Grants in Wales
Wales has dedicated funding through Business Wales, the Development Bank of Wales, and Welsh Government programmes. These sit alongside UK-wide grants from Innovate UK and UKRI. The Shared Prosperity Fund has specific allocations for Welsh regions.
There are currently 258 live grants available in Wales, with deadlines ranging from 2 October 2026 to 1 April 2030.
Checked daily. Last updated 2 October 2026.
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Arnold Clark Cost-of-Living Support Fund
Arnold Clark Community Fund
Applications are open for organisations helping people affected by the cost of living, including food banks, toy banks, accommodation providers and poverty relief services. The normal one-off award limit is £2,500, with higher donations possible at Arnold Clark's discretion. No exact closing date is published; applications are considered during the campaign while funding remains available.
CITB Grants - Apprenticeship Grants
CITB
CITB provides grants for approved apprenticeships in construction. You must be a construction employer registered with CITB. The funding covers England, Wales and Scotland. It supports structured apprenticeship programmes to develop new talent in construction.
See all 2 rounds of CITB GrantsThe Yapp Charitable Trust Grants
The Yapp Charitable Trust
Core funding for small charities in England and Wales. Awards can run for up to three years, with a maximum of £3,000 per year, or £9,000 over three years.
Shared Prosperity Fund
Cardiff Council
The Shared Prosperity Fund helps businesses in Cardiff boost productivity, pay, jobs and living standards. Cardiff Council runs this funding programme to support economic development and growth initiatives. Any business operating in Cardiff can apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You can use the money for projects that improve your business productivity or create jobs. The fund aims to raise living standards in the local area.
Cardiff Growth Fund
Cardiff Council
The Cardiff Growth Fund helps businesses in Cardiff to relaunch, develop and grow. Cardiff Council runs this fund to support business development, expansion and recovery projects. You can use the money for initiatives that help your business grow or recover. The fund is open to Cardiff-based businesses of all types. There is no set deadline, so you can apply when you are ready. The funding amount is not specified, so this will likely depend on your project. You need to be based in Cardiff to apply.
Cardiff Grassroots Venue Fund
Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council offers funding to help grassroots venues in Cardiff become more sustainable. The money can be used to improve your venue's operations and make it more financially or environmentally sustainable. You must be an existing grassroots venue in Cardiff to apply. This could include music venues, community halls, or entertainment spaces. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can use the money for improvements that will help your venue run better or be more environmentally friendly.
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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 packs, but no more than 420 trees in total. Species mixes suit different goals, including hedgerows, wildlife habitat, and urban greening. Trees are delivered in March and November each year. Applications for the November 2026 delivery are open now and close in August 2026.
Open UK-wide
A further 222 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in Wales can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.
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Material Focus - Electricals Recycling Fund
Material Focus
The Electricals Recycling Fund helps organisations improve electrical waste recycling and reuse. Material Focus provides this annual funding to stop electrical items being hoarded or thrown away. Since 2020, they have worked with over 100 local authorities and businesses. The fund supports projects that encourage people to recycle electrical items properly. You can use the money for campaigns, collection schemes, or education programmes. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
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 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.
LandAid - Young Futures Fund
LandAid
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.
Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants
Benefact Trust
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.
Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund
Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund
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.
True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants
True Colours Trust
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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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 1
Innovate UK
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 PartnershipFuture Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic
Innovate UK Business Connect
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 FellowshipsRead the guide: Business Grants in Wales: A Practical Guide
Where to find business grants in Wales, who is eligible, and how to apply. Welsh Government, Business Wales, UK-wide funds, and local schemes explained.