Grants in England

Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant funds projects that engage the public with science supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). You can apply for between £5,000 and £20,000. Your project must include

Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III

Ministry of Justice

This grant funds technology that improves or transforms legal services in England and Wales. Lawtech includes AI tools, automated legal software, and digital dispute resolution platforms. The Ministry

National River Walks

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Defra is funding new National River Walks across England. The programme aims to deliver 9 river walks in total, one in each English region. One walk in the North West is already complete, so applicati

European Space Agency: Digitalisation of The Water Sector

Innovate UK Business Connect

The European Space Agency wants space-enabled products and services to improve water resilience and sustainability. You can apply for funding to develop proofs of concept and pilot projects. The fundi

Woodroffe Benton Foundation Small Grants

Woodroffe Benton Foundation

The Woodroffe Benton Foundation offers one-off grants between £500 and £2,500. The August 2026 round focuses on helping people with physical or learning disabilities access the natural world and spend

The Democratic Engagement Fund

Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government

The Democratic Engagement Fund gives grants to civil society organisations in England. You can apply for between £1,000 and £50,000. The money funds projects that help people understand and take part

Visiting Professorships

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust offers funding for UK institutions to invite senior professors from overseas. You can get £10,000 to £150,000 to bring an expert to your institution for 3 to 12 months. The visiti

Integrated Transport Digital Twin

Department for Transport

The Department for Transport has launched a £30 million fund for digital twin trials in local transport. A digital twin is a virtual model of a real transport network, used to test ideas and improve p

Earth Observation Missions and Technology Innovation Call 1

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency is funding research and development projects in Earth Observation technology. You can apply for between £50,000 and £200,000. Projects should focus on early-stage technology ideas

NAPIC ICURe Discover – September 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

NAPIC ICURe Discover is a part-time hybrid programme for researchers and research students. It helps you explore market opportunities for your research. You can get up to £2,500 to support market disc

ICURe Discover for Women Entrepreneurs - September 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

ICURe Discover for Women Entrepreneurs offers up to £2,500 to support market discovery activities. This is an 8-week, part-time online programme for women researchers and technicians. You will explore

Child Focused Court IDVA- Cheshire & Merseyside

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside

This grant funds a Child Focused Court IDVA service in Cheshire and Merseyside. IDVA stands for Independent Domestic Violence Adviser. These advisers support victims of domestic abuse through the cour

Digital Catapult: Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

This nine-month programme supports partnerships between UK tech small businesses and industry adopters. It focuses on speeding up the use of digital twin technologies. Digital twins are virtual copies

UK Space Agency: Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Programme - Call 3

Innovate UK Business Connect

The UK Space Agency is funding innovation in satellite communications. Each project can receive between £4 million and £25 million. The funding aims to strengthen the UK's role in the global satellite

Connected Places Catapult: Diesel-Free Sites Adoption Programme

Innovate UK Business Connect

Connected Places Catapult wants to find SMEs with proven diesel-free infrastructure solutions. The programme helps you demonstrate your technology to industry and reach more customers. It focuses on l

International Digital Technical Standards Grant Scheme 2026-29: Improving Proficiency, Capacity and Participation

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

DSIT is offering grants to strengthen the UK's role in digital technical standards. The funding supports projects that teach standards in universities, inspire careers in standards work, and build lin

Children's Social Care Improvement Teams (CIT)

Department for Education

This grant funds high performing local authorities in England. They use the money to support other councils in improving their children's social care services. Grants range from £45,000 to £480,000. T

UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

This grant funds research into nuclear decommissioning. It is a joint programme between UK Research and Innovation (EPSRC) and Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (M

Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2026

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council

This grant funds research into how aviation affects the climate beyond carbon dioxide emissions. UKRI and the Natural Environment Research Council want teams to work together on this science. Research

Good Place to Live: New Beginnings Fund

Lloyds Bank Foundation

Lloyds Bank Foundation is offering up to £200,000 in unrestricted funding to charities and community interest companies. The money is spread over four years. It supports work that prevents homelessnes

Farming Innovation Programme: Feasibility Round 5

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £15 million. This funding supports feasibility projects in farming research and development. Grants range from £200,000 to £500,000 p

Farmer Welfare Grant

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Defra is offering £1.5 million to support mental health and wellbeing in farming and agriculture. Grants range from £1,000 to £600,000. The funding is aimed at rural and agricultural charities and org

Small molecule high throughput screen using AstraZeneca facilities

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant pays for high throughput screening using AstraZeneca's compound library and robots. You can access their advanced screening equipment to test small molecules. The funding goes up to £1 mill

Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026 (Fellowship)

UK Research and Innovation, BBSRC, AHRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC

This fellowship is for researchers who want to move between academic and government policy roles. It aims to build stronger links between research and policy work. Funding ranges from £180,000 to £280

DCMS 'Connections Through Gaming' Pilot Fund (Boys 11-16)

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

DCMS is funding a three-year pilot that uses gaming to help boys aged 11 to 16 who feel lonely, isolated, or have low wellbeing. The pilot combines gaming activities with wellbeing support, confidence

Optical wireless communications research and testing facility

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

This grant funds the creation of an optical wireless communications research and testing facility. It is open to UK research organisations that are eligible for EPSRC funding. The maximum award availa

EIT: Transformative Healthcare Instrument 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

EIT Health is funding European startups working on innovative healthcare solutions. Projects can receive between €300,000 and €500,000 each. The grant covers biotech, medtech, digital health, AI, and

Quantum computing applications for large scale impact: CR&D

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £13 million. The funding is for building quantum computing software applications. Your project must show clear value and high impact on near-term quantum c

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels

Department for Transport

The Department for Transport is offering up to £150 million for clean maritime projects. You can apply for between £1,000 and £30 million. The funding supports developing, deploying, and operating inn

DRIVE35 Innovation Fund: Collaborate 3

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

This fund offers up to £20 million for late-stage research and development projects. Your project must support the UK's move to zero emission vehicles. It must also help the automotive industry reach

Accelerating adoption of quantum enabled sensing and PNT

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK businesses in England can apply for funding to speed up the use of quantum sensing and navigation technologies. Quantum sensing uses quantum physics to measure things like position, timing, and nav

Doctoral focal awards in data-intensive sciences

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Research Council

This grant funds doctoral training in data-intensive sciences. It is run by STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation. Awards can be worth up to £2,100,000. The funding supports student skills and trai

UKRI Translation: Impact Acceleration: CHERI IKC

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds the creation of an Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) focused on CHERI technology. CHERI is a hardware security approach that helps make computer systems more secure by design. The

iX Challenge - Improving the measurement and analysis of ultra-precise timing signals

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK Business Connect is looking for innovative solutions to measure exact time between two events, such as voltage pulses or signal edges. Measurements must be recorded over extended periods.

BBSRC Institutes ICURe Discover - October 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

This programme is for research teams at BBSRC's eight strategically supported institutes. It is a part-time, online market discovery programme. Market discovery means exploring whether your research h

Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Innovate UK is offering up to £33 million for quantum computing hardware research. You can apply for between £1 million and £3.5 million per project. The funding is for developing device-level hardwar

Lowland Peat Water Implementation Grant

Environment Agency

This grant funds water management projects in lowland peatland areas of England. It pays for infrastructure and controls that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from peat. Projects should also deliv

Circular Bio-Based Europe: 2026 call for project proposals

Innovate UK Business Connect

The Circular Bio-Based Europe programme funds projects that develop innovative bio-based solutions. The largest projects can receive up to €20 million (around £17 million). This is part of a European

Pushing the frontiers of environmental research

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds adventurous, curiosity-driven environmental research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding. You also need to meet individual elig

Together for Service Families Place-based grants programme

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

This grant supports organisations helping families of serving military personnel and reservists. It funds place-based work, meaning support delivered within local communities rather than online or nat

Service Pupil Support programme

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

This grant funds projects that support children of armed forces personnel in England. It focuses on educational outcomes and wellbeing. Projects must show a clear benefit to service pupils along their

An Official Oral History of Women Veterans in the UK

Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence wants to fund an official oral history project about women veterans in the UK. The project will capture and preserve the lived experiences of women who served in the Armed Forc

Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: full stage (Fellowship)

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This fellowship funds early career researchers to run their own independent research projects. You must hold a PhD or equivalent experience. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eli

Local Water Environment Grant

Environment Agency

This grant funds projects that improve local water environments. Local authorities and third sector organisations in England can apply. You can receive up to £100,000. The deadline to apply is 26 Sept

AI Growth Lab

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

The Legal Services Advisory AI Growth Lab helps businesses bring AI products to market faster. It gives you direct access to regulators so you can understand how current rules apply to your technology

Design Generators round two

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds research that combines design with arts and humanities methods to support the green transition. You can apply for between £150,000 and £200,000. You must be based at a UK research org

Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2

Defra and Innovate UK

This grant offers a share of up to £20 million for businesses developing automation and robotics in farming, horticulture, and forestry. You can apply for between £1,000 and £1,225,000. It is open to

Ultra Long Duration Energy Storage Project Development Studies

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK businesses can apply for funding to develop ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators. The total pot is up to £3 million. Individual grants range from £350,000 to £700,000. You must

Early Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026 (Fellowship)

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship supports early-career researchers who want to build their own independent research programme. You must hold a doctorate or have equivalent research experience. You mus

School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030

Department for Education

The School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030 helps local authorities create or expand nursery places in schools. This is phase 3 of the programme and focuses on helping disadvantaged families a

Critical Minerals Accelerator

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

The Critical Minerals Accelerator is a £25 million grant scheme. It funds projects that scale up innovative solutions for critical minerals. This covers extraction, processing, and recycling. Grants r

Enhancing resilience to wildfires in the wildland-urban interface

UK Research and Innovation

This grant funds collaborative research into wildfires in areas where towns and countryside meet. You must work with partners from the US, Canada, or both. Projects can receive up to £1,575,000. The d

Japan-UK Joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

UK Research & Innovation, Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council, NICT

This grant funds research partnerships between UK and Japanese teams in Advanced Connectivity Technologies. UK applicants must be based at a research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Japanese

EPSRC Healthcare Technologies ICURe Engage

Innovate UK Business Connect

This is a four-week, part-time programme for healthcare technology researchers. It helps you explore who could benefit from your research. It also introduces you to entrepreneurship and what it could

EIT Culture & Creativity: Shape and Scale - financial support for Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries

Innovate UK Business Connect

This programme offers financial support to cultural and creative startups and scaleups. It is designed to help you grow faster, attract investment, and expand into international markets. There are two

Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

This fund supports community groups in Barmston, Fraisthorpe, Carnaby, and south Bridlington. You can get up to £15,000 for projects that improve quality of life for local residents. The money comes f

Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research

UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council

ESRC is funding one doctoral training award worth up to £5,850,000. It supports social science researchers at doctoral level and beyond. The goal is to build skills in data-driven research methods. Yo

UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This grant funds bioscience research that can be turned into real products, services, or solutions. It supports projects that create economic, social, or environmental impact. You can apply for betwee

A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds research to improve how creative industries commercialise their work. You will work with others to identify barriers and create a new sector-specific commercialisation guide. The maxi

Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds speculative and high-risk fundamental research into explainable AI. The goal is to make future AI systems more understandable and transparent. Projects must have the potential to deli

Resilient economy and security through ecosystem transitions grants

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council

This grant funds research into how changes in ecosystems affect economic resilience, security, and prosperity. It is part of the NERC and Defra co-funded Resilient Economy and Security through Ecosyst

European Space Agency: The Arctic Region: Safety, Navigation and Operations

Innovate UK Business Connect

This grant supports businesses developing space-based solutions for safe maritime navigation in the Arctic. Melting ice is increasing ship traffic and creating new hazards. Innovate UK Business Connec

Purchase mid-range equipment for biomedical research: MRC Equip

UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council

This grant funds mid-range capital equipment for biomedical research. It is run by the Medical Research Council (MRC), part of UK Research and Innovation. You must be employed at a research organisati

UKRI Translation: MRC Impact Acceleration Awards

UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council

This grant funds a single, high-risk development step for a new medicine, medical device, diagnostic, or other medical product. It helps you generate key data to reduce the risk of taking your researc

National Space Innovation Programme - Call 3

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

NSIP Call 3 funds space-related research and development projects in England. There are two funding strands. Kick Starter supports early-stage, disruptive space innovations. Major Projects supports id

Great British Energy (GBE) Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks

Great British Energy

Great British Energy is offering up to £300 million to build UK manufacturing capacity for offshore wind and electricity networks. You can use the money to construct new manufacturing facilities or ex

Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches

The Department for Transport

The Department for Transport is offering up to £2 million to help coach operators buy audio-visual equipment for rail replacement services. The grant covers up to 75% of the cost of purchasing transfe

Community Leadership Fund

Peterborough City Council

The Community Leadership Fund gives each of Peterborough's 60 city councillors £1,000 per year to support local community projects. You can get up to £1,000 for schemes that improve your local area. P

Capital Grants 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Capital Grants help farmers and land managers in England pay for environmental work on farms, woodlands, and rural land. This includes protecting habitats, restoring or creating hedgerows, planting tr

Remediation Enforcement Support Fund

Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Remediation Enforcement Support Fund provides £5,000 to £100,000 for local authorities and fire and rescue authorities in England. The money helps you get legal advice to pursue people responsible

Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups

Department for Business and Trade

The UK Government will reimburse visa fees for scale-up companies hiring international talent. You can get back between £500 and £25,000 for visa costs. This covers specialist hires and their family m

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services General Grant Scheme

Ministry of Justice

This grant funds services that help people on probation or leaving prison to rebuild their lives. It supports projects that reduce reoffending and help people with shared backgrounds or experiences. T

AHRC responsive mode: catalyst awards

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This AHRC grant supports researchers who have not yet led a major research project. It helps them build independence, leadership, and experience as a research convenor. You can apply for between £100,

Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship (Fellowship)

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This fellowship is for early-career researchers in mathematical sciences. It is funded by EPSRC, part of UK Research and Innovation. You can apply for up to £1,250,000. The deadline to apply is 31 Mar

AHRC responsive mode: UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds collaborative research between UK and US researchers. Your project must fall within the remit of AHRC and the US National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioural and Economic Science

AHRC responsive mode: Curiosity Award

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This award funds fundamental arts and humanities research. It supports new research ideas, networking, and the development of future research opportunities. There is no upper limit on the grant value.

AHRC responsive mode: standard research grant

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds collaborative research projects in the arts and humanities. It is run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligi

AHRC responsive mode: working with Brazilian researchers

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

This grant funds collaborative arts and humanities research between UK and Brazilian researchers. Your project must involve a partner based in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. You must be based at a UK

AHRC responsive mode: collaborate with researchers in Luxembourg

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)

This grant funds collaborative arts and humanities research between UK and Luxembourg researchers. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. There is no set li

Places grants

Historic England

Historic England offers grants between £1,000 and £1,000,000 for projects that repair, conserve, and care for historic places. This includes buildings, structures, monuments, landscapes, and areas. Pr

People and Research

Historic England

Historic England's People and Research Scheme funds two types of activity. The first covers engagement, skills, training, education, and heritage project posts that help people understand and protect

Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

This grant helps electric vehicle drivers who rent their home or own a flat. It covers the cost of buying and installing EV charge points. You can get up to £500 towards these costs. The grant is avai

Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

This grant helps residential landlords cover the cost of buying and installing electric vehicle chargepoints at their properties. It is funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. You can receive

Music Export Growth Scheme

Department for Business and Trade and Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Music Export Growth Scheme helps UK music acts grow their international business. It provides match-funding grants of £5,000 to £50,000 for marketing and promotion campaigns linked to internationa

Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) School Improvement Grant

Department for Education

The RISE grant provides funding for schools in England that Ofsted has identified as needing improvement. The Department for Education runs this programme to raise standards across all schools. Grants

Plug-in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant

Department for Transport

This grant helps cover the cost of buying a plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle. You can get up to £2,500 off the price of an eligible vehicle. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less. The grant is av

BBSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

This grant funds biological and biotechnology research in any area covered by BBSRC. You must be a new investigator based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. There is no

BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

This grant funds research in any area covered by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). BBSRC supports research into living organisms, from crops and food to microbes and

Improve Animal Health and Welfare

Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

This grant pays for vet visits and diagnostic testing for livestock farmers in England. You can get between £10 and £1,000 to cover the cost of these visits. The money helps reduce diseases in your an

Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

The National Archives offers bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development you choose.

BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This award helps UK research groups build new working relationships with scientists in Brazil. It is funded by BBSRC and run in partnership with FAPESP, a Brazilian research funder. You can apply for

Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot provides capital grants for large-scale research and development projects in the UK life sciences sector. You can get between £5 million an

Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) funds improvements to existing district or communal heating systems in England and Wales. Your heating network must currently be performing poorly for custome

Poultry Biosecurity Review

DEFRA grant delivered by RPA

The Poultry Biosecurity Review grant pays for veterinary surgeon visits to poultry farms in England. The grant covers up to £430 for a vet-led review of your farm's biosecurity measures. This helps re

Youth Jobs Grant

Department for Work and Pensions

The Youth Jobs Grant pays employers up to £3,000 for each young person they hire who would otherwise struggle to find work. It is part of the government's Youth Guarantee scheme. The money is paid in

Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

This grant is for farmers and land managers in national parks or areas of outstanding natural beauty in England. Your project must do at least one of four things: support nature recovery, help tackle

Poultry Biosecurity Reviews

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

This grant pays for a vet to visit your farm and carry out a biosecurity review of your poultry. It is open to keepers of chickens, ducks, geese, or turkeys in England. You can receive between £430 an

UK Global Screen Fund: International Business Development

British Film Institute

The UK Global Screen Fund supports UK screen content businesses. It covers film, TV, animation and interactive narrative video games. The fund helps businesses grow their international activities. You

UK Global Screen Fund International Distribution Festival Launch Support

British Film Institute

This grant supports UK films launching at international festivals. It helps cover promotion and distribution costs to boost a film's reach and value abroad. You can apply for up to £15,000. The deadli

UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) International Distribution Video Game Release funding

British Film Institute

This grant helps UK independent video game makers get their games released in more countries. The British Film Institute offers between £5,000 and £50,000 per project. It focuses on narrative video ga

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund helps UK businesses invest in life science manufacturing equipment and facilities. You can get between £1 million and £130 million for capital investmen

Heritage Revival Fund

Architectural Heritage Fund

The Heritage Revival Fund helps community organisations rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings in England. You can use the funding to take ownership of, adapt, and reuse local heritage buil

Places of Worship Renewal Fund

Historic England

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund pays for urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship in England. Grants range from £10,000 to £1,000,000. Any active listed place of worshi

Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

Historic England

The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund pays for the repair and conservation of historic buildings and sites in England. You can apply for between £100,000 and £1,000,000. Up to £60 million is available ove

Cladding Safety Scheme

Homes England (England), Department for Levelling up, Housing & Communities (NI)

The Cladding Safety Scheme pays for the cost of fixing dangerous cladding on residential buildings. It covers buildings over 11 metres tall, or 11 to 18 metres in London. Funding ranges from £250,000

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees Programme

EWCO helps you create new woodlands in England. It is run by the Forestry Commission and funded by Defra. You can apply for between £4,000 and £2,000,000. Funding is confirmed until March 2030, but th

National Highways Lorry Parking Facilities Improvements Scheme

National Highways

This grant helps lorry parking operators improve facilities for HGV drivers. It covers welfare facilities, security for drivers and sites, and parking amenities and capacity. The maximum award is £20

Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)

HS2 Ltd

HS2 Ltd offers grants to communities and local economies disrupted by HS2 construction. The programme covers Phase One and Phase 2a, running between London and Crewe. You can apply for up to £250,000.

Digital / Technology Funding for Adult Social Care Providers

Digital Social Care

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

Wandsworth Grant Fund - Innovation and Growth

Wandsworth Borough Council

This grant supports voluntary and community organisations in Wandsworth. You can apply for between £500 and £10,000 for a single project running up to 12 months. Your project must test a new idea, use

Community Events Fund

Westminster City Council

Westminster City Council offers up to £2,500 to help voluntary and community groups run events in Westminster. Your event should celebrate culture, bring communities together, or encourage collective

North Paddington Community Capital Grant

Westminster City Council

This grant supports voluntary and community organisations in North Paddington. It funds advice services that help people cope with the rising cost of living. Your organisation must be based in or serv

David & Jill Simpson Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The David & Jill Simpson Fund gives grants up to £5,000 to grassroots organisations in Suffolk. The money supports services, support, or advice for older people. You must be a community-based organisa

Lovewell Blake Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Lovewell Blake Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 for small community groups. The fund is run by Suffolk Community Foundation. It supports grassroots organisations where small amounts of money can

HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

This grant supports smaller, grassroots non-profit groups across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. You can apply for between £1,000 and £5,000. It is open to charities, CICs, a

Community Grants

Lincolnshire County Council

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

Main Grants

Sussex Community Foundation

Sussex Community Foundation offers grants to small charities and voluntary groups in Sussex. The funding helps tackle disadvantage and build community resilience. They especially want to hear from gro

Additional Grants

Sussex Community Foundation

Sussex Community Foundation offers extra grant programmes for small charities and voluntary groups in Sussex. These grants support work that tackles disadvantage and deprivation in local communities.

CfI: Boosting fathers’ engagement to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £2 million for projects that help fathers get more involved with their children. The funding supports new ideas, technologies, and methods to boost father engagement. Thi

CLASP - Communities: Local Action on Suicide Prevention

Devon Community Foundation

CLASP funds community projects that prevent suicide among children and young people in Devon. The grant is for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. You must have experience in chi

Holiday Activities and Food

Sheffield City Council

This grant funds organisations to run free holiday club sessions for children in Reception to Year 11. The children must receive benefits-related free school meals. Each child gets a free healthy meal

UKRI Translation: EPSRC ACT Proof of Concept

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant provides up to £5.5 million for commercialising research in Advanced Connectivity Technologies. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive EPSRC funding. The funding s

Help the Homeless Grants

Help The Homeless

Help the Homeless Grants provide up to £5,000 for UK registered charities working with homeless people. The funding is for capital projects only, not day-to-day running costs. You must focus on helpin

Big Bike Revival Grants Programme

Active Travel England and UK Government (administered by Cycling UK)

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme helps get more adults cycling, especially women, people on low incomes, and ethnic minorities. You can get up to £3,500 to run bike events that fix, teach, and en

London Hearts Defibrillator Grants

London Hearts

London Hearts offers £300 grants to help not-for-profit organisations and community groups buy a defibrillator. The funding is for placing life-saving equipment in community settings. Applications are

Croydon Common Ground Resilience Fund

Croydon Council (via Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund)

Croydon Council has £25,000 to share with local voluntary organisations. The money comes from the Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund. It is designed to help voluntary sector groups become more

Brent Together Towards Zero Grant

London Borough of Brent

This grant offers up to £5,000 for community projects in Brent that tackle climate change and improve the local area. It is aimed at voluntary organisations and community groups. Your project must foc

Young Brent Foundation Funding

Young Brent Foundation

Young Brent Foundation offers funding for groups running activities and services for children and young people in Brent. You must be a voluntary organisation or community group based in or working in

Newham 4 Community Funding Search

Newham Council

Newham 4 Community is a free funding search tool for charities, community groups, and faith organisations. It helps you find grants for social and community projects in Newham. The search takes around

Innovate UK Venture Builder Pilot Expression of Interest

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is running a pilot programme to support new spin-out companies. Your business must be a UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise created in the last 24 months. If you are not

Nidderdale Plus Community Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

This fund supports local charitable activity in Nidderdale and the surrounding area. You can use the money to run activities for local people or cover overhead costs. Grants range from £200 to £2,000.

BT's Small Business Support Scheme

BT

BT's Small Business Support Scheme helps small businesses improve their digital setup and cash flow. It is open to eligible small businesses across the UK. The scheme focuses on connectivity, business

NatWest Accelerator

NatWest

The NatWest Accelerator helps UK entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It offers mentoring, workspace, and connections to experts and investors. It is aimed at ambitious businesses with strong growth p

Building Better Lives

Heart of England Community Foundation

This grant supports projects helping people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Birmingham and the Black Country. You can get up to £20,000 over two years. The funding helps organisations r

Sandpit: market access acceleration in consumer led flexibility

Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This is a sandpit event to develop new products for consumer energy flexibility markets. You submit an expression of interest to attend the event. At the sandpit, you will work with others to create p

The Amazon Innovation Accelerator

Amazon

The Amazon Innovation Accelerator is a free programme for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers hands-on support to help you scale, automate, and adopt new technologies. It is open to ambitious

UK National Coordinator and survey data collection for the European Social Survey, Round 13 and 14

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds the UK National Coordinator role for the European Social Survey. You will deliver data collection for Round 13 and 14. The funding is up to £2,310,000. You must be based at a UK resea

Semiconductors and components for smart electronic platforms

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £18.5 million for businesses developing semiconductors and smart electronic components. You can apply for collaborative research and development projects or solo R&D proj

North Somerset Community Partnership Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

This grant supports community-based organisations in North Somerset that help disadvantaged local people with health and wellbeing. The funding aims to improve outcomes for vulnerable residents throug

Battery Innovation Programme: battery skills initiatives

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for up to £1.2 million per project through the Battery Innovation Programme. The money is for establishing or scaling regional skills initiatives for battery manu

Expression of interest: sandpit: AI supported research using UKRI social science data

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This is an expression of interest for a two-day workshop on 23-24 June. The workshop will develop ideas for using AI in social science research with UKRI data. You must attend the full workshop to app

National PET Imaging Platform: Data Platform

Medical Research Council (MRC)Innovate UK

This grant provides up to £4.7 million to host the Data Platform for the National PET Imaging Platform. PET imaging is a medical scanning technology used in research. You must already be part of an ap

Transforming West Cumbria - Spark

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant helps community and voluntary organisations in West Cumbria improve their premises. It is part of the Transforming West Cumbria programme run by Cumbria Community Foundation. No funding amo

Frontier AI Benchmarking Datasets

Innovate UK

This grant supports the development of benchmarking datasets for frontier AI technologies. Innovate UK is funding this initiative to help advance AI research and development. The funding amount has no

Community Team Support Grants

Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council offers grants for environmental and community projects. The grants support organisations working on projects that benefit local communities and the environment. Applications

Contracts for Innovation: ProQure - Scaling UK Quantum Computing

Innovate UK

This grant supports projects to scale UK quantum computing through the ProQure programme. You can lead a quantum computing project that helps grow this emerging technology sector. The funding amount i

Small Grants (up to £500) - Freshwater Foundation

Young Ealing Foundation (Freshwater Foundation)

The Young Ealing Foundation offers small grants of up to £500 through its Freshwater Foundation programme. The funding is for community and voluntary organisations based in or serving the London Borou

Baltic Ventures Launchpad

Baltic Ventures

Baltic Ventures Launchpad is a 12-week programme for ambitious founders in Liverpool City Region. You get hands-on workshops and expert one-to-one coaching. The programme helps you validate your produ

Gather Business Scale-up Programme

Growth Platform

This programme supports digital, creative, tech and tech-enabled businesses in the Liverpool City Region. It helps growing technology-focused businesses scale up their operations.

Innovation Sprint Programme

Growth Platform

The Innovation Sprint Programme is a fully-funded programme for small and medium enterprises in Liverpool City Region. You must be registered or have your main trading address in Liverpool City Region

Leadership for Growth

Growth Platform

This programme develops leadership skills for managers in growing small businesses across Liverpool City Region. It aims to improve productivity and business performance. The programme is for SMEs wit

CfI Improving Outcomes for Children Experiencing Homelessness

Innovate UK

This grant supports projects that improve outcomes for children experiencing homelessness. Innovate UK is funding innovative solutions to help homeless children and families. You can lead a project to

Social Care Grants for Voluntary Groups

Derbyshire County Council

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

Derbyshire Environmental Trust

Derbyshire County Council / Derbyshire Environmental Trust

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

Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Dependence Grant

Derbyshire County Council

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

Policy and Research Voluntary Sector Grants

Derbyshire County Council

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

Innovate UK Venture Builder Pilot Expression of Interest

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is funding up to £150,000 for a pilot Venture Builder Programme. This programme will support new deep-tech spin-outs. It helps them raise their first significant investment. The total fund

UKRI Translation: EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships 2027

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant supports ambitious research partnerships between businesses and universities. You can get up to £40 million for collaborative research programmes. Your business must already have a working

AgriScale: accelerating agri-tech manufacturing, industrial research

Innovate UK

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for agri-tech manufacturing projects. The funding helps close product technology gaps that prevent commercial acceptance and scale up

ESRC postdoctoral fellowships

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

ESRC postdoctoral fellowships help early career researchers develop their careers after completing a PhD. You can use the funding to develop publications, build networks, and improve your research and

Using the ‘Our Future Health’ data resource for research

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council will pay data access costs for researchers using the Our Future Health database. This is a pilot scheme for researchers who already have MRC funding. You can get up to £1

MRC: research grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers research grants for exciting and ambitious health research projects. You must be employed by an eligible research organisation. You can involve multiple research gr

MRC: partnership grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers partnership grants for collaborative research projects. The funding supports partnerships between researchers to advance understanding of human health and disease.

UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant provides up to £9 million for proof-of-concept projects. It helps turn research into new products, processes or services. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive UK

Northern Ireland Election Study 2026 to 2031

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds the Northern Ireland Election Study from 2026 to 2031. It covers research on the 2027 devolved election and 2029 UK general election in Northern Ireland. You must be based at a UK res

Pre-clinical translational models hub

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds the creation of a UK Hub for developing pre-clinical translational human in vitro models. You must build on existing equipment and expertise in human in vitro models. You need to be b

Medicines Manufacturing: Labs of the Future

Innovate UK

The Medicines Manufacturing: Labs of the Future grant supports UK businesses developing advanced manufacturing capabilities for medicines. This funding helps companies modernise their laboratories and

Battery innovation feasibility studies round 2

Innovate UK

This grant funds feasibility studies for battery innovation projects. You must work with other organisations in a collaboration. To lead the project, your business must be registered in the UK. Your t

Battery innovation concept development round 2

Innovate UK

This grant funds collaborative projects to develop new battery technologies. You must work with other organisations to apply. Your lead organisation must be a UK registered business of any size. At le

Small and Vital

Berkshire Community Foundation

The Small and Vital Fund gives grants of up to £1,000 to small community groups in Berkshire. It is open all year round, so you can apply at any time. The funding helps groups continue their work and

Pushing the frontiers of environmental research

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds adventurous environmental research projects. You can apply for money to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven research. The Natural Environment Research Council runs this funding. No spe

Access to Finance – Business Funding and Investment Support

Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub

The Business Growth Hub offers free funding advice to businesses in Greater Manchester. Specialists help you find the right grants, loans, or investment for your business. You get one-to-one support w

Gear Up For Sport

Arnold Clark Community Fund

Arnold Clark gives away free sports kits and training equipment to youth sports teams across the UK. Your team must be within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch to qualify. Applications are open now o

Pencarrie Community Grants

Devon Community Foundation

Pencarrie Community Grants fund suicide prevention projects for children and young people in Devon. The grants are for small voluntary and community organisations with income under £50,000. You can ge

Gather

Growth Platform

Gather is a business scale-up programme for digital, creative and tech companies in the Liverpool City Region. The programme helps technology-focused businesses grow and develop. It is run by Growth P

Community Grant

Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich offers community grants to support local initiatives. You must be a community organisation or group working in the borough. The grant helps projects that benefit Greenwi

HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

This grant supports smaller, grassroots community groups across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. You can apply for between £1,000 and £5,000. The programme runs annual themed

Funding for voluntary and community organisations

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle City Council offers funding to voluntary and community groups running projects and events for Newcastle residents. Your organisation must be based in Newcastle or serve people who live there

Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Younger Adults

Heart of England Community Foundation

This fund supports local community groups in Edgbaston and Northfield who help vulnerable people aged 18-49 with long term disabilities. Grants are available up to £10,000. The fund operates on a roll

Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Older Adults (50+)

Heart of England Community Foundation

This fund supports community groups helping vulnerable people aged over 50 in Edgbaston and Northfield. You can get up to £10,000 for projects that benefit older adults in these areas. Only organisati

Community First Prime Opportunities Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

The Community First Prime Opportunities Fund gives grants up to £500 for projects helping children and young people in disadvantaged areas. You can apply if you work in areas of significant disadvanta

Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund (LCSF)

Lancashire County Council

The Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund supports organisations working in cultural and sporting activities across Lancashire. The fund is managed by Lancashire County Council. Applications appear to be

Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

The Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund gives grants from £1 to £500. It supports people and communities around the Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm in East Yorkshire. You can apply for small projects that benefit yo

Small Grants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

This grant supports small groups and organisations that improve their local communities. You can apply for between £200 and £2,500. The money can cover running costs, project costs, or capital costs s

BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC offers research grants for any project within biotechnology and biological sciences. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. This is applicant-led fun

Express Grant Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

This grant supports charitable and community activities in the West of England. Charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations based in the region can apply. Read the guidelines before apply

North Somerset Community Transport Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

This grant supports community transport groups and car schemes in North Somerset. It is open to charities and voluntary or community organisations based and working in the area. Review the guidelines

The South West Investment Fund

West of England Combined Authority Growth Hub / South West Investment Fund

The South West Investment Fund provides finance for small and medium-sized businesses in the South West of England. It aims to fill gaps where businesses struggle to access funding through normal rout

Pre-announcement: Enhancing resilience to wildfires in the wildland-urban interface

UKRI

This is a pre-announcement for a future grant to fund research on wildfire resilience. The funding will support collaborative research projects between UK researchers and partners from the US, Canada,

Migrant Business Support

West of England Combined Authority Growth Hub

This grant helps non-EU migrants and refugees who run businesses in the West of England. It provides guidance and support to help you adopt green technologies and sustainable practices. The programme

Export Academy

Department for Business and Trade

The Export Academy is a training programme from the Department for Business and Trade. It helps small and medium-sized businesses start or grow their exports. You get training and guidance on how to s

National Lottery Project Grants

Arts Council England

National Lottery Project Grants provide funding between £1,000 and £100,000 for arts, libraries, and museums projects in England. You can apply for money to create new work, go on tour, develop audien

Supporting Grassroots Music

Arts Council England

Arts Council England provides funding to support grassroots live music venues and promoters across England. This funding is part of their commitment to supporting the live music ecosystem. Grassroots

Diet and health: collaborative research and development grants: full stage

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC and Defra offer up to £3.75 million for research projects that develop new products for healthy and sustainable diets. You must work with partners to create innovations that help UK people eat b

Accelerating agri-tech manufacturing: experimental development

Innovate UK

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £8 million for projects to accelerate agri-tech manufacturing. This funding supports experimental development in agricultural technology manufac

The Movement Fund

Sport England

The Movement Fund gives grants of £300 to £15,000 for projects that get people moving. It focuses on people who face barriers to being active. This includes people from lower income backgrounds, disab

B&Q Foundation Home Improvement Grant

B&Q Foundation

The B&Q Foundation offers grants of up to £10,000 to registered charities. The money pays for home improvement projects that help people in communities feel at home. Funded work includes decorating, r

B&Q Foundation Home-Starter Kit Grant

B&Q Foundation

The B&Q Foundation offers grants of up to £10,000 to registered charities. The money helps people set up homes with essential items. Your project must focus on improving homes and living conditions fo

Innovation Loans Expression of Interest

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK Business Connect offers loans to UK registered micro, small and medium businesses for innovative projects close to market. Your project must have strong commercial potential and significan

Severn Trent Community Fund

Severn Trent Water

Severn Trent Water runs this fund to support local charities and community groups. It covers communities within the Severn Trent service area across parts of England and Wales. Severn Trent committed

Veolia Environmental Trust Community and Environment Grant

Veolia Environmental Trust

Veolia Environmental Trust funds projects that improve community facilities and the natural environment. Your project site must be in an eligible area in England. Use the trust's eligibility checker b

Grants for Good

Matthew Good Foundation

Grants for Good gives unrestricted funding of £2,000 to £5,000 to small UK charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises. Your organisation must have an annual income under £50,000 and a bank ac

Lionesses HERe to Play Fund

Football Foundation

The Lionesses HERe to Play Fund supports women's and girls' football in England. It pays for improving or developing football facilities. You can apply if you run a club or community organisation in E

Central Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Central Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations in Suffolk. You can apply for core costs, project costs, or equipment. It includes access to

Centenary Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

This fund gives grants of up to £4,000 to Anglican organisations in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The money must go towards projects that benefit the local community. It is run by Suffolk

Fonnereau Road Health Foundation Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Fonnereau Road Health Foundation Fund provides grants up to £5,000 for medical equipment in Suffolk. The money helps organisations improve physical and mental health outcomes in the county. You ca

Martineau Care Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Martineau Care Fund provides grants up to £1,000 to buy daily living equipment for people with illness or disabilities in Suffolk. The fund helps organisations support vulnerable individuals who c

R W Barnes Bursary Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

The R W Barnes Bursary Grant helps undergraduate students studying Engineering, Maths or Physics. It provides financial assistance to support your studies in these STEM subjects. The grant is managed

Sizewell C Community Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Sizewell C Community Fund provides money to local charities and community groups in East Suffolk. It supports projects that benefit communities closest to the Sizewell C development sites. The tot

Stimulus Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Stimulus Fund provides up to £1,000 for grassroots tennis projects in deprived areas. You can use the money to promote tennis in underserved communities, including rural areas. The fund helps proj

Funding for Organisations

Kent Community Foundation

Kent Community Foundation funds charities and community groups across Kent and Medway. Priority areas include mental health and wellbeing, children and young people, crisis and basic needs, connected

Social Lending Programme

Kent Community Foundation

Kent Community Foundation offers unsecured loans between £10,000 and £100,000 for organisations in Kent and Medway. Up to 30% of your loan can be converted to a grant, which you do not need to repay.

Lunch Clubs

Sheffield City Council

Sheffield City Council offers small grants for 30 lunch clubs across Sheffield. The grants help reduce loneliness and isolation among older people. You can use the money to run friendly groups where o

BCH/NSCP Professional Development Bursary Fund Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

This bursary helps students studying healthcare subjects pay for their education costs. You must be enrolled on a healthcare-related course or programme. The funding comes from Quartet Community Found

Baltic Ventures Accelerator

Baltic Ventures

Baltic Ventures Accelerator is a 12-week programme for ambitious founders in Liverpool City Region. You get £30,000 funding to turn your business idea into reality. The programme includes hands-on wor

Flexible Growth Fund

Growth Platform

The Flexible Growth Fund provides money from a £20 million pot to help ambitious businesses in Liverpool City Region grow. You can get funding to remove barriers that stop you investing in expansion p

Help to Grow: Management

Growth Platform

Help to Grow: Management is a 12-week practical programme for small business leaders in Liverpool City Region. It covers all aspects of management including finance, growth strategies, and innovation.

BridgeAI

BridgeAI

BridgeAI provides funding and support to help businesses adopt AI technology. The programme targets companies in agriculture, construction, transportation and creative industries. It offers comprehens

Clean Growth UK

Clean Growth UK

Clean Growth UK helps businesses develop, fund, test and commercialise clean and green innovations. The programme supports businesses across various sectors that are working on environmental technolog

ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom

ESA

The ESA Business Incubation Centre helps UK space companies turn their technology into commercial products. You get support and funding to develop your space-related business idea. Your company must b

Gateway Angels

Gateway Angels

Gateway Angels provides investment funding for early-stage companies with innovative ideas. You can get between £50,000 and £1 million in pre-seed or seed investment. Your company needs a strong manag

Health & Life Science Fund

LYVA Labs

LYVA Labs offers investment packages between £25,000 and £250,000 for health and life sciences businesses. You must be based in Liverpool City Region. The fund targets innovators who have not yet rece

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2

UK Government

The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 2 provides grant funding for businesses to deploy energy efficiency technologies and decarbonise industrial processes. You can get funding for mature en

Green Business Grants

West of England Combined Authority

This grant helps small and medium-sized businesses reduce carbon emissions and save money on energy bills. You can use the funding to implement green technologies and reduce your environmental impact.

The Investment Readiness Advisory Service

West of England Combined Authority

The West of England Combined Authority offers free expert consultancy to help businesses prepare for investment funding. This service provides guidance and support for businesses seeking to engage wit

BFI International Activity Funding

BFI (British Film Institute)

The BFI provides funding to support UK film industry organisations with international engagement and collaboration. The grant helps promote UK filmmaking internationally and supports cross-border part

BFI NETWORK

BFI (British Film Institute)

BFI NETWORK provides funding to help new filmmakers start their careers. The programme offers both development and production funding for emerging talent in the film industry. This is a rolling progra

BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund

BFI (British Film Institute) / National Lottery

The BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund helps organisations make film and TV heritage collections more accessible to the public. You can use the money to digitise old films, create online archiv

Dual-use aviation systems and autonomy

Innovate UK

This grant supports the development of dual-use aviation systems and autonomy technology. Dual-use means technology that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. The funding comes from Inn

Counter UAS Technologies

Innovate UK

Counter UAS Technologies is a grant from Innovate UK for developing technology to counter unmanned aircraft systems. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to b

Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: CRD

Innovate UK

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6.5 million funding. This money is for collaborative industrial research projects. The research must focus on making supply chains more product

Trading for Good

Power to Change

Trading for Good supports community businesses in England to develop trading income streams. The programme includes a Match Trading Grant and learning programme. It helps build resilient community bus

BFI Film Fund

BFI

The BFI Film Fund provides funding for film and TV development and production. It supports international co-productions and completion funding. The fund focuses on new talent and unfamiliar stories fr

BFI Exhibition and Distribution Funding

BFI

The BFI provides funding to help film exhibitors and distributors show bold films to diverse audiences across the UK. This grant supports activities that bring films to wider audiences through cinema

Electric vehicle pavement channels grant

Energy Saving Trust

This grant provides up to £25 million for local authorities in England to install pavement channels. These channels help residents without driveways charge electric vehicles from their homes. The fund

Electric van loan for businesses

Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust offers interest-free loans to help businesses buy electric vans for commercial use. You can borrow money without paying any interest charges. The loan is designed to make elect

Future offshore wind technologies: industrial research

Innovate UK

This grant funds industrial research into future offshore wind technologies. You must apply as part of a collaboration, not as a single organisation. To lead the project, your business must be registe

Future offshore wind technologies: feasibility studies

Innovate UK

This grant funds feasibility studies for future offshore wind technologies. You can apply alone as a UK SME or lead a collaboration with other businesses. If you lead a collaboration, your consortium

Factored development charge point funding

Energy Saving Trust

Energy Saving Trust offers property managers up to 50% towards the cost of installing EV charging infrastructure at communal residential parking areas. This supports the development of shared charging

Frontier artificial intelligence discovery

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million from Innovate UK. The funding is for developing feasibility studies for frontier artificial intelligence and foundation models.

SP Energy Networks Net Zero Fund

SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks has launched a Net Zero Fund to help communities develop net zero initiatives. The fund supports community-led projects that contribute to carbon reduction goals. Energy Saving Trus

India Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation provides funding to India-based organisations. The money helps communities build on their strengths and improve lives. Applications are assessed twice a year in March and Oc

Regular Grant

Garfield Weston Foundation

The Garfield Weston Foundation offers Regular Grants to charities and non-profit organisations in England. You can apply for funding to support important work across a range of sectors. You must submi

Major Grant

Garfield Weston Foundation

The Garfield Weston Foundation offers major grants of £100,000 or more. These are for larger charitable projects that need significant funding. The process is separate from their regular grants, with

Discovery Research

Wellcome

Discovery Research grants support innovative research in climate and health, infectious disease, and mental health. The funding is open to researchers at all career stages, from early-career to establ

Infectious Disease

Wellcome

Wellcome funds research into infectious diseases through their strategic programme. The grant supports work on prevention, treatment, and understanding how diseases work. You can research global healt

Multiple model assessment of biological influence on ocean carbon

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research projects that compare and improve how global models calculate biological carbon storage in oceans. You can get up to £625,000 for your project. The project must be led by a U

Get funding to improve animal health and welfare: cattle, pigs and sheep

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

This scheme pays for a vet to visit your farm and carry out an animal health and welfare review. It also covers follow-up visits for endemic diseases. You can claim between £258 and £1,844 per review

Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

The Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship supports early career researchers in mathematics. You can apply if your research falls within EPSRC's Mathematical Sciences area. This fellowshi

Migration Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

The Migration Fund supports organisations working on migration issues to create systemic change. The fund aims to bring about a world where everyone is free to move and no one is forced to move. Grant

Youth Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

The Youth Fund gives up to £150,000 to organisations working with young people aged 14 to 25. You can use the money to drive social change and challenge unfair systems. The fund wants to shift power t

Arts-based Learning Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

The Arts-based Learning Fund supports arts and cultural organisations working with schools. You can get between £30,000 and £300,000 to make arts-based learning part of core education. You must work i

BBC Children in Need Core and Project Funding

BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need funds not-for-profit organisations that support children and young people aged 18 or under. It covers work with young people facing poverty, mental health issues, disability, fami

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Grants

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation funds organisations working towards long-term, systemic change. Grants cover core costs like staff salaries and overheads, as well as project costs and unrestricted funding.

Open Grants Programme

The Clothworkers' Foundation

The Clothworkers' Foundation gives capital grants to charities and social businesses in England. You must work with marginalised or disadvantaged people and communities. The programme aims to support

Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants

Tesco

Tesco is offering grants of up to £1,500 for projects that improve children's access to healthy food. Schools, registered charities, and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Your project must suppo

Community Action Fund

Greggs Foundation

The Greggs Foundation Community Action Fund gives grants to local organisations tackling community challenges. You can receive up to £20,000 per year for up to three years. The fund supports work on s

Irish Youth Foundation Grants – England, Scotland and Wales (Small Grants)

Irish Youth Foundation

The Irish Youth Foundation funds projects that support disadvantaged young Irish people under 30. You can apply for grants between £3,001 and £10,000. Projects can cover areas like mental health, yout

Culture and Heritage Grants

Merton Council

Merton Council offers grants for culture and heritage projects in the borough. Voluntary and community organisations can apply. You must be based in or serving the London Borough of Merton. No funding

Emergency Assistance Grants for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations

Merton Council

Merton Council offers emergency funding to voluntary and community sector organisations in financial difficulty. It is designed to help you keep delivering essential services to Merton residents. Appl

Merton Connected

Merton Council

Merton Connected is a fund from Merton Council for voluntary and community organisations in the London Borough of Merton. It supports groups that provide essential services during local crises. You ne

London Councils Grants Scheme

London Councils

London Councils funds voluntary and community organisations working across multiple London boroughs. Your work must have London-wide significance and reach more than one borough. This scheme is aimed

National Lottery Community Fund

National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund gives money to community projects across the UK. Voluntary groups, community organisations, and social enterprises can apply. Grants are available at different leve

Art Scholarship Bursaries for Undergraduates and Postgraduates

The Leverhulme Trust

This grant helps specialist arts institutions and registered charities fund bursaries for students. It covers undergraduate and postgraduate students in fine and performing arts. This includes music,

Art Scholarship Training Opportunities for Under 18s

The Leverhulme Trust

This grant funds training opportunities in the fine and performing arts for young people under 18. It covers music, drama, dance, film, fine art, and similar disciplines. Specialist arts institutions

Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships

The Leverhulme Trust

This grant helps UK universities bring senior professors from overseas to share new expertise. The visiting professor must bring skills that are rare or missing in UK research. Universities can get £1

Leverhulme Research Centres

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust funds UK universities to set up research centres for outstanding original research. The next round is the Leverhulme Centenary Research Centres. Each centre receives £1 million pe

Future offshore wind technologies: industrial research (research organisations)

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £10 million for UK businesses to research offshore wind technologies. The funding supports industrial research across two competition strands. You must be a UK registered

Research Leadership Awards

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust offers Research Leadership Awards for early-career university researchers. The next round is called Centenary Research Leadership Awards. You can get up to £1 million over 4 to 5

Research Project Grants

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust offers Research Project Grants for university researchers to carry out innovative research projects. You can get up to £500,000 over a maximum of 5 years. The grant is for researc

Goalposts Grant

Football Foundation

The Goalposts Grant helps clubs and community organisations buy goalposts for football facilities. Your facility must be in England and open for community use. You cannot claim for goalposts you have

Portable Floodlights Grant

Football Foundation

The Football Foundation offers grants to help grassroots football clubs buy defibrillators. The goal is to improve cardiac safety at football facilities across England. Your facility must be open for

3G Pitch Maintenance Machinery & Equipment Grant

Football Foundation

This grant helps clubs and community organisations buy machinery and equipment to maintain 3G artificial pitches. Your facility must be in England and open for community use. Retrospective funding is

3G Pitches Grant

Football Foundation

This grant from the Football Foundation pays for building or improving 3G artificial football pitches. Your facility must be in England and open for community use. You cannot apply for work that has a

Small-Sided Facility Improvements Grant

Football Foundation

This grant helps clubs and community organisations improve small-sided football facilities. Your facilities must be in England and open for community use. Retrospective funding is not available, so yo

Grass Pitch Drainage Grant

Football Foundation

This grant helps clubs and community organisations improve drainage on grass football pitches. Your facilities must be in England and open for community use. Retrospective funding is not available, so

PlayZones Grant

Football Foundation

The PlayZones Grant from the Football Foundation funds the creation of multi-use play areas and football zones. It is aimed at community organisations and clubs in England. Your project must provide a

Active Through Football Grant

Football Foundation

This grant supports organisations in England that use football to get people more active and engaged in their community. You can apply if you deliver football-based activity programmes. The Football F

Premier League Defibrillator Fund

Football Foundation

This grant helps grassroots football clubs in England buy defibrillators. It is funded by the Premier League and managed by the Football Foundation. Your facility must be open for community use to qua

Holiday Activity Fund 2026

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council provides funding for holiday activities and food programmes during school holidays. The grant supports enriching activities and nutritious meals for children and young people.

Get help developing your group

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council offers support and funding to help voluntary and community groups develop their capacity and skills. The grant provides assistance with organisational development and training.

Develop community sport

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council provides funding to support community sports activities and programmes. The grant helps sports clubs and community organisations provide sporting opportunities, improve facilit

Counter UAS Technologies

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £5 million for UK registered organisations to develop counter drone technologies. These technologies must work in both civil and military settings. Counter UAS means syst

Funding for voluntary or community groups

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council offers funding for voluntary and community groups in Manchester. Your group must deliver services or activities that benefit Manchester residents. The funding covers a wide ran

Dual-use aviation systems and autonomy

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million to develop aviation technologies. The funding supports systems that work for both civil and military use. This is from Innovate U

Improve your community

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council offers funding to support projects that enhance local communities and improve quality of life for residents. The grant supports initiatives that address local needs and create

Hobin's Community Fund

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council's Hobin's Community Fund supports local projects that benefit Manchester residents. The fund provides grants to community organisations to deliver services and activities that

Cultural Partnership Grant Programme 2026-2029

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council offers multi-year funding for cultural organisations and partnerships in Manchester. The grant supports cultural activities, arts programmes and creative projects that enhance

The Bristol Impact Fund (BIF3)

Bristol City Council

The Bristol Impact Fund gives money from developer fees to community projects in Bristol. Local councillors decide which projects get funding through area committees. You can use the money to improve

UKRI metascience scientometrics for research assessment (invite only)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)

This is an invite-only grant for developing new ways to measure and assess research quality. You must be invited by UKRI to apply. The funding covers up to £3 million at 80% of full economic costs. Th

Megawatt Community Energy Fund Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

The Megawatt Community Energy Fund supports projects that reduce carbon emissions, raise climate change awareness, or tackle fuel poverty. The fund backs community initiatives focused on environmental

Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme funds organisations that provide activities for children and young people in Bristol. You can use the money for recreational, educational and developmental

Village Halls Small Grants Fund

ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England)

This grant offers up to £5,000 for modest improvements to rural community buildings in England. It covers 20% of your eligible project costs. Eligible projects include boiler replacements, insulation,

Royal Countryside Fund - On Your Farm

The Royal Countryside Fund

The Royal Countryside Fund supports rural communities across the UK. This programme focuses on family farms in England. It aims to help farms survive and build a sustainable future for the countryside

Royal Countryside Fund - In Your Community

The Royal Countryside Fund

The Royal Countryside Fund supports rural communities across the UK. It funds projects that help rural communities survive and grow. The fund focuses on creating a sustainable future for the countrysi

Future offshore wind technologies: feasibility studies

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million from Innovate UK. The funding supports feasibility studies in offshore wind technologies. The competition has two strands but spe

Veterans' Foundation Small Grants

Veterans' Foundation

The Veterans' Foundation Small Grants programme funds staff salaries at organisations supporting the armed forces community, operational qualified seafarers, and their immediate families. Grants range

Veterans' Foundation Standard Grants

Veterans' Foundation

The Veterans' Foundation offers grants between £5,001 and £30,000. The money supports organisations helping serving and former armed forces members, operational qualified seafarers, and their families

Veterans' Foundation Salary Grants

Veterans' Foundation

The Veterans' Foundation offers salary grants to help pay staff costs. You can get up to £25,000 per year for up to three years. The maximum total is £75,000. Your organisation must support serving or

Future offshore wind technologies: industrial research

Innovate UK

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £10 million to support industrial research in offshore wind. The competition has two strands. This funding is for industrial research projects i

CfI: Boosting fathers’ engagement to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK

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

2523: Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £33 million for businesses developing quantum computing hardware. The funding covers device-level hardware and related software. Your work must address the scale, program

Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programmes

Liverpool City Region

The Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Innovation Zone offers support for life sciences businesses. This is part of the Government's national Investment Zone Programme. You can access new state-of-th

Free Trees for Schools and Communities

Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust gives free native tree packs to schools, local authorities, and not-for-profit community groups. Packs come in sizes of 15, 30, 105, or 420 saplings. You can request up to four pack

Building Connections Fund

National Lottery Community Fund

The Building Connections Fund supports projects that prevent or reduce loneliness. The fund was set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the Co-op Foundation and the government. It is available

Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2026

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research into how aviation affects climate beyond carbon dioxide emissions. You can get up to £2.3 million for collaborative research projects. The funding focuses on understanding no

Tree Health Pilot Scheme

Forestry Commission

This scheme helps tree and woodland owners in England tackle pests and diseases. It funds work on ash dieback, diseased larch, spruce and sweet chestnut, oak processionary moth, and restocking. You ca

Pre-announcement: Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

The Economic and Social Research Council will fund one doctoral award to train social scientists in data-driven research methods. The funding is up to £5.75 million. You must be based at a UK research

Community Right to Bid

Liverpool City Council

The Community Right to Bid helps community groups buy important local buildings when they go up for sale. You can nominate assets like pubs, shops, libraries or football grounds as community assets. W

Establishing a UK Ultra-high Field NMR National Research Facility (invite only)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This is an invite-only grant to establish a UK Ultra-high Field NMR National Research Facility. EPSRC will provide up to £7.25 million over five years. You must be based at a UK research organisation

CfI Improving Outcomes for Children Experiencing Homelessness

UKRI

UKRI is offering a share of £2 million to develop new ways to help homeless children and families. You can create innovative interventions, technologies, or frameworks to support these vulnerable grou

Frontier AI Discovery

Innovate UK

Frontier AI Discovery is a grant programme from Innovate UK focused on artificial intelligence research and development. The funding amount has not been specified. This appears to be a rolling program

Cumbria Community Foundation Grants

Cumbria Community Foundation

Cumbria Community Foundation manages several funds set up by donors. Each fund has its own priorities and rules about who can apply. Most funds support community and voluntary groups based in Cumbria.

Bedrock Family Wellbeing

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports community and voluntary organisations in Cumbria. It funds projects that help people improve their financial wellbeing and resilience. You can apply if your work tackles financial

Positive Enterprise

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports organisations working with children and young people in Cumbria. It funds projects that tackle educational, social, and economic disadvantage. Social enterprises and community orga

AIRR compute opportunity: AI open access

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Innovate UKMedical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant provides free access to the Isambard-AI supercomputer for AI research projects. You can get between 50,000 and 1.4 million GPU hours for your artificial intelligence work. The grant is open

MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers funding to help researchers become independent. You must conduct research that fits within MRC's medical research areas. This grant helps you take the next step in

Pre-announcement: Gambling harms research grants

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds research into gambling harms, prevention, and treatment. You can apply for up to £2 million to study gambling-related problems or develop solutions. The funding comes from three UK re

R&D MAP Creative Content Exchange pilot: Early Adopters fund

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This fund helps early content providers join the Creative Content Exchange platform by May 2027. The Creative Content Exchange is building a trusted marketplace for buying, selling and licensing digit

NHS fit for the future dementia challenge

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The NHS fit for the future dementia challenge funds clinical interventions and technological innovations for dementia care. Healthcare professionals, businesses and researchers can apply. The funding

2026 to 2027 strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa) outlines

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This grant funds large team-based bioscience discovery research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. The funding is for curiosity-driven resear

Doctoral focal award: environmental evidence synthesis

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This is a doctoral research award for environmental evidence synthesis. The funding comes from NERC and ESRC. You can get up to £8.14 million for doctoral training programmes. Your organisation must b

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)

Innovate UK

UK academic institutions, research organisations, and Catapults can apply for funding to run innovation projects with businesses. The total pot is £2.5 million shared between successful applicants. Th

Fenland District Council Changing Views Grants

Fenland District Council

Fenland District Council offers grants for projects that create positive change in the Fenland area. Community and voluntary organisations can apply. Projects must benefit people living in Fenland. Co

Immersive Arts phase two: invite only

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This is an invite-only funding opportunity for the second phase of Immersive Arts. The programme supports creative practice using immersive technologies like VR and AR. It aims to boost economic growt

Pre-announcement: UK Obesity Research Institute

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds the creation of a UK Obesity Research Institute. The institute will carry out world-leading research into the biological causes of obesity. It will also develop new ways to prevent an

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT)

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier pays farmers and land managers to protect, restore, or improve the environment on their land. It covers woodland, farmland, nature reserves, SSSIs, commons, and sch

Woodland Management Plan Grant

Forestry Commission

This grant pays for 10-year woodland management planning. It is open to woodland owners and managers in England. The amount you can get depends on the size of your woodland. You can apply at any time

Community Ward Funding

London Borough of Waltham Forest

This fund supports community projects in Waltham Forest. Local community groups and organisations can apply for money to run projects that benefit their ward. Each ward may have its own criteria, so c

Devolved Grants

United St Saviour's Charity

This grant supports small, grassroots and early-stage community organisations in Southwark. It is designed for groups that may not yet be ready to apply for larger funding. Money is delivered through

AHRC large grants: outline stage

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

The Arts and Humanities Research Council offers Large Grants for ambitious arts and humanities research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The

Environmental sciences: Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund 2026

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This fund helps UK researchers create new international partnerships in environmental science. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive NERC funding. Your project must include

Experimental medicine stage one

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds research into the causes, progression and treatment of human disease. Your application must include an intervention in humans. You must be a researcher based at a research organisatio

Video games and gambling-related harms

Medical Research Council (MRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds research into how video games and gambling are connected. You can get up to £5 million to study gambling-related harms in gaming. The research should help create better policies and r

Digital / Technology Funding Opportunities for Adult Social Care

Digital Social Care

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

Residential and Nursing Care Home Accreditation Process

Nottingham City Council

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

Locality Fund

Essex County Council

The Locality Fund provides up to £5,000 for community projects in Essex. Your local Essex County Councillor must nominate your project. The funding supports community initiatives that benefit local ar

Local Community Fund

Essex County Council

Essex County Council offers up to £5,300 for community projects through their Local Community Fund. You must be nominated by an Essex County Councillor in your district to apply. Projects must focus o

Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds the creation of a UK centre for quantum commercialisation skills. The centre will help researchers learn how to turn quantum research into commercial products. It will provide trainin

Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants 2026

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant supports particle physics experiment research. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive STFC funding. You also need to be a member of the UK particle physics communi

Reading Integration Board (RIB) – Project Fund 2025/26 - Better Care Fund

Reading Borough Council / Reading Integration Board

This fund supports voluntary and community organisations in Reading. It pays for projects that help people live independently and reduce pressure on NHS and council services. Your project must focus o

Homecare Accreditation Process

Nottingham City Council

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

Third Sector Commissioning Prospectus

Brighton & Hove City Council

Brighton & Hove City Council runs this 5-year programme to fund voluntary and community sector organisations. It supports groups working in partnership to deliver services that match council prioritie

Hybrid Algorithms for Quantum Advantage

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds research into hybrid quantum algorithms to help the UK achieve quantum advantage. You can apply for up to £11,425,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible

Consumer Led Flexibility for the Clean Energy Superpower Mission

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for pre-commercialisation projects. This funding comes from the UKRI R&D Missions Accelerator Programme through the Clean Energy

Innovation Loans Expression of Interest

UKRI

Innovation Loans provide funding for UK businesses to develop innovative products or services close to market. You can borrow between an unspecified minimum and £20 million. Your project must have str

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund round 5 discovery C6

Innovate UK

You can apply for a share of up to £30 million for collaborative discovery projects. This funding comes from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund round 5. The money is for projects that meet specific i

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6

Innovate UK

You can apply for a share of up to £30 million for collaborative discovery projects. This funding comes from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. The money is for projects that meet specific innovatio

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 to 2027 round 2

Innovate UK

UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTOs), or Catapults can apply for up to £10 million to fund innovation projects with businesses. This is the Knowledge Trans

UKRI metascience impact funding (Invite only)

UKRI

This grant funds work that turns metascience research into practical tools and insights. These tools should help shape real-world decisions about research and development. You can receive up to £1 mil

Community Investment Fund

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

The Community Investment Fund gives up to £50,000 to community groups in Stoke-on-Trent. You can buy equipment, materials, and other physical items for your project. The money cannot pay for salaries,

Short Course Grants

CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)

CITB offers grants to help construction employers pay for short training courses. This includes plant operator tests and other day-to-day training needs. The grants are part of the wider CITB Grants S

Next Wave: Breakthrough Wave 1

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £10 million for industrial research projects. Your project must explore Createch innovation. Createch means creative technology, where creative industries meet digital an

Liverpool Grassroots Music Venues Support Programme

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council offers grants up to £3,000 for grassroots music venues in Liverpool. The programme runs in partnership with Music Venues Trust. The funding helps venues continue operating and d

Empty Homes Grant Scheme

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council offers grants to property owners with empty properties that need repairs and improvements. The grant helps bring empty homes back into use. You must be a property owner in Liver

The Covenant Fund

Liverpool City Council

The Covenant Fund offers grants to community projects that support armed forces members. You can apply if you run community-based initiatives that help armed forces personnel, veterans, and their fami

Community Asset Transfer (CAT)

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council offers community organisations the chance to bid for publicly-owned land or buildings. The transfer must benefit local communities. Community groups can take ownership or manage

Community Led Housing (CLH)

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council is offering vacant land and property to third-sector organisations. You can bid for these sites to build affordable, community-controlled housing. The scheme is based in Liverpo

Community Right to Challenge

Liverpool City Council

The Community Right to Challenge lets community groups, charities, and voluntary organisations bid to run Liverpool City Council services. Groups of two or more council employees can also apply. You s

Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Liverpool City Council

The Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme helps organisations support young people aged 17-21 who are not in education, employment or training. The programme provides pathways to help these young peop

Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund

Access Sport / Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund

The Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund gives grants of £2,500 to £5,000 to community sports clubs and groups. The money supports children and young people up to age 25. You can use it for facility impro

Locality Fund 2025 to 2026

Essex County Council

Essex County Councillors can nominate local projects for funding through this scheme. Each County Councillor has £5,300 per district to allocate. Projects must focus on Youth Provision, Levelling Up t

Future data services sandpit: transforming discovery and access

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This is a sandpit event to develop projects that improve how people find and use social science data. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) runs this programme. You will work with others to

Community Reach Fund

Cambridgeshire County Council

The Community Reach Fund is run by Cambridgeshire County Council. It supports voluntary and community sector organisations in Cambridgeshire. You can apply if your group delivers community benefit in

South Cambridgeshire District Council Community Chest Grants

South Cambridgeshire District Council

South Cambridgeshire District Council offers small grants to community groups and voluntary organisations. The funding supports projects and activities that benefit residents of South Cambridgeshire.

Free Energy Surveys for Community Buildings

South Cambridgeshire District Council

South Cambridgeshire District Council offers free energy surveys for community buildings. The surveys help community organisations improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs. You can get exper

Zero Carbon Communities Grant

South Cambridgeshire District Council

The Zero Carbon Communities Grant supports community-led environmental projects in South Cambridgeshire. The grant funds initiatives that help communities reduce carbon emissions and become more susta

East Cambridgeshire District Council Community Facilities Grant

East Cambridgeshire District Council

East Cambridgeshire District Council offers grants to improve or develop community facilities. The funding is for voluntary and community organisations based in East Cambridgeshire. It supports capita

East Cambridgeshire District Council Community Fund

East Cambridgeshire District Council

This fund supports voluntary and community organisations in East Cambridgeshire. It pays for projects and activities that benefit local residents. You can apply if your group is based in East Cambridg

Your Councillor Community Fund

Surrey County Council

Surrey County Councillors have budgets to fund local community projects. You can apply for money to run projects that help your local area. Projects must improve social, economic, or environmental wel

Members Locality Budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Each Hertfordshire county councillor gets £5,000 per year to fund local projects in their area. The money supports projects that help social, economic or environmental wellbeing. You can use it for co

Woodland Tree Health (WTH) Grant

Forestry Commission

The Woodland Tree Health Grant pays woodland owners and managers to restock or improve their woodland after tree health problems. You can use it to cover the cost of capital items, such as new trees o

UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Innovate UK

This grant helps researchers turn science and technology into commercial products. It is for people working within the STFC PPAN community. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is elig

DRIVE35: Scale Up Fund

Innovate UK

The DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund supports UK businesses of any size to grow and scale up. You can apply as a single business or work with partners. Your business must be registered in the UK to receive fundi

Supporting Communities Fund

Wigan Council

Wigan Council offers funding to help local community groups and organisations run their projects. The grant is open to community groups based in Wigan Borough. The funding amount is not specified in t

Communities Investment Fund

Wigan Council

Wigan Council offers funding to help community groups run local projects. The money supports community initiatives across Wigan Borough. You must be a community organisation or group based in Wigan to

Atherton Fund

Wigan Council

The Atherton Fund provides local funding for community projects in the Atherton area. Wigan Council runs this programme to support community groups and organisations. The funding amount is not specifi

Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls

Devon Community Foundation

This grant provides up to £5,000 for organisations helping vulnerable groups with basic needs like food and utility bills. It is part of the Household Support Fund run by Devon Community Foundation an

Tenant Together Fund

Jigsaw Homes North

The Tenant Together Fund supports tenant groups and community organisations in North West England. The funding helps bring tenants together and supports community projects in housing areas. Jigsaw Hom

Food, Fuel and More

Devon Community Foundation

This grant helps organisations that support people struggling to afford food, energy bills, and other essentials. It is part of the government's Household Support Fund, distributed by Devon Community

Salford Community Committee Grants

Salford City Council

This grant funds not-for-profit organisations running projects that improve health and wellbeing for residents in East Salford. Grants are usually up to £3,000. Larger amounts may be available if you

Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Budget Group Grants

Salford City Council

Salford City Council offers grants for community projects in Claremont, Weaste and Seedley areas. The funding supports projects helping children and young people, tackling crime, improving the environ

East Salford Community Committee Grants

Salford City Council

East Salford Community Committee offers grants of up to £3,000 for not-for-profit organisations. Higher amounts may be considered for clear local priorities. Professional staffing costs are covered up

Eccles Community Committee Grants

Salford City Council

Salford City Council offers grants for community groups in Eccles, Winton and Barton wards. Start-up grants provide up to £150 for new groups getting started. Festival grants offer up to £550 for comm

Little Hulton and Walkden Budget Group Grants

Salford City Council

The Little Hulton and Walkden Budget Group offers grants up to £500 for community priorities. Community groups and organisations can apply twice per calendar year. The grants fund one-off events and c

Ward Budget Funding for Local Projects

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Ward budget funding is available for local projects in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Community groups and local organisations can apply. Funding is allocated by individual ward councillors to suppor

Grants for Local Projects

Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich offers grants for local projects that benefit residents in the borough. Your project must serve the local community. Funding amounts and full eligibility details are ava

Funding and Grants for Arts and Cultural Projects

Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich offers funding for arts and cultural projects. Your project must benefit local communities within the borough. Arts and cultural organisations or groups based in or serv

Community Energy Fund

Royal Borough of Greenwich

This fund supports community energy projects in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Community organisations and groups can apply for grants to develop and deliver local energy initiatives. You must be bas

Funding for Voluntary and Community Organisations

Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich offers funding to voluntary and community organisations working in the local area. The money supports services and activities that benefit Greenwich residents. Eligibili

European Space Agency - The Arctic Region: Environmental and Economic Resilience

Innovate UK Business Connect

This grant supports the development of space-enabled services for environmental protection and climate resilience in the Arctic region. The funding comes from Innovate UK Business Connect in partnersh

Wessex Water Environment Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

The Wessex Water Environment Fund supports charitable and community activities that improve local biodiversity or have a positive environmental impact. The fund focuses on projects that enhance the na

Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Community Grant

Salford City Council

This grant is for not-for-profit organisations and community groups in Claremont, Weaste, and Seedley. It funds activities that improve health and wellbeing for local residents. You can also apply if

East Salford Community Grant

Salford City Council

This grant funds community projects that benefit residents in Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton, and Charlestown in Salford. Projects focused on children and young people, crime and disorder, environmental im

Little Hulton and Walkden Community Grant

Salford City Council

This grant funds community projects that benefit residents of Little Hulton and Walkden in Salford. You can apply for up to £500. Priority goes to projects focused on children and young people, crime

Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton and Charlestown Community Grant

Salford City Council

This grant from Salford City Council funds community groups and organisations in Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton, and Charlestown. Projects must improve wellbeing and health outcomes for local residents. On

Cross-pavement charging grant

Energy Saving Trust

This grant helps install cross-pavement charging solutions for electric vehicles at home. It is for organisations installing EV charging infrastructure in rural Scotland. The grant targets areas where

Frontier AI Benchmarking Datasets

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4.5 million from Innovate UK. This programme funds the creation, curation, annotation and exploitation of FAIR-data and benchmarks for AI in

Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton and Charlestown Budget Group Grants

Salford City Council

This grant funds community benefit projects in Ordsall, Quays, Pendleton and Charlestown areas of Salford. Priority areas include children and young people, crime and disorder, environmental improveme

New standard for construction SMEs: PAS 1958

Innovate UK Business Connect

This grant supports construction SMEs to adopt PAS 1958, a new industry standard. The funding is provided by Innovate UK Business Connect. It is specifically for small and medium construction business

European Space Agency: Connectivity and Secure Communications (ARTES)

Innovate UK Business Connect

ARTES is the European Space Agency's main programme for developing satellite communications technology. It helps transform space investment into successful products and services. The programme focuses

UK Space Agency: Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP) - open calls

Innovate UK Business Connect

The Navigation Innovation and Support Programme provides funding for businesses working in Position, Navigation and Timing technology. The money comes from the European Space Agency with UK Space Agen

British Election Study 2027 to 2032

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds the British Election Study from 2027 to 2032. It covers research on the 2029 UK general election and local election surveys. The maximum funding is £4.9 million over the period. You m

Early Independence: NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NERC offers Independent Research Fellowships for early career researchers to run their own environmental science projects. The funding can be up to £7.25 million over several years. You need to be an

Lead the Change

Quartet Community Foundation

This bursary supports undergraduate students studying Engineering, Maths, or Physics. It is funded by Quartet Community Foundation and focuses on STEM subjects. The grant also targets organisations in

ESRC Connect Awards (pilot)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

ESRC Connect Awards provide funding to help researchers work together on new research areas. You can get money to explore emerging research fields and develop new ideas with other researchers. The fun

Biological influence on ocean carbon: novel modelling approaches

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research projects to improve how biological processes are represented in ocean carbon storage models. You can apply for up to £1 million for your research project. The project must be

Sussex Community Foundation Main Grants

Sussex Community Foundation

Sussex Community Foundation funds small charities and voluntary groups working across Sussex. The grants target organisations tackling disadvantage and deprivation in local communities. Priority areas

Sussex Community Foundation Additional Grants

Sussex Community Foundation