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The Department for Work and Pensions has opened the first round of its £60 million Pathways to Work Innovation Fund.

Up to £10 million is available this year for UK-based organisations to test new approaches that help disabled people and people with long-term health conditions prepare for work, find a job, stay in work or progress in their careers.

Charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and community interest companies, businesses, universities and research organisations, and public bodies such as local authorities can apply to the Pathways to Work Innovation Fund. Organisations may apply alone or in partnership

There is no minimum or maximum grant request.

Charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises, businesses, universities, research organisations, councils and other eligible public bodies can apply, either alone or in partnership.

Proposals could test a new service, use technology differently or develop a new way for employers and support organisations to work together. Projects must offer a significantly different approach and generate useful evidence about what works.

The second round is expected to open in early 2027.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 26 October 2026.