CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes
Funding
£200,000 – £500,000
Location
UK-wide
Applications
Open until 28 October 2026
UKRI is offering a share of £3 million to develop practical solutions around play for children and young people. Projects should reignite the importance of play and increase access to high quality, real world play experiences. You can apply for between £200,000 and £500,000. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Project must focus on improving play experiences for children and young people
- Funding is inclusive of VAT
This grant is for organisations that want to develop practical, real-world solutions to improve play experiences for children and young people. Eligibility criteria are not specified, so a wide range of organisations may be able to apply. If your work focuses on child development, play, or youth outcomes, this could be a strong fit.
Regions
No published award history for UKRI. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from UKRI
Organisations can apply for a share of £3 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop practical solutions that reignite the importance of play and increase access to high quality, real world play experiences, improving outcomes for children and young people.
Apply through UKRI's funding portal before 28 October 2026. Check the UKRI website for full application guidance and any expression of interest requirements.
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