Grant News
Grants of up to £20,000 will soon be available to support individuals, groups, and small organisations in the UK who want to explore new ideas for social change or challenge how things are currently done—before there’s a proven model or track record.
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Ideas and Pioneers Fund provides funding and tailored support to help early-stage innovators test, research, and develop new approaches with the potential for long-term impact.
Recent examples include supporting initiatives like the Museum of Homelessness, led by individuals with firsthand experience, and POMOC, which explores models to support Polish migrants.
Applications will be accepted from:
- Individuals (aged 18 years or over). Preference is for people between the ages of 18 and 30 years.
- Small groups of up to three people.
- Small organisations with up to five employees.
The Foundation is particularly keen to welcome first time applicants, and those most affected by systemic oppression and/or discrimination(for example: tackling racism, ableism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia or transphobia),
Examples of activities that could be funded include:
- Developing a product or new approach.
- Gathering evidence for a campaign.
- Paying yourself or others to deliver the activities being applied for.
- Research to develop your idea, and
- Talking to people with relevant experience to better understand your issue
Further information will be made in due course.
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