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Grants of up to £50,000 Available to Support Scotland’s Coastal and Rural Communities (Scotland)
Community groups across Scotland’s coasts and rural estates can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to support projects delivering economic, social, and environmental benefits. The funding is intended to benefit communities within five miles of Scotland’s coastal or estuarine foreshore, or near Crown Estate Scotland’s rural estates at Glenlivet, Fochabers, Whitehills, or Applegirth. A total of around £350,000 is available this year to support initiatives linked to Crown Estate assets such...
8th September 2025
Grants for Community Recycling, Biodiversity & Public Amenity Projects (Scotland)
Not-for-profit organisations such as registered charities, community councils, community groups and local authorities can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £40,000 to fund community recycling and biodiversity projects and improvements to public amenities, parks and historic buildings. The funding can be used to cover the costs of contractors, materials, capital items, and small equipment items. Most projects must be within 10 miles of an eligible licensed landfill site or transfer station...
8th September 2025
Grants of up to £2,500 Available for Sporting Activities (Edinburgh & The Lothians)
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious organisations and Scout and Guide groups in Scotland to run sporting activities for the benefit of people in the local community. The funding is being made available through the Aldi Scottish Sport Fund, and to be eligible, projects must be located in areas with an existing Aldi store. The fund opens for applications at various times throughout the year in different locations across Scotland. The c...
4th September 2025
Funding for the Provision or Upgrading of Sports Facilities (Scotland)
Organisations such as local authorities, schools, area sports associations, sports trusts and charities; etc can apply for funding of up to £200,000 to improve their sports facilities. In areas of high deprivation, the maximum grant can be £250,000 (up to 75% of project costs). Grants are available to help with the provision or upgrading of sports facilities for the public good and that benefit the community. Priority will be given to projects which focus on increasing participation within u...
3rd September 2025
New Funding to Boost Outdoor Play in Rural Areas (Scotland)
Small grassroots groups and charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to expand outdoor play opportunities for children in rural and remote areas of Scotland. Inspiring Scotland’s new Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme will fund free, child-led outdoor play projects that improve children’s health, wellbeing, and resilience, while also offering capacity-building support to strengthen local delivery. The programme seeks to address the lack of safe, accessible play spaces in rural...
2nd September 2025
The Weir Charitable Trust (Scotland)
Scottish-based community groups and small charities working in the areas of sport, recreational facilities, health, culture, and animal welfare can apply for grants of up to £25,000 through the Weir Charitable Trust. The trust aims to assist organisations that have difficulty securing funding elsewhere. Applications are accepted twice a year and the next deadline is 31 October 2025....
2nd September 2025
Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst Fund Launched (Scotland)
The Scottish Government has introduced the Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst Fund, offering up to £10,000 for innovative businesses without a current Scottish base to collaborate with local academic institutions. The funding supports feasibility studies, R&D roadmaps, and early-stage proof of concept projects in key sectors such as energy transition, healthtech, space, digital financial services, and more. Businesses of any size can apply, with special pre-submission requirements for start-up...
29th August 2025
Competition to Support High-Growth Entrepreneurs (Scotland)
Applications are now open for Scottish EDGE, a major funding competition supporting Scotland’s most innovative young, early-stage, and high-growth potential entrepreneurs. Backed by the Hunter Foundation, Royal Bank of Scotland, Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, and private donors, it has awarded over £25m to 569 businesses. The competition includes four categories: Scottish EDGE (up to £100,000, 30% grant/70% loan), Young EDGE (grant-only up to £10,000), Wild Card EDGE (grant-only ...
28th August 2025
UK Funding News
Funding to Support Hospices to Care for People Living in Financial Hardship (UK)
Hospices across England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man can now apply for a share of £400,000 in funding to improve access to care for people facing financial hardship or socio-economic deprivation. The grants, supporting up to 10–14 projects over 18 months, will fund initiatives such as redesigning services, strengthening partnerships, training staff and volunteers, and evaluating impact. Eligible applicants must be independent charitable hospices, members of Hospice UK, and ...
17th September 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...
17th September 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 September 2025
Funding and Support for School Breakfast Clubs (UK)
Schools in England and Scotland are being invited to apply for support to tackle child hunger through Magic Breakfast, a charity dedicated to ending hunger as a barrier to learning. Magic Breakfast offers schools access to free healthy food and expert guidance in setting up or expanding Breakfast Clubs. To qualify, schools in England must have at least 35% of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium, while Scottish schools must have at least 35% of pupils in SIMD Decile 1-4. Participating schools rec...
17th September 2025
Funding Available to Help Young People to Train or Start Work (UK)
Young people aged 16 to 30 who are unemployed, working fewer than 16 hours a week, or studying less than 14 hours weekly can now access free funding to help them move into training, education, or employment. Grants between £10 and £500 are available to cover costs such as accredited course fees, tools, uniforms, equipment, or transport. To apply, applicants are required to provide supporting documents like a course offer or interview letter. The funding is provided by The King’s Trust throug...
16th September 2025
Hugo Burge Foundation Invites 2025 Grant Applications for Arts and Culture Projects (UK)
Applications are open for the Hugo Burge Foundation’s 2025 grants programme, which offers up to £15,000 for projects promoting creativity, community engagement, and artistic development across the UK. The fund supports three strands: Creative Education, which provides schools, charities, and cultural organisations with resources to deliver opportunities for young people; Creative Communities, which enables festivals and groups to use arts and culture to strengthen local life; and Creative Ind...
16th September 2025
Funding for School Geography Fieldwork (UK & Ireland)
Schools in the UK and Ireland planning geography fieldwork and expeditions are eligible to apply for grants of up to £600. The Frederick Soddy Schools Awards programme, delivered in association with the Royal Geographical Society, welcomes applications from schools undertaking fieldwork that includes an element of human geography. The grants aim to enable students aged 5 to 18 years to gain the valuable experience provided by fieldwork, regardless of background or circumstances. Previous awards...
16th September 2025
Festive Grants Up to £750 Available for Groups Supporting Older People in Need (England, Scotland and Wales)
Small charities and constituted community groups can apply for grants of up to £750 to deliver festive activities designed to support people aged 65 and over, with a particular focus on creating opportunities for social connections, tackling loneliness, and reducing social isolation. The programme prioritises communities with the highest levels of income deprivation and loneliness among older people England, Scotland and Wales. The type of activities that could be supported include community f...
16th September 2025
Grassroot Grants of up to £2,000 Available to Tackle Local Issues (England)
Small charities and community groups in England can apply now for grants of £500–£2,000 to support community-led projects tackling local issues. The Grassroots Grants programme, delivered by the environmental regeneration charity Groundwork, supports organisations with annual income under £25,000, prioritising those serving marginalised communities and areas in the top 15% of deprivation. Previous projects have ranged from youth clubs and food-growing schemes to mental health workshops and ...
16th September 2025
Grants Available to Support Vulnerable Young Women and Girls at Risk of Entering the Criminal Justice System (UK)
UK charities and not-for-profit organisations with annual incomes under £50,000 can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 to deliver programmes tackling reoffending and preventing first-time offences among young women and girls at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Eligible groups must be women-led, serving at least 100% female beneficiaries, and demonstrate expertise in trauma-informed, gender-specific support. The funding is being made available through the Trianglr Trust's small...
16th September 2025
Funding for Community Gardens to Iimprove Green Spaces (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
The National Garden Scheme has announced that the Community Garden Grant scheme is open for applications. The scheme is inviting community groups and organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to apply before 12 noon on 20 October 2025. Backed by £1.5 million of funding from the Julia Rausing Trust, the programme began in 2025 with £288,876 awarded to 115 projects, supporting access to green spaces and the health benefits of gardening. Grants typically range from £1,500 to £5,000 a...
15th September 2025
Grants of up to £1,500 Available for Community Projects Using Data to Improve Health (UK)
Community groups across the UK can apply for grants of £500 to £1,500 to deliver projects that show how data can improve health and wellbeing. To be eligible, organisations must work with under-served groups, including people from low-income or minority ethnic backgrounds, rural residents, young people aged 11–25, adults over 65 in deprived areas, and those experiencing digital exclusion. Funding can support a wide range of activities, from step challenges and nature walks exploring health ...
15th September 2025
Grants of up to £20,000 Available to Support Care Experienced Young People (UK)
Charities, community interest companies, and social enterprises with a charitable purpose can now apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £20,000 to deliver projects supporting care-experienced children and young people. Funding will prioritise initiatives that build skills, provide education and training, open employment opportunities, strengthen social connections, and create positive experiences. Applicants are expected to demonstrate both measurable outcomes and sustainable impact. The dea...
15th September 2025
Funding Available for Disabled Gardeners (UK)
Grants are available to individuals through the Gardening with Disabilities Trust to enable them to continue gardening despite advancing illness, age, or disability. To apply for a grant, individuals must provide a letter from their doctor or other healthcare professional indicating their disability and a copy of another official document, such as a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or a Blue Parking Badge. The Trust offers various support measures, including adapting private gardens to meet t...
15th September 2025
Free Trees for Schools & Community Groups (UK)
Schools, clubs and community groups across the UK can now apply for free tree packs from the Woodland Trust to encourage nature recovery and community wellbeing. Eligible applicants include schools, sports clubs, faith groups, Scouts and Guides, local councils and residents’ associations, with packs of 15, 30, 105 or 420 saplings available for delivery in March 2026. Trees are UK- and Ireland-sourced, and guidance on planting and aftercare is provided, though sapling protection is not included...
15th September 2025
Funding to Support People with Mental Health Issues (UK-excl. Greater London)
Mental health organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £15,000 to support work with people experiencing moderate or severe mental health conditions. Priority is given to specialist and user-led groups tackling isolation, stigma and discrimination, and can cover running costs, salaries or project expenses, though one-to-one counselling is excluded. Eligible applicants include small community-based charities and not-for-profits, with income usually under £100,000 locally or ...
12th September 2025
Grants of up to £20,000 for Early-Stage Ideas Driving Social Change (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 will soon be available to support individuals, groups, and small organisations in the UK who want to explore new ideas for social change. The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Ideas and Pioneers Fund provides funding and tailored support to help early-stage innovators test, research, and develop new approaches with the potential for long-term social impact. The Foundation is particularly keen to welcome first time applicants, people aged 18 to 30, and those most affected by sys...
12th September 2025
Funding to Support Grassroots Music (England)
Arts Council England has announced that its Supporting Grassroots Music Fund has reopened to applications. The Fund offers grants of up to £40,000 for projects lasting up to three years, supporting venues, festivals, promoters, and recording or rehearsal studios to strengthen and develop their work. It aims to improve opportunities for music creators, particularly those early in their careers, by expanding access to rehearsal and recording spaces, supporting touring activity, and enhancing the ...
12th September 2025
Funding for Music Education Projects for Young People (UK)
Small to medium-sized charities, community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to deliver instrumental music education projects for children and young people across the UK. The funding is provided by the Scops Arts Trust, which aims to give disadvantaged people opportunities to access, enjoy, and participate in the arts, particularly the performing arts. The Trust has previously awarded multi-year grants of up to £30,000 per annum, although most awards are usual...
12th September 2025
Grants of up to £7,500 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....
12th September 2025
£4 Million Fund Opens to Improve UK Museums and Galleries (England)
Applications are open for grants of up to £500,000 to support capital projects that improve the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of museums and galleries across England. Funding is available for initiatives such as gallery refurbishments, collection storage, and enhanced public spaces. Projects promoting environmental sustainability and improved visitor experience are strongly encouraged. A total of £4 million is availab during this funding round. Applications close on 14 November 20...
11th September 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 ...
11th September 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...
11th September 2025
Grants Available to Revive Historic Buildings (England)
Community groups in England can now apply for grants to revitalise neglected historic buildings. The grants support projects from feasibility studies and design development to full-scale construction, aiming to return disused heritage buildings, especially in town centres, to community use. Charities, community benefit societies, parish councils, and similar organisations are eligible to apply, while local authorities and for-profit entities may only apply in partnership. Grants range from £15,...
10th September 2025
Grants of up to £40,000 Available for the Rehabilitation of Prisoners (England & Wales)
Grants of up to £40,000 are available to charities across England and Wales, to support projects that aid the rehabilitation of imprisoned and formerly imprisoned individuals through housing, employment, mental health, education, skills training, and community reintegration initiatives. To be eligible, applicants must be registered charities and meet income thresholds of under £5 million. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2025 with funding decisions made within three months. ...
10th September 2025
Henry Smith Foundation Clergy Wellbeing Fund (UK)
The Henry Smith Foundation has launched a new fund to support the wellbeing of members of the Anglican clergy. The funding which is being made available through the Foundation’s Christian Grants programme, offers funding of at least £10,000 per year for one to three years; occasionally up to five years. Eligible applicants include churches, charities, and not-for-profit organisations linked to the Church of England, Church in Wales, Scottish Episcopal Church, or Church of Ireland, with annu...
10th September 2025
Ofwat launches Water Breakthrough Challenge Fund to Drive Innovation in the Water Sector (England & Wales)
Ofwat, the regulator for water services in England and Wales, has launched the sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge, releasing £400 million to fund innovation through 2030. The scheme, part of its Innovation Fund, supports regulated water companies and partners from industry, academia, and the voluntary sector. Projects are expected to cut carbon, boost efficiency, and deliver benefits for customers, communities, and the environment. Chief Executive David Black said the programme aims to inspire ...
10th September 2025
Funding to Tackle Inequalities in Creative Education and Employment (England)
Organisations in England will soon be able to apply for support to deliver long-term, community-based creative programmes across music and other art forms, designed by and with disabled young people. A total of £2.25 million is available, with funding covering paid employment, bursaries, or micro-grants. The fund is intended to benefit d/Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent young people aged 9 to 30, ensuring they have sustained access to inclusive, progression-focused opportunities in the arts. ...
10th September 2025
Funding to Improve the Sustainability of Community Sports Clubs (UK & Ireland)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for community sports clubs and organisations across the UK and Ireland to enhance facilities, purchase equipment, gain coaching qualifications, or invest in long-term sustainability. The funding prioritises clubs working in deprived areas and those delivering activities exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. Applications must be submitted by 8 December 2025. The scheme is delivered by Sported, a UK charity supporting youth through sport and physical activi...
10th September 2025
Grants Available toTackle Poverty and Social Inequality (England)
Small community organisations in England can now apply for grants through the Comic Relief Community Fund, which offers up to £5,000 from its main fund and up to £4,000 for Project Delivery grants. The programme is aimed at supporting grassroots groups working directly with disadvantaged communities to tackle poverty, hardship and inequality, as well as to build long-term resilience and opportunities. Funding is provided by Comic Relief under the Comic Relief Community Fund and administered by...
9th September 2025
Grant Programme for Arts Award Centres (UK)
Registered Arts Award Centres in the UK will can apply for grants of £100 to £1,500 to support projects with young people who are excluded from the arts. Priority will be given to centres working with marginalised groups, young people with disabilities or special educational needs, and those living in rural isolation, where funding will help pilot, embed, or develop Arts Award activity. The scheme aims to ensure more young people can benefit from creative opportunities and recognition through ...
9th September 2025
Enovert Community Trust (England - Various Locations)
The Enovert Community Trust has announced that the next closing date for applications to its grants programme is the 5th September 2025. The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects, such as improving community halls, creating new children’s play areas, restoring green spaces and habitats, and enhancing community sports and recreation facilities. Funding is available to non-profit organisations, constituted organisations or groups within 10 miles of a landfill sit...
9th September 2025
PRS Music Foundation Composers’ Fund (UK)
The PRS for Music Foundation, a major funder of new music in the UK, has reopened its Composers' Fund for applications. The fund provides grants of up to £15,000 to composers with a strong record who are at a stage in their career where funding can help them progress. revious projects have included recordings, the promotion and performance of existing works, international co-commissions and development, performer collaboration, residencies, sabbaticals or childcare costs and project or promotio...
9th September 2025
The Classical Association Grants (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support classical education projects in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Classical Association. The Classical Association is an educational charity that makes classical subjects widely accessible. The grants typically fund activities undertaken by schoolteachers, students, academics and organisations with the aims of supporting the teaching and learning of classical subjects and topics, primarily in UK schools, but also amongs...
9th September 2025
Grants of up to £1 Million Available to Improving Travel Independence for Disabled People (UK)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £1 million to support a wide range of activities and projects to improve transport and travel independence for disabled people. The funding is available for projects and activities taking place for one to three years. The funding is being made available through the Motability Foundation’s Organisation Grants programme, and covers active travel, wheelchairs and mobility aids, community and shared transport...
8th September 2025
Applications Open for Blood Cancer UK’s 2025–2026 Innovative Pilot Grants (UK)
Blood Cancer UK has opened applications for its 2025–2026 Innovative Pilot Grant scheme, offering up to £30,000 for projects of up to 12 months. The scheme aims to support novel research ideas that generate pilot data to secure further funding and accelerate progress toward the charity’s goal of ensuring no one dies from blood cancer or its treatments. Proposals must focus on prevention, early detection and predicting outcomes, or treatment, and clearly demonstrate potential benefits for pe...
8th September 2025
Grants of up to £1,000 Available for Young People to Improve Local Green Spaces (UK)
Applications are open for projects that help young people lead initiatives that promote local biodiversity awareness or improve access to nature and local green spaces. Past projects supported have ranged from school festivals and biodiversity murals to community gardens and guided nature walks. Awards of up to £1,000 are available to cover costs such as materials, room hire, publicity, speakers, training, transport and project-specific staff. The scheme is aimed at benefiting groups of young...
8th September 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Transform Outdoor Spaces ( England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands)
Community groups, charities and Community Interest Companies across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to transform outdoor spaces into shared community resources. The National Garden Scheme (NGS), with £1.5 million from the Julia Rausing Trust, has announced its 2026 Community Garden Grants scheme. Applications open on 15 September 2025 and close on 20 October 2025, though only the first 300 submissions will be accept...
5th September 2025
Grants Available to Combat Isolation and Loneliness Amongst Older People and Adults with Disabilities (England, Scotland & Wales)
Funding of between £100 and £2,500 is available for individuals, charities and small community groups in England, Scotland & Wales to combat isolation and loneliness amongst older people and other adults with a disability. The funding which is being made through the Barchester's Charitable Foundation focuses on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications for individuals must be completed by a third-party sponsor such as a health care professional, soc...
5th September 2025
Grants of up to £100,000 Available for Community and Environmental Projects (England)
Not for profit organisations including charities and local councils can apply for grants of up to £100,000 for community amenities, conservation and biodiversity projects. Eligible projects include community buildings, play areas, MUGAs, skate/BMX parks, sports facilities, hireable church spaces, parks/woodlands, nature reserves and museums. To be eligible, projects must be located on a single site within 10 miles of an FCC Environment facility. The funding is being made available through th...
5th September 2025
Jerusalem Trust (England and Wales)
The Jerusalem Trust is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Scheme for the Autumn Term 2025. This scheme offers grants of up to £600 to support the purchase of teaching resources for Christianity within Religious Education in primary, middle, and secondary state schools across England and Wales. Eligible resources include textbooks, teacher materials, artefacts, videos, tapes, and CD-ROMs intended for use in RE lessons. Unfortunately, due to high demand there are no more primar...
5th September 2025
Funding to Promote Home Electrical Safety for Vulnerable People (UK)
Not-for-profit, schools and public organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support projects that help tackle the risks associated with electrical products and increase the public’s awareness of electrical safety. The funding is made available through the Electrical Safety Fund, which aims to keep people, particularly the most vulnerable, safe in their homes. The activities that could be funded include product testing, product replacement events, educational and awareness-raisin...
4th September 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Social Welfare Projects (UK)
Registered UK charities working in medical research, elderly care, general welfare, hospices, support for the deaf and blind, services for the physically and mentally disabled, or Armed Forces welfare can apply to the Inman Charity for grants of up to £5,000. Each year, the charity distributes around £350,000 in total funding, with applications due by the end of February 2026 for consideration at the Spring meeting....
4th September 2025
Funding for Community Radio Stations (UK)
Ofcom, the UK’s telecommunications regulator, has announced that the Community Radio Fund has re-opened for applications. Grants can be awarded to support management costs, fundraising efforts for the station, administrative expenses, financial management and reporting, community outreach, and other related activities. A total of £901,742 is available in this funding round to help support the core costs of running licensed community radio stations. Although there is no minimum or maximum ...
4th September 2025
Grants of Up to £20,000 to Support Local Climate Action (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations to tackle environmental challenges at the local level and will support community-led projects that help people engage with, care for, and protect nature. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund through its National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme the funding can be used for a wide range of activities, including creating community gardens, rewilding green spaces, tree planting, outdoor learning,...
3rd September 2025
Funding to Support One Large-Scale Rewilding Project (England, Scotland and Wales)
Rewilding Britain is offering a £100,000 grant to support one large-scale rewilding project in England, Scotland, or Wales. The Rewilding Challenge Fund encourages community groups, farmers, landowners, and land managers to work collaboratively and ‘Think Big, Act Wild’. The fund will nurture innovative and pioneering initiatives which show maximum potential for upscaling rewilding on land and at sea, and demonstrate the extensive economic and social benefits of rewilding to local communiti...
3rd September 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Support Women Songwriters and Composers (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the development of exceptional female, trans, and non-binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at various stages of their careers. The funding can be used to support touring, recording, promotion, marketing, community projects involving top-quality music creators, music creator residencies, and live performances featuring new UK music. This funding opportunity is part of the PRS for Music Foundation’s Women Make Music Grant...
3rd September 2025
Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)
Charities that support families or individuals facing family-related problems such as domestic abuse, separation, mental health challenges, addiction, or financial hardship, etc can apply for grants of up to £5,000. This funding can be used for core costs like staff salaries or utility bills, revenue costs such as running support groups or training volunteers, and capital costs including purchasing equipment or refurbishing a family centre. Grants are awarded twice a year, with the next deadlin...
3rd September 2025
Funding of up to £5,000 Available for Projects Supporting Women in Business and in Science Education (UK)
UK-based individuals and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that support initiatives empowering women and girls to succeed in business and STEM education. The funding is being made available through the Another Way Women’s Foundation (AWWF), a volunteer-led UK charity focused on tackling gender inequality through sustainable, community-led projects. This round prioritises Business and STEM education, though applications in other areas will be consid...
2nd September 2025
Funding to Support Young Creatives to Launch a Project, Idea or Business (UK)
Youth Music has announced that round 12 of its NextGen Fund has reopened for applications. The NextGen Fund supports emerging musicians and behind-the-scenes creatives aged 18-25 (and under-30s who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent) from the UK to launch a creative project, idea or business. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to support singers, songwriters, producers, DJs, managers and agents who do not have the financial means to invest in themselves, to start a record label, ...
2nd September 2025
Funding for Songwriters and Producers to Develop their Careers (UK)
The Performing Rights Society (PRS) for Music Foundation has launched a new funding round to develop the careers of songwriters and producers working in popular music genres in the UK. Launched in 2017 as a response to the long-term career needs of those working behind the scenes, the Hitmaker Fund awards up to eighteen grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 each year. Applications can be made by songwriters or producers (or their representatives) with at least five credited works registered wit...
2nd September 2025
Grants of up to £50,000 Available to Support Armed Forces Families Facing Separation (UK)
Charities, community interest companies (CICs), and Armed Forces units or bases can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that strengthen Armed Forces families during separation caused by deployments. Eligible projects should help families manage loneliness, support reintegration, improve wellbeing, or test effective support models. Examples include peer support groups, community activities, counselling or wellbeing services, childcare provision, and pilot projects trialling new approa...
1st September 2025
Funding to Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 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 September 2025
Funding for Large-Scale Theatre & Dance Tours (England)
Arts Council England (ACE) has opened the second round of its Incentivising Touring: Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance scheme. Designed to support the touring of mid- to large-scale theatre and dance productions, the programme offers repayable grants covering up to 25% of a production’s capitalisation costs, capped at £500,000. The scheme aims to reduce the financial risks associated with touring, encouraging boards and investors to back additional productions while attracting wider inve...
1st September 2025
Funding to Support the Development of Songwriters & Composers (UK)
To support the development of outstanding songwriters and composers of all genres at different stages of their career, the PRS Foundation is inviting applications to the latest round of the Open Fund for Music Creators. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to songwriters, composers, or artists, bands, producers and performers who are writing their own music or commissioning others to support the creation, performance and promotion of outstanding new music in any genre, and to enable the UK’s ...
1st September 2025
Grants for Churches for the Conservation of Decorative Features and Monuments (UK)
Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available to churches, chapels and other places of worship built before 1896 to carry out small programmes of conservation work to decorative features and monuments. Eligible work includes, but is not limited to, stained glass windows, sculpture, furniture, internal monuments, tombs, and wall paintings. All work funded must be directed by a professional architect or established conservator and completed according to the Society for the Protection of Ancien...
1st September 2025
Funding Available to Support Paper Cup Recycling (UK)
The National Cup Recycling Scheme (NCRS), administered by Valpak, has launched the Beyond the Bin Fund, offering up to £45,000 for UK projects tackling paper cup recycling. Opening 1 September 2025, it invites applications from businesses, councils, universities, startups, and social enterprises, with collaborations encouraged but led by a registered company. The fund targets three areas: awareness campaigns to change behaviour, infrastructure improvements in high-footfall areas, and research i...
29th August 2025
Teacher Development Fund Opens for Applications (UK)
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) has reopened its Teacher Development Fund (TDF). The TDF offers grants of up to £165,000 over two academic years to support arts-based learning and professional development in primary education. The fund supported long-term partnerships between six to ten schools and cultural organisations. Eligible applicants include state primaries, SEND schools for children under 12, and alternative settings. Independent and secondary-only schools are excluded. Projects must...
29th August 2025
£30.5 Million Fund to Improve Youth Facilities - Deadline Extended (England - Various Locations)
Youth organisations, including charities, local authorities, uniformed groups, and other not-for-profit organisations supporting disadvantaged young people, can apply for grants of £5,000 to £100,000 from a new £30.5 million fund to refurbish youth facilities and purchase equipment. Funded by the UK Government and administered by Social Investment Business, the Better Youth Spaces programme aims to improve the reach, safety, quality, and sustainability of youth services in 42 priority areas i...
29th August 2025
Grants of up to £7,000 Available to Support Older People Maintain their Independence (UK)
Grants of up to £7,000 are available to UK charities to support community based services that help older people remain in their own homes and maintain their independence. The funding which is being made available through the Charles Hayward Foundation’s Older People Programme supports projects that address isolation and depression in older people, provide support and practical assistance for individuals living at home, cater to the emotional and practical needs of older caregivers, and meet t...
29th August 2025
Grants of up to £1,000 for Local Environmental and Social Initiatives (UK)
Not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and individuals can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support local environmental and social projects. A total of £150,000 is available through the Veolia’s Annual Sustainability Fund for 2025. This year, eligibility has been expanded to include social initiatives such as youth support, rehabilitation, employment assistance, and community-building, in addition to environmental projects that enhance biodiversity and promote sustainable living...
28th August 2025
Grants to Safeguard Endangered UK Crafts Now Open for Applications (UK)
UK-based individuals and organisations—including sole traders, small businesses, community groups, and charities—can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 to support traditional craft skills at risk of disappearing. The funding can be used for activities such as training, purchasing tools or materials, developing specialist equipment, or promoting endangered crafts, provided projects demonstrate clear public benefit. A total of £30,000 is available in this round, with applications due by 5p...
28th August 2025
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...
28th August 2025
£100,000 Grants Open for Museums and Community Partnerships (UK)
Grants of up to £100,000 are available to support museums and their partners to use collections in ways that advance inclusion, equity, and social and climate justice. The funding, which is being made available through the Museums Association’s Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund (EFCCF), has two distinct funding streams. Core Grants support individual museums with strong participatory and inclusion strategies, while Partnership Project Grants support collaborations with commun...
27th August 2025
£40 Million Fund Opens to Support Vulnerable Households (England, Scotland & Wales)
Charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland, and Wales can apply for a share of £40 million to support projects that help vulnerable households manage energy-related issues, such as cold homes and high bills. Funding is available for advice services, carbon reduction, innovation, small-scale projects, and community renewable energy projects. This funding round includes a dedicated £2 million Impact Fund to monitor the effectiveness of energy advice services. Grants range fro...
27th August 2025
Grants for Community and Environmental Projects (England)
The Veolia Environmental Trust has announced the launch of its latest funding round, which provides grants to support community and environmental initiatives. Available grants include Community Grants and Habitat and Biodiversity Grants, ranging from £10,000 to £75,000. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations and local authorities. The funding is intended to assist in developing or enhancing community buildings and outdoor spaces, as well as the conservation, restoration, and ...
27th August 2025
Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International)
Grants are available to support registered charities that run educational projects with children and young people under the age of 25 in marginalised communities within the UK and internationally. The Educational Opportunity Foundation normally makes grants totalling about £700,000 in any one year. For UK projects, the focus is on improving the educational outcomes and life chances of care experienced young people. For international projects, the focus is on improving the quality, sustainabilit...
26th August 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...
26th August 2025
Funding for Marine Conservation Projects (UK)
Marine conservation charities and not for profit organisations (including schools) based and working in the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 towards projects and research that address the root causes of marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK, and increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation. The funding, which is being made available through the Sea-Changers Main Grants programme, seeks to support creative and innovative approaches which have lasting ...
26th August 2025
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People (UK – excl Greater London)
Grants of up to £15,000 are available to charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people aged 12-21 who are socially excluded or marginalised, and who may have experienced significant issues within their lives. The grants can be used to support a range of activities, including core costs, project work, and capital expenditure. To maximise the impact of its grants, the Foundation will only fund smaller organisations. Organisations that work across a local area, such as a vil...
22nd August 2025
Grants of up to £2,000 Available for Environmental, Community, and Music Projects (Scotland)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to small Scottish charitable organisations to support environmental, community and music projects. Examples of grants awarded in the past include support for horticultural apprenticeships; grants for gardens, wildlife, and the natural environment; grants for organisations working with children, young carers, the elderly, vulnerable, and homeless; grants for music, the arts, and cultural charities; and grants for medical research and support. Applicant organ...
22nd August 2025
Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Support Innovations for People with Dementia (UK)
The Alzheimer’s Society is offering up to £100,000 and a year long partnership in business support to UK innovators poised to transform dementia care. The funding which is being made available through its Accelerator Programme supports early stage businesses, academics, designers or entrepreneurs (UK residents aged 18 +) whose innovations already demonstrate proof of concept and traction. Funded projects can be digital or physical solutions addressing any point along the dementia pathway fr...
21st August 2025
Grants to Support Young Entrepreneurs to Develop their Business Ideas (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 to start or expand their own businesses. Provided by SWEF through the Business Grants for Young Entrepreneurs programme, this funding supports young people needing assistance with business investments they could not otherwise afford, especially those not in education, employment, or training. The grants cover essential costs for new businesses, including equipment, marketing materials, training, website creation, and pro...
21st August 2025
Funding for Local Community Projects (UK)
Charities, schools, and community organisations operating within a 15-mile radius of a Moto Motorway Services site can apply for funding for projects and activities that benefit local communities across the UK. Moto in The Community Trust will fund various projects that directly benefit the communities where it operates or has a significant staff presence. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe agreed. Please note that any application submitted should have the endors...
21st August 2025
New £3 Million Fund to Support Youth Led Social Action (England)
Voluntary and community organisations, along with statutory bodies, can now apply to a new £3 million fund supporting youth-led social action across England. Launched by The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the #iwill Fund 2025 will back four to six major initiatives that put young people—particularly from low-income backgrounds—at the heart of local change. Applicants must match at least £200,000 in cash or in-kind contributions, with projec...
20th August 2025
The National Churches Trust’s Medium Grants Programme (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the UK towards project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1, to support churches preparing for a major project, and in developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder. Grants will never exceed 50% of the net project costs for this phase. The National Churches Trusts's Medium Grants Programme is also now able to offe...
20th August 2025
Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)
State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Belfast, Halton. North Lanarkshire, Nottingham, Stoke on Trent, Blackburn with Darwen, Denbighshire, Manchester, Newport and Torfaen can apply for grants from the Edina Trust to run science projects. The Edina Trust offers £800 primary school and special schools grants and £550 nursery grants. The Science Grant Scheme runs in each area for three years, before moving on to a new area. Grants can be used for science weeks, scien...
20th August 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Promote Horticulture and Public Gardens (UK)
Organisations involved in horticulture, gardening, or botany can apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust. Established in 1970, the Trust has awarded over £3.2 million to more than a thousand recipients, supporting projects that promote horticulture, conserve the environment through biodiversity, develop public gardens, and advance horticultural education. Eligible projects include the restoration of historic gardens, creation of new public garden spaces...
19th August 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 ...
19th August 2025
Funding to Support Youth Organisations (UK)
Not for profit youth organisations supporting disadvantaged young people (aged 14 – 25) can apply for grants of up to £150,000 spread over three years to assist young people who face complex transitions to adulthood. The purpose of the fund is to aid youth organisations to sustain or expand their work. The Foundation provides core funding to organisations that aim for sustainability, growth, and impact. The funding is being made available through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund. The Fou...
19th August 2025
UK Government Launches £9.5 Million Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund (UK)
The UK Government has launched a £9.5 million Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to tackle digital exclusion and expand online access as part of its Digital Inclusion Action Plan. Targeting vulnerable groups such as older people, job seekers and low-income households, the fund will support projects ranging from digital skills training and improved device and connectivity access to confidence-building programmes, innovative pilots, and scaling proven best practices. Grants of £25,000–£500,000...
18th August 2025
Funding to Promote the Benefits of World Trade (UK)
UK-registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding for projects that promote the benefits of world trade. The Worshipful Company of World Traders is offering funding through its charitable trust to support innovative educational projects that promote world trade and benefit those affected by it and other charitable purposes. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £5,000, although smaller amounts may be awarded. For projects with benefits unrelated to...
18th August 2025
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...
18th August 2025
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 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 Life Skills...
18th August 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people (18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with the communication skills necessary to gain employment. Priority will be given to projects that target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups facing major hurdles to employment, especially women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. The funding is being made available through the ...
17th August 2025
Up to £10,000 Available for Vegan-Led Initiatives (UK & Worldwide)
Small to medium-sized non-profit organisations and individuals running non-profit initiatives can apply for The Vegan Society’s 2025 grants. Applicants must be vegan, with priority given to those from marginalised communities, and proposals are encouraged from across the globe, particularly from economically developing countries. Typical awards range from £1,000 to £5,000, with some reaching £10,000, and funding is available for projects in four key areas: community outreach events aimed at...
15th August 2025
Funding to Support SEND and Alternative Provision Schools (England)
State-funded specialist schools, Alternative Provision settings, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in England can apply for grants of up to £4,500 (ex-VAT) to help young people with disabilities and additional needs take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the support also covers 75% of the 2025/26 DofE licence fee and offers fully funded Bronze, Silver, and Gold participation places. Eligible applicants must be state-funded SEND ...
15th August 2025
Grants of up to £5 Million Available to Foster Stronger Community Connections (UK)
Grants of between £500,000 and £5 million are available to voluntary and community organisations, statutory bodies, and partnerships to support projects that bring diverse communities together. Offered through The National Lottery Community Fund’s UK Fund, the programme supports organisations seeking to scale up proven work that addresses inequality and delivers systemic change. It does not fund new ideas but backs initiatives with a demonstrated track record and the potential to expand thei...
15th August 2025
National Lottery Grants for Heritage - Grants of up to £10 Million Available (UK)
Not-for-profit organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of between £250,000 and £10 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for projects connecting people and communities to UK heritage. The funding can support a broad range of activities and project costs such as volunteer expenses, capital works, repairs, maintenance, conservation costs, professional fees, event costs, and the acquisition of heritage. All projects must also consider long-term environmental sustainabilit...
14th August 2025
Grants of up to £25,000 for Grassroots Football Goalposts (England)
Grassroots football clubs, charities, community and voluntary groups, local authorities and other not-for-profit organisations in England can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to purchase new or replacement goalposts. The funding is made available by the Football Foundation which will cover the costs of 11v11, 9v9 and Mini Soccer goalposts; goalposts that will be used on a 3G pitch; and Futsal goalposts. Unless otherwise agreed with the Foundation, only one application can be made per season. ...
14th August 2025
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 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 rev...
14th August 2025
Grants of up to £250,000 Available For Domestic Abuse Services Aimed at Minority Communities (UK)
Grants of up to £250,000 are available to registered not-for-profit organisations offering specialist, person-centred services for people experiencing domestic abuse, particularly within marginalised and minoritised communities. Launched under the Henry Smith Foundation’s Safer Futures strategy for 2025–2030, the Domestic Abuse Fund will distribute £50,000 annually over five years to around 20 UK organisations. Eligible applicants must have at least three years’ experience, deliver consi...
13th August 2025
England and Wales Cricket Board's County Grants Fund (England & Wales)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to ECB-affiliated cricket clubs in England and Wales to provide enhanced facilities, playing opportunities for women's and girls' cricket and/or disability cricket. The fund is open to all ECB-affiliated cricket clubs in England and Wales. Priority is given to clubs actively engaged with ECB programmes such as All Stars, Dynamos, women's and girls' cricket, and disability cricket. The funding is being made available through the England and Wales Cricket Bo...
13th August 2025
Funding to Support Older Women in the Rented Sector (Groups England and Wales)
Independent Age has launched the second round of its Older People’s Fund, offering £1.2 million to charities helping older people in financial hardship, with a focus on those in the Private Rented Sector. Building on 2024’s success, grants will support projects boosting incomes through benefits access, cutting costs via measures like energy bill reductions, and improving housing security through repairs, adaptations, and homelessness prevention. Funding is limited to charities in Blackpool ...
13th August 2025
Financial Assistance Available for Energy Debt Relief (England, Scotland & Wales)
The British Gas Energy Trust has reopened its Individual and Families Fund, offering grants of up to £1,700 to help households in England, Scotland, and Wales clear energy debt. Open to both British Gas customers and those with other suppliers lacking hardship schemes or whose applications were declined, the fund requires debt between £50–£1,700 (prepayment) or £250–£1,700 (credit accounts). Applicants must have an annual income under £18,723 or meet vulnerability criteria, such as dis...
12th August 2025
Grants of up to £2,000 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People and Adults with a Disability (England, Scotland and Wales)
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people and adults with a disability. The funding which is being made available through the Barchester’s Charitable Foundation offers these grants to support projects that connect or re-connect people with others in their local community. This could include activity projects, equipment and materials, member transport, and day trips.The foundation also offers grants of up to £1,0...
12th August 2025
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 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, activit...
12th August 2025
Charities Invited to Apply for “AI for All” Funding and Mentorship (UK)
UK charities can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to address digital bias within artificial intelligence, amplify underrepresented voices, and foster inclusive technology through The Different Foundation’s “AI for All” programme. Launched in 2024, the initiative also provides four hours of expert AI mentorship to help organisations adopt AI tools responsibly and inclusively. Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities with annual turnovers between £150,000 and £1.15. Application...
11th August 2025
Rewilding Innovation Fund (England, Scotland and Wales)
Rewilding Britain, a charity focused on nature restoration, is offering grants of up to £15,000 through its Rewilding Innovation Fund 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 any size...
11th August 2025
Grants to Create a Fairer Economy (UK)
Organisations working towards systemic economic change in the UK can apply for funding under two key strands of the Friends Provident Foundation’s 2024-2027 grants programme. The “Transforming Financial Systems” strand supports projects addressing structural issues within the financial system - such as banking, investment, and government regulation - to promote a fairer, more sustainable economy. The “New Economy Infrastructure” strand offers long-term support to organisations driving ...
8th August 2025