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Apply for Dacorum Community Grants
The next closing date for applications to the Dacorum Community Grants scheme is the 27th May 2016. The fund is open to community and voluntary groups and makes grants of up to £5,000. In very exceptional circumstances the grant panel may consider applications for grants of up t...
7th April 2016
Funding News for East of England
Funding to Provide Support for Dementia Carers (Cambridgeshire & Peterborough)
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to deliver projects that provide relief, respite and support for full-time unpaid carers caring for a loved one with dementia. The funding, which is made available through the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation’s Dementia Carers Fund, will support charitable projects across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough that give support to unpaid carers who need to attend appointments of their own (e.g. haircuts, doctors), encourage unpaid ...
5th November 2024
Funding to Help Reduce Crime (Suffolk)
Organisations like community groups, charities, social enterprises and community interest companies can apply for grants between £2,500 and £20,000 to support victims of crime and improve Suffolk's safety. The Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner's Fund prioritises applications that align with the Police and Crime Plan's objectives, particularly Objective 2: supporting victims and reducing crime, and Objective 4: working collaboratively to enhance community safety and improve criminal justice o...
28th October 2024
New £100,000 Fund Launched to Improve Public Safety (Essex - excluding Southend and Thurrock)
Essex County Council has launched a new grant scheme to improve public safety and address violence and vulnerability in local communities. The Community Safety Initiative Fund will allow charities, community groups, town and parish councils, and other not-for-profit organisations to bid for grants of between £500 and £2,000 to help reduce anti-social behaviour and fund initiatives to enhance public safety in their community. Projects could, for example, improve home or personal safety or tackl...
9th April 2024
Grants of up to £40,000 Available to Tackle Health Inequalities (Scotland)
Charities, community and voluntary organisations, and other not-for-profit organisations will soon be able to apply for grants of between £5,000 and £40,000 for projects lasting up to two years that improve the lives of people in disadvantaged areas of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Falkirk, Inverclyde, Moray, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, North Lanarkshire, Orkney Islands, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian and Shetland. The funding is made available by the Health Lottery Scotland through the Active Co...
27th March 2023
Grants of up to £25,000 Available to Support Business Growth (Norfolk and Suffolk)
The New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is encouraging small and medium-sized businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk to apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £25,000 before the Small Grant Scheme comes to a close. The grants are intended to be used for investments in production, equipment, and expansion. Since 2014, the LEP has awarded £5 million to firms supporting local development and growth and this has been matched with £21 million private investments. The grants can now cover up...
11th January 2023
Grants to Support Vulnerable People Impacted by the Cost-of-Living Crisis (East Suffolk)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, schools, and town and parish councils in East Suffolk providing support for local residents who are struggling due to the rising cost of living. The funding will support community food and energy support activities that keep people warm, well-fed, safe and connected, with a particular focus on a reduction of incidents of respiratory conditions this winter. Funding could be used to help people acces...
18th November 2022
Funding to Support SMEs in the Construction Industry (Essex)
Small and medium-sized businesses (including start-ups) in the construction industry are being encouraged to apply for funding to help them digitize and find new ways of doing business. Thirty grants are available for 30% funding between £1,000 and £5,000 towards consultancy services; the purchase of systems/bespoke software development; or hardware such as tablets, smart phones, monitors and laptops, barcode scanners and accessories. The funding is made available through I-Construct, a supply...
10th October 2022
Grants of up to £10,000 for Projects to Help Prevent or Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease (East of England)
Registered charities, voluntary and community organisations, and other not-for-profit organisations in the East of England can apply for funding for local community projects that actively promote a healthy heart, and help to prevent, or reduce, the risk of heart disease. The Heart Research UK and Subway Healthy Heart Grant Scheme 2022 awards grants of up to £10,000 for new, original and innovative projects lasting up to twelve months that encourage people to look after their hearts and promote ...
1st July 2022
UK Funding News
Funding for Innovative Projects that Enhance Post-16 Education (England)
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), an independent charity with a mission to improve educational attainment for the poorest pupils in English schools, has announced its Spring 2025 Post-16 education funding round is open for applications. This grant opportunity is part of the EEF's commitment to improving educational outcomes for students in England. The grant aims to fund programmes that improve pupil attainment in post-16 education, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. ...
30th January 2025
Funding and Business Support for Creative Individuals to Start or Grow their Enterprises (UK)
Creative entrepreneurs in the UK can apply for funding of up to £20,000 and receive business support and mentorship through the Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs (DBACE). This programme aims to help individuals start or grow their enterprises while creating positive social impact. Winners will also benefit from a 12-month membership in the MeWe360 Incubator, which provides tailored support, workshops, and networking opportunities. Eligible applicants must be over 18 and have a str...
30th January 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 b...
30th January 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...
30th January 2025
Grants of up to £20,000 Available to Support Museums Collections Care and Conservation (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to small and medium-sized museums to support core museum activities like collections care and conservation. The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) has launched the Museum Fundamentals grant programme for 2025, with a total funding pot of £300,000. Eligible applicants must be AIM members, including UK-registered charities and public bodies with annual visitor numbers under 50,000. The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is the 7th Februa...
29th January 2025
The British Ecological Society Offers £30,000 Synthesis Grants to Boost Ecological Research Collaboration (International)
The British Ecological Society offers Synthesis Grants of up to £30,000 to support interdisciplinary research teams. Available to BES members, the grants aim to facilitate collaborative ecological research by enabling groups of 8-15 participants to analyse existing data and generate new insights. The programme welcomes diverse teams from universities, research institutes, NGOs, and government departments, with encouragement for international participation and representation from the Global Sout...
29th January 2025
Grants of up to £100,000 to Bolster Leadership within the UK's Refugee and Migration Sector (UK)
Grants of up to £100,000 are available to bolster leadership capacity and capability in the UK's refugee and migration sector. The fund is available to grassroots organisations and individuals with lived experience of migration. Launched by Migration Exchange (MEX), the "Shaping the Future: Leadership Initiative" offers three funding streams: individual grants up to £10,000, organisational grants between £10,000 and £60,000, and collaborative partnership grants from £60,000 to £100,000. Th...
29th January 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...
29th January 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...
29th January 2025
Cure Parkinson's Trust Grant (UK)
Commercial organisations, appropriately qualified scientists or clinicians based in an accredited university or hospital in any country worldwide can now apply for funding for preclinical and clinical research. Projects should have the potential to advance knowledge that might lead to a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The Cure Parkinson’s Trust is particularly interested in projects that show the potential to delay, slow, stop, reverse or prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Grant...
29th January 2025
Funding for Community Organisations to Enhance their Energy Efficiency (England)
Community organisations in England can apply for a share of £250,000 of funding to reduce energy usage and carbon footprint. The funding is being made available through the Energy Efficiency Sharematch fund. It can be used to install on-site energy generation measures like solar panels and heat pumps, improve building energy efficiency through insulation and LED lighting, and upgrade operational equipment to more energy-efficient alternatives. Funded by Access – The Foundation for Social In...
28th January 2025
Grants to Support Projects in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Fine Art & Art History (UK)
UK charities and charitable organisations, including schools and colleges, can apply for grants to support projects in horticulture and plant sciences as well as the study, exhibition and conservation of fine art. The Finnis Scott Foundation is especially interested in supporting horticultural training through bursaries and apprenticeships. The sponsoring institution should make applications; individuals may not apply. The Foundation will consider applications for one-off grants up to £10,000, ...
28th January 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 January 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 ...
28th January 2025
Grants of up to £3,000 Available to Support the Mental Health of Children and Young People (UK)
Registered charities, schools, and constituted voluntary and community organisations in the UK can apply for grants from £1,000 to £3,000 to improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people up to 18 years old. The Children's Mental Health Grants, offered by the charity Cash for Kids, are designed to support initiatives that directly address young people's psychological and emotional needs through various interventions such as counselling, art therapy, bereavement support, and sensory ...
27th January 2025
New Fund 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 ...
27th January 2025
Schools Can Apply for £500 of Free Equipment to Deliver Outdoor Learning (England, Scotland & Wales)
Early Years, Infant, Primary and Secondary school settings in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor resources and two hours of professional outdoor training to deliver outdoor learning and play. The funding is being made available through the Learning through Landscapes’ Local School Nature Grant Programme and is funded by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Applicants must be employed by the school. Learning through Landscapes are unable to accep...
27th January 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Charities Supporting Vulnerable & Disadvantaged People (UK)
The Leathersellers' Company has announced that its next application round for the Small Grants Programme will reopen for applications on the 3rd February 2025. This funding is available to small charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that provide essential services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK. The Small Grants Programme awards grants of up to £5,000 to organisations with an annual income of less than £200,000. The number of applications will...
27th January 2025
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme Extended for 2025-26 (England)
The UK government has extended the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme for the 2025/26 financial year, providing £23 million to support the restoration of thousands of listed places of worship, including churches, synagogues, mosques and temples. This scheme offers grants of up to £25,000 towards VAT paid on repairs and renovations to listed religious buildings, including churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples. The scheme will help fund works such as repairs to foundations, masonry, an...
24th January 2025
Funding to Convert World-Class Research into Market-Leading Products and Services (UK)
UKRI has launched a £9 million Proof of Concept funding programme to support research commercialisation across all disciplines. UK research organisations can apply for grants between £100,000 and £250,000 to develop prototypes, refine market strategies, and advance research towards practical applications. The funding aims to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial ventures, with projects lasting six to 12 months. Interested applicants must register their intention to submit by...
24th January 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...
24th January 2025
Grants of up to £3,000 Available to Help Children Facing Food Insecurity (UK)
Charities, schools, community groups, and organisations that support children affected by poverty can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to provide support for children and young people up to 18 years old who face food insecurity and lack access to activities during school holidays. Cash for Kids, , a grant-giving charity supporting disadvantaged children, is offering the Holiday Hunger Grant Fund to help address child poverty through funding nutritious meals, activities, staffing costs, and equi...
23rd January 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 charities in the U.K to support preventative and early community based intervention programmes that focus on helping older people stay in their own homes and maintain their independence. The funding is being made available through the Charles Hayward Foundation Small Grants programme. There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time....
23rd January 2025
Funding to Buy Books for School Libraries (England)
UK schools and early years’ settings can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to buy books for their libraries and encourage more children to read for pleasure. The LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme will help schools to provide children with a range of non-curriculum books to improve their reading standards, particularly amongst children experiencing disadvantage or underrepresentation. Any grant awarded will be made in the form of credit to be spent within six months on the LoveReading...
23rd January 2025
Grants of up to £10,000 Available to Address Local Skill Shortages (UK)
Registered charities, social enterprises, colleges, further education providers, and other City & Guilds clients can apply for grants of up to £10,000 for community-led projects addressing local skills shortages across the UK. The City & Guilds Foundation's Local Community Skills Fund aims to support innovative initiatives that may not qualify for traditional funding, focusing on areas with limited access to training and development opportunities. Eligible projects should assist individuals age...
22nd January 2025
Access to help Disadvantaged Young People Access Quality Education (UK / International)
UK-registered charities can apply for funding to enhance educational access and quality for individuals under 25, both within the UK and internationally, through the Educational Opportunity Foundation's Main Fund. For UK projects, the foundation focuses on care-experienced young people, offering grants between £30,000 and £90,000 per project (up to £30,000 annually). Internationally, it supports initiatives in marginalised communities, with grants ranging from £10,000 to £60,000 per project...
22nd January 2025
Funding to Support UK-German School Partnerships (UK)
Funding is available to support first-time or revival visits for groups of young people to partner schools or youth groups in Germany. The UK-German Instant Impact Fund helps schools and youth groups start or re-establish partnerships by allowing young people to meet their peers, explore the culture of the other country, and participate in joint activities on a chosen theme. Grants of up to £2,500 are available to primary, secondary and SEN schools, FE colleges and youth groups in the UK, cove...
22nd January 2025
Grants to Support Work that Improves Living Standards and Financial Fairness (UK)
Grants of up to £200,000 are available to charities, voluntary organisations, think tanks, campaigning groups, research bodies, and universities for strategic work to enhance the living standards and personal finances of people on low-to-middle incomes. The funding is offered through the Aberdeen Financial Fairness Trust's grant programme, which seeks proposals focused on policy, research, and advocacy in income, spending, and assets, including wages, pensions, taxation, gambling, borrowing and...
22nd January 2025
Bursaries to Support the Professional Development of Hospice Staff (UK)
Bursaries are available to hospice staff in the UK to improve the quality of care given to hospice and palliative care patients and their families and carers. The National Garden Scheme Professional Development Grants programme aims to increase the expertise of nurses, healthcare assistants, allied health professionals and social workers by supporting their professional development. Bursaries can cover fees for university accredited palliative care courses including degree, masters, and PhD leve...
21st January 2025
Grants of up to £150,000 Available to Protect Water and Land Environments (UK)
UK charities and non-profit organisations working to protect, restore, or sustainably manage the natural world are eligible to apply for grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 per year, for up to three years from the John Ellerman Foundation's People and Planet funding scheme. Launched to promote a healthier environment for both people and nature, the scheme prioritises projects that enhance ocean health through stronger marine protected areas, community engagement, and reduced overfishing; bui...
21st January 2025
Funding to Support Members of the Armed Forces and their Families (UK)
The Veterans Foundation offers grants of up to £200,000 to support UK-based charities and not-for-profit organisations that assist serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers, and their immediate families. These grants include small grants of up to £5,000, project grants of up to £30,000, and salary grants of up to £75,000. Major grants of up to £200,000 are also available, although this programme is currently closed until the first quarter of 2025. The next ...
21st January 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 ...
21st January 2025
Smart Data Challenge Prize Opens for Applications (UK)
The UK Department for Business and Trade has launched the £600,000 Smart Data Challenge Prize in collaboration with Challenge Works, the Open Data Institute, and Smart Data Foundry. This initiative aims to foster innovative Smart Data solutions that empower consumers and SMEs across sectors like finance, energy, retail, and transport. The closing date for applications is the 14th March 2025. In May 2025, ten finalists will receive up to £50,000 each, mentoring, and access to a Smart Data Sandb...
20th January 2025
National Lottery Community Fund - Grant Holder Support Programme (England)
As part of a proposed new £150 million package of funding and support to address the most common challenges that communities face, the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has launched a new initiative, offering £2.1 million in funding through a Grant Holder Support programme. The NLCF is looking for a partner to lead the development stage and to work with 8 – 10 NLCF grant holders to enhance their knowledge, skills and resilience to help communities facing the most significant challenges...
20th January 2025
£30 Million to Decarbonise Sea Travel and Improving Coastal Economies (UK)
The UK government has announced a £30 million grant aimed at decarbonising sea travel and enhancing coastal economies, as part of its broader Plan for Change. This funding is part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6) and is designed to support the development of clean maritime technologies, including electric, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and wind power. Eligible applicants for this grant include organisations involved in maritime transport and related fields, particularly th...
20th January 2025
Free Trees for Schools & Community Groups (UK)
Hundreds of thousands of trees are being given away to help the UK reach its 2050 carbon net-zero target. Schools, nurseries, colleges, universities, outdoor learning centres, and other groups such as resident associations, sports clubs, parish councils, scouts and guides from across the UK are among the organisations eligible to apply for up to 420 saplings to improve their local environment. Tree packs include hedging, copse, wild harvest, year-round colour, working wood, wild wood, wildlife, ...
20th January 2025
Grants for Ecological Outreach Projects (UK)
Individuals and organisations such as schools, museums, libraries and community groups can apply to the British Ecological Society for grants of up to £2,000 to promote ecological science to a wide audience. The Outreach and Engagement Grants programme funds activities that engage public audiences in innovative and creative ways, and enhances the skills of others in communicating ecology to public audiences. Applications from museums and schools are welcome but projects must involve significant...
17th January 2025
Rewilding Innovation Fund Opens for Applications (England, Scotland and Wales)
Rewilding Britain, a charity focused on nature restoration, has re-opened its Rewilding Innovation Fund, which offers grants of up to £15,000 to support innovative rewilding projects across Britain. The fund is available to projects that are part of Rewilding Britain's Rewilding Network (applicants can join at the time of application) and aim to apply rewilding principles to benefit nature, climate, and people. Projects must cover at least 40 hectares, though marine-based projects can be any si...
17th January 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...
17th January 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...
17th January 2025
Naturewatch Foundation Pet Rescue Grant (UK)
Naturewatch Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Pet Rescue Grant, aimed at supporting frontline animal welfare projects in the UK. The grant focuses on helping dogs, cats, and rabbits affected by the illegal pet trade. For 2025, the foundation is offering a main grant of up to £10,000 for registered UK charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) with annual incomes up to £5 million. Additionally, a new mini-grant of up to £1,000 is available for unincorpora...
16th January 2025
National Lottery Community Fund Launches You Decide Programme and is Looking for Five Development Partners (England)
The National Lottery Community Fund is launching a new “You Decide" grant scheme. Prior to rolling out the national programme, a total of £2 million is available for the development of this scheme. The development phase will involve working with 5 partners to work with and support local communities in designing and implementing effective ways of involving them in decision-making about grant allocations. The development phase will run from spring 2025 to spring 2026 and partners can apply f...
16th January 2025
Grants of up to £3,000 Available to Create and Improve Outdoor Community Spaces (UK)
UK-based charities and not-for-profit can apply for grants ranging from £500 to £3,000 to improve or transform outdoor community. The fund is designed to create greener and more engaging community spaces, with a focus on increasing access for marginalised or vulnerable groups. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that bring local communities together and make a lasting difference to outdoor spaces. The funding is being made available through the Asda Foundation Outdoor Community Space...
16th January 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...
16th January 2025
Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK)
The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be submitted by parents, guardians, grandparents or sibli...
15th January 2025
Student Opportunities in Public Museums & Galleries (UK)
Funding is available to help public museums, galleries, historic houses, libraries, and visual arts organisations in the UK provide meaningful paid work experience opportunities for full-time university students that enable them to explore further their interest in the arts and related future career options before they graduate. Through Art Fund’s Student Opportunities programme, organisations can apply for up to £10,000 towards the costs associated with paying students for their time to help...
15th January 2025
Funding For Projects That Assist Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £6,000 are available for projects which empower disadvantaged young people aged 11 -25 in the UK to fulfil their potential by providing safe social spaces, mentoring, work, and social skills. The funding is being made available through the KFC Foundation and is available to local charities, registered community interest companies, unincorporated clubs and associations that have a local KFC restaurant in their community. Expressions of interest must be submitted via a two-minute...
15th January 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...
15th January 2025
Funding for School Science Projects (UK)
Primary and secondary schools in the UK can apply for funding to purchase equipment so that students can enjoy practical science, to run science enrichment projects in schools, or to enable students to participate in science events and competitions. Primary schools can apply for grants of up to £600 and Secondary schools up to £1,000. The funding is being made available through the Armourers and Brasiers' Gauntlet Trust, which is one of the leading charities in the UK supporting metallurgy and...
14th January 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...
14th January 2025
Grants for Musicians and Bands (UK)
Artists and bands that are at a crucial point in their careers can apply for grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for funding include recording, touring and marketing. Applications can be submitted by the artists themselves or those who are working on their behalf, for example, a manager, an independent label or a publisher. The funding is being made available through the PRS Foundation’s Momentum Music Fund. The next ...
14th January 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 couldn't 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 towards special tuition or coaching costs, to participate in external competitions, support for a specially arranged performance, and to receive support for ...
14th January 2025
The MSE Charity Announces New Funding Round (UK)
Small to medium-sized not-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to improve people’s money management skills. This funding is being made available through the MSE Charity, which aims to support activities to enhance financial education and capability across the UK. Examples of activities that could be funded include money management workshops, training volunteers to deliver workshops or to provide peer-support to others, upskilling existing staff to access financial capab...
13th January 2025
Funding to Help Local Communities Develop Neighbourhood Plans (England)
Local communities in England can apply for grants of up to £18,000 and technical support to help them develop neighbourhood plans. A neighbourhood plan is a community-driven initiative that allows residents to shape the future development of their area, including housing. The Neighbourhood Planning Support Programme, administered by Locality on behalf of the UK government, helps local councils and neighbourhood forums to cover the costs associated with preparing a neighbourhood plan or neighbou...
13th January 2025
Funding to Support Sustainable and Eco Friendly Travel UK)
The Naturesave Trust, a charity funded by premiums from Naturesave Insurance, has announced its latest funding round for environmental projects in the UK. The Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 for small projects run by charities, social enterprises, and grassroots community organisations. For this funding window, the Naturesave Trust is looking to support projects that actively promote sustainable and eco-friendly approaches to travel and transport. Applications for the current funding r...
13th January 2025
Grants of up to £25,000 Available to Empower Rural Communities (UK)
The Royal Countryside Fund has launched its new Supporting Rural Communities grant programme. This UK-wide initiative aims to empower rural communities by funding innovative, community-led projects that enhance resilience and sustainability. The programme will offer grants of up to £25,000 over two years to eligible organisations. Not-for-profit, community-led organisations and charities, etc with an annual income under £500,000 can apply. The fund targets isolated rural areas, focusing on pro...
10th January 2025
Funding to Support the Skills Training of Young People and Adults (UK)
The Construction and Business Water Industry (CABWI) Awarding Body supports registered UK charities working to enhance employment opportunities for young people and adults not in employment, education, or training. CABWI focuses on the water, utilities, and construction sectors, offering funding between £5,000 and £35,000 for organisations with annual incomes ranging from £231,000 to £1 million. Eligible charities can apply for projects that help individuals develop skills, overcome employme...
10th January 2025
Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change (UK)
One of the UK’s largest grant making programmes dedicated to tackling climate change, is set to close in early 2025. With over £20 million in funding available, the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future programme supports community-led initiatives that integrate climate action into the everyday lives of local communities. Eligible projects may include using other community engagement activities such as the arts and sports to tackle climate change, policy influence, and...
10th January 2025
Funding to Empower Vulnerable, Disadvantaged & Under-Represented Communities (UK)
Bentley Motors Ltd makes grants of up to £500 available to charitable organisations working with vulnerable, disadvantaged or under-represented communities. The Advancing Life Chances Small Grants Programme provides funding for communities within 20 miles of 19 Bentley retail locations across the UK. The programme aims to empower these communities by removing barriers and improving access to services, education and employability; helping people to develop life skills; safeguarding the environme...
10th January 2025
Funding to Support Young Creatives to Launch a Project, Idea or Business (UK)
Youth Music has announced that round 11 of its NextGen Fund has re-opened for applications. The NextGen Fund supports emerging musicians and behind-the-scenes creatives aged 18-25 (and under-30s who identify as d/Deaf or Disabled) from the UK to launch a creative project, idea or business. Grants of up to £2,500 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, launch a single,...
10th January 2025
Funding to Support Community Empowerment Initiatives (England)
The National Lottery Community Fund is launching a £100 million, ten-year Community Power Fund to empower communities across England. In its initial development phase, up to £1.2 million will support 10 to 15 partner organisations with grants ranging from £50,000 to £80,000. These partners will implement initiatives that enhance community influence over local decisions and services, especially targeting excluded and marginalised groups. Eligible applicants include voluntary and community org...
9th January 2025
Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects (UK)
Starting from the 3rd February 2025, UK primary and secondary schools can apply for grants up to £3,000 for projects tackling climate change and biodiversity. This funding is provided by the Royal Society's Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme, an extension of their Partnership Grants Programme, which aims to engage students in environmental challenges while promoting STEM education. To qualify, schools must partner with a STEM professional from academia or industry. The grants are primaril...
9th January 2025
Jerusalem Trust (England and Wales)
The Jerusalem Trust is accepting grant applications to its Small Grants to Schools Scheme for the Spring Term 2025. The grants can support the purchase of teaching resources for Christianity in Religious Education in primary, middle and secondary state schools in England and Wales. The maximum grant is £600, and applications can be submitted anytime. The grants can be used to purchase teaching resources such as textbooks, teacher resources, artefacts, videos, tapes, and CD-ROMs for RE lessons. ...
9th January 2025
Funding to Make Rowing More Inclusive & Accessible (UK)
Grants are available to support rowing clubs, community organisations, schools and charities that are working to get more people involved in rowing and make the sport more accessible. The funding is being made available through Love Rowing, British Rowing’s Charitable Foundation, which aims to support organisations to make rowing more inclusive, create better awareness around the benefits of the sport, and to reach new and diverse communities across the UK. Love Rowing seeks to support 2 or 3 ...
8th January 2025
£15 Million Fund to Help Charities Redistribute Surplus Farm Food to those in Need (England)
The government is allocating £15 million in funding to support the not-for-profit food redistribution sector in England. The fund aims to help organisations like homeless shelters, food banks, and redistribution charities invest in the infrastructure needed to collect and redistribute surplus farm produce to those most in need. Grants from £20,000 could be used, for example, to purchase equipment such as balers or hoppers for handling bulky food items or processing them into parcels, invest in...
7th January 2025
Climate Action Grants for Museums & Galleries (UK)
Museums, galleries, and cultural organisations will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to deliver outreach activities inspired by THE HERDS – a project featuring life-size animal puppets made from renewable and recyclable materials, travelling across Europe and Africa to raise awareness about climate change. Funded activities should connect young audiences to THE HERDS' journey, and can include workshops, school visits, and community engagements taking place across May and June ...
7th January 2025
Funding for Early-Stage Vocational Learning Projects (UK)
The UFi VocTech Trust has announced that grants of up to £60,000 are now available through the VocTech Activate grant fund. The fund aims to support early-stage projects that use technology to improve adult skills for work. The funding supports projects lasting up to twelve months, showing how digital technologies can be used innovatively to improve vocational education. The funding is available to organisations across the UK, including charities, trade bodies, learning providers, employers, p...
7th January 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...
7th January 2025
Grants to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged People (UK)
Member and colleagues of the Yorkshire Building Society can nominate UK Charities to apply the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation's Small Change Big Difference Fund. The Foundation aims to help alleviative poverty, improve health, and save lives. Once nominated, organisations can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support initiatives that benefit vulnerable groups in the UK, including children, the seriously ill, the elderly, the homeless, and people with disabilities. Priority w...
6th January 2025
Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK)
Families and groups of children, schools, organisations, and other registered charities can apply for financial assistance from the Adamson Trust for the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children with physical, mental, or emotional impairments. To be eligible, the child must be a resident in the UK, between the ages of 3 and 17, and the Trust requires evidence of their disability or illness from a medical or social services professional. Grants from the Trust usually only cover a ...
6th January 2025
Grants of up to £18,000 available to Social Entrepreneurs (UK)
Grants of up to £18,000 plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs looking to start or grow an existing social venture. The funding is being made available through UnLtd, the leading support provider to social entrepreneurs in and around the UK. UnLtd is committed to providing 50% of its awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic and/or disabled social entrepreneurs. To be eligible, applicants need to be aged 16 or over, live in the UK, and be looking to fulfil a clear social...
6th January 2025
Funding for Activities to Improve the Lives of the Elderly (UK)
Small grants are available to fund projects to improve the lives of the elderly across the UK. Home Instead Charities awards grants of up to £1,500 to small, local registered charities and up to £500 to grassroots organisations for well-being events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over 55. Eligible projects may include regular events such as a cinema club, knitting group, or lunch club; one-off activities like a day trip or Christmas lunch; ...
3rd January 2025
Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities Through Sport Grant Scheme (UK)
Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) throughout the United Kingdom can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to the Peter Harrison Foundation Active Lives grant scheme. The grant scheme aims to provide opportunities for sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged people to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential. The grants can be used for various purposes, such as funding new sports pr...
2nd January 2025
Funding for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities (England, Scotland & Wales)
Grants of £1,000 - £5,000 are available for local projects that help strengthen communities across England, Scotland and Wales. The Delamere Dairy Foundation will support charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that benefit communities through the advancement of agriculture and environmental protection by improving the lives of young people and education and relieving financial hardship and sickness. Applications will be consid...
2nd January 2025
Grants to Promote and Secure Better and Safer Roads (UK)
Grants and bursaries are available for research, education, and community projects to promote and secure better and safer roads in terms of design, engineering, and aesthetics, including enhancements of the experience of road users. Funded activity includes courses on traffic engineering and transport planning, research projects and programmes or schemes to improve the highway network and the roadside environment, such as roadside parks and open spaces. No maximum or minimum grant levels are ind...
2nd January 2025
Funding to Support New Ideas & Projects for Marine Conservation (UK)
Sea-Changers has announced a new funding call to encourage and support new ideas and projects for marine conservation in the UK. The Sea-Changers Innovation Fund will award one or two large grants of around £10,000 or several smaller ones to encourage the development of innovative projects and solutions to tackle and mitigate marine conservation challenges such as pollution, climate change and unsustainable fishing practices. Applications are accepted from a wide range of UK based organisations...
20th December 2024
The National Churches Trust’s Medium Grants Programme (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the UK towards project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1, to support churches preparing for a major project, and in developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder. Grants will never exceed 50% of the net project costs for this phase. The National Churches Trusts's Medium Grants Programme is also now able to offe...
20th December 2024
Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK)
The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups, and social entrepreneurs passionate about making a difference for people, their communities, and the environment. The Fund will share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects every three months, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third p...
20th December 2024
Overseas Development Grants for UK-based Charities (UK)
UK-based charities working overseas can apply for grants of up to £25,000 for projects that benefit some of the most deprived people and communities in the developing world. The funding can be awarded over 3 – 5 years as grants of between £3,000 and £5,000 per year. Previous awards have been made to Cool Earth for providing safe sanitation for indigenous rainforest villages in Papua New Guinea, Point Foundation for supporting community-based living for the disabled in Rwanda, and Just a Dro...
20th December 2024
Funding to Reduce the Challenges of Armed Service Life for Partners (UK)
Grants of between £10,000 to £60,000 are available for projects that find ways of reducing the challenges of service life for partners of serving armed forces personnel, including reservists. The Supporting Partners Programme, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, aims to improve the support available for service partners and spouses. This includes promoting their skills and experiences in the workplace, enhancing wellbeing, improving access to su...
19th December 2024
Funding Available for Urban Nature Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations in the UK that aim to bring local people together to transform urban spaces by sowing and growing UK native wildflowers and/or fungi. This funding, provided by Grow Wild, supports costs such as seeds, plants, soil, materials, events, workshops, specialist expertise, and contractor fees. Resident’s groups, community associations, and health authorities/health boards are also eligible to apply. Successful groups will receive t...
19th December 2024
Funding for Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK)
Grants are available to schools, cultural organisations and universities; to develop a greater understanding of Japanese culture. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the study of the Japanese language and culture, School, Education and Youth exchanges. In the past, the Foundation has made grants towards visits between the UK and Japan by teachers and young people and the teaching and development of Japanese language and cultural studies in schools. The funding is being made availabl...
19th December 2024
Funding for Libraries & Archives with Nationally Significant Collections (UK)
Grants of up to £100,000 are available to support libraries and archives with nationally significant collections. The Wolfson Foundation funds new builds, refurbishments, or equipment projects that aim to enhance the care of these collections, improve public engagement and understanding, increase visitor numbers, promote organisational sustainability, and conserve architectural heritage. Grants are typically awarded for collection storage facilities and research, education or interpretation spa...
18th December 2024
Training Grants for Museums (UK)
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) is currently offering training grants up to £350 to member museums focused on staff and volunteer development. The funding is designed to enhance the skills and expertise of those involved in the museum sector, especially catering to smaller museums with fewer than 20,000 annual visitors. To be eligible for this grant, museums must be AIM members. The total grant available aims to support various forms of professional development including attendance...
18th December 2024
Grants for Performing Arts Organisations (UK)
Performing arts organisations can apply for grants of up to £150,000 to improve their training and education facilities. The Wolfson Foundation will award grants towards the building or refurbishment of these facilities, and occasionally towards the purchase of specialist equipment. The aim is to enhance audience engagement, increase participant numbers, improve organisational sustainability, and conserve architectural heritage. Match funding is required for projects over £50,000. Registered...
17th December 2024
Grants of up to £25,000 Available to Prevent People Entering the Criminal Justice System (UK)
UK registered charities working in the areas of Social and Criminal Justice can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to prevent people entering the criminal justice system and to support those already in it to rebuild their lives. The funding is being made available through the Charles Hayward Foundation’s Main Grant Programme. The Foundation will fund early intervention programmes for young children and their families, tailored preventative work with young people at risk, and holistic support...
17th December 2024
Grants for Small & Medium Sized Museums to Improve the Care of their Collections (UK)
Small and medium-sized museums that are members of the Association of Independent Museums can apply for funding to improve the care for their collections. The funding is being made available with support from the Pilgrim Trust. Grants of up to £1,200 are available to cover the cost of three-day professional collections care audit. Grants of up to £10,000 are also available to improve the sustainability of collections and to finance their conservation. Larger museums are advised to apply direct...
17th December 2024
Funding to Make Music Activity More Inclusive (England)
Grants of between £30,001 and £300,000 are available to organisations in England that want to support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn and earn in music. The Youth Music Catalyser Fund will support organisations who want to make music activity more inclusive. Children and young people should be involved in the planning and development of programmes which must focus on at least one of the following themes: early years; Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people; th...
17th December 2024
Funding to Encourage Volunteering Amongst Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available to individuals or groups of young people aged 30 or under who aim to make a difference through volunteering or community service. The funding is made available through the Alec Dickson Trust. It prioritises projects involving many volunteers, addresses the specific needs of disadvantaged communities and individuals, and is innovative and sustainable. The Trust is looking for projects that identify a specific need and propose to carry out activities that will...
17th December 2024
Free Support to Expand Classical Studies in Schools (UK)
Classics for All, a UK-based educational charity that promotes the teaching of classical subjects, is offering free support to UK state schools that want to introduce or expand classical studies. This can be done either as part of the curriculum or as an enrichment/club activity. Schools will receive mentoring, initial advice, and contributions toward training costs to help them introduce or develop a classical subject. The support will enable schools, particularly those in areas of high depriva...
16th December 2024
Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)
Registered charities that work to tackle family problems or problems facing one or more of its members can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Kelly Family Charitable Trust which actively encourages applications from relatively new organisations to help them become more established. The trust prefers to support charities whose income is below £500,000. However, larger charities with pioneering pilot projects will be considered. Grants are available...
16th December 2024
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
Small Homeless charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people rebuild their lives. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a registered charity and have an annual turnover of under £500,000, with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Typically, organisations awarded funding operate residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. The funding is being made available through Help the Homeless, a grant-giving trust, foun...
16th December 2024
Funding of up to £25,000 to Enhance Educational and Access Opportunities of Young People (UK)
UK-registered charities can apply for grants up to £25,000 to enhance educational and access opportunities for children and young people under the age of 26. The funding is being made available through The Steel Charitable Trust's United Kingdom Under-26 Fund. This fund operates across the UK excluding areas served by Luton Council. There is a specific fund for the Luton area. The focus is on supporting those facing economic challenges or social marginalisation that may lead to significant disa...
13th December 2024
Grants to Support Music Making (UK & Ireland)
Music for All, a UK charity that promotes music making, has launched a new round of its Community Project Funding Programme. Grants are available to community groups, schools and individuals under a number of different categories, each with their own criteria and award amounts. This round will support projects working with people with learning and cognitive challenges, individuals facing financial hardship, underprivileged children aged 0-4, and community initiatives for those with mobility and ...
13th December 2024
Grants to Support Disadvantaged Children & Vulnerable Older People (England & Wales)
Funding is available for registered charities that are working to support disadvantaged children and young people, as well as vulnerable older people and their carers in England and Wales. The Masonic Charitable Foundation Charity Grants programme awards small grants of between £1,000 and £5,000, and large grants of between £10,000 and £60,000 to support projects that are focusing on: children affected by domestic abuse; early years; children with special educational needs and disabilities; ...
13th December 2024
Funding Available to Support Vulnerable Energy Consumers (England, Scotland & Wales)
A total of £40 million in funding is currently available to charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland, and Wales to support vulnerable people with their energy bills, develop innovative energy related products or services and support projects that empower individuals to reduce their carbon emissions. The funding is being made available through the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, which redistributes payments from energy companies that have breached regulato...
13th December 2024
Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)
Small-to-mid-size registered charities helping improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those disadvantaged and vulnerable, can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Hedley Foundation. Each year, the Foundation makes around 250 grants for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill, and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are given to...
12th December 2024
Grants of up to £3,000 for School Science Projects (UK)
The Royal Society, the world's oldest scientific institution, promoting scientific research and knowledge, has announced that the next round of its Partnership grants programme will re-open on the 3rd February 2025. The programme awards grants of up to £3,000 to primary and secondary schools to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Activities funded aim to enhance science education by encouraging collaboration between schools and profess...
12th December 2024
Funding to Promote the Benefits of World Trade (UK)
UK-registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding for projects that promote the benefits of world trade. The Worshipful Company of World Traders is offering funding through its charitable trust to support innovative educational projects that promote world trade and benefit those affected by it and other charitable purposes. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £5,000, although smaller amounts may be awarded. For projects with benefits unrelated to...
11th December 2024
£7.9 Million Fund to Support the Public Screen Heritage Sector (UK)
The British Film Institute (BFI) is inviting applications for the BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund, offering £7.9 million over three years to support the UK’s public screen heritage sector. The fund aims to support organisations that hold screen heritage collections to widen access, develop skills, and build resilience. Organisations can apply for support to enrich their collections, better represent diverse communities, make screen heritage available to the public, and ensure they h...
11th December 2024