Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants UK

Musical Instruments for Bands

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Grants up to £30,000 help eligible Northern Ireland bands buy or replace musical instruments. The Arts Council funds at most 90% of eligible costs, with at least 10% cash match funding from other sources. Applications close at noon UK time on 15 October 2026.

Musical Instruments for Professional and Non-Professional Performing Groups

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Grants up to £30,000 help eligible performing groups buy musical instruments for regular use in Northern Ireland. At least 10% cash match funding is required, with the Arts Council covering at most 90% of eligible costs. Applications close at noon UK time on 15 October 2026.

A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds research to improve how creative industries commercialise their work. You will work with others to identify barriers and create a new sector-specific commercialisation guide. The maximum award is £250,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. The deadline to apply is 15 October 2026.

Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

This fund supports community projects within 7km of the Monnaboy Wind Farm near Greysteel, Northern Ireland. Grants are available up to £2,500. Priority areas include skills development for young adults and unemployed people, intergenerational projects, tackling rural isolation, and community arts. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.

Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

This fund supports community projects near the Carn Hill Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. You can apply for up to £3,000. It is open to community organisations within 6km of the windfarm, covering Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. Priority areas include skills development for young adults, intergenerational projects, tackling rural isolation, community arts, and improving community spaces. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.

Cloonty Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

This fund supports community projects near the Cloonty Wind Farm in North Antrim. You can apply for up to £5,000. Priority areas include skills development for young adults and unemployed people, tackling rural isolation, community arts, and improving community spaces. The fund also supports intergenerational and collaborative projects. Your organisation must be within 6km of the wind farm site, bounded by the B17 Straid Road, B62 Ballybogey Road, and B147 Kirk Road/Ballintea Road. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.

National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 support partnership arts projects that strengthen older people’s voice and wellbeing and address isolation, exclusion or disadvantage. Applications close at noon UK time on 22 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.

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.

Wakefield Culture Grants - Small

Wakefield Council

Small grants of up to £1,500 support creative, cultural and heritage projects in Wakefield district. The next published deadline is Monday 9 November 2026; no closing time is stated. Allow at least 10 weeks before your project starts, and complete and evaluate it by 28 February 2027. The Medium, Large and Connecting Communities streams have separate terms and their published 2026 deadlines have passed.

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.

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.

Unlocking advanced capabilities in conservation and heritage science

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds projects that strengthen conservation and heritage science in the UK. It supports building sustainable capability, improving access to nationally significant facilities, and driving innovation with industry partners. Awards range from £500,000 to £1,500,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. The deadline to apply is 25 November 2026.

Attendance and engagement at UK sporting, cultural and heritage sites

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds research into new ways of collecting engagement data from unticketed cultural, heritage, and sporting events. The research must result in a working tool that can be used in at least one sector overseen by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Up to £1,320,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

Attendance and engagement at UK sporting, cultural and heritage sites

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds research into new ways of collecting engagement data from cultural, heritage, and sporting sites that do not use ticketing systems. You must develop a working tool that can be used in at least one sector overseen by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Funding ranges from £1,100,000 to £1,320,000 per project. The deadline to apply is 1 December 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

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 1 April 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 1 April 2027.

Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

The National Archives offers bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development you choose. Anyone at any stage of their career can apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of 4 July 2027.

AHRC Standard research grant: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds collaborative research projects in the arts and humanities. It is run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. There is no fixed upper limit on the grant value, though example figures range from £300,000 to £1,500,000. The deadline to apply is 21 September 2028.

AHRC Working with Brazilian researchers: Applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council, State of São Paulo Research Foundation

This grant funds collaborative research between UK and Brazilian researchers. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. Your project must fall within the remit of both AHRC and the State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). There is no fixed limit on grant value, but the funding range shown is £300,000 to £1,500,000. The deadline to apply is 21 September 2028.

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 1 April 2029.

Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

Historic England

The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund pays for the repair and conservation of historic buildings and sites in England. You can apply for between £100,000 and £1,000,000. Up to £60 million is available over four years, running to 2030. Projects in deprived areas and those that bring community benefit will be prioritised.

Heritage Revival Fund

Architectural Heritage Fund

The Heritage Revival Fund helps community organisations rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings in England. You can use the funding to take ownership of, adapt, and reuse local heritage buildings that matter to your community. Grants range from £5,000 to £500,000. The fund is delivered by the Architectural Heritage Fund with support from DCMS and Historic England, as part of a wider £1.5 billion government investment in arts and culture. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2030.

Village Halls Small Grants Fund

ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England)

This grant offers up to £5,000 for modest improvements to rural community buildings in England. It covers 20% of your eligible project costs. Eligible projects include boiler replacements, insulation, toilet upgrades, and new kitchens. You must have the remaining 80% of funding in place or confirmed within 6 weeks of applying. It is part of the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund, run by ACRE.

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.

Muslim War Memorial Fund

Muslim War Memorial Fund

This fund supports the creation of a national memorial honouring Muslim contributions to the First and Second World Wars. One organisation, or a group working together, can apply to design and deliver the memorial. The memorial must be a permanent tribute to the hundreds of thousands of Muslims who served. The fund is available in North West England.

Liverpool Grassroots Music Venues Support Programme

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council offers grants up to £3,000 for grassroots music venues in Liverpool. The programme runs in partnership with Music Venues Trust. The funding helps venues continue operating and develop local musical talent. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Strummer Calling Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Projects in the former Carlisle and Eden council areas will be given priority. Past projects include community cinema, Scout camping activities, volunteer expenses, and village hall improvements.

MK City Council Cultural Grants

Milton Keynes City Council

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.

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.

Black History Month Grant

Southwark Council

Southwark Council offers annual funding for events and activities during Black History Month. The grant celebrates the achievements, culture and history of African, Caribbean and diaspora communities. You must be delivering programming in the Southwark area. Applications should be submitted before Black History Month in October.

Wandsworth Grant Fund - Innovation and Growth

Wandsworth Borough Council

This grant supports voluntary and community organisations in Wandsworth. You can apply for between £500 and £10,000 for a single project running up to 12 months. Your project must test a new idea, use new technology, respond to new local trends, or scale up something that already works. Applications are currently paused while the Spending Review is completed.

Community Events Fund

Westminster City Council

Westminster City Council offers up to £2,500 to help voluntary and community groups run events in Westminster. Your event should celebrate culture, bring communities together, or encourage collective reflection. If two or more organisations apply together, you can receive up to £5,000. Applications are open to voluntary and community sector organisations based in Westminster.

Creative Health in Lewisham: Neighbourhood Microgrants 2026

Lewisham Council

This grant funds creative health activity in Lewisham's neighbourhoods. It brings people and new partners together to support health and wellbeing through creative approaches. You need to be a locally rooted organisation already active in the community. You can also apply if you can connect to an established local organisation in Lewisham.

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.

Culture and Heritage Grants

Merton Council

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

National Lottery Community Fund

National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund gives money to community projects across the UK. Voluntary groups, community organisations, and social enterprises can apply. Grants are available at different levels depending on the size of your project. This fund is open in England and London, including Merton.

Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions: 2025 (invite only)

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This is an invite-only fellowship programme for early career researchers. You can only apply if you were successful at the expression of interest stage. The funding supports research projects at cultural and heritage institutions like museums, galleries, and archives. Awards can be worth up to £2.5 million. The programme runs on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You must be conducting research in arts and humanities subjects. The fellowships are available across England.

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.

Immersive Arts phase two: invite only

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This is an invite-only funding opportunity for the second phase of Immersive Arts. The programme supports creative practice using immersive technologies like VR and AR. It aims to boost economic growth in arts, culture and creative sectors across the UK. The maximum funding available is £8.8 million. This is a three-year programme run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. You cannot apply directly as this is invite-only. The programme focuses on developing and applying immersive technologies in creative industries.

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

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This fund helps early content providers join the Creative Content Exchange platform by May 2027. The Creative Content Exchange is building a trusted marketplace for buying, selling and licensing digital cultural and creative assets. The funding will speed up the process of getting content providers onto the platform. The fund is run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available information.

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.

Jerwood Foundation

Jerwood Foundation

The Jerwood Foundation supports organisations that make art available for public benefit. It also backs emerging talent in the arts across the UK. To apply, your group must provide a copy of your latest audited accounts. Smaller charities should check the specific requirements for their organisation size.

Grow Wild Youth Grants

Grow Wild Youth Grants

Grow Wild Youth Grants give up to £1,000 to young people aged 16-25 in the UK. You can use the money for creative projects that celebrate UK native plants or fungi. This is a youth-led funding process, meaning young people make the decisions. You must live in the UK to apply. The grants help you share why native plants and fungi are special through creative work. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You need to be between 16 and 25 years old when you apply.

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.

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.

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.

Nature Networks Fund: Round Five

National Lottery Heritage Fund

The Nature Networks Fund Round Five offers £50,000 to £1,000,000 for nature recovery projects in Wales. You can use the money to strengthen protected land and marine sites. The fund supports projects that connect habitats and help wildlife thrive. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You must be an organisation working on nature conservation in Wales. Your project must focus on protected sites or connecting different habitats. This is the fifth round of this National Lottery Heritage Fund programme.

Arts-based Learning Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

The Arts-based Learning Fund supports arts and cultural organisations working with schools. You can get between £30,000 and £300,000 to make arts-based learning part of core education. You must work in partnership with schools to apply. The fund runs on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can use the money for collaborative projects between arts organisations and educational institutions. This is for organisations in England only. The Paul Hamlyn Foundation runs this programme.

Islington Community Festivals Fund

Islington Council

This fund gives up to £250 to resident groups on Islington Council housing estates. It is run by the Housing Community Development Team. The money supports projects and activities for Islington housing tenants. You can apply if your group delivers community festivals across the borough of Islington.

National Archives - Project Grants

The National Archives offers project grants for heritage organisations in North West England. This funding helps galleries, libraries, archives, and museums work with communities. The grants aim to make community projects more sustainable and transferable across the heritage sector. You can use the money to develop innovative community-facing projects. The funding helps share learning and best practices between heritage organisations. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Supporting communities to access high quality arts activities

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The North East Fund for the Arts provides up to £2,000 to support communities in accessing high quality arts activities. The fund covers the North East of England including Tees Valley, County Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Northumberland. Applications close on 27 April 2026. You can use the money to help your community take part in arts projects and activities. The fund aims to make arts more accessible to local people. No specific eligibility criteria or match funding requirements are mentioned in the available information.

Community Investment Fund

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

The Community Investment Fund gives up to £50,000 to community groups in Stoke-on-Trent. You can buy equipment, materials, and other physical items for your project. The money cannot pay for salaries, rent, or running costs. Priority goes to projects that help children and young people, improve education and skills, or support health and wellbeing. Projects that make communities safer and cleaner also get priority. You can also apply if your project promotes Stoke-on-Trent as a destination. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

Creative Industries Clusters round 2 (invite only)

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds Creative Industries Clusters to tackle challenges in the creative sector. You can get up to £27 million to run applied research and development projects. The focus is on boosting regional economic growth in specific areas or creative sub-sectors. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive AHRC funding. This is an invite-only programme, so you cannot apply directly. The funding supports clusters that bring together researchers and creative businesses.

The Space - Digital Commissions

The Space

This grant funds creative digital projects for arts and cultural organisations in England. You can create digital content for online or in-person audiences. The funding helps build the arts sector's capacity for making and distributing digital content. Applications are considered from art and cultural organisations. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling. You must be based in North West England to apply.

Northumberland S106 Housing Developer Fund for Sport, Play and Recreation

Northumberland County Council

Northumberland accepts applications for capital improvements to eligible sports, play and recreation facilities. Funding depends on developer contributions available for the particular location and purpose. Check the balance and restrictions with the council before applying. There is no published single award ceiling or closing date; requests above £100,000 need a longer approval process.

Cockaigne Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Cockaigne Fund supports creative musical projects in Scotland. You can get funding for musical research, development, and performances. The fund looks for boundary-pushing and original projects. Your project should explore cultures and traditions, both past and present. The funding amount is not specified. There are no set deadlines as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Eligibility criteria are not clearly defined, so various types of applicants may be considered.

Video games and gambling-related harms

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

This grant funds research into how video games and gambling are connected. You can get up to £5 million to study gambling-related harms in gaming. The research should help create better policies and regulations. It should also support interventions to make video games safer. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive UKRI funding. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. This is for academic researchers, not businesses or charities.

Art Fund and Jerwood Foundation

Art Fund and Jerwood Foundation

This grant helps museums and galleries commission new work from early to mid-career artists. The funding covers the full cost of commissioning innovative, high-quality contemporary art. It supports artists at a key stage in their development. The new works become part of public collections. Artists must be based in or connected to the UK.

Pride in Place Impact Fund

The Tameside Pride in Place Impact Fund has £1.3 million available to improve local pride and community spaces by March 2027. The fund focuses on three types of improvements but these are not specified in the source. Applications are now being accepted. The fund is managed by Action Together.

PPL Momentum Music Fund

The PPL Momentum Music Fund helps UK artists and bands grow their music careers. You can use the funding for recording, touring, and marketing. The fund is available to artists based in North West England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this round.

BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund

This fund supports UK-based organisations that design and deliver creative development programmes in feature film and narrative immersive media. It helps writers, directors, producers, and immersive artists develop their projects and skills. The fund also aims to tackle key challenges facing the film and immersive media industries. It is available to organisations based in or working in North West England.

Travel Award for Bands

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Travel Awards of £500 to £5,000 support eligible Northern Ireland bands performing or showcasing outside Northern Ireland. The Arts Council says the scheme currently has no remaining budget: applications are still accepted, but decisions may be deferred until funding becomes available. Apply at least four weeks before travel and do not assume an award will be made.

Funding and Grants for Arts and Cultural Projects

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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

AHRC large grants: outline stage

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

The Arts and Humanities Research Council offers Large Grants for ambitious arts and humanities research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The grants support novel and transformative research at scale. This is the outline stage of the application process. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no specific deadline mentioned, suggesting this may be a rolling application process. You need to be conducting arts and humanities research to be eligible.

UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds research into nuclear decommissioning. It is a joint programme between UK funder EPSRC and Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The focus is on decommissioning work at Fukushima in Japan and Sellafield in the UK. You can apply for up to £950,000 per project. Two projects will be funded in total.

Garfield Weston Foundation Regular Grant

Garfield Weston Foundation

Regular Grants are below £100,000 and can support core running costs, capital works or specific projects. Eligible organisations can apply throughout the year, with no fixed submission deadline. The funder currently asks applicants to allow four to six months for a decision. Grants generally meet part of your costs, so explain how the rest will be funded.

Garfield Weston Foundation Major Grant

Garfield Weston Foundation

Major Grants start at £100,000. Expressions of interest are accepted all year with no fixed deadline. The funder reviews the initial enquiry and gives guidance on the next step, aiming to respond within ten working days. A full proposal is submitted only after the enquiry is taken forward. This response time is not a promise of a funding decision.

Connecting Culture Fund

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This fund supports research culture at BBSRC strategically funded institutes. It is invitation only, so you cannot apply unless a BBSRC institute leads or co-leads your application. Other UK research organisations can join as project partners. The maximum award is £309,000.

Community Right to Bid

Liverpool City Council

The Community Right to Bid helps community groups buy important local buildings when they go up for sale. You can nominate assets like pubs, shops, libraries or football grounds as community assets. When these buildings are sold, your community group gets the chance to bid for them. This keeps valued local buildings in community use. The scheme is run by Liverpool City Council. There is no set funding amount as this is about the right to bid, not direct grants. You can apply at any time as there are no fixed deadlines.

A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds research into commercialisation within the creative industries. You must work collaboratively to tackle barriers to commercialisation and help develop a new sector-specific guide. The maximum award is £250,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Unlocking advanced capabilities in conservation and heritage science

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds conservation and heritage science research in the UK. It supports building sustainable capability, improving access to nationally significant facilities, and driving innovation with industry partners. You can apply for up to £6,200,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

Design Generators round two

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds research that combines design with arts and humanities methods to support the green transition. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. Grants are available up to £1,000,000. The location requirement is England.

The Sarah Nelson Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Overview Inspired by the values of Sarah Nelson who created Grasmere Gingerbread® in 1854, this fund puts people before profit. It supports charitable organisations across Cumbria that help individuals reach their full potential. Grants will prioritise projects that: • help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • improve education for children and adults • encourage creative and sustainable business ideas • tackle food poverty Donor Grasmere Gingerbread® is a unique, spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and cake that was invented in 1854 by humble Victorian cook Sarah Nelson in her Church Cottage home in Grasmere – today The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. Feted by royalty, leading chefs and celebrities, Grasmere Gingerbread® is still freshly baked 362 days of the year inside The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop which is run by the third generation Hunter family who proudly safeguard its culinary heritage. The fund’s priorities reflect the life and values of Sarah Nelson, the inventor of Grasmere Gingerbread®, who overcame poverty through resilience, creativity, and community spirit: • Homelessness: Sarah was raised in poverty by a single mother, and later in life her own family qualified for ‘poor and needy’ housing at Church Cottage. • Education: Sarah taught local schoolchildren to read using letters made from Grasmere Gingerbread®. Her home, Church Cottage, was originally the village school built in 1630 from public donations – showing Cumbria’s long-standing commitment to education. • Entrepreneurism: Sarah used her creativity, determination and entrepreneurial flair to build a business and lift her family out of poverty. • Food: Sarah invented Grasmere Gingerbread® as a way to generate income and support her family, showing how food can be a powerful tool for change. Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects that: • help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • improve education for children and adults • encourage creative and sustainable business ideas • tackle food poverty What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be £5,000 or less over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Sarah Thompson on 01900 820821 or email sarah@cumbriafoundation.org.

Cumbria Home from Home Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund gives grants to charities and not-for-profit organisations in and around the Lake District National Park. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or help people reach their potential. Projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action are also welcome. Grants are normally up to £5,000 for one year.

Surrey Heritage for All programme

Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership

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.

Music for All - Community Project Funding

This grant helps groups bring music to their communities across the UK. It supports projects that want to create sustainable music programmes. Groups, schools and organisations can apply for funding. The money helps projects fulfil their potential in developing music activities. This is rolling funding with no set deadline. The exact funding amounts are not specified. You need to show how your project will bring music to your local community.

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.

Surrey Heritage for All

Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership

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.

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.

National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations

Creative Scotland

This fund supports organisations in Scotland who want to undertake creative activity. You can apply for funding for specific projects, productions, programmes of creative work, or research and development. This is one of Creative Scotland's main funding routes for organisations across Scotland.

Film and TV Charity - Reel Impact

Film and TV Charity

The Reel Impact programme provides grants to Black and Global Majority individuals and organisations in the film and TV industry. The funding supports skills development, leadership growth and networking opportunities. The programme aims to build a more inclusive and anti-racist industry. It recognises and values the expertise of Black and Global Majority professionals. You can be an individual, organisation or partnership to apply. The programme operates in North West England. Funding amounts are not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling.

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.

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.

BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund

British Film Institute

The BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund supports the exhibition and distribution of independent film and immersive projects across the UK. It funds ambitious, audience-facing work that brings UK and international films to new audiences in original ways. The fund also supports sector-facing projects that help the film industry adapt and innovate. You can apply for multi-year projects, short-term projects, or smaller pilot projects if you are new to the fund. Applications are accepted year-round. If your project involves distributing a single film, you must apply at least 10 weeks before the release date. All other applications must be submitted at least 16 weeks before your project starts.

Art Scholarship Bursaries for Undergraduates and Postgraduates

The Leverhulme Trust

This grant helps specialist arts institutions and registered charities fund bursaries for students. It covers undergraduate and postgraduate students in fine and performing arts. This includes music, drama, dance, film, and fine art. Grants run for either 3 or 6 years. Funding is reviewed every three years. Only institutions based in England can apply.

Art Scholarship Training Opportunities for Under 18s

The Leverhulme Trust

This grant funds training opportunities in the fine and performing arts for young people under 18. It covers music, drama, dance, film, fine art, and similar disciplines. Specialist arts institutions and registered charities in England can apply. Funding runs for three years, and the grant repeats every three years.

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.

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.

Radcliffe Trust

Radcliffe Trust

The Radcliffe Trust is one of Britain's oldest charities, founded in 1714. It funds two main areas: Music and Heritage & Crafts. The trust makes grants to eligible organisations in North West England.

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.

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.

Energy grant for third sector organisations

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council is offering energy grants to third sector organisations in Liverpool. The funding supports cultural and arts activity across the city. Applications are currently open at stage one, which is an expression of interest. This covers the 2027/28 to 2028/29 funding period.

The Brian Crowe Community & Conservation Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Overview Grants for groups in Cumbria to support: 1) Community: people facing specific health‑related or emergency circumstances. Area of benefit: Furness and South Lakeland or 2) Conservation: nature conservation and preservation; improvement and restoration of habitats and upland farming landscapes; and the protection of wildlife, native species and heritage breeds. Area of benefit: Cumbria Donor The Brian Crowe Community & Conservation Fund has been set up in honour of Brian, a true countryman and farmer for over 60 years. A man of few words, Brian loved and revered nature and was skilled in the old ways, always working in harmony with the environment and never against it. The fund was created to help people like Brian to care for and nurture the landscape of our beautiful county of Cumbria and the unique wildlife and habitat within it, and to preserve it for generations to come. Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of activity supported include: Community – priority will be given to: • palliative or end of life care • specialist provision for people with visual impairments • search and rescue services Conservation: • species conservation (priority for red squirrel conservation) • protection of heritage breeds • habitat creation, restoration and improvement • traditional rural and land‑based working practices What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? • The maximum grant will normally be up to £5,000. • Multiple-year funding may be considered. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org

The Janet Hartley Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to organisations delivering projects that benefit communities within the towns and surrounding areas of Appleby, Brough, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Sedbergh, and Tebay. Donor Out of Eden Limited Background Janet Hartley founded the Kirkby Stephen-based company Out of Eden in 1993 with her husband Ian. For over 30 years her passion was leading her team, with Out of Eden becoming the town’s biggest employer. Janet was a committed Christian so the company has always tithed its profits, giving 10% to charity every year. This Fund was created for Out of Eden in 2016 and renamed The Janet Hartley Fund in 2025. Janet grew up on a farm in the highlands of Kenya, where she got her work ethic and sense of personal responsibility. She learned from her father’s relationship with their farmworkers the importance of treating people fairly and valuing those with the least rather than those with the most, which was reinforced by her faith. Janet believed in community service and in supporting organisations that strengthened local society. She chaired the governors at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, volunteered with various charities and committees, including the Appleby Heritage Centre and the Cumbria Community Foundation, and was asked to be High Sheriff of Cumbria but died before she could carry out the role. The aim of this fund is to continue to support local charities and organisations that strengthen local communities and help those in need, as Janet did. Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • family support worker in Eden • youth mentoring and skills development programmes • activities for rurally isolated older people • vocational training and education for people with disabilities What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512395 or email tracy@cumbriafoundation.org

Genesis Homes Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund gives grants to charities and not-for-profit groups in Cumbria. It supports projects that benefit communities near Genesis Homes developments. Current development areas include Seaton, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Halton, Kirkby Lonsdale, and Penrith. Grants are normally up to £3,000 for one year. Priority goes to projects helping children and families, older people, health and wellbeing, and community resilience. Individuals cannot apply.

East Salford Community Grant

Salford City Council

East Salford supports not-for-profit community projects. Awards are usually up to £3,000, but larger requests can be considered where local need and priorities justify them.

Increasing opportunities for children and young people (CYP) to engage in sport, movement and performing arts in Newcastle

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

This grant supports activities that give children and young people in Newcastle more chances to take part in sport, movement, and performing arts. It is funded through the Wembley Stadium Foundation Communities Fund. You can apply for up to £10,000. The closing date is 19 October 2026.

Supporting Newcastle based organisations to engage residents in culture

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Newcastle Culture Investment Fund supports organisations in Newcastle to engage local residents in cultural activities. You can get up to £12,000 for your project. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The fund focuses on arts, entertainment and recreation projects. You need to be based in Newcastle to apply. The money helps organisations create cultural programmes that involve local people. No specific deadline is mentioned, making this an ongoing opportunity.

Alston Moor Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit groups in the civil parish of Alston Moor. Grants are normally up to £2,000. Projects can cover community events, arts and culture, improving facilities, or climate action. The fund also supports work that reduces poverty, improves health, or tackles social inequality.

Amentum Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to charities and not-for-profit groups in the former Allerdale and Copeland areas of Cumbria. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or help people reach their potential. It also funds projects that build community pride or take action on climate. Past projects include climbing equipment for a pre-school, Men in Sheds tools, and drama workshops for young people.

Barrow Community Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Barrow-in-Furness. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or promote climate action. It also supports projects that improve community facilities or help people reach their potential. Grants are normally up to £3,000 for one year. Priority goes to projects benefiting communities in the former Heart of Barrow wards, including Old Barrow, Hindpool, Ormsgill, Parkside, Risedale, Roosecoate, Hawcoat, and Newbarns.

Borron Pratt Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Workington, Whitehaven, and along the west coast of Cumbria. Projects must reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or help people reach their potential. The fund also supports projects that build a sense of place or promote climate action in the area. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year. Individuals cannot apply.

Bridget’s Magical Music Pot

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports groups coming together to make music in West Cumbria. It covers equipment, venue hire, tuition, travel, and publicity costs. Grants are normally up to £500. You can apply if you are a charitable or not-for-profit group, or an individual aged 18 or over applying on behalf of a group.

Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations running projects that benefit people in Kendal. It focuses on reducing poverty, improving health, tackling inequality, and helping people reach their potential. Grants are normally up to £1,000 for one year. Past projects include refurbishing a facility for homeless people, a climbing wall for disabled children, and an art project for visually impaired people.

Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund gives grants to charities and not-for-profit groups running activities for children and young people up to age 18 in the Seaton parish. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year. Supported projects include sports coaching, drama workshops, gardening groups, youth club premises hire, and community facility improvements. Individuals cannot apply.

Gurney Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the Keswick, Cockermouth, Aspatria, and Wigton areas. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Organisations in and around Ireby are given priority. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year.

Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports charitable and not-for-profit groups working in or near the parishes of Rosley, Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria in North Cumbria. It was set up in memory of Joyce Wilkinson, who spent her life in Rosley and Westward. Priority goes to groups helping older adults, children, and young people, or those managing village facilities like halls, play areas, and schools. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Each application is judged on its own merits, with closeness to Rosley and Westward being a key factor.

Lawrence Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Lawrence Fund supports disadvantaged people in North Cumbria who are studying horticulture or music. Priority goes to young talented musicians, music therapy projects, and gardening-for-health activities. Charities and individuals can both apply. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year. If you are an individual, your household income will be considered as part of the assessment.

Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations working to reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote climate action. Projects that nurture a sense of place are also welcome. Grants are normally up to £10,000 for one year. Projects benefiting people and communities in North Cumbria will be given preference.

Nuvia Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Nuvia Fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to charities and not-for-profit organisations. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or promote climate action. Your project must benefit communities in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland in Cumbria. Priority goes to projects that improve young people's employability, build healthier communities, or have environmental and sustainability goals.

The Robinson Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Robinson Family Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to support young people with drug or alcohol problems, homeless people, and people with physical disabilities. It also supports aspiring young sportspeople aged 15 to 25 who need help to reach their potential. Charities and not-for-profit organisations based in Cumbria can apply, as can eligible individuals. Priority goes to groups and individuals in West Cumbria and Barrow. Grants to organisations can be paid as a single award or annually for up to three years, depending on progress.

Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports voluntary-led groups running sport projects for young people. It covers things like team uniforms, sports equipment, and coaching courses. You can apply for grants of up to £2,000. Projects must be based in Carlisle or West Cumbria.

Ullswater Trust Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the Eden area of Cumbria. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Grants are up to £2,000 and run for one year. Past projects include community centre refurbishments, respite for young carers, and playground equipment.

William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports charities and not-for-profit groups in and around the parish of Brampton, Cumbria. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Past projects include community music festivals, hearing loss clinics, and school garden tools. Grants are normally up to £5,000 for one year.

CN Group Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in Cumbria. Donor Cumbrian Newspapers Limited Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • improvements to community hall • furniture for community centre • cleaning system for community swimming pool • wages for activity coordinator • improvements to children’s play area • creative music project for people with disabilities What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email lisa@cumbriafoundation.org

Education Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to individuals and organisations to support education and learning opportunities for people living in Cumbria. Donor Various Trusts which have been transferred to the Foundation to manage Who can apply? • individuals who reside in Cumbria • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects which support one of the following aims: • academic or social skills • life or employment skills • sport or artistic skills Examples of projects supported: • course-related costs including books, computer equipment, and travel expenses • kit and training-related costs for an aspiring athlete • voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers • community garden helping young offenders develop social and employment skills • arts workshops for older people to develop independence and increase learning How much can you apply for? Grants to individuals will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application. Grants to organisations will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org

Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to organisations for community-based projects of architectural merit in Cumbria that enhance people’s experience and understanding of the built environment. Projects must have full access by the public and have a clear benefit to the community. Donor Private individual, who created the Fund in memory of her father, who had a long-standing interest in historical architecture. Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects the Fund would like to support: • renovation of community features and landmarks, e.g., watering holes, crosses and memorials • renovation of features of public buildings which have particular architectural merit • the creation of new work including sculptures and other built features • reconstructing historical bridleways of significant importance What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals • major building renovations How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year; however, larger grants may be awarded. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org

Johnson Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to individuals and organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in the former local authority areas of Allerdale, Carlisle, Eden, and South Lakeland. Donor Private individuals Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations • individuals under the age of 30 Priority will be given to projects that: • help carers of people with dementia • support young people to fulfil their potential Examples of projects supported: • music therapy sessions for disabled children • training materials for students to increase their skills base and employability • ‘time-out’ trip for carers of those with mental health issues • contribution to living costs for a student studying for a MMus (conducting) degree How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of an application for an individual. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Lisa Blackwell, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 820828 or email lisa@cumbriafoundation.org.

Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the Allerdale, Carlisle, and Eden areas of Cumbria. It pays for projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or help people reach their potential. It also funds projects that build community identity or promote climate action. Grants are normally up to £5,000 for one year.

Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in the former local authority of Allerdale, and particularly in the Workington area. Donor Lamont Pridmore Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • theatre workshops for schoolchildren in deprived areas • coaching training for local trampoline club • kit and equipment for junior football club • premises hire for youth club activities • music workshops and master classes in schools What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org

Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to organisations supporting young people aged 14-25 who reside in Cumbria to improve their life skills, education, employability, and enterprise. Donor CN Group Limited (proprietor of Cumbria Newspapers) Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to activities that support: • acquisition of academic or social skills • acquisition of life or employment skills • training programmes and internships • acquisition of further qualifications which open job opportunities • development of moral, educational, and mental capabilities • raising aspirations and opportunities Examples of activities that could be supported: • equipment to support further education • employability programmes • bringing businesses and young people together equipping them for work • interview training • programmes for young people studying music, sport, or the arts What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? There is no minimum or maximum award amount. Multi-year funding may be considered. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org

BFI Good Work Programme for Screen

British Film Institute

The BFI is offering up to £1.95 million in National Lottery funding to deliver the next phase of its Good Work Programme for Screen. The money covers January 2027 to March 2029, split across three funding periods. It pays for resources, training, advice, and support to help SMEs and Heads of Department across the screen industries adopt fair and good work practices. The BFI will make a single award to one lead organisation. That organisation must have a strong track record of engaging with the UK screen sector on good work topics. It must also have specialist knowledge of HR and UK employment law, either in-house or through delivery partners. The programme must cover Film and TV production, VFX, Animation, Exhibition, Distribution, Screen Heritage, and Games. Applications close at midday on 5 October 2026.

Connected Destinations Fund (Year 1) 2026-2029

British Tourist Authority operating as VisitEngland

The Connected Destinations Fund is a £3.38 million programme running from 2026 to 2029. It is funded by DCMS and managed by VisitEngland. The fund helps tourism destinations across England create new bookable visitor experiences and stronger regional tourism offers. Grants range from £100,000 to £200,000. This round covers the first year of the programme, 2026/27. Applications close on 5 October 2026.

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.