Grants in East Midlands

The East Midlands has regional programmes through the D2N2 and Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hubs alongside UK-wide grants. Manufacturing, logistics, and food production are priority sectors with dedicated funding.

There are currently 258 live grants available in East Midlands, with deadlines ranging from 14 October 2026 to 17 January 2028.

Checked daily. Last updated 17 August 2026.

Always open

No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.

Ongoing

Action grants

Derbyshire County Council

Health & Social Work, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Environment & Conservation

Derbyshire County Council offers Action grants to community and voluntary groups. The grants help fund projects that improve local people's quality of life. You can use the money for social, health, e

Ongoing

Community Grants

Lincolnshire County Council

Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

Lincolnshire County Council offers grants for community groups and charities in Lincolnshire. The funding supports organisations operating within the county. Check the council's website for current pr

Ongoing

Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) Training Funding

Skills for Care

Health & Social Work

Skills for Care offers free access to training funding through the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) service. It is open to adult social care providers in England. As well as funding for

Ongoing

Digital / Technology Funding for Adult Social Care Providers

Digital Social Care

Health & Social Work

Digital Social Care offers funding for adult social care providers in England. The grants help you adopt and use technology to improve how you deliver care. You can find current funding opportunities

Ongoing

Social Care Grants for Voluntary Groups

Derbyshire County Council

Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Derbyshire County Council offers grants to voluntary groups delivering social care services in Derbyshire. The funding aims to improve quality of life for local people. You must be a voluntary group b

Ongoing

Derbyshire Environmental Trust

Derbyshire County Council / Derbyshire Environmental Trust

Environment & Conservation

The Derbyshire Environmental Trust offers grants for environmental projects and initiatives. The funding is available on a rolling basis with no set deadlines. The grant amounts are not specified in t

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Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Dependence Grant

Derbyshire County Council

Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Derbyshire County Council offers grant funding for voluntary and community organisations delivering alcohol and drug recovery services. The funding supports work that improves health and quality of li

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Policy and Research Voluntary Sector Grants

Derbyshire County Council

Charities & Non-Profit

Derbyshire County Council offers annual grants to support voluntary sector organisations in Derbyshire. The funding covers core activities, including policy and research work. It is aimed at councils

Ongoing

Digital / Technology Funding Opportunities for Adult Social Care

Digital Social Care

Information & Communication, Health & Social Work

This funding supports adult social care providers in England to adopt and use technology. It aims to improve digital skills and capabilities across the sector. Details of available funding are listed

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Residential and Nursing Care Home Accreditation Process

Nottingham City Council

Health & Social Work

Nottingham City Council offers contracts to care home providers in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. You can apply if you run residential care homes, nursing homes, or continuing healthcare

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Homecare Accreditation Process

Nottingham City Council

Health & Social Work

Nottingham City Council runs an accreditation process for homecare providers. This lets you supply homecare services to the Council. The accreditation list opens every 6 months for new applications. Y

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Parkinson's UK - Grants for Physical Activity Providers

Parkinson's UK

Health & Social Work

Parkinson's UK funds organisations that provide physical activity services for people with Parkinson's disease. You can use this grant to deliver or expand activity programmes for this community. It i

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Digital Capital Grant

Nottingham City Council (UK Shared Prosperity Fund)

£10,000 – £15,000Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

Nottingham City Council offers grants of £10,000 to £15,000 for digital equipment. The money helps community organisations buy computers, tablets, and other digital tools. You can use the funding to h

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Neighbourhood Board Funding

Derby City Council

Derby City Council offers funding for community organisations to address local priorities in their neighbourhood areas. You need to contact the Neighbourhood team to find out about your local Neighbou

Ongoing

Ward Community Grant

Leicester City Council

Leicester City Council offers small grants through quarterly ward community meetings. The funding supports projects that benefit local communities in Leicester. Residents work with the council at thes

Open UK-wide

A further 243 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in East Midlands can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.

Always open

No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.

Ongoing

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power

Innovate UK

Energy & Utilities

This grant supports zero emission vessels and electric power infrastructure. The funding amount is not specified. It appears to be available UK-wide. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting it m

See all 3 rounds of Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure

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Travel Award for Bands

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

This grant helps bands and musical groups develop ideas, projects and new work. It supports organisational development and collaborative projects across the arts sector. The deadline is 1 June 2026.

Ongoing

Dormant Assets for All

National Lottery Community Fund

The Dormant Assets for All scheme provides funding to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Northern Ireland. The money comes from dormant bank accounts and other financial produ

Ongoing

COVID-19 funding over £10,000 including Coronavirus Community Support Fund

National Lottery Community Fund

Health & Social Work, Other Services, Charities & Non-Profit

This fund supports projects and organisations helping communities during COVID-19. The funding is over £10,000 per grant. It includes the Coronavirus Community Support Fund. You can apply if your proj

See all 2 rounds of Coronavirus Community Support Fund

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – Free from Fear Programme

This grant supports projects helping armed forces communities in North West England. That includes serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families. The Free from Fear programme focuses on

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Closing in 58 days

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 1

Innovate UK

Manufacturing, Information & Communication, Professional & Scientific Services, Other Services

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help businesses work with universities on innovation projects. A graduate works in your business for 1-3 years to complete a specific project. The government pays most

See all 3 rounds of Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Closing in 79 days

Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic

Innovate UK Business Connect

Professional & Scientific Services

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects. This funding comes from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The money is specific

See all 2 rounds of Future Leaders Fellowships

Closing in 168 days

Forest Creation Grant

The National Forest Company, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

£1,500 – £1,000,000Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

This grant helps landowners and tenants plant trees and create woodland. It is for land within the National Forest or close to its boundary. Projects should deliver environmental, community, or econom

Closing in 518 days

Opportunities for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Advanced Research and Invention Agency

£10,000 – £10,000,000Professional & Scientific Services, Charities & Non-Profit

ARIA funds bold scientific and technological research in areas that others overlook. It is backed by the UK government through the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology. Grants range from

Ongoing

Strategic Legal Fund

The Strategic Legal Fund supports legal work that helps asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across the UK. This fund goes beyond individual cases to change laws, practices and procedures. It aims to

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Co-op Local Community Fund

Up to £1,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects in Co-op members' communities. The funding helps people access opportunities and resources to thrive. Projects can receive up to £1,000. Applications a

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Woodroffe Benton Foundation - Small Grants Programme

Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Woodroffe Benton Foundation supports charitable projects across the UK. It funds work that cares for sick or elderly people, protects the environment, promotes education, or helps people affected

Ongoing

Social Investment Gateway Programme

Charities & Non-Profit

This free 12-month programme helps charities, social enterprises, and community organisations get ready for social investment. Social investment means borrowing money or taking on investors to grow yo

Ongoing

Music for All - Community Project Funding

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

This grant helps groups bring music to their communities across the UK. It supports projects that want to create sustainable music programmes. Groups, schools and organisations can apply for funding.

Ongoing

Arts Council England - Music Growth Fund

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

This fund aims to strengthen the UK music sector. It supports sustainable and inclusive growth in music. You can use it to develop emerging talent, improve grassroots music venues and infrastructure,

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CfI: Boosting fathers’ engagement to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK

Education, Health & Social Work

This grant supports projects that boost fathers' engagement to improve outcomes for children. Innovate UK is funding research and development work in this area. You can lead a project if you meet the

Ongoing

International Tree Foundation - UK Community Tree Planting Programme

Environment & Conservation

This programme funds community tree planting projects in North West England. It supports groups that plant and care for native tree species. Your project must involve the local community in tree plant

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Youth Matters Fund – Delivery Partner Competition

The Youth Matters Fund provides up to £416.8 million to improve youth services in parts of England with the greatest need. It focuses on around 60 eligible places and aims to create long-term change a

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IOP Public Engagement Grant Scheme

Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Institute of Physics offers funding for projects that improve people's relationship with physics in their communities. The grant supports projects that reach groups currently underrepresented in p

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King Charles III Charitable Fund – Small Grants

This grant supports grassroots, community-based projects run by non-profit organisations. It is open to independent UK registered non-profit groups. The fund focuses on community projects that fit its

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Rayne Foundation - Better Careers for Better Care Grants

Rayne Foundation

Health & Social Work

The Rayne Foundation offers grants to improve career development for care workers. This is the second round of funding with six grants available. The focus is on building cultures of trust, respect an

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Energy Redress Scheme - Carbon Emissions Reduction and Innovation Funds

Energy Redress Scheme

Energy & Utilities

The Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund supports projects that reduce climate change impact from energy use. It covers energy generation, distribution, supply and use in Ofgem's regulated areas. Projects

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Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Registered Charities

Charities & Non-Profit

The Thomas Wall Trust funds registered charities working to build communication skills. The goal is to help people from disadvantaged groups improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, and re

Grants in East Midlands

Always open

Action grants

Community Grants

Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) Training Funding

Digital / Technology Funding for Adult Social Care Providers

Social Care Grants for Voluntary Groups

Derbyshire Environmental Trust

More grants

Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Dependence Grant

Policy and Research Voluntary Sector Grants

Digital / Technology Funding Opportunities for Adult Social Care

Residential and Nursing Care Home Accreditation Process

Homecare Accreditation Process

Parkinson's UK - Grants for Physical Activity Providers

Digital Capital Grant

Neighbourhood Board Funding

Ward Community Grant

Open UK-wide

Always open

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power

Travel Award for Bands

Dormant Assets for All

COVID-19 funding over £10,000 including Coronavirus Community Support Fund

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – Free from Fear Programme

More grants

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 1

Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic

Forest Creation Grant

Opportunities for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Strategic Legal Fund

Co-op Local Community Fund

Woodroffe Benton Foundation - Small Grants Programme

Social Investment Gateway Programme

Music for All - Community Project Funding

Arts Council England - Music Growth Fund

CfI: Boosting fathers’ engagement to improve child outcomes

International Tree Foundation - UK Community Tree Planting Programme

Youth Matters Fund – Delivery Partner Competition

IOP Public Engagement Grant Scheme

King Charles III Charitable Fund – Small Grants

Rayne Foundation - Better Careers for Better Care Grants

Energy Redress Scheme - Carbon Emissions Reduction and Innovation Funds

Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Registered Charities

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