Grants for Limited Companies

Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund

Ambition North Wales / Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru

This grant helps businesses in North Wales upgrade their wireless connectivity systems. It aims to improve productivity and efficiency. You can apply for between £20,000 and £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 19 October 2026.

Contracts for Innovation Cymru: Modernising the Bowel Screening Pathway in Wales

Innovate UK Business Connect

Bowel Screening Wales wants new ideas to improve its bowel cancer screening service. The programme is looking for solutions that make the process faster and better for patients. It also wants to help NHS Wales handle more demand in the future. Apply before 20 October 2026.

Contracts for Innovation Cymru: Ending abandonment after stroke - better recovery beyond hospital

Innovate UK Business Connect

This Contracts for Innovation competition funds innovative approaches that improve rehabilitation and recovery for stroke survivors in Wales. Any organisation can apply, and you should already have an established solution that needs adapting or developing. Funding available is £300,000 across a portfolio of projects, with applications closing on 20 October 2026 at 12:00pm.

Contracts for Innovation Cymru: Reducing Missed Appointments and Improving Access to Planned Care

Innovate UK Business Connect

This challenge asks businesses to help the NHS reduce missed appointments. It focuses on removing barriers to attendance and improving patient access to planned care. The goal is to improve patient experience and make better use of NHS resources. The deadline to apply is 20 October 2026.

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund: Round 5 Challenges - Discovery, autumn 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

This fund offers a share of up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase projects. Projects must meet specific Innovation Challenges set by Ofgem. The funding comes from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026.

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C7

Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund

Ofgem is offering up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase projects. Individual projects can receive between £50,000 and £200,000. Projects must meet Ofgem's Innovation Challenges. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026. This funding is available to organisations in England.

Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot

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

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £5 million. This funding supports Engineering Biology pilot scale and validation projects. Grants range from £120,000 to £525,000 per project. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026. The funding comes from Innovate UK as part of UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme.

Doctoral focal award: UKRI venture doctorates: outline stage

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

This grant funds entrepreneurship-focused doctoral training programmes. It is open to a wide range of organisations, including those that do not normally qualify for UKRI funding. Non-standard applicants must complete an extra eligibility check before any award is made. You must submit an expression of interest by 21 September 2026 at 4pm. The maximum award is £25 million.

Pathways to Work Innovation Fund

Department for Work and Pensions

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.

iX Challenge: Identifying leaks and seepage in canal infrastructure

Innovate UK Business Connect

Canal & River Trust wants new ideas for finding leaks in canals. They are looking for low-cost methods to detect hidden leaks that cannot be seen from the ground. This challenge is run by Innovate UK Business Connect. The deadline to apply is 27 October 2026.

Digital Catapult: Digital Twin Industry Challenge Led Accelerator 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

Successful UK SMEs receive up to £75,000 in Innovate UK grant funding to develop a digital twin solution for a real-world industry challenge. The nine-month programme pairs you with an Industry Challenge Owner, with regular mentoring and specialist support. Applications close on 27 October 2026 at 11:00pm.

Contracts for Innovation: Counter UAS Demonstrations in Prison Environments

Innovate UK Business Connect

This grant offers a share of £900,000 to test and demonstrate counter-drone technologies in UK prisons. Your technology must be able to detect and track drones within prison grounds. The funding includes VAT. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering a share of £3 million for projects that improve play experiences for children and young people. Your project must develop practical solutions that bring back the importance of play. It should also increase access to high quality, real world play experiences. The fund is open to organisations based in England.

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

UKRI

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.

Advancing innovation in accelerated cancer diagnosis

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is investing up to £25.4 million to support early cancer diagnostic technologies and devices. The funding covers clinical validation and evaluation of these technologies. This grant is part of the OLS Cancer Healthcare Goals programme. The scheme is based in England.

CfI: Counter UAS Demonstrations in Prison Environments

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

This grant funds projects that test and demonstrate technology to detect and track drones in UK prisons. The total pot is £900,000, including VAT. Individual awards range from £40,000 to £80,000. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.

National Materials Innovation Programme: CR&D Rd1

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £12 million for collaborative industrial research into advanced materials. Your project must focus on one of three high growth themes or one strategic opportunity theme. Grants range from £500,000 to £1,000,000. UK registered businesses based in England can apply. The deadline is 28 October 2026.

HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: AI-enhanced x-ray imaging for bomb disposal

Innovate UK Business Connect

HMGCC funds a 12-week challenge to build a machine learning tool that identifies electronic components from x-ray images. The total budget is up to £60,000, and up to two proposals may be funded. Sole innovators, industry and academic or research organisations can apply until 29 October 2026.

iX Challenge - Vibration monitoring of offshore wind turbine foundations during construction and commissioning

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK Business Connect is looking for innovators to develop a low-cost, battery-powered vibration monitoring device for offshore wind turbine foundations. The device must work during installation and commissioning. It needs at least six months of battery life and local data storage. It must be compatible with monopile and jacket foundation types. This is a challenge competition, not a direct grant. The deadline to apply is 10 October 2026.

European Space Agency: Space For Sustainable Industry and Digital Business Transformation

Innovate UK Business Connect

This call is run by Innovate UK Business Connect with the European Space Agency. It looks for space-based solutions to real business challenges set by Coca-Cola, P&G, Galp, and Tomorrowland. The challenge areas include water resilience, renewable energy, sustainable manufacturing, logistics, and immersive experiences. The deadline to apply is 30 October 2026.

EIT Culture & Creativity: Innovation Projects 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

EIT Culture & Creativity is looking for innovative projects in architecture, audio-visual media, and fashion. The programme supports ideas that are close to market and ready to scale. It helps you move from a working prototype to full commercial launch. The deadline to apply is 30 October 2026.

itt_4092 - GRANT- Centre of Excellence Phase 2 - Sector Capability, Capacity and Skills

Department for Education

The Department for Education wants a supplier or consortium to run a Centre of Excellence for Children's Social Care (CSC) Data and Digital. This is Phase 2 of the programme. Phase 1 produced a delivery plan, and now the department needs someone to carry it out. The Centre will help local authorities improve how they use data and digital tools in children's social care services. Up to £5,871,778 is available. The contract runs until 30 October 2026.

Engineering Biology Collaborative R&D: Round 3

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

UK businesses based in England can apply for funding to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products, and services. This is part of UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme. Grants range from £750,000 to £2,500,000, with a total pot of up to £8.5 million available. The deadline to apply is 3 November 2026.

Ambition North Wales 4G+ Industry Grant Scheme - Full Application

Ambition North Wales

This grant funds mobile network operators and infrastructure providers to build or upgrade 4G and 5G coverage in North Wales. It targets areas with little or no mobile signal, where commercial investment alone would not happen. You can apply for up to £1,000,000. The deadline for full applications is 3 November 2026.

CfI: Battery innovation for dual use & defence Phase 1

Innovate UK, UKRI, BIST

This grant offers a share of £2 million to develop battery technology for defence and dual-use applications. Dual use means technology that works for both military and civilian purposes. You can apply for between £20,000 and £50,000. The funding supports industrial research to strengthen supply chains and bring critical capabilities back to the UK. The deadline to apply is 4 November 2026.

DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund drawdown five

Innovate UK

This grant offers a share of up to £150 million for businesses building scale-up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies. It is part of the DRIVE35 programme, which aims to transform the UK automotive industry. UK registered organisations based in England can apply. The programme is led by BIST and funded through Innovate UK.

International Bilateral Fund - Call 3

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

The UK Space Agency is offering grants to strengthen international partnerships in the UK space sector. Each project can receive between £1 million and £1.5 million. Projects must last no longer than 18 months and start on 1 April 2027. You must include an international partner in your project. Match funding is required, following UK subsidy control rules. Each lead organisation can only submit one application. This includes businesses, universities, and public sector research bodies.

HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Hidden stab vests for women

Innovate UK Business Connect

HMGCC Co-Creation wants discreet, stab and slash proof body armour designed specifically for women. Sole innovators, industry, and academic and research organisations of all types and sizes can apply. The total budget is up to £60,000 excluding VAT, and applications close on 5 November 2026.

FOAK Builder: Programme Entry Expression of Interest

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering support worth up to £315,000 for UK registered businesses. The funding is for developing a Climate Tech First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) project. This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) stage. If successful, you could be invited to apply for a larger grant through FOAK Builder Phase 2. The deadline to apply is 5 November 2026.

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 Connect is inviting applications for projects that address these challenges. The deadline to apply is 5 November 2026.

iX Challenge: Repeatable Adversarial Evaluation of Physical Tamper Protection for Defence Electronics

Innovate UK Business Connect

Ethicronics, supported by Innovate UK Business Connect, is looking for innovators to develop a reusable testing tool. The tool must apply controlled physical and cyber-physical interference to protected electronic components. It needs to measure and record how well those components resist tampering during transit and storage. This is a specific technical challenge, not a general grant. If you can build repeatable, quantitative tamper-resilience testing systems, this could be for you. The deadline to apply is 6 November 2026.

iX Challenge: Resilient High-Altitude Communications, Navigation and Mission Connectivity for Persistent Autonomous Aircraft

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK Business Connect is running this challenge on behalf of Advanced Integrated Technologies Ltd (AiT). They are looking for innovative technologies that can keep a high-altitude autonomous aircraft connected and navigating reliably. The aircraft operates in the stratosphere, so solutions must be lightweight and low-power. If you have technology that could solve this problem, this challenge may be for you.

iX Challenge: Distributed Smartphone-Based Detection and Mapping of PNT Signal Interference

Innovate UK Business Connect

A North West based company wants to find a partner to develop an Android app. The app must detect, locate, and map radio-frequency interference affecting GPS and other navigation signals in near real time. This is an innovation challenge to find a technology partner, not a direct grant. If your business has relevant expertise, you can express interest in collaborating.

iX Challenge: Reducing blood-cell loss and measurement variability in field-deployable microfluidic diagnostic cartridges

Innovate UK Business Connect

Beyond Blood Diagnostics seeks solutions to reduce particle loss within a micro channel during the flow stage. Established businesses, academic institutions, start-ups, SMEs and individual entrepreneurs based in the UK can enter, and the successful applicant can then apply for Innovate UK funding of up to £60,000. Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 11:00am.

iX Challenge: Extending protection to personnel travelling in armoured vehicles under drone attack

Innovate UK Business Connect

The challenge seeks solutions to extend blast mitigation for personnel in armoured vehicles under drone attack. Established businesses, academic institutions, start-ups, SMEs and individual entrepreneurs can enter, and the winning applicant can then apply for up to £60,000 for a 3 month project. Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 5:00pm.

iX Challenge: Next-Generation Electronics for UK Bathymetric Sonar

Innovate UK Business Connect

A bathymetric sonar manufacturer needs innovators to redesign a key electronics assembly. The goal is to build a next-generation signal-processing platform using modern, supportable technology. It must match or improve the performance of the existing GeoSwath interferometric sonar system. This challenge is run through the Innovate UK Business Connect Innovation Exchange programme.

DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Community of Practice

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

DCMS is offering up to £997,000 to one delivery partner or consortium. The money is to set up and run a national Community of Practice for place-based giving across England. You will also deliver capacity-building support and manage onward grants to local initiatives. The work must run between November 2026 and March 2029. This is a single award to one organisation or group of organisations working together.

ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 12

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

This grant gives farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England £2,500. The money pays for an external Project Facilitator. That person helps you develop a full ADOPT Grant application. You must apply before 11 November 2026.

Frontier AI: SME Champions, Phase 1

Innovate UK Business Connect

UK small businesses can apply for a share of up to £3.1 million. The money funds feasibility studies for frontier AI and machine learning technologies. Your project must have a clear path to scaling up and defending that growth. Applications are open to SMEs registered in the UK, and the deadline is 11 November 2026.

Teacher Development Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

The Teacher Development Fund supports teachers to develop arts-based approaches in the classroom. The goal is to create equitable classrooms where all children can learn and thrive. Projects must run for two academic years. Grants are available up to £165,000. Applications are open now, with a deadline of 11 November 2026.

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 ideas closer to commercialisation and market growth. Grants range from £150,000 to £2,000,000. You must co-fund the project alongside the grant. The deadline to apply is 12 November 2026.

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 investment projects. The funding aims to boost UK health resilience by supporting manufacturing of medicines, medical devices, and health products. Your business must be registered in the UK to apply. The deadline is 1 April 2030. This is for manufacturing projects that strengthen the UK's ability to produce essential health products. You need to show how your project will increase UK health resilience.

MDI Programme Innovation and Scale-up Hub

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £4 million for a Manufacturing Digitalisation Innovation and Scale-up Hub. The hub will improve how grant-funded manufacturing digitalisation activity is targeted, delivered, and turned into commercial results. UK registered organisations can apply. The deadline to apply is 18 October 2026.

Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems

Innovate UK Business Connect

This grant offers a share of up to £1.66 million for UK small businesses. You must be a registered SME based in England. The funding supports experimental testing of prototype AI systems. Specifically, it covers novel reusable components for efficient, structured, and controllable learning systems. The deadline to apply is 18 November 2026.

N-CODE Innovation Challenge: the future of neurological healthcare

Innovate UK Business Connect

The N-CODE Innovation Challenge wants your ideas for improving neurological care in the NHS. You could win up to £12,000 if your concept could change how neurological conditions are treated or managed. The challenge is open to UK-registered businesses. The deadline to apply is 18 November 2026.

BFI Skills Fund Pilot Projects: Call 1, Professional Development Framework

British Film Institute

The BFI is offering up to £150,000 to develop and pilot a professional development framework for technical and craft skills in the UK screen sector. Only one award will be made. The framework should help people progress through technical and craft roles, improve worker retention, and make it easier for people from live music and theatre to move into screen. The deadline to apply is midday on 24 November 2026.

Investor Partnerships – Battery Innovation Programme

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is delivering the Battery Innovation Programme on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST).

UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding through the Battery Innovation Programme. The funding is delivered by Innovate UK on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Grants range from £35,000 to £900,000. You must apply alongside private investment from one of the programme's selected investor partners. The deadline to apply is 25 November 2026.

European Space Agency: Smart and Resilient Energy Systems

Innovate UK Business Connect

This call funds operational solutions that use space-enabled technologies to make electricity grids more resilient. Businesses from any sector can apply, and UK applicants can usually have up to 50% of activity costs funded. The call closes on 27 November 2026 at 4:00pm.

UK-Germany Bilateral Collaborative R&D: Round 5

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £2.4 million for UK SMEs to develop innovative projects with German partners. You can apply for between £100,000 and £350,000. You must work with at least one German SME applying through Germany's ZIM programme. The deadline to apply is 1 December 2026.

European Space Agency: Call For Proposals - Wildfire Preparedness

Innovate UK Business Connect

ESA is funding innovative space-enabled services that advance wildfire management. Up to €600,000 is available for proof-of-concept studies, and up to €3m for pilot projects. Applications close on 1 December 2026 at 4:00pm.

Full ADOPT Grant: Round 10

Innovate UK Business Connect

This grant is for farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England. You can apply for a share of up to £5 million in total funding. The money supports on-farm trial and demonstration projects. These projects should help spread new ideas or solutions across the agricultural sector. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

Battery Innovation: Feasibility Studies Rd 3

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is funding feasibility studies in battery innovation. You must lead a collaborative project as a UK registered business. Your consortium must include at least one UK registered SME claiming grant funding. A feasibility study is an early-stage investigation into whether an idea is technically and commercially viable.

Engineering Biology Investor Partnerships Round 1

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

UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £8 million. The funding supports development of engineering biology products and services. You must work with selected investor partners as part of your project. Individual grants range from £250,000 to £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: CR&D Round 2

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK and the Department of Health and Social Care are investing up to £7 million in total. The funding supports businesses developing or adopting sustainable technologies for making medicines. Applications close on 2 December 2026.

Battery Innovation: Concept Development Rd 3

Innovate UK Business Connect

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.

BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for Assurance and Compliance

Innovate UK Business Connect

UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £5 million in total funding. The money is for deploying AI and machine learning solutions. These solutions must monitor, test, verify, or evidence compliance with requirements, standards, or controls. The deadline to apply is 8 December 2026.

Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026B

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 an STFC subject matter expert. You must be based in the UK and produce annual accounts certified by an accountant.

UK-Singapore CRD 2026

Innovate UK

This grant offers UK businesses a share of up to £3 million. You must be developing an innovative project with a Singapore partner. Your Singapore partner must apply under the equivalent Enterprise Singapore programme. The grant is open to UK registered businesses based in England.

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 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.

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 trees, and improving air and water quality. Grants are available up to £35,000. The deadline to apply is 1 January 2027.

UK Space Agency & Space Florida - Space Innovation Partnership

Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade

This grant supports joint research and development projects between UK companies and businesses based in Florida, USA. It aims to create new commercial opportunities in the space sector. You can apply for between £50,000 and £75,000. The deadline to apply is 11 January 2027.

Eureka collaborative R&D: Globalstars Japan 2027

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering a share of £2 million for UK businesses working on collaborative research projects with partners in Japan and select Eureka countries. Individual grants range from £1,000 to £600,000. You must be a UK registered organisation to apply. The deadline to apply is 20 January 2027.

Forest Creation Grant

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

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 31 January 2027.

Horizon Europe Springboard Scheme for Cluster 4 Industry Themes

Innovate UK Business Connect

This scheme gives UK businesses money to help develop proposals for Horizon Europe funding. It covers topics in digital, manufacturing, materials, clean energy, and AI. It is focused on Cluster 4 industry themes and related activities. You must be based in England to apply.

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 members. Your business must be a scale-up in Clean Energy, Life Sciences, or Digital and Technologies. The scheme helps you recruit skilled workers from overseas. Applications close on 1 March 2027. The funding is only available for companies in England.

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. The Ministry of Justice wants to fund activities that improve how people engage with probation and rehabilitation. Grants range from £8,000 to £450,000. You can apply if your work is based in England or Wales. The deadline to apply is 29 March 2027.

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 international tours. You must be a UK-based music management company or record label that meets small business criteria. The scheme targets artists who have achieved commercial success in the UK and want to break internationally. You can claim up to 50% of eligible project costs. No UK activity can be funded. The deadline is 31 March 2027.

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 up to £100,000 in total. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.

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. Projects must be based in England. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.

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 the historic environment. The second covers research into the historic environment, including conservation science, surveys, publications, archives, and guidance toolkits. Grants range from £250 to £300,000. You must be based in or working in England. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.

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 available across the UK until 5 April 2027.

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 animals and improve their welfare. It also helps boost productivity across herds and flocks. The grant is part of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway programme. You have until 19 June 2027 to apply. The funding covers direct payments to livestock keepers for veterinary costs.

Opportunities for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Advanced Research and Invention Agency

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 16 January 2028.

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 reduce disease outbreaks like avian influenza on your farm. The review will give you advice on improving animal health and welfare. It also aims to boost your farm's productivity. The deadline to apply is 30 September 2028. You must be an eligible poultry farmer in England to apply.

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 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.

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 games, meaning games with a strong story element. The goal is to grow exports and raise the profile of UK indie games worldwide.

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 can apply for up to £100,000. The deadline is 31 March 2029.

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 deadline is 31 March 2029.

Sovereign AI Visa Reimbursement Scheme

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

This scheme reimburses visa costs for international hires into UK-based research and development roles. It covers Certificate of Sponsorship fees, visa application fees, Immigration Health Surcharge, Immigration Skills Charge, and priority processing fees. Reimbursements are paid after the visa is granted and the new hire has started work. You can claim between £500 and £151,650 per hire. The scheme is open until 31 March 2030.

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 to £20 million per project. The scheme is open until 31 March 2030.

Support and Finance for UK Businesses

British Business Bank

The British Business Bank offers government-backed loans and support for businesses in the UK. Funding ranges from £500 to £25,000. The scheme provides loans, guidance, and financial support to help businesses grow or manage costs.

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 there is no set closing date for applications.

Cynllun Grant Technoleg Di-Wifr Uwch

Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru / Ambition North Wales

This grant supports businesses in North Wales to upgrade their advanced wireless technology systems. It aims to improve productivity and efficiency. You can apply for between £20,000 and £2,000,000.

Ambition North Wales Advanced Wireless Grant Scheme - EOI

Ambition North Wales

This grant helps businesses in north Wales upgrade their wireless connectivity. You can use it to improve your wireless systems and boost productivity. Funding ranges from £20,000 to £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2030.

Business Support for Scotland

Scottish Government

FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot is a Scottish Government website that brings together grants, loans, funding, and advice in one place. It covers support from over 100 Scottish public sector organisations. Businesses of all sizes and sectors can use it, including start-ups, sole traders, social enterprises, and large companies.

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 million. The scheme is open to applicants in England, with a deadline of 31 March 2031.

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. The deadline is 1 April 2035.

Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe - European Jewish Heritage Programme

Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe

This programme funds work to make Jewish heritage and culture more accessible. It supports digitising collections held in archives, libraries, museums, and professional institutions. The goal is to open up these materials to wider and more diverse audiences. Any organisation or institution can apply.

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 city's cultural offer. This is a sustained funding programme running from 2026 to 2029.

Plant Standards and Grants

CITB

CITB launched new plant training standards and grants from 31 July 2023. The programme introduces standardised plant training and testing requirements across the construction industry. Funding support is available for construction employers registered with CITB.

Start Up Loans

British Business Bank

Start Up Loans are government backed loans of £500 to £25,000 per founder for starting a business or growing a young one, with up to £100,000 available per business. Repayment runs from one to five years at a fixed rate, currently 7.5% a year, with no fees and no security required, and every borrower gets twelve months of free mentoring. This is a loan you repay rather than a grant, but it is one of the most accessible routes to early funding in the UK and applications are always open.

Support for start-ups with export potential

Invest Northern Ireland

Invest Northern Ireland offers support for start-up businesses that have potential to export their products or services. This funding is available to new businesses based in Northern Ireland. The grant aims to help start-ups develop their export capabilities and reach international markets. No specific funding amounts are mentioned in the available information. The application process appears to be rolling with no fixed deadlines. You will need to demonstrate that your start-up has genuine export potential. Contact Invest Northern Ireland directly for full details about eligibility requirements and funding amounts.

Business chargepoint funding

Energy Saving Trust

Energy Saving Trust offers grant funding to help Scottish businesses and organisations install electric vehicle charging points. The funding supports the uptake of electric vehicles across Scotland by helping establish EV charging infrastructure. Any organisation in Scotland can apply for this funding.

Scottish zero emission bus challenge fund

Energy Saving Trust

The Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund helps organisations in Scotland switch their bus fleets to zero emission vehicles. Partners and collaborators can apply for grants to transition to cleaner bus alternatives. The fund is managed by Energy Saving Trust.

Industry Impact Fund

CITB

The CITB Industry Impact Fund supports construction employers who want to develop solutions to key challenges facing the construction workforce. You must be a construction employer registered with CITB to apply. The fund supports innovative approaches to industry-wide problems across the UK.

Zero Emission Bus Market Transition Scheme

Energy Saving Trust

The Zero Emission Bus Market Transition Scheme helps bus operators in Scotland replace their fleet with zero emission alternatives. The scheme supports the transition to cleaner public transport options. Bus operators in Scotland can apply for this funding.

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 comprehensive support solutions alongside the funding. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

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 technologies and sustainable solutions.

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 be registered in the UK and less than 5 years old. You need to show a clear connection to space technology. You must have a viable business plan that demonstrates commercial potential. The programme provides ongoing support to help you grow your business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

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 to apply. Places are limited for eligible SMEs.

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 management team and a clear plan for how to sell your product or service. This is investment, not a grant, so you will give up equity in your company. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to be based in England to apply.

Qualification Grants

CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)

CITB offers grants to help construction employers pay for their workers' qualifications and training. The grants cover both short courses and longer qualifications in the construction sector. This is part of the wider CITB Grants Scheme. Construction industry employers in England can apply. The funding amount varies depending on the qualification. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to be a construction employer to qualify for this grant.

Art Fund

Art Fund

Art Fund provides funding to help museums, galleries and visual arts organisations offer paid work experience to full-time university students. The funding helps students explore careers in the arts before they graduate. Students get meaningful, developmental work experience in the visual arts sector. Museums and galleries can apply to fund these student placements. The funding is available in North West England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. This helps bridge the gap between university study and arts careers.

Dan Maskell Tennis Trust

Dan Maskell Tennis Trust

The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust funds tennis for people with disabilities. This includes physical impairments, deafness, learning disabilities, and visual impairments. Both individuals and organisations can apply. The grant is available in North West England.

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 audiences, or build resilience. Individual artists, community groups, and cultural organisations can apply. Applications are always open with no set deadlines. You must be based in England or your project must mainly benefit people in England. The funding comes from the National Lottery and is managed by Arts Council England.

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.

Green Heat Network Fund

Green Heat Network Fund

The Green Heat Network Fund is a £288 million government grant programme. It helps heat networks switch to low and zero carbon technologies. Public, private, and third sector organisations in England and Wales can apply. This is Round 12 of the programme. The funding covers capital costs, meaning physical infrastructure and equipment. No specific funding amounts per applicant or deadlines are listed for this round.

Leadership and Management Development Fund for Large Businesses

CITB

CITB offers funding to help large construction companies pay for leadership and management training. You must be a large employer registered with CITB. The fund focuses on developing management skills within your construction teams.

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 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.

BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund: Project Funding

British Film Institute

The BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund has £8.11 million available for the 2026 to 2029 period. It supports organisations that hold and run screen heritage collections on a not-for-profit basis. Projects must deliver clear benefits for under-served communities and audiences. Funded work can include expanding access to collections, community co-curation, contemporary collecting, workforce development, and reducing the carbon footprint of collections. Your project must meet at least two of the fund's stated aims. Eligible organisations include registered charities, UK universities and colleges, qualifying limited companies, community interest companies, and local or combined authorities.

BFI Development Funding

British Film Institute

The BFI awards National Lottery funding to support the development of original feature films. This includes live action and animated fiction films across a range of genres and perspectives. The goal is to help filmmakers develop their projects to a stage where they can seek production funding. Producers apply through a limited company registered at Companies House. Applications are open all year except during an annual closure in April.

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. Awards start at £30,000 with no upper limit and typically run for three to five years. You must be a constituted organisation with a turnover of at least £100,000. Your work must directly benefit people in the UK. The foundation prioritises work that centres lived experience, promotes justice and equity, and has potential for wider influence.

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 Platform. The programme appears to have rolling applications with no fixed deadline. You must be a digital, creative or tech-enabled business based in the Liverpool City Region to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information.

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 significantly improve the UK economy. You need to submit an Expression of Interest first. This is a rolling application process with no set deadline.

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-the-art facilities for your business. The programme provides dedicated business support and innovation programmes. It also includes training for new talent in life sciences. The programme is based in Liverpool City Region in North West England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. This appears to be an ongoing programme with rolling support.

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 with scale-up potential.

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 strong commercial potential and benefit the UK economy. Only micro, small or medium sized enterprises can apply. You must be registered in the UK. This is a loan, so you will need to pay the money back. The application process starts with an Expression of Interest. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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.

Cardiff Hackney Emissions Reduction Grant Scheme

Cardiff Council

Cardiff Council offers grants to help hackney carriage operators reduce vehicle emissions. The scheme supports taxi drivers in Cardiff who want to make their vehicles cleaner. You can use the money to upgrade your taxi or switch to a lower-emission vehicle. This helps improve air quality in Cardiff. The grant is part of the city's plan to support cleaner transport. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The exact funding amounts are not specified. You must be a licensed hackney carriage operator in Cardiff to apply.

BFI UK Focus Fund

British Film Institute

The BFI UK Focus Fund uses National Lottery money to support UK-focused activity at international film and screen industry events. It helps UK screen professionals connect with international buyers, partners, and co-producers. You can apply if your organisation is legally registered and your event covers feature films, documentaries, animation, or interactive media. Applications are accepted all year round but must be submitted at least 12 weeks before your activity starts.

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 projects. Your project must create new jobs or secure existing jobs. The fund is designed to enable new economic growth in the region.

European Space Agency Open Call For Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects

Innovate UK Business Connect

This is an always-open funding opportunity for UK businesses to develop space-enabled applications or services. You can apply for any industry, market or topic that uses space technology. UK applicants can receive up to 50% of their project costs. The call is managed by Innovate UK Business Connect and is always accepting applications.

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 electric vans more affordable for your business. You must use the van for commercial purposes, not personal use. The scheme is available to businesses across England. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline. You will need to repay the loan over an agreed period. This helps reduce your business transport costs and carbon emissions.

Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North)

Arts Council England

The Theatre Breakthrough Fund supports theatre-makers and organisations in the North of England to develop and present new work. It focuses on emerging and mid-career artists. You must be based in the North of England to apply.

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 music venues, promoters, and organisations in England can apply.

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 energy efficiency technologies, deep decarbonisation processes, and feasibility studies. The fund helps businesses improve their industrial process energy efficiency. It is available to businesses in England and North West England.

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 facilities and increase participation in physical activities. Only organisations based in Manchester can apply.

Large Employer Fund

CITB

The Large Employer Fund helps big construction companies pay for training their workers. You must be registered with CITB and be a large employer to apply. The fund covers costs of eligible training courses for your workforce. This helps construction companies develop their staff skills. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The exact funding amounts are not specified but depend on your training needs. You need to be CITB registered before you can apply.

Hinrichsen Foundation

The Hinrichsen Foundation funds projects that promote music. Individuals, organisations, and charities across the UK can apply. Priority goes to projects involving composers and activity based in the UK. The work does not have to take place in the UK.

Destination Net Zero Electric Vehicle Charge Point Tourism Recovery Fund

Energy Saving Trust

This fund helps tourism businesses in Scotland install electric vehicle charging points. The funding supports tourism businesses to provide EV charging facilities for their visitors and customers. Tourism businesses in Scotland can apply for this support.

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 strands: the Shape Acceleration Programme and the Scale Post-Acceleration Programme. The deadline to apply is 12 October 2026.

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

Innovate UK

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £13 million. This funding supports small research and development partnership projects in farming. It is part of the Defra Farming Innovation Programme, funded through the industry-led R&D Partnerships Fund. Projects must be led by businesses, not research institutions.

Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering grant funding to UK registered SMEs. You must apply alongside private investment from a selected investor partner. Grants go up to £15,000,000. This funding focuses on advanced computing technologies and semiconductors. You must be based in England to apply.

CfI: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA Phase 1

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £3 million in total funding for this competition. You can apply for a share of this pot to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products, and services. Engineering Biology uses biological systems to create new technologies and solutions. This funding is focused on work relevant to Defra and the Food Standards Agency. The grant is open to organisations based in England.

Medicines Manufacturing Data Institute: Phase 1

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

Innovate UK is offering up to £500,000 in total funding to establish the Medicines Manufacturing Data Institute (MMDI). Individual projects can receive between £50,000 and £100,000. You must be a UK registered organisation based in England to apply. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.

Investor Partnerships – ACT and Semiconductors

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST)

UK registered SMEs in England can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners. Grants range from £150,000 to £900,000. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026. This grant is linked to the Advanced Computing Technologies (ACT) and semiconductors sectors.

Arts Council England - Music Growth Fund

This fund aims to strengthen the UK music sector. It supports sustainable and inclusive growth in music. You can use it to develop emerging talent, improve grassroots music venues and infrastructure, and create new opportunities for artists and music businesses. It also helps expand audiences in the UK and internationally. The fund is based in North West England. No funding amounts or deadlines have been published yet.