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Funding to Support Children Living with Disabilities (Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham)
Parents and carers of a child under the age of 19 living with a disability in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham can now apply for funding to purchase equipment such as specialist beds, wheelchairs, trikes, IT and sensory equipment that is not available through the NHS, local authorities or any other sources. Organisations and schools may also apply on the child’s behalf. There are quarterly application meetings for the Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund, and the next deadline is the...
26th June 2025
Funding Available for Projects that Benefit the Local Community (North East)
Charities, community groups and social enterprises in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and Hartlepool can apply for funding from the Sir James Knott Trust. The aim of the funding is to improve the lives of people in these areas, particularly through charitable activities that were of interest to Sir James Knott. These include military and maritime organisations, youth clubs, projects to help the elderly, education and training. The Trust operates on a rolling grants programme. Applic...
21st May 2025
Funding of Up to £10,000 Available to Tackle Social Deprivation (North East)
Registered charities exempted or excepted organisations can now apply for up to £10,000 (per year for up to 2 years) of funding for core costs and charitable activities that benefit the residents of Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and Teesside. Priority will be given to projects that ease social deprivation and/or enrich the fabric of the local community and the quality of life of individuals within that community. The funding is being made available from the 1989 Willan Charitable T...
20th May 2025
Hadrian Trust (North East of England)
Charities and groups working for the benefit of people and the environment across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham, including Hartlepool, can apply for grants of £500 to £2,000 from the Hadrian Trust. Projects supported will address issues in social welfare, youth, disability, the elderly, women, ethnic minorities, education, arts, and the environment. Applications are considered for running costs, project costs, part salaries and basic equipment. The next closing date for applications...
27th March 2025
Funding Programme to Tackle Fuel Poverty (County Durham & Tees Valley)
Grants of between £1,000 to £10,000 are available to support charities and community groups tackling fuel poverty in County Durham and Tees Valley. The Northern Gas Networks Community Partnering Fund, delivered in partnership with Point North, aims to help vulnerable households this winter by supporting projects that advise on fuel efficiency measures, raise awareness of the Priority Services Register, and highlight the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty or un-serviced appliances. ...
18th December 2024
Grants for Small Charitable Organisations Working in Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods (North East of England)
Charitable organisations working in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the North East of England can apply for grants of up to £20,000 per annum for up to 3 years to increase their capacity to deliver quality services. The grants can cover running costs and core salaries for not-for-profit organisations with a turnover of less than £300,000 who work in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, and Teesside. The funding is being made available through the Greggs Foundation North East ...
31st July 2023
Grants for Small Charitable Organisations Working in Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods (North East of England)
Charitable organisations that serve disadvantaged communities in the North East of England can apply for grants of up to £20,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years. The funding aims to help organisations increase their capacity to deliver quality services, and can be used to cover operational costs and core salaries. To be eligible, organisations must have a turnover of less than £300,000 and serve disadvantaged people in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, and Teesside, part...
15th June 2023
Grants for Volunteer-led Work (Northumberland & Tyne & Wear)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to small, local charities and community organisations for volunteer-led work providing support for people affected by the rising cost of living in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. The funding is made available through the William Leech Charity Fund, which expects to make approximately five to ten awards to organisations providing support for people living in poverty. The funding could be used to continue or expand existing volunteering schemes, or set up new...
1st December 2022
UK Funding News
Funding for Projects that Strengthen Democratic Accountability (UK)
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is offering funding through its Power and Accountability programme to strengthen democratic accountability and challenge power concentration in the UK. Available to individuals, charities, and not-for-profit organisations, the grants support operational or project costs with no fixed upper limit. Priority areas include addressing corporate power, strengthening democratic processes, and promoting responsible media, with particular interest in long-term ...
26th June 2025
Funding to Encourage Young People to Study Science Subjects (UK)
In response to the much publicised skills gap in the British engineering industry, the Ironmongers’ Foundation wishes to support initiatives that encourage talented young people under the age of 25 to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training. The funding is available to registered or exempt charities within the UK , with a preference for urban areas outside London and particularly areas in the north and midlands with a manufactu...
26th June 2025
Funding to Support Arts and Music Projects (UK)
The Fidelio Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 to talented early-career individuals and groups in the arts, particularly music, who would be unable to pursue their project or activity without financial support. An appropriate institution, college, Arts Festival or similar organisation must recommend Individuals and groups. Funding is available for special tuition or coaching costs, participation in external competitions, support for a specially arranged performance, and support for a musi...
26th June 2025
Grants of up to £500 for Outdoor Activity Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available for individuals, community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations to encourage people across the UK to get involved with outdoor activities and experiences. The funding is provided by the Alpkit Foundation, which aims to break down barriers to outdoor participation by supporting projects that promote diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, as well as participation, education, conservation and protection of the natural environment, and health ...
25th June 2025
Funding to Improve Homes & Community Spaces (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to UK registered charities for projects that improve homes and community spaces for those most in need, such as those experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, poor health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress. The funding is made available by the B&Q Foundation to decorate, renovate, or create indoor and outdoor spaces where people can feel at home and have a sense of belonging. Projects could include creating community gardens, redecorating ...
25th June 2025
Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)
Grants ranging from £500 to £2,750 are available for schools, youth groups, non-profit organisations, and charities to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children 13 years old or younger. Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will be given priority. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the total cost of a holiday or trip, lasting from one to seven days. The Henry Smith Charity is offering the funding, and applicati...
25th June 2025
Grants for Environmental & Social Projects (UK)
UK registered charities can apply for grants to support projects that deliver positive environmental, social or wellbeing outcomes. The funding is provided by the Calisen Impact Charitable Trust, which aims to drive economic and social development within communities by supporting initiatives that focus on sustainable energy solutions, and promote inclusive, safe, and diverse educational and work environments. Supported initiatives include partnerships with Eco-Schools, helping to fund Green Flag...
24th June 2025
Research Fundinging into Gambling Harms (UK)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), supported by the statutory gambling levy, is launching two linked grants to advance the new Research Programme on Gambling. The Gambling Harms Research and Innovation Partnerships (GHRIPs) grant offers up to 20 awards of up to £100,000 each, funding partnership development and evidence analysis through interdisciplinary consortia involving academia, business, government, and third-sector partners; successful applicants may later apply for larger phase two awar...
24th June 2025
John Ellerman Foundation Launches New Funding Strategy Focusing on Social Justice and the Environment (UK)
UK charities with annual incomes between £100,000 and £10 million can apply for grants of up to £180,000 from the John Ellerman Foundation, which has launched a new funding strategy for 2025–2030 that offers multi-year support for work with national relevance. The Foundation now funds projects addressing the triple planetary crisis—climate, pollution, and nature—while also fostering trust and connection to reduce polarisation and increase political participation, advancing economic mode...
24th June 2025
Funding to Make Rowing More Inclusive & Accessible (UK)
British Rowing-affiliated clubs or associate organisations located in England can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to make rowing more accessible to disabled people. The Adaptive Rowing Equipment Fund 2025, offered in partnership with Love Rowing, supports the purchase of specialist adaptive equipment linked to Learn to Row programmes. The funding is intended for clubs that lack suitable equipment or have not previously delivered adaptive sessions. Applications close at 12 noon on 11 July 2025,...
24th June 2025
Vinehill Trust Grants - Empowering Music, Heritage and Health Projects (UK)
UK-based charitable, educational, and ecclesiastical organisations are eligible to apply to the Vinehill Trust for funding to support music, heritage, and health projects. The Trust prioritises initiatives such as youth choral and organ programmes, built heritage conservation and craft skills training, and health interventions for underfunded or marginalised communities, aiming to strengthen under-resourced traditions and address overlooked health needs. Funding is available year-round with no a...
23rd June 2025
Funding for Community Environmental Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to charities, social enterprises, and community groups for projects that connect communities with nature, aiming to improve physical and mental wellbeing while fostering positive action on climate change. Eligible initiatives may include arts and cultural activities, community gardening, green gyms, mental health support, conservation volunteering, green skills training, and efforts to enhance access to urban and natural green spaces. The funding is made ava...
23rd June 2025
Grants of up to £3,000 for School Science Projects (UK)
The Royal Society, the world's oldest scientific institution promoting scientific research and knowledge, has announced that its Partnership grants programme has reopened for applications. The programme awards grants of up to £3,000 to primary and secondary schools to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Activities funded aim to enhance science education by encouraging collaboration between schools and professional scientists or engineer...
23rd June 2025
Grants Available to Support Physical Activity for Marginalised Communities with Parkinson’s (UK)
Community groups, charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to tackle the barriers faced by people from marginalised communities with Parkinson’s in accessing regular exercise. The Physical Activity Grants for Marginalised Communities Fund provided by Parkinson’s UK supports innovative projects such as local exercise classes, adaptive sports, outreach initiatives, and engagement events, specifically targeting those not currently accessing existing...
20th June 2025
Funding to Support Civic Connections between Northern Ireland and Great Britain (UK)
The Connect Fund is a £1 million programme administered by the Northern Ireland Office to foster civic partnerships between Northern Ireland and Great Britain is due to open on the 25th August 2025. To be eligible for funding projects must directly benefit Northern Ireland communities. Projects can take place in Great Britain provided Northern Ireland stakeholders are engaged. Grants of between £300 and £50,000 to support activities that foster meaningful connections and collaborative workin...
20th June 2025
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 ...
20th June 2025
Grants of up to £15,000 Available to Help Sports Clubs become More Environmentally Friendly (England)
A new £16 million fund has been launched to help community sports organisations become more environmentally sustainable. The fund offers grants ranging from £300 to £15,000 for eco-friendly projects including reducing carbon emissions, reducing waste, enhancing biodiversity and adapting tp climate change and extreme weather events. The funding is being made available from Sport England’s £160 million Movement Fund. The funding is called the Green Sport Initiatives strand of the Movement Fu...
20th June 2025
Funding to Encourage Volunteering Amongst Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available to individuals or groups of young people aged 30 or under who aim to make a difference through volunteering or community service. The funding is made available through the Alec Dickson Trust. It prioritises projects involving many volunteers, addresses the specific needs of disadvantaged communities and individuals, and is innovative and sustainable. The Trust is seeking projects that identify a specific need and propose activities to address it, which are a...
20th June 2025
Grants of up to £40,000 Available for Tree Planting Projects Outside of Woodlands (England)
Local authorities and registered charities in England can apply for grants ranging from £10,000 to £40,000 to fund projects that expand tree canopy cover outside woodlands. The Trees Outside Woodland Fund, managed by The Tree Council in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, supports initiatives such as urban tree planting to improve air quality, creating tree-lined avenues to enhance public spaces, and establishing community orchards for local food productio...
19th June 2025
Funding to Enhance Educational Outcomes for Disadvantaged Children And Young People Under 26 (UK)
UK-registered charities and exempt charities, including CIOs, can apply for grants between £10,000 and £25,000 to enhance educational outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people under 26 who struggle to access vital services. Funding which is being made available through the Steel Charitable Trust’s United Kingdom Under-26 Fund can support running costs, capital expenditure, salaries for specified roles, IT upgrades, building refurbishments, new project expenses or contributions to ...
19th June 2025
Funding Announced for Local Community Heritage Initiatives (UK)
The National Archives will launch its Community Hub Grants programme in late 2025 to support community-led research across the UK’s galleries, libraries, archives, museums and heritage sectors. The scheme comprises three strands: Seed Corn Grants of £500–£5,000 for early-stage pilot projects; Skills Bursaries of up to £1,000 for individual training in community heritage practice; and Project Grants of up to £30,000 for collaborative ventures between at least one gallery, library, archive...
19th June 2025
Funding for UK Teachers to Visit German Schools (UK)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for UK teachers to visit a German school and gain insights into the German education system. The grants can cover up to 75% of the costs of a one- or two-week visit during the autumn, spring, or summer term 2025-26. The funding made available through the UK-German Connection Professional Enrichment Programme will provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their professional skills and knowledge, covering the costs of travel, accommodation, insurance, a...
19th June 2025
Grants of £100,000 to Use the Arts to Raise Aweareness of Climate Change (UK)
Two grants of £100,000 each are available to UK registered charities to use the Arts to raise awareness of climate change and engage communities on environmental issues. The ScottishPower Foundation has launched the Art for Climate Fund to harness creative practice in response to sector austerity and the urgent need for community engagement. Each award, payable over two years, supports activities such as exhibitions, installations, performances and workshops that build knowledge and capacity fo...
18th June 2025
Grants for the Planting of Trees, Hedges & Orchards (UK)
Schools, community groups, parish and town councils, and tree warden networks within the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to work with communities and young people in planting and caring for trees, hedges, and orchards. The funding made available through the Tree Council’s Branching Out Fund will cover the costs of trees, hedges, and orchards, as well as the reasonable costs of non-plastic protection and supports, including peat-free compost and/or soil improvers. The closing date for...
18th June 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Not-For-Profit Theatres to Carry Out Essential Works (UK)
Grants of up to £7,500 are available through The Theatres Trust's Small Grants Programme for UK non-profit theatres. This initiative, backed by The Linbury Trust, aims to support projects aimed at ensuring the future viability and success of non-profit theatres in the UK, including essential small capital works, digital upgrades, and critical machinery installations. The deadline for applications in this round is 5pm on the 16th January 2026....
18th June 2025
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Launches Support for Serving Families Facing Service-Related Separation (UK)
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched the Apart, Not Alone: Support for Serving Families Facing Service-Related Separation Programme 2025–26, comprising two strands: a Local Impact Grants programme awarding up to £300,000 over three years to UK Local Authorities and charities, and a Support for Serving Families programme offering single-project grants of £5,000–£50,000. Both streams aim to alleviate the effects of deployment and training separations—such as loneliness, reint...
17th June 2025
Grants Available for Charities Supporting Breast Cancer Recovery and Well-being (UK)
The Pink Ribbon Foundation has announced that it is currently accepting applications to its grant making programme for 2026. Grants of up to £6,000 are available to UK charities and not-for-profit organisations working on practical projects and initiatives to improve the physical and mental health of individuals with or recovering from breast cancer. This year, priority will be given to supporting organisations with limited financial resources to deliver their services. Higher grants may be awa...
17th June 2025
Grants Available to Support Science Projects for Students with Special Educational Needs (UK)
UK primary and secondary school teachers can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support STEM projects for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The funding, made available through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants Scheme, can be used to purchase equipment for STEM (science, mathematics, engineering, and computing) projects. To qualify for funding, projects must work in partnership with a practising scientist or engineer currently working in a STEM-related prof...
17th June 2025
Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK)
The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups, and social entrepreneurs passionate about making a difference for people, their communities, and the environment. The Fund will share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects every three months, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third p...
17th June 2025
Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)
Not for profit organisations and private law firms working with vulnerable young migrants can apply for grants of up to £30,000. The grants can be used to support legal work that benefits young migrants living in poverty who face significant disadvantage or discrimination as a result of their immigration status. Applicants should note that the average grant size is around £12,000. The funding is being made available through the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migrants and the ...
17th June 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
Small Homeless charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people rebuild their lives. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a registered charity and have an annual turnover of under £500,000, with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Typically, organisations awarded funding operate residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. The funding is being made available through Help the Homeless, a grant-giving trust, foun...
17th June 2025
Grants of up to £5 Million Available for Projects Addressing Inequality (England)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations in England can apply for grants of between £1 million and £5 million for projects tackling poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination. and lasting between 5 and 10 years. The funding is being made available through the National Lottery Community Fund’s Solidarity Fund and will support work that empowers communities, fosters collaboration, and amplifies community voices to influence public understanding of inequality. To be eligible, organisations ...
16th June 2025
Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Make Museum Collections More Inclusive (UK)
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has relaunched its Collections Fund as the Communities and Collections Fund, maintaining its core mission of supporting inclusive museum initiatives with community partners. The new fund offers core grants for single museums to strategically develop their collections and partnership project grants for museums and community organisations working equitably with collections to achieve shared aims for inclusion. Grants of up to £100,000 are available for projects las...
16th June 2025
Free Support to Expand Classical Studies in Schools (UK)
Classics for All, a UK-based educational charity that promotes the teaching of classical subjects, is offering free support to UK state schools that want to introduce or expand classical studies. This can be done either as part of the curriculum or as an enrichment/club activity. Schools will receive mentoring, initial advice, and contributions toward training costs to help them introduce or develop a classical subject. The support will enable schools, particularly those in areas of high depriva...
16th June 2025
Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. Groups that have carried out some fo...
16th June 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Social Welfare Projects (UK)
Registered charities based in the UK and working in the areas of medical research; care of the elderly; general welfare; hospices; the deaf and blind; care of the physically & mentally disabled; and the Armed Forces can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is made available through the Iman Charity. Applications must be received by the end of August 2025 to be considered at the Spring meeting....
16th June 2025
Up to £10,000 Available for Community Tree Planting Projects (England, Scotland and Wales)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to charities, schools, community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations in England, Scotland, and Wales to support tree planting projects in close proximity to Network Rail network lines or stations. The funding, which is provided through the Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund, aims to enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and improve public access to green spaces. Eligible activities include planting native trees and hedgerows, main...
13th June 2025
Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)
Individuals such as researchers, as well as museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries, etc, can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run chemistry-based events and activities for public audiences and in schools through the Royal Society of Chemistry's Outreach Fund. The fund aims to support projects that enhance the science communication abilities of chemists. The primary goal is to enable chemists to engage with schools and public audiences eff...
13th June 2025
Grants of up to £100,000 Available for Community Facilities (England)
Registered charities, churches, parish councils, local authorities and CASC-registered sports clubs can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 to provide, maintain or improve community facilities. This can include village halls and community centres, public play areas, publicly available multi-use games areas, skate parks and BMX tracks; sport and recreation grounds including pavilions and clubhouses with full public access; churches – community spaces only; nature reserves; public ...
13th June 2025
Overseas Development Grants for UK-based Charities (UK)
UK-based charities working overseas can apply for grants of up to £25,000 for projects that benefit some of the most deprived people and communities in the developing world. The funding can be awarded over 3 – 5 years as grants of between £3,000 and £5,000 per year. Previous awards have been made to Cool Earth for providing safe sanitation for indigenous rainforest villages in Papua New Guinea, Point Foundation for supporting community-based living for the disabled in Rwanda, and Just a Dro...
13th June 2025
Grants to Support Outdoor Learning for Secondary School Children (UK)
Grants of £1,000 are available to UK state-funded secondary schools, including special schools that work with secondary-age children, to support outdoor learning opportunities for their pupils. The grants may be used to improve school grounds, purchase outdoor learning resources that engage young people with the environment, support travel expenses to outdoor learning centres, and purchase outdoor clothing. Priority will be given to schools with above-average free school meal eligibility, those...
12th June 2025
Funding for Activities to Improve People’s Lives (UK)
Grants are available for UK registered charities seeking to enhance and improve people’s lives through advancing the arts, health and medical welfare, and the environment. The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust typically awards grants of between £500 and £6,000 for projects and core costs, with a preference for small-scale, locally based initiatives. Community services could include promoting access to the arts, conservation activities, music and art therapy to improve mental health and wellbeing...
12th June 2025
Grants of up to £2,000 for Specialist Dementia and End-of-Life Training (UK)
Hospices that are members of Hospice UK can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to deliver specialist training courses for care home staff, with a particular focus on dementia care for people approaching end of life. The funding, totalling £50,000, supports at least 25 hospices annually and can be used for CPD-accredited training costs such as teaching, venue hire, travel, and catering, but not for in-house training. Both new and repeat courses are eligible, and hospices may apply for up to two g...
11th June 2025
UKRI Announces £500 Million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (UK)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched the £500 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund to align research investment with local priorities and boost regional economies, jobs, and skills across the UK. The fund empowers local authorities, businesses, and researchers to lead decisions in consultation with their communities, ensuring maximum impact. It supports pilot studies, knowledge exchange, and practical solutions for local challenges, targeting regional strengths such as cybersecu...
11th June 2025
Grants of up to £10,000 Available to Charities working with Disadvantaged Families and Children (UK)
Organisations that support disadvantaged families with children or directly with children aged 0-11 can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to three years through the Woodward Charitable Trust. Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, CIOs, CICs and exempt charities with annual income under £200,000 and at least 75 per cent of work benefiting the target group. Priority activities include parenting support, in- and out-of-school education, programmes that build children...
11th June 2025
Funding for Libraries & Archives with Nationally Significant Collections (UK)
Grants of up to £100,000 are available to support libraries and archives caring for nationally significant collections. The Wolfson Foundation funds new builds, refurbishments, or equipment projects that aim to enhance the care of these collections, improve public engagement and understanding, increase visitor numbers, promote organisational sustainability, and conserve architectural heritage. Grants are typically awarded for collection storage facilities and research, education or interpretati...
11th June 2025
National School Breakfast Programme (England)
The Department for Education has announced that Schools in disadvantaged can apply for a 75% subsidy for breakfast club provision until July 2024. To be eligible to participate in the National School Breakfast Programme, schools will have 40% or more pupils in bands A-F of the income deprivation affecting children index (IDACI). This can include state-funded primary, secondary, special schools and alternative provision. The contract for the programme will be delivered through Family Action, wh...
11th June 2025
New Grant Available to Support On-Farm Innovation (England)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in partnership with Innovate UK, has launched the Full ADOPT Grant: Round 1 to support on-farm trial and demonstration projects in England, aiming to accelerate the uptake of innovative, sustainable farming solutions to achieve net zero farming. The scheme addresses the urgent need for practical, farm-led experimentation to tackle key sector challenges. Projects must cost between £50,000 and £100,000, with £2 million in total funding ava...
10th June 2025
Grants of up to £55,000 for Projects Supporting Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities (UK)
Grants of up to £55,000 are available to academic–community partnerships that focus on building resilience among vulnerable groups to climate change. The MACC Hub Flexible Fund, administered by Third Sector Support Wales, supports projects that implement or scale adaptation actions through meaningful community engagement. The fund is open to charities, not-for-profits, local authorities, community groups, and businesses, but applications must be led by a UK academic institution eligible for U...
10th June 2025
Funding to Support Projects that Benefit Local Communities (UK, Isle of Man)
Grants are available for small charities, voluntary and community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations to support projects that benefit local communities centred around Co-op Food Stores across the UK or the Isle of Man. This year, the Fund is looking to support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable futures. A total of £5 million is available, with £6,000...
10th June 2025
Support for Children Living in Severe Poverty (UK)
Grants are now available to support children and young people in the UK experiencing a crisis or emergency. The grants which are made available through the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme support families with children up to the age of 17 who are living with financial, health and social difficulties by providing items that meet children’s most basic needs, such as kitchen appliances, furniture, baby equipment, beds, clothing, and other items and services that are critica...
10th June 2025
Grants of Up to £20,000 Available to Schools for Local Climate Action Projects (England)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to schools and other not-for-profit organisations to support local action on environmental issues and help communities respond to climate change and biodiversity loss. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund through its National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme the funding can be used by schools for a wide range of activities, including include school-led rewilding schemes, forest schools, food growing projects, tree planting,...
9th June 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,...
9th June 2025
Grants to Support the Teaching & Learning of Physics (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to schools, colleges and charities who wish to carry out projects that support the teaching and learning of physics. The Ogden Trust’s Physics Education Grants programme will award grants for projects centred on physics and developed with current evidence in mind, potentially offering partial funding for general science projects with a clear physics component. The funding can be used to provide curriculum support for students aged 11 to 18, as well as enri...
9th June 2025
Funding to Improve the Quality of Life for Relocating Service Families (UK)
Grants of up to £50,000 are available for one-year projects that support armed forces service families that have been affected by having to relocate. The funding is being made available through the Serving Families: On the Move programme run by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The funding aims to improve quality of life by supporting preventive or early intervention initiatives that help military families access services, integrate into new communities, and build lasting support networks....
9th June 2025
Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable & Marginalised People (UK)
Grants of up to £40,000 are available to local community groups, voluntary and faith-based organisations, and registered charities working with vulnerable and marginalised communities. Offered through Islamic Relief UK’s Grants (Domestic) Programme, the funding supports initiatives focused on youth empowerment, empowering women and girls, supporting refugees and asylum seekers, building resilience to poverty, and responding to UK-based emergencies. A total of £2 million has been allocated fo...
9th June 2025
Funding to Promote Science in Schools - Deadline Extended (UK)
The Royal Institution has re-opened its Science in Schools scheme, which aims to support science education in state-funded primary or secondary schools in the UK. The programme aims to enhance children's science education, meet teachers' Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, engage families in science education, and raise funds for participating schools. The Science in Schools grants are awarded annually and provide participating schools with free visits from professional prese...
9th June 2025
Grants to Support Science Projects that Engage a Wider Audience (UK)
Teachers who are RSB members can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to fund citizen science projects that engage wider audiences with the biosciences. The funding, provided through the Royal Society of Biology’s Outreach and Engagement Grants, supports activities such as workshops, art-science collaborations, school fairs, and community events. Projects should engage diverse public audiences, particularly those underrepresented in science. The grants are open to schools and colleges, as well as...
6th June 2025
Funding Available for Citizen Science Projects (UK)
The Royal Society of Biology has announced that its Outreach and Engagement Grant Scheme is now open for applications. This round offers funding of up to £1,000 to support RSB members in engaging the public through citizen science projects. These projects involve people collecting or analysing data—such as surveys on species sightings, animal behaviour, or plant growth—to answer specific ecological or environmental questions. Applications are invited from Society members at Affiliate, Assoc...
6th June 2025
Grants & Loans to Support Black & Racially Minoritised Organisations (England)
Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises in England can now benefit from £4 million of funding and support via the Social Investment Business. Delivered in partnership with the Ubele Initiative and Create Equity, the Flexible Finance Fund will support the growth and long-term resilience of up to twenty-five organisations working to improve people’s lives or the environment they live in. Flexible loans of between £50,000 to £1.5 million are available with up to 100% of...
6th June 2025
New Grant Opportunity for Not for Profit Debt Advice Providers (England)
Registered not-for-profit organisations in England, such as charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs), that are authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer debt counselling and adjusting services, and can complete funded activities by 31 March 2026, are eligible to apply for grants ranging from £50,000 to £750,000. The funding aims to help providers respond to sector pressures like workforce retention, rising demand, and technological needs by supporting projects such ...
6th June 2025
Royal Society of Biology - Outreach and Engagement Grants (UK)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for events and initiatives that engage public audiences with biology in an accessible and memorable way through the Royal Society of Biology’s (RSB) Outreach Grants 2025. Aimed at enhancing understanding of the life sciences, the scheme addresses concerns about declining public engagement in science, particularly among young people and marginalised groups. Funding can support activities such as school visits, workshops, exhibitions, and hands-on events tha...
6th June 2025
The Classical Association Grants (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support classical projects in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Classical Association. The Classical Association is an educational charity that makes classical subjects widely accessible. The grants typically fund activities undertaken by schoolteachers, students, academics and organisations with the aims of supporting the teaching and learning of classical subjects and topics, primarily in UK schools, but also amongst the wide...
6th June 2025
Funding for Addiction Treatment Innovation Projects (UK)
UK academic institutions, research and technology organisations, and Catapults can apply for a share of up to £2 million through Innovate UK's Accelerated Knowledge Transfer scheme. This funding supports collaborative and innovative projects with businesses, non-profits, or public sector organisations that aim to improve drug and alcohol addiction treatment, recovery, harm reduction, or prevention. Grants of up to £35,000 are available to support partnerships which deliver a short, rapid and t...
5th June 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...
5th June 2025
Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change (UK)
Charities, community groups, not-for-profits, public bodies, schools, and co-operatives can apply for grants that support initiatives that link climate action to people’s daily lives and interests. The grants will support community-led projects that connect climate action with everyday concerns while fostering collaboration across diverse sectors, including arts, sports, policy engagement, and work with underrepresented groups. The funding is being made available through the National Lottery...
5th June 2025
Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK)
Grants of up to £600 are available to schools to help promote Latin and Roman studies. Most of the grants are awarded for purchasing textbooks and other books on Roman topics. Grants are also awarded to groups and schools and museums organising lectures or study days on Roman themes, and money has recently been made available for archaeology fieldwork bursaries. The Society awards the grants for the Promotion of Roman Studies and the next closing date for applications is the 1st November 2025....
5th June 2025
£85 Million Fund to Support Arts & Cultural Buildings (England)
Arts and cultural organisations in England will soon be able to apply for a share of £85 million in government funding to support urgent capital works, building repairs and upgrades. Grants of up to £10 million will be available through two funding strands to support organisations in restoring, retrofitting, or renewing cultural assets, including urgent work to address issues which prevent them from effectively delivering work for the public. Eligible projects could include building repairs, r...
4th June 2025
Grants to Help Get People Back on their Bikes this Summer (England)
Local volunteer-led groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations across England are invited to apply for grants of up to £3,500 to deliver cycling events aimed at encouraging people to start or return to cycling this summer. These events should particularly engage individuals who face social, economic, or health deprivation, come from diverse backgrounds, or are dealing with complex personal challenges. The funding can be used flexibly to support a wide range of event-rela...
4th June 2025
Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK)
Organisations, clubs, and schools involved in rowing can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000 (up to 50% of the project's overall cost) from the Rowing Foundation to support junior & student rowers and adaptive rowing for all ages. This funding, targeted towards groups ineligible for larger grants or with smaller needs, helps purchase equipment like boats, sculls, ergos, oars, and safety gear, aiming to increase participation in rowing among young people, disabled individuals, and tho...
4th June 2025
Grants to Support Collaborative Festival Projects (UK & Sub-Saharan Africa)
Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support collaborative festival projects between creatives from Sub-Saharan Africa and the UK. The British Council’s Festival Connect Fund is offering a total of £100,000 for partnership projects that encourage cultural exchange, creative innovation, and deeper engagement between creators from both regions. Eligible activities include co-productions, artist residencies, workshops, and digital or hybrid events across art forms such as music, dance, thea...
3rd June 2025
Funding to Support Young People Living with Disabilities (UK)
Support is available to assist low-income families caring for disabled or seriously ill young people aged 18 to 24 who live at home, helping to manage the significant additional costs of caring for young adults with high support needs. Funding is available for essential items that improve quality of life and promote independence, including technology, white goods, clothing, adapted sports equipment, travel expenses, and access to social or leisure activities. Applications must be submitted by a ...
3rd June 2025
One Stop Community Partnership Programme Re-opens for Applications (UK)
Organisations, such as voluntary/community organisations, registered charities, schools, health bodies, Parish/Town councils, social enterprises, and Community Interest Companies, can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Funding is available to groups operating within a two-mile radius of a One Stop store and is managed by the environmental charity Groundwork. The programme aims to support projects addressing food poverty, helping vulnerable or ...
3rd June 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 ...
2nd June 2025
Funding for Projects which Benefit People & the Environment (UK & Republic of Ireland)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, schools, local authorities, and social housing providers across the UK and Republic of Ireland to support projects that positively impact local communities and the environment. The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants programme will fund practical initiatives which benefit both people and the planet's health, with priority given to the regeneration of green spaces for community use, particularly in dis...
2nd June 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 ...
2nd June 2025
Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)
Registered charities (including Schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs, address behavioural problems, promote cit...
2nd June 2025
Funding for Financial Life Skills Projects (UK)
Small to medium-sized not-for-profit organisations across the UK will be able to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to improve people’s money management skills. This funding is being made available by the MSE Charity to support activities that make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money. Examples of eligible activities include delivering money management workshops, training volunteers to run workshops or provide peer support, upskilling existing staff with financia...
30th May 2025
National Churches Trust Announces Changes to Small Grants Programme (UK)
The National Churches Trust has announced that its Small Grants Programme, has been merged into the Medium Grants Programme. Under the updated programme, grants of up to £10,000 will be available for urgent maintenance work and repairs costing up to £80,000 at listed and unlisted Christian places of worship of any denomination across the UK. Funding can also support investigative works, surveys, project development, and preparations for approaching major grant funders. Grants cannot exceed 50%...
30th May 2025
Funding Available for Innovative Community Projects (UK)
Aviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to support small charities and community groups with innovative ideas that benefit their communities and are looking to raise up to £50,000. The Aviva Community Fund will match each donation given, up to the value of £250, to support projects that enhance community resilience, with a focus on two main areas: Climate Action and Financial Wellbeing. Activities could include providing cost-of-living support, community energy schemes, or financial education w...
30th May 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...
30th May 2025
Funding to Reduce the Challenges of Armed Service Life for Partners (UK)
Grants of between £10,000 to £70,000 are available for projects that find ways of reducing the challenges of service life for partners of serving armed forces personnel, including reservists. The grants support projects and activities that improve the support available for service partners and spouses. This can include promoting their skills and experiences in the workplace, enhancing wellbeing, improving access to support services, and addressing the challenges that partners and spouses can s...
29th May 2025
Funding for Innovative Geography Teaching at Secondary Level (UK)
Two grants of £1,000 each are available to fund innovative geography teaching at secondary level. The Royal Geographical Society’s Innovative Geography Teaching Grants will provide funding for developing imaginative and creative teaching materials. The grants will be awarded to teacher-higher education partnerships. Ideally, these will be comprised of one school teacher and one lecturer/researcher from a UK higher education institution. Every year, the Society identifies an area of research b...
29th May 2025
Grants for Community & Environmental Projects (England & Scotland)
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to deliver projects that improve communities and the environment. The funding is made available through the SUEZ Communities Fund for projects that improve public amenities, repair religious or historic buildings, or support biodiversity in areas surrounding Suez landfill sites. The maximum grant amount is £50,000 for projects in England and £20,000 in Scotland. Funding typically covers materials, equipment, and contractors for improvement wor...
29th May 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 May 2025
Funding Available to Accelerate Homebuilding with Digital Solutions (England)
Geovation, in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's Digital Planning Programme, has launched the £1.2 million PropTech Innovation Challenge to accelerate the delivery of 1.5 million homes in England through digital innovation. Building on the success of the PropTech Innovation Fund—established in 2021 and responsible for 114 pilot projects across 77 local planning authorities—the challenge seeks scalable solutions to barriers in housing development. Up...
28th May 2025
Funding Available to Support Social Businesses Raise Finance through Community Share Issues (England)
Community businesses in England can apply for grants, loans and business support to help issue community shares. The funding is being made available through the Power to Change Community Shares Booster Fund. The fund offers a number of support streams, including pre-grant assistance, development grants of £2,000-£15,000, and equity match investments ranging from £10,000 to £100,000. Community businesses can access financial planning support, receive match funding for share offers, and be...
28th May 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 ...
28th May 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 May 2025
Early Years Evidence Advocate Programme Opens to Applications (England)
Early years professionals in England are invited to apply for a new funded opportunity to become Early Years Evidence Advocates. The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is seeking to appoint a diverse group of educators from across the early years sector, including childminders, private and voluntary providers, and school-based settings. This initiative aims to support participants in implementing evidence-informed approaches to improve outcomes for young children, particularly those from socio...
27th May 2025
Supporting Excellence in RE and Home Economics Education (UK)
Funding is available to support the training and professional development of teachers in Religious Education and Home Economics, including Food and Textiles. Grants are offered to individuals for activities such as postgraduate study, research, and continuing professional development, and to organisations delivering impactful teacher education projects like curriculum design and workshops. Recent beneficiaries include Bangor University, which established a new centre to strengthen RE provision, ...
27th May 2025
Grants & Loans for Social Housing Projects (England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands & Isle of Man)
Grants and interest-free loans are available to small registered charities providing affordable homes for vulnerable people in need in England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands & Isle of Man. The Quaker Housing Trust provides support through two separate programmes to help housing projects that meet the needs of people undergoing transitions in their lives, such as those seeking asylum, recovering from addiction, leaving prison, or moving from domestic abuse. Best Practice Grants of up to £...
27th May 2025
Music Fund for People Living with Dementia (UK)
Local music and dementia groups, including choirs, can apply for funding to deliver music activities that support people living with dementia and their carers. Grants of up to £2,000 are available to cover expenses related to rehearsals and performances, such as transport, venue hire, instruments, equipment, music, musicians, and workshop leaders. Successful applicants will also benefit from additional support, including training, peer networks, and access to resources. Projects must aim to imp...
23rd May 2025
Modern Foreign Languages Scholarship Programme (England)
A scholarship programme designed to address the shortage of modern foreign language teachers in England is currently inviting applications. These scholarships offer financial support worth up to £28,000, along with professional development opportunities for individuals who want a career as a secondary school language teacher. To be eligible, applicants must hold (or be predicted to achieve) at least a 2:1 Honours degree in French, German, or Spanish. However, those with other degrees or a 2:2 m...
23rd May 2025
Funding to Address Veterans' Housing Needs (UK)
Charities and registered social housing providers with experience in supporting Veterans are invited to apply for grants of £75,000 to £500,000 through the Major Capital Grants programme. This new initiative, launched by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, aims to alleviate the housing challenges Veterans face, contributing to the government's ambition to reduce Veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping. The Trust can also offer larger grants of £500,000 to £1million for exceptional proj...
23rd May 2025
Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects (UK)
The Elephant Trust has announced that the next application deadline is midnight on the 29th June 2025. The Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects. It aims to enable artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted with a lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve fine arts knowledge, understanding and appreciation. Priority is given to artists, small organisations, and galleries who are maki...
23rd May 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 renewables. This funding round that includes a dedicated £2 million Impact Fund to monitor the effectiveness of energy advice services. Grants range from £20,000...
22nd May 2025
England and Wales Cricket Board's County Grants Fund Re-opens for Applications (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...
22nd May 2025
Funding to Support Museums to Undertake Infrastructure & Maintenance Work (England)
Local and regional accredited museums and local authorities in England can apply for a share of £25 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 of the total ...
21st May 2025
Grants of up to £75,000 to Enhance Farm Productivity, Slurry Management, and Animal Welfare (England)
Farmers, horticulturalists, forestry owners, and contractors in England can apply for grants to purchase equipment and technology that enhance productivity, improve slurry management, and promote animal health and welfare. Grants range from £1,000 to £25,000 per theme, with a total potential funding of up to £75,000 across the three themes. Eligible applicants must be based and registered in England, and for the Animal Health and Welfare theme, must be involved in farming specific livestock i...
21st May 2025