Grants in South East England

The South East has strong Innovate UK participation and access to all UK-wide grants. Regional programmes come through local Growth Hubs in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Thames Valley. Enterprise Zones offer additional business rate relief and support.

There are currently 255 live grants available in South East England, with deadlines ranging from 4 October 2026 to 1 April 2030.

Checked daily. Last updated 2 October 2026.

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Grants for Good

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

Grants for Good supports small local charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises in England. You can apply if your average annual income is less than £50,000. The fund is open to organisations based in South East England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

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Morrisons Foundation

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

The Morrisons Foundation funds charities running projects that improve people's lives. You can apply if your charity is based or working in England, including South East England. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this grant.

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Surrey Smokefree Generation Grant Award Scheme

Surrey County Council

Up to £7,000Health & Social Work, Social Enterprise

Surrey County Council offers grants up to £7,000 for voluntary and community organisations. The money helps develop projects that get more people using local stop smoking services. You can use the funding to create initiatives that raise awareness about quitting smoking. The grant targets Voluntary Community Social Enterprise organisations in Surrey. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You need to show how your project will increase engagement with stop smoking services. The funding helps tackle smoking in local communities.

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HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

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 rounds, so the focus changes each year. Non-profit organisations can apply, including charities, CICs, and constituted community groups.

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HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

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, and constituted community organisations. The programme runs annual themed rounds, so the focus of each round may change.

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Funding for Organisations

Kent Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedHealth & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

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 communities, and the environment. Hundreds of small groups receive funding each year through this programme.

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Deadline · 2 Nov 2026

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme

Department for Education (DfE)

£10,000 - £1mWater & Waste Management, Public Administration & Defence, Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Department for Education is offering grants to help schools in England reduce surface water flood risk. The scheme funds Sustainable Drainage Systems, which are features like rain gardens or permeable paving that manage rainwater on site. You can apply for between £10,000 and £1,000,000. This is a match-funded scheme, so the DfE will cover up to 50% of your total project costs. You must fund the remaining 50% yourself. The deadline to apply is 2 November 2026.

Deadline · 13 Nov 2026

Reading Small Grants Fund 2026/27

Reading Borough Council

Up to £7,500Charities & Non-Profit

Reading Small Grants Fund offers up to £7,500 for local community projects tackling inequality and racism. Applications close on 13 November 2026, with decisions expected before Christmas. The £150,000 allocation is the whole programme budget. Projects must address an unmet local need and spend the award within 12 months.

Deadline · 18 Dec 2026

Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches

The Department for Transport

Up to £99,999Transport & Storage

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 transferable equipment. This includes things like next stop announcements, so disabled passengers get clear journey information. From 1 August 2026, rail replacement coaches must provide audible and visible passenger information by law. The scheme runs for six months or until the money runs out. Applications close on 18 December 2026.

Deadline · 1 Apr 2027

Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

Up to £100,000Energy & Utilities, Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

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 up to £100,000 in total. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2027.

Deadline · 1 Apr 2027

Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

Up to £500Energy & Utilities

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 available across the UK. It runs until 1 April 2027. You need to be a renter or flat owner who drives an electric vehicle. The grant helps make EV charging more accessible for people who cannot install chargers easily.

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Deadline · 4 Jul 2027

Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

£10 - £1,000Public Administration & Defence, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

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. Anyone at any stage of their career can apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of 4 July 2027.

Deadline · 1 Apr 2028

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

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

£5m - £25mManufacturing, Professional & Scientific Services, Health & Social Work

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 and £25 million in funding. Your project must cost more than £100 million in total. The money supports innovation and health resilience projects that could bring economic benefits. This is separate from the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund. The deadline is 1 April 2028. The fund is open across the whole UK.

Deadline · 1 Nov 2028

Youth Jobs Grant

Department for Work and Pensions

£3,000 - £25mAdministrative & Support Services, Charities & Non-Profit

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 stages once you meet the scheme's conditions. You can apply if you are based in England, Scotland, or Wales. The grant is meant to add to your existing hiring activity, not replace it.

Deadline · 1 Apr 2029

Spruce Site Assessment

Forestry Commission

£1,999 - £2,000Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant helps woodland owners in South East England assess the costs of felling spruce trees. It covers a site assessment to identify what funding is available to support spruce removal. The grant is worth between £1,999 and £2,000. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2029.

Deadline · 1 Apr 2030

Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant

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

£1,500 - £30,500Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for the cost of creating a woodland design plan. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 in funding. The plan must meet UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) rules. Landowners, land managers, and public bodies in England can apply. Applications are open year-round with no set closing date. Funding is confirmed until March 2030.

See all 2 rounds of Woodland Creation Planning Grant

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Your Councillor Community Fund

Surrey County Council

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

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 well-being in the community. Each councillor has their own budget to give out. You need to apply to your local Surrey County Councillor. The funding amount varies by councillor. Applications are accepted throughout the year. You must be an organisation or group, not an individual.

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Members Locality Budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Up to £5,000Education, Health & Social Work, Environment & Conservation

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 community events, crime prevention, health initiatives, and education projects. Your local councillor must approve your application before you submit it. The funding is available all year round with no set deadline. You can apply for any amount up to £5,000. Your organisation needs its own bank account to be eligible.

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Community Capacity Fund

Oxfordshire Community Foundation

£5,000 - £20,000Health & Social Work

The Community Capacity Fund supports charitable groups in Oxfordshire. It helps residents live independently and healthily for longer. Grants can cover running costs, project costs, and capital costs. You can apply for between £5,000 and £20,000.

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Funding for Organisations – Charities and Community Groups

Kent Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedHealth & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Kent Community Foundation funds local charities and community groups across Kent and Medway. Grants focus on mental health and wellbeing, children and families, crisis and basic needs, connected communities, and the environment. Hundreds of groups receive funding each year through this programme. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

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Social Lending Programme

Kent Community Foundation

£10,000 - £100,000Finance & Insurance, Professional & Scientific Services, Social Enterprise

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. This blended finance helps organisations grow, innovate, or sustain their impact. You can apply at any time as there are no set deadlines. The programme combines loan and grant funding in one package. Social enterprises and finance organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. You must be based in Kent or Medway to be eligible.

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Small & Vital Fund

Berkshire Community Foundation

Up to £1,000Charities & Non-Profit

Small & Vital offers up to £1,000 for small not-for-profit groups working in Berkshire. Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to funds being available. The programme page sets an annual income limit of £10,000 or less and requires at least 12 months of operation and financial records. Email the grants team to check eligibility and request the application form.

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Community Covenant Grant Scheme

Surrey County Council

Funding amount not listedPublic Administration & Defence, Other Services, Charities & Non-Profit

The Community Covenant Grant Scheme provides up to £7,000 for local projects in Surrey. The money helps strengthen connections between military families and local communities. You can use the funding for initiatives that bring Armed Forces personnel and civilians together. Local organisations can apply for projects that build mutual understanding between these groups. The scheme has rolling deadlines, so you can apply at any time. Applications are managed by Surrey County Council. Projects should focus on creating stronger ties between military and civilian communities.

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MK City Council Cultural Grants

Milton Keynes City Council

Funding amount not listedArts, Entertainment & Recreation

Milton Keynes City Council offers annual grants for organisations that meet the city's Creative and Cultural Strategy priorities. The funding supports organisational development or programme activity. You can use this money to match fund applications to other national and local funders. Invitations to apply are issued in February each year.

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Reigate and Banstead strategic grants

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council offers strategic grants to voluntary and community organisations in the local area. You must be based in or serve the Reigate and Banstead borough. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

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Surrey Heritage for All programme

Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership

Up to £10,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Environment & Conservation

The Surrey Heritage for All programme offers grants up to £10,000. The money helps diverse communities engage with Surrey's heritage and natural environment. It is run by the Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership. The funding comes from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. You can use the money to create opportunities for different communities to connect with local heritage. This could include projects involving historical sites, cultural activities, or natural spaces. The programme appears to have rolling deadlines with no fixed closing date.

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Surrey Hills Trust Fund

Surrey Hills Trust

Funding amount not listedAgriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Charities & Non-Profit

The Surrey Hills Trust Fund gives grants to local voluntary and community groups in Surrey. It funds community projects that benefit local residents. It also supports landscape conservation and community enterprise schemes in the Surrey Hills area.

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Surrey Heritage for All

Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership

Up to £10,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Environment & Conservation

Surrey Heritage for All offers grants up to £10,000 to help diverse communities connect with Surrey's heritage and natural environment. The funding comes from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. You can use the money to create new opportunities for people from different backgrounds to engage with local heritage. This could include community projects, events, or activities that make heritage more accessible. The grant is run by the Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You need to be an organisation working specifically to increase heritage engagement for diverse communities.

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Asda Cost of Living Grant

Asda

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

Asda offers grants to help community groups with rising running costs. The funding helps cover operational expenses during tough economic times. Community groups across England can apply if they are struggling with increased costs due to the cost of living crisis. The exact amount of funding available is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. This is a rolling application process. You can use the money for day-to-day running costs that have gone up due to inflation. The grant is specifically designed to help groups cope with higher bills and expenses.

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Aviva Community Fund

Aviva

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

The Aviva Community Fund supports small UK causes making a difference in their local community. Aviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to run this programme. It helps causes build their capabilities and raise money in a more sustainable way. Aviva's workforce also gets involved to support funded causes.

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Bernard Sunley Foundation

Funding amount not listedHealth & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Bernard Sunley Foundation funds charities in England and Wales. It supports work that improves quality of life for young people, older people, disabled people, and those who are disadvantaged. You can apply if your charity works with one or more of these groups.

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Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Funding amount not listedEnergy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

This scheme funds energy-related projects that help people across England, Scotland, and Wales. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies, co-operative societies, and community benefit societies can apply. Your project must meet the scheme's priorities, though these are not listed in detail here.

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Garfield Weston Foundation

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

The Garfield Weston Foundation gives grants to charities across the UK. It supports a wide range of charitable work. You can apply on a rolling basis, with no fixed deadline.

Open UK-wide

A further 222 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in South East England can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.

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Frontier AI Discovery

Innovate UK

Funding amount not listedInformation & Communication, Professional & Scientific Services

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 programme with no fixed deadline. Eligibility criteria have not been detailed in the available information. The grant is available across the UK, with particular focus on England. You would likely use this funding for AI research projects or developing new AI technologies. More details about application requirements and funding amounts would need to be confirmed directly with Innovate UK.

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LandAid - Young Futures Fund

LandAid

Funding amount not listedReal Estate, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Young Futures Fund provides grants to organisations helping young people at risk of homelessness. The fund supports projects that increase access to safe and affordable housing. It also funds support services to help young people keep their homes and live independently. The fund is available in North West England. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The funding amount is not specified. You need to be an organisation working with homeless or at-risk young people to apply.

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Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants

Benefact Trust

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

The Benefact Trust Community Impact Grants support Christian organisations in North West England. The grants fund projects that make a positive difference to lives and communities. You must be a Christian organisation to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling programme with no set deadlines. You can use the money for community projects that transform lives. The exact application process and eligibility requirements are not detailed in the current information.

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Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund

Up to £1,000Education, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund provides up to £1,000 for organisations in Middleton to run summer holiday activities for children and young people in 2026. The fund aims to support enriching and fun holiday provision during the summer break. You can use the money to provide engaging, safe activities for local children. This is specifically for organisations based in Middleton in North West England. The deadline appears to be rolling, so you can apply when ready. The minimum funding amount is not specified.

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True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants

True Colours Trust

Up to £10,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Up to £10,000 for UK projects supporting disabled children and young people, those with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

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Cash For Kids - Impact Grant

Cash For Kids

Funding amount not listedEducation, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Cash for Kids Impact Grant supports community groups, schools, and charities working with children and young people facing disadvantage. You can apply if you are a registered charity with an annual turnover under £1 million, a school, a community organisation, or a grassroots group. The grant is open to organisations based in North West England.

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Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

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

Innovate UK

Funding amount not listedManufacturing, Information & Communication, Professional & Scientific Services, Other Services

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help businesses work with universities on innovation projects. A graduate works in your business for 1-3 years to complete a specific project. The government pays most of the graduate's salary and university costs. Your business must contribute to the project costs. This is a national UK scheme with rolling applications. You can apply throughout the year. The partnership helps you access university expertise and develop new products or processes.

See all 3 rounds of Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Partnership Projects Rd 5

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedAgriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Professional & Scientific Services

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £13 million. The funding supports small research and development partnership projects in farming. It comes from the industry-led R&D Partnerships Fund, part of the Defra Farming Innovation Programme. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.

Deadline · 18 Oct 2026

Funding to deliver an online ELT master’s programme

British Council

Funding amount not listedEducation

Funding for a UK institution to deliver an online, part-time master’s programme in English language teaching. Support is up to £15,000 per scholarship for an initial eight scholars, with study starting in September or October 2027.

Deadline · 21 Oct 2026

Host Women in STEM scholars in the 2027–28 academic year

British Council

Funding amount not listedProfessional & Scientific Services, Education

Funding for UK institutions to host Women in STEM scholars in 2027–28. The grant provides £200,000 per cohort of five scholars, equivalent to £40,000 per scholar.

Deadline · 26 Oct 2026

Pathways to Work Innovation Fund

Department for Work and Pensions

Funding amount not listedProfessional & Scientific Services, Public Administration & Defence, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

DWP supports new or significantly different approaches to employment for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions across the UK. Funding can cover costs directly linked to developing, testing and delivering the innovation. Existing business-as-usual costs and simply continuing an unchanged service are excluded. There is no fixed minimum or maximum request; the programme has up to £60 million over two years. Projects must finish within 12 months of the grant agreement, with funding available until March 2028.

Deadline · 28 Oct 2026

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

UKRI

£200,000 - £500,000Professional & Scientific Services, Public Administration & Defence

UKRI is offering a share of £3 million to develop practical solutions around play for children and young people. Projects should reignite the importance of play and increase access to high quality, real world play experiences. You can apply for between £200,000 and £500,000. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.

Deadline · 28 Oct 2026

Reveal and Respond programme

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

£20,000 - £300,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Reveal and Respond funds tailored mental health and wellbeing support for underrepresented armed forces communities. Strand 1 offers £20,000 to £40,000 for two-year pilot projects; Strand 2 offers £150,000 to £300,000 for tested approaches developed over two to three years. Applications close at noon UK time on 28 October 2026.

Deadline · 3 Nov 2026

National Churches Trust - Large Grants

National Churches Trust

Up to £50,000Charities & Non-Profit

Grants up to £50,000 for major repairs or kitchens and accessible toilets in Christian places of worship. New stage-one applications close on 3 November 2026.

Deadline · 3 Nov 2026

WCIT Charity - Technology Project Grants

WCIT Charity

Up to £15,000Charities & Non-Profit

Up to £15,000 for UK charities using technology to improve lives, inclusion, education or charitable services. Applications close on 3 November 2026, or earlier once 50 applications are received.

Deadline · 4 Nov 2026

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

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedProfessional & Scientific Services

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects. This funding comes from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The money is specifically for developing future leaders in research and innovation. This is Round 11 of the Future Leaders Fellowships programme. The deadline is 4 November 2026. You must be a UK registered organisation to apply. The funding range for individual projects is not specified.

See all 2 rounds of Future Leaders Fellowships

Deadline · 4 Nov 2026

Family Focus programme

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

£100,000 - £200,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Family Focus offers £100,000 to £200,000 over two to three years for armed forces families with care needs. Projects must follow either the in-service support pathway or the pathway for families leaving service or within two years of leaving. Applications close at noon UK time on 4 November 2026.

Deadline · 11 Nov 2026

Leeds Building Society Foundation - Small Grants

Leeds Building Society Foundation

Up to £2,500Charities & Non-Profit

Small grants up to £2,500 for UK charities helping people access a safe and secure home. The current application window closes on 11 November 2026.

Deadline · 2 Dec 2026

Battery Innovation: Concept Development Rd 3

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedProfessional & Scientific Services

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million. The funding supports innovation in battery materials for electric vehicles and electrification. This is Round 3 of the Battery Innovation Programme. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

Deadline · 8 Dec 2026

Gambling harms research grants

Arts and Humanities Research Council

Funding amount not listedProfessional & Scientific Services, Health & Social Work

UKRI is accepting research proposals on gambling-related harm. Projects can have a full economic cost of up to £2 million. UKRI normally funds 80%, with some eligible costs funded at 100%. The £18 million figure is the programme budget.

Deadline · 16 Dec 2026

Together For Service Families open programme

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

£5,000 - £75,000Charities & Non-Profit

Grants of £5,000 to £75,000 support projects lasting one to three years that reduce the impact of service-related separation or relocation on serving families. Charities and CICs registered for less than three years are limited to £50,000. Applications close at noon UK time on 16 December 2026.

Deadline · 20 Dec 2026

Help the Homeless Grant Scheme

Help the Homeless

Up to £5,000Charities & Non-Profit

Up to £5,000 for capital projects at small UK charities working mainly or entirely with homeless people. The next quarterly deadline is 5pm on 20 December 2026.

Deadline · 1 Feb 2027

Forest Creation Grant

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

£1,500 - £1mPublic Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

This grant helps landowners and tenants plant trees and create woodland. It is for land within the National Forest or close to its boundary. Projects should deliver environmental, community, or economic benefits. Funding ranges from £1,500 to £1,000,000. The grant uses standard cost rates linked to national tree-planting and agri-environment schemes. The deadline to apply is 1 February 2027.

Deadline · 17 Jan 2028

Opportunities for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Advanced Research and Invention Agency

£10,000 - £10mProfessional & Scientific Services, Charities & Non-Profit

ARIA funds bold scientific and technological research in areas that others overlook. It is backed by the UK government through the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology. Grants range from £10,000 to £10,000,000. The deadline to apply is 17 January 2028.

Grants in South East England

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Grants for Good

Morrisons Foundation

Surrey Smokefree Generation Grant Award Scheme

HIWCF Community Group Grants

HIWCF Community Grants

Funding for Organisations

More grants

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme

Reading Small Grants Fund 2026/27

Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches

Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords

Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners

Community Hub Bursaries

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

Youth Jobs Grant

Spruce Site Assessment

Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant

Your Councillor Community Fund

Members Locality Budget

Community Capacity Fund

Funding for Organisations – Charities and Community Groups

Social Lending Programme

Small & Vital Fund

Community Covenant Grant Scheme

MK City Council Cultural Grants

Reigate and Banstead strategic grants

Surrey Heritage for All programme

Surrey Hills Trust Fund

Surrey Heritage for All

Asda Cost of Living Grant

Aviva Community Fund

Bernard Sunley Foundation

Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Garfield Weston Foundation

Open UK-wide

No deadline listed

Frontier AI Discovery

LandAid - Young Futures Fund

Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants

Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund

True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants

Cash For Kids - Impact Grant

More grants

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

Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Partnership Projects Rd 5

Funding to deliver an online ELT master’s programme

Host Women in STEM scholars in the 2027–28 academic year

Pathways to Work Innovation Fund

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

Reveal and Respond programme

National Churches Trust - Large Grants

WCIT Charity - Technology Project Grants

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

Family Focus programme

Leeds Building Society Foundation - Small Grants

Battery Innovation: Concept Development Rd 3

Gambling harms research grants

Together For Service Families open programme

Help the Homeless Grant Scheme

Forest Creation Grant

Opportunities for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

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