these organisations, such as HR and payroll expenses, office costs, accountancy and audit, communications and outreach, and governance, regulatory, and compliance costs. Quicker decisions will be made for...
3rd March 2023
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 children and young people facing barriers to make, learn and earn in music. The funding is made available through the Youth Music Trailblazer fund which supports organisations who want to trial work for the first time, test a new way of working, or disrupt the status quo - or all three. Projects could, for example, be a new community organisation testing out different ways of supporting nurseries to embe...
3rd March 2023
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 will be considered that fall into the following categories: 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, awards are made according to the values of the Trust ...
3rd March 2023
Magic Little Grants Programme to Re-opens for Applications (England, Scotland and Wales)
The Magic Little Grants programme is now accepting applications for 2023. It provides grants of £500 to local charities for projects that promote social inclusion and improve health and well-being. Organisations must be in their first year of operation or have an annual income below £250,000 to be eligible. The grants can be used for new or existing projects or to cover core costs. The programme is open to organisations and projects in England, Scotland, and Wales, including schools that are r...
2nd March 2023
Funding of £2,000 Available to Address Challenges Facing Local Communities (UK - Various Locations)
The Changemakers in Turbulent Times programme is offering training and seed funding of up to £2,000 for individuals working towards social change in Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast, Newham in London, Slough, or Bradford. The 10-week initiative includes six virtual and four in-person sessions, featuring well-known change makers and local community connectors and facilitators who lead workshops. The programme aims to address issues such as isolation, lack of funding, and the need for positive leadershi...
2nd March 2023
War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available for the repair and conservation of free-standing war memorials in England. These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the decay of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for up to a maximum of 75% of eligible costs. The funding is being made available through the War Memorials Trust an...
2nd March 2023
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. Funding is available for both capital and revenue grants as well as grants for core funding and projects-based grants. The funding is being made available through the Kelly Family Charitable Trust which actively encourages applications from relatively new organisations to help them become established. The trust prefers to support charities whose income is ...
2nd March 2023
Funding to Support the Development of Public Sector Knowledge Assets (UK)
Public sector organisations can apply for grants to better exploit their high-potential intangible assets, such as intellectual property, data, innovation, software, and know-how. The funding is made available through the Knowledge Asset Grant Fund by the Government Office for Technology Transfer and is aimed at supporting the identification and development of public sector knowledge assets, including their repurposing, commercialisation, or expanded use. The competition is split into three stra...
1st March 2023
Funding for Visual Art Organisations Working with Schools & Teachers (UK)
Grants of up to £25,000 per year are available for innovative projects that aim to support the work of visual art organisations, such as museums, non-commercial galleries, art education organisations, and studio providers, in their collaboration with schools and teachers. The Freelands Foundation has launched an open call for applications to its Spring 2023 Fund and is seeking to support projects that place teachers at the centre of creative approaches to art education that inspire and engage y...
1st March 2023
Grants to Promote Physics Amongst Under-Represented Young People (UK)
The Institute of Physics is now accepting submissions for its Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS), which has been updated to support Limit Less, a programme aimed at encouraging under-represented youth in the physics community to continue their physics studies after 16 years of age. The programme seeks to engage families with young people under 16 from under-represented groups, including girls and young women, disabled youth, LGBTQ+ youth, youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, and Black Caribb...
1st March 2023
Funding to Improve the Lives of Children & Young People (UK)
Grants of between £400 and £1,600 are available to support local not for profit organisations in providing a better start in life for children by addressing issues such as poverty, inclusion, and wellbeing. The U18 Better Starts Grant is part of the Asda Foundation's Grassroots Grants programme, which seeks to empower local groups to make a positive difference in their communities. Schools are not eligible to apply, but PTAs with their own bank account can. Each Asda store has a Community Ch...
1st March 2023
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 a period of 3 – 5 years as grants of between £3,000 and £5,000 per year. Previous awards have been made to Cool Earth to provide safe sanitation for indigenous rainforest villages in Papua New Guinea; Point Foundation to support community-based living for the disabled in Rwanda; and Just ...
1st March 2023
Funding to Support Victims of the Windrush Scandal (UK)
The Windrush Justice Programme has reopened to applications from UK charities, voluntary organisations, CICs, CIOs, and other not-for-profit organisations who provide advocacy support to victims of the Windrush Scandal. The Programme, which is managed by Action for Race Equality, and funded by six major charitable foundations, is offering around 25 grants of £22,000 across two years to assist people with their applications to the Windrush Compensation Scheme, including signposting to other orga...
28th February 2023
Funding Available to Support Social Businesses Raise Finance through Community Share Issues (England)
Community businesses in England that are looking to launch or in the early stage of launching a community share issue can apply for grants and equity match funding of up to £25,000. The funding is being made available through the Power to Change Community Shares Booster Fund. Two funding streams are available. Development grants – averaging £5,000 are available to prepare a community share offer and Equity match investment of up to £25,000 providing the minimum share offer target is achi...
28th February 2023
Funding to Promote Science in Schools (UK)
The Royal Institution has announced that its Science in Schools scheme will reopen on May 1st, 2023. The programme provides free visits from professional presenters valued at £800 to state-funded primary or secondary schools in the UK to enhance science education for Key Stage 1-3 children. It also fulfills teachers' CPD requirements and engages families in science education. Participating schools may also raise funds through after-school or evening community shows. The programme is supported b...
28th February 2023
Funding to Support Members of the Armed Forces and their Families (UK)
Armed Forces charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £40,000 for projects and activities supporting serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and their immediate families. The Veteran’s Foundation will award funding for projects lasting up to three years to organisations with low to medium income. A range of factors will be considered including the service or item being funded, the number of beneficiaries, the importance...
28th February 2023
Grants to Support Canoeing and Inland Waterway Conservation (UK)
Not-for-profit organisations, charities, clubs, and other interest groups based in the UK, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands can apply for a grant to help them to increase participation in canoeing. Grants ranging from £500 to £10,000 can be used to clean up, improve, promote or develop launching points and waterside locations; providing better accessibility or facilities at waterside locations; and improving the quality of the waterways and oceans through support, for example practical k...
28th February 2023
Funding to Address LGBT+ Underrepresentation in STEM (UK & USA)
The Royal Society of Chemistry and the Science & Innovation Network are inviting partnership proposals from UK and US based researchers in STEM and the social sciences to study attrition and retention of LGBT+ scientists working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the Department of Business, Energy, Innovation and Skills, the £600,000 LGBT+ Inclusion in STEM grants programme will support between five to seven projects, with applications accepted from UK-US gov...
27th February 2023
£700,000 Fund Launched to Grow Skilled Domestic Forestry Sector (England)
The Forestry Commission, in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, has launched a new fund to cover the training costs for short, practical forestry courses for individuals who want to start or develop a career in forestry. The Forestry Training Fund offers grants in the range of £150 to £3,000 to support a wide range of accredited training courses, teaching skills like chainsaw maintenance, coppicing, woodland management, marketing and selling timber, and fenci...
27th February 2023
Funding for Collaborative Projects that Support Primary Science Teaching (UK & Ireland)
Grants of up to £600 (€690) are available to support the teaching of science in primary schools in the UK in Ireland. The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Primary Science Teaching Empowerment Fund is designed to help schools plan and organise collaborative projects or events aimed at improving science teaching at primary level, and developing leadership skills in teachers and technicians. The funding will cover event costs and up to one day of teaching so that teachers can plan the project or e...
27th February 2023
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 critical life skills necessary for 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 Thomas...
27th February 2023
Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Programme (UK)
Amazon, in partnership with EIT Climate-KIC and WRAP, has launched a twelve-week programme to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting and scaling a sustainable business. The Amazon Sustainability Accelerator programme offers grants of up to £10,000, as well as workshops, mentorship, access to a network of like minded entrepreneurs, and a tailored curriculum for innovative start-ups who are creating more sustainable consumer products, and developing technology that can help the in...
24th February 2023
Trans Communities Get Boost from Funding for Healthcare & Criminal Justice Solutions (England)
Grants of up to £25,000 are available to help create positive, lasting change for transgender people in England. TRANSforming Futures is a five-year project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, which aims to provide solutions to the issues in healthcare and criminal justice for transgender people, including those under 18 years of age. The funding will support projects run by grassroots organisations that are led by and for trans people that improve existing outcomes, make changes to...
24th February 2023
Funding to Support Village Hall Improvement Projects (England)
Village halls across England can apply for grants to improve and modernise their facilities. Launched by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Improvement Grant Fund will provide capital only grants of up to £75,000 for capital improvement projects to create bigger, brighter, contemporary spaces that encourage more people to make use of their village halls, and bring people together. The types of wo...
24th February 2023
Sport England Widens Grants Programme to Commemorate the Coronation (England)
To commemorate the Coronation in 2023, Sport England has widened its Small Grants programme to include two areas which are of personal interest to His Majesty the King. As well as providing funding to encourage greater participation in sport and physical activity, the programme will also award grants of up to £15,000 for projects that focus on sustainable activities while reducing the impact on the environment, such as purchasing locally made equipment or using local community assets to minimis...
24th February 2023
Leeds Building Society Foundation Changes Funding Priority (UK)
The Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for projects that provide assistance to vulnerable individuals in need of a secure and safe home. Registered charities based in Yorkshire/Humberside and the North East regions are eligible to apply for significant multi-year grants ranging from £25,000 to £100,000. Charities with a turnover of less than £1 million can also apply for small grants of up to £1,000 for projects throughout the UK. The funding is intended f...
24th February 2023
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 who are 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, which can last from one to seven days. The funding is being offered by the Henry Smith...
24th February 2023
Grants Available for Organisations Promoting Diversity in Physics (UK)
Community groups, not-for-profit organisations, Institute of Physics members, researchers in academia or industry, museums, libraries, and arts groups can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to promote engagement with physics among young people who are underrepresented in the physics community. This is part of the updated Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS) which now supports the Limit Less grant scheme. The Limit Less grant scheme aims to build strong relationships between physics and diverse c...
23rd February 2023
Funding Available to Councils to Tackle Chewing Gum Pollution (UK)
Local authorities in the UK can apply for a portion of the £1.65m available to tackle chewing gum pollution through the second round of the Chewing Gum Task Force Grant Fund. Grants of up to £25,000 can be used to fund street cleaning and/or the purchase of cleaning equipment, with gum litter prevention packages, including signage and advice, also available to each council. In 2022, 53 councils benefited from the fund and achieved an 80% reduction in gum littering through a combination of targ...
23rd February 2023
Screwfix Foundation (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not for profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for of those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Screwfix Foundations and the grants are available for all kinds of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities. Applications are ...
23rd February 2023
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. Of particular interests are projects which will help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people. In most cases grants will be made on a relatively small scale. Many grants will be under £2,000, most will be under £5,000 and only in a few...
23rd February 2023
Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects (UK)
The Elephant Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 9th April 2023. The Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects. It aims to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by a lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is given to artists and small organisations and gal...
23rd February 2023
Heat Network Efficiency Scheme Opens for Applications (England & Wales)
Public, private and third sector organisations in England and Wales can apply for funding to improve the performance of existing heat networks. The £32 million Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, will provide funding to heat network operators to make improvements to existing heat networks or communal heating projects that are not performing to their maximum efficiency, resulting in better outcome for customers and operators. The...
22nd February 2023
Grants Available for Tree Planting Projects in Urban Areas (England)
Grants are available to community and volunteer groups as well as town councils and individuals for tree planting projects in socially deprived urban and peri-urban areas in England. The funding is being made available through the 5th round of the Forestry Commission’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund which aims to support people’s health and wellbeing by levelling-up access to nature. The fund provides 80% of standard costs for planting large trees and their establishment costs. The remaining 20% ...
22nd February 2023
Community Ownership Fund Round 3 Now Open for Applications (UK)
The UK government has opened round three of the Community Ownership Fund, which aims to provide financial support to community organisations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The fund will help communities take over local assets, such as community centres, pubs and shops, that are at risk of closure. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities will invest in projects that have the greatest impact on local communities. Up to £250,000 of match-funded capital will be ava...
22nd February 2023
British Ecological Society Announces New Grants Programme for 2024 (UK / International)
The British Ecological Society is introducing a new grants programme in 2024, after reviewing its existing grants. The new programme will aim to support areas of ecology where it is currently difficult to gain funding, promote collaboration between disciplines, sectors, and career stages, and broaden support for ecologists in low- and lower-middle-income countries in the Global South. The Society will introduce four new grants, combine its outreach and science communication funding into one gran...
22nd February 2023
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 February 2023
Funding for High Quality New Music Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for new music projects led by promoters, talent development organisations, venues, festivals, curators, and large performance groups through the PRS Foundation’s Open Fund For Organisations. Funded projects will involve the creation, performance, and promotion of new music and aim to support the development of music creators such as songwriters, composers, or solo artists, bands, producers, and performers of all backgrounds. Successful proposals will fit...
22nd February 2023
Funding Available for Urban Nature Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 are being offered to seven community, youth and voluntary groups from across the UK that want to bring local people together to transform an urban space by sowing and growing UK native wildflowers and/or plants. The funding, which is being made available through the charity Grow Wild, will support activities and costs such as seeds, plants, soil, materials, events, workshops, specialist experts, and volunteer costs. Successful groups will receive their Community Grant fun...
21st February 2023
£200,000 Fund to Recognise the Experiences of Nuclear Test Veterans (UK)
Charities, community interest companies, intergovernmental organisations and other not-for-for profit organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £70,000 to run community-led programmes that help to recognise and support nuclear test veterans and their families. The funding is being made available by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs as part of its effort to acknowledge the historic contributions of ex-service personnel who contributed to Britain’s nuclear testing programme bet...
21st February 2023
Grants to Improve Recycling in Public Spaces (UK)
Funding is available for initiatives that improve recycling facilities in public spaces across the UK. The Hubbub in the Loop Grant Fund will award two projects with grants of up to £8,000 to invest in infrastructure such as new bins or improvements to old bins, and boost recycling facilities in their area. Projects must include the collection of plastic bottles and cans, and could also include the collection of glass and coffee cups. Successful applicants will also receive project management s...
21st February 2023
Round Two of the Local Authority Treescapes Fund Opens to Applications (England)
Gants of between £50,000 and £300,000 are available to Borough, District and City Councils, as well as County Councils, Unitary and Metropolitan Boroughs in England to restore tree cover in non-woodland areas which may have been impacted by issues such as disease, habitat degradation or ageing tree stock. This can include parklands, riparian zones, urban areas, beside roads and footpaths as well as trees in hedgerows and field boundaries. Local authorities are encouraged to work with schools,...
21st February 2023
Grants to Promote the Teaching of Greek (UK)
Schools can apply for grants for projects that promote the teaching of the Greek language or subjects relating to Greek Civilisation. The funding which is 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 i...
21st February 2023
Funding Available to Provide Disadvantaged Young People with Outdoor Learning Experiences (England)
Outdoor learning centres in England can apply for grants to provide disadvantaged young people aged 11-18 with outdoor learning experiences that support their development through connections with nature and others. To be eligible for the Adventures Away From Home Fund, organisations must be based in England and hold external quality assurance certification such as LOtC, AALA, or AHEOC Gold Standard. The funding can be used for a full day session or a 2-night residential stay, with no minimum or ...
20th February 2023
Education Endowment Foundation Announces First Funding Round for 2023 (England)
The Education Endowment Foundation has opened its first funding round for 2023, offering support to schools, nurseries, and colleges looking to improve teaching and learning for two- to 19-year-olds through better use of evidence. The funding round will prioritise three areas that have gaps in the evidence base and have the potential to benefit socio-economically disadvantaged pupils. These areas are improving teacher recruitment and retention in schools with high levels of disadvantaged pupils,...
20th February 2023
Funding Programme Launched to Support Not-for-Profit Organisations Providing Community-Based Experiences to Young People (England)
Registered charities, non-profits, and community interest companies that provide community-based experiences for young people aged 16-17 in England can apply for grants through the National Citizens Service Trust (NCST). The funding programme, which runs from 2023 to 2025, offers Open to All Grants and Targeted Grants. Open to All Grants are year-round funding that is tailored to the needs of the group, while Targeted Grants are for scaling existing interventions or trying out new innovations wi...
20th February 2023
Funding for International Educational and Work Placements (UK)
Schools, colleges and universities can now apply for funding to provide young people with international study and work opportunities. Young people across the UK will be able to go on international study and work placements next year, as schools, colleges and universities are encouraged to apply to the Department for Education’s Turing programme. This year over 38,000 young people had a chance to develop new skills and gain international experience in over 160 destinations globally. More than ...
20th February 2023
Funding Available for the Restoration of Peatland (England)
From early April, environmental groups, local authorities, charities, public bodies, individual landowners, and organisations will be able to apply for funding to restore degraded peatlands in England through the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme (NCPGS) Restoration grants. This competitive grant scheme aims to restore the whole hydrological unit of a peatland and reduce emissions from peat, with a goal of restoring 35,000 hectares of degraded peat by March 2025. Restoration Grant applica...
20th February 2023
Funding to Help Kickstart School Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available to schools and educational organisations across the UK seeking funding to kickstart projects that will benefit their students. The Twinkl Prize Draw Community Collection will help fund any type of project, such as setting up a breakfast club, resourcing after-school activities, purchasing new playground equipment, upgrading an ICT suite, or kickstarting big projects. The fund opens to applications every half-term, and applications should be submitted by a memb...
20th February 2023
Funding For Projects That Assist Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for projects which empower disadvantaged young people aged 11 -25 in the UK to fulfil their potential by providing safe social spaces, mentoring, work, and social skills. The funding is being made available through the KFC Foundation and is available to local charities, registered community interest companies, unincorporated clubs and associations which have a local KFC restaurant in their community. Expressions of interest must be submitted via a two-minut...
20th February 2023
Cure Parkinson's Trust Grant (UK)
Commercial organisations, appropriately qualified scientists or clinicians based in an accredited university or hospital in any country worldwide can now apply for funding for preclinical and clinical research. Projects should have the potential to advance knowledge that might lead to a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The Cure Parkinson’s Trust has a particular interest in projects that show the potential to delay, slow, stop reverse or prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Grants ...
20th February 2023
Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects that Support Disadvantage People (UK / International)
From the 1st March 2023, UK-based registered charities will be able to apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £10,000 to improve the lives of people facing social and economic challenges, especially among the sick, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged populations in the UK. Grants will be awarded to fund special projects or purchase specific equipment, rather than funding general operating costs or salaries of the charity. The Foundation also considers supporting overseas projects, provided ...
17th February 2023
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 the age of 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 ...
17th February 2023