Education Grants UK

Funding to deliver an online ELT master’s programme

British Council

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

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

British Council

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

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.

Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

This fund supports community projects near the Dunbeg Wind Farm, between Limavady and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. Grants are available up to £6,000. Priority areas include community cohesion, energy efficiency, sport and culture, training, and environmental projects. You must be a community or voluntary organisation within 6 miles of the wind farm site. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.

Dunmore Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

This fund supports local community projects near Dunmore Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. You can apply for grants up to £2,500. Projects must benefit the local community within 10 miles of the wind farm. Eligible activities include community cohesion, energy efficiency, sport and culture, training, education, and environmental projects. Your organisation must be based within that 10-mile radius to apply. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme

Department for Education (DfE)

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

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.

Free Trees for Schools and Communities

Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust gives free native tree packs to schools, local authorities, and not-for-profit community groups. Packs come in sizes of 15, 30, 105, or 420 saplings. You can request up to four packs, but no more than 420 trees in total. Species mixes suit different goals, including hedgerows, wildlife habitat, and urban greening. Trees are delivered in March and November each year. Applications for the November 2026 delivery are open now and close in August 2026.

Collaboration for a Sustainable Future: pilots & UK seed funding

Research England

Research England is offering funding for higher education providers. It supports two things: piloting new institutional collaborations in England, and seeding innovation partnerships across the UK. Grants range from £100,000 to £5,000,000. The deadline to apply is 4 February 2027. This is not a research grant. It is specifically for collaboration and partnership work between higher education institutions.

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.

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

Department for Education

The RISE grant provides funding for schools in England that Ofsted has identified as needing improvement. The Department for Education runs this programme to raise standards across all schools. Grants range from £40,000 to £240,000 per school. The money funds targeted intervention and support activities. High-quality organisations work with schools to help them improve. This is mandatory intervention for underperforming schools. The deadline is 1 April 2027. The grant is part of the government's Opportunity Mission to break down barriers to success.

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.

Pre-announcement: ESRC Connect Awards: pilot

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

The Economic and Social Research Council offers Connect Awards to help researchers connect with others to develop new research areas. You must be based at a UK organisation that can receive ESRC funding. Funding is available up to £1.5 million. This is a pilot programme with rolling applications.

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.

Kellogg's Breakfast Club Grants Programme

Kellogg's

Kellogg's offers £1,000 grants to school breakfast clubs in England. The money helps provide breakfast to children who need it most. Each grant is exactly £1,000. School breakfast clubs can apply for this funding. The programme runs on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can apply at any time throughout the year. This is a partnership between Kellogg's and Forever Manchester. The grants support essential breakfast services in schools.

UKRI Translation: EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships 2027

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant supports ambitious research partnerships between businesses and universities. You can get up to £40 million for collaborative research programmes. Your business must already have a working relationship with an academic partner. Both partners must co-create and co-deliver the project together. The funding is rolling with no set deadline. This is for major research projects that could transform your industry. You need to show how the research will create prosperity and economic benefits.

English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to employees of English Lakes Hotels and local charities or not-for-profit groups. Projects must be in Windermere, Ambleside, Morecambe, or Lancaster. Priority goes to projects tackling hardship, supporting families in crisis, promoting education, apprenticeships, or the Christian church. Past grants have covered funeral costs for families in need and premises hire for homeless young people.

Cellnex Community Fund

Cellnex

The Cellnex Community Fund gives up to £5,000 to community projects. You can use the money for digital inclusion, skills training, environmental projects, or education programmes. The fund supports projects that help people, improve local areas, and promote technology access. Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and not-for-profit groups can apply. You need at least three unrelated people on your governing body. Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis.

Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants

Tesco

Tesco is offering grants of up to £1,500 for projects that improve children's access to healthy food. Schools, registered charities, and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Your project must support children and young people. The programme is currently open and based in England.

Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund helps residents in the Thornton Community Council area pay for study or training. You must live in this specific area of Scotland to apply. The fund covers education and training costs but the exact amounts available are not specified. There are no set deadlines so you can apply at any time. The fund appears to operate on a rolling basis throughout the year. You can use the money for various types of study or training courses. No match funding requirements are mentioned.

Professional doctorate: clinical research training fellowship

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This fellowship funds PhD research training in health and medical research. You can study any topic that helps improve human health within the Medical Research Council's areas of interest. The funding covers your PhD studies and research costs. This is a rolling application scheme with no set deadlines. You can apply at any time throughout the year. The fellowship is available for researchers in England. You must meet standard PhD entry requirements. This is ideal for those wanting to combine clinical work with research training.

Comic Relief and Sainsbury's Holiday Activity and Food Programme

This fund helps school children up to Year 11 access food and activities during the summer holidays. It tackles food poverty by improving access to balanced, nutritious meals and holiday schemes. The programme is run by Action Together and focuses on North West England. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed.

BBSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This grant funds research projects in biotechnology and biological sciences. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. The funding covers any research area within BBSRC's remit.

EPSRC Materials Innovation Partnerships

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds ambitious research partnerships between businesses and universities working on advanced materials. You need an established partnership of at least one year with your academic or business partner. Projects must focus on one of six themes like energy solutions, healthcare materials, or electronics. EPSRC pays 80% of costs up to £7.5 million total. Your business partner must match the EPSRC funding with cash. Applications open 3 March 2026 and close 14 May 2026. This is for UK-based organisations or those with significant UK research activity.

Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Liverpool City Council

The Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme helps organisations support young people aged 17-21 who are not in education, employment or training. The programme provides pathways to help these young people enter the workforce. Organisations that work with this age group can apply. The programme is run by Liverpool City Council as part of a national initiative.

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.

Pre-announcement: MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This is a pre-announcement for a Medical Research Council grant for new investigators. The grant helps researchers take the next step towards becoming independent. Your research must fall within the Medical Research Council's remit. This covers medical and health research areas. The funding amount is not yet specified. There is no deadline mentioned, suggesting it may be a rolling application process. Full details about eligibility and how to apply are not available yet. This appears to be an early notice before the full grant opens.

Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants 2026

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

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

Positive Futures for Young People Fund

Southwark Council

This fund from Southwark Council supports organisations working with young LGBT+ people in Southwark. You can apply if your project supports, educates, or inspires young LGBT+ people in the area. The fund aims to create positive futures for young people in the borough. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed.

Artificial intelligence humanities sandpits: Canada, UK and US invite only

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds projects that put humanities insights and methodologies at the heart of artificial intelligence technology design. You must be based at a UK, Canadian or US research organisation that is eligible for funding. You can only apply if you attended the sandpit workshop in Montreal in February 2026 and want to act as a project lead. Funding is available up to £1,160,000.

ADR UK Academic Lead(s) 2026 to 2031: Data First (MoJ)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds Academic Lead positions for the Ministry of Justice Data First programme from 2026 to 2031. You can get up to £500,000 to lead innovative research across the justice system. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. The role involves facilitating and delivering new research using justice data. This is a leadership position for academics working on justice system research. The funding covers a 5-year period. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Multiple model assessment of biological influence on ocean carbon

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research projects that compare and improve how global models calculate biological carbon storage in oceans. You can get up to £625,000 for your project. The project must be led by a UK researcher at a NERC-eligible research organisation. You can include US team members if they have NASA support. This is academic research funding, not for businesses or charities. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time.

2026 to 2027 strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa) outlines

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This grant funds large team-based bioscience discovery research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. The funding is for curiosity-driven research in biotechnology and biological sciences. This is part of the strategic Longer and Larger programme. The funding amount is not specified in the current information. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting this may be a rolling application process. You need to lead a large research team to be eligible. The focus is on discovery research rather than applied or commercial projects.

Leverhulme Research Centres

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust funds UK universities to set up research centres for outstanding original research. The next round is the Leverhulme Centenary Research Centres. Each centre receives £1 million per year for 10 years, totaling £10 million. Only UK universities can apply.

Research Project Grants

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust offers Research Project Grants for university researchers to carry out innovative research projects. You can get up to £500,000 over a maximum of 5 years. The grant is for researchers based at universities or higher education institutions in England. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can use the money for original research projects that break new ground in your field. The grant covers research costs but you must be employed by a qualifying institution to apply.

Graham Educational Fund (formerly The Graham Charitable Trust )

Foundation Scotland

The Graham Educational Fund provides education bursaries to students with the surname Graham. You must be studying at a higher education institute in the Glasgow area. The fund also supports descendants of people with the Graham surname. This is a rolling grant with no set deadline. The funding amount is not specified. You need to be enrolled in higher education in Glasgow to apply. This fund was formerly known as The Graham Charitable Trust.

Cash For Kids - Holiday Hunger Grants

Cash For Kids

Holiday Hunger Grants help organisations provide food and activities for disadvantaged children during school holidays. The grants support projects for children up to 18 years old in North West England. Your project must encourage healthy eating and physical activity. You can use the money to provide meals and activities during school breaks. The grants are available on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The funding amount is not specified in the available information.

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

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This is an expression of interest for a two-day workshop on 23-24 June. The workshop will develop ideas for using AI in social science research with UKRI data. You must attend the full workshop to apply for future funding of up to £875,000. The workshop is in-person and runs for two days. After the workshop, you can apply for research funding. This is the first step in a two-stage process. You cannot apply for the main funding without attending the workshop.

Centre for Longitudinal Studies: 2027 to 2031 (invite only)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This funding supports the Centre for Longitudinal Studies to manage ESRC's life-course cohort portfolio from 2027 to 2031. The grant ensures continued provision of longitudinal data for UK social science research, policy, and practice. This is an invite-only opportunity with no specified funding amounts or deadlines.

AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Project Nominations 2026 (invite only)

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

The Arts and Humanities Research Council invites higher education institutions to nominate doctoral projects for studentships starting in October 2026. You must be invited by AHRC to apply for this funding opportunity. This is part of the Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme round 4.

Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: outline

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC fellowships provide funding up to £9 million for independent research projects in biotechnology and biological sciences. These fellowships help researchers advance their careers by running their own research programmes. The funding supports salary, research costs, and equipment over several years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You need to demonstrate research excellence and independence. The fellowship covers various career stages from early career to senior researchers. Projects must align with BBSRC's research priorities in life sciences and biotechnology.

BBSRC Follow-on Fund: 2026 round one

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This fund helps researchers turn bioscience research into real-world benefits for society and the economy. You can get up to £3 million to bridge the gap between your research and practical applications. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive BBSRC funding. Your application must build substantially on current or previous BBSRC funding you have received.

Research Leadership Awards

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust offers Research Leadership Awards for early-career university researchers. The next round is called Centenary Research Leadership Awards. You can get up to £1 million over 4 to 5 years. This money helps you build a research team to tackle big research problems. You must be a talented scholar starting your university career. The funding is for researchers in England. No specific deadline is mentioned, so applications may be rolling.

British Election Study 2027 to 2032

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds the British Election Study from 2027 to 2032. It covers research on the 2029 UK general election and local election surveys. The maximum funding is £4.9 million over the period. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. This is for academic researchers studying elections and voting behaviour. The application process is rolling with no set deadline. Only universities and research institutions can apply.

Early Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship supports early career researchers to establish independent research careers. You must have a doctorate or equivalent research experience. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that can receive STFC funding. The fellowship provides up to £6 million in funding. This is a rolling application process with no fixed deadline. The funding helps you develop your own research area and gain independence from supervisors. You can use the money for research costs, equipment, and staff. This fellowship is specifically for science and technology research areas.

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

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This is an invite-only grant to establish a UK Ultra-high Field NMR National Research Facility. EPSRC will provide up to £7.25 million over five years. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The facility must meet a minimum cost recovery target of 40% FEC. This is not an open application process. You can only apply if invited by EPSRC. The funding will support setting up and running the national research facility.

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.

ESRC postdoctoral fellowships

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

ESRC postdoctoral fellowships help early career researchers develop their careers after completing a PhD. You can use the funding to develop publications, build networks, and improve your research and professional skills. You must hold the fellowship at a research organisation that is part of an ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership.

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.

Armed Forces Day Events Grant

This grant supports Armed Forces Day events across the UK. It helps show support for servicemen and women, both past and present. Local councils can apply. Voluntary and community groups can apply. Schools and ex-service organisations are eligible. Individuals can also apply. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. You must be able to accept the grant terms and conditions.

Experimental medicine stage one

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds research into the causes, progression and treatment of human disease. Your application must include an intervention in humans. You must be a researcher based at a research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council funding.

Biological influence on ocean carbon: novel modelling approaches

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research projects to improve how biological processes are represented in ocean carbon storage models. You can apply for up to £1 million for your research project. The project must be led by a UK researcher based at a NERC-eligible research organisation. You can include US team members who have NASA support. This is research funding, not business funding. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. This grant is specifically for academic researchers working on ocean carbon and climate science.

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.

Graham Educational Fund (formerly The Graham Charitable Society Glasgow)

Foundation Scotland

The Graham Educational Fund provides education bursaries to students with the surname Graham. You must be studying at a higher education institute in the Glasgow area. The fund also supports descendants of people with the Graham surname. This is managed by Foundation Scotland. The funding amount is not specified. There are no set deadlines, so you can apply at any time. This is a very specific fund for people with Graham family connections.

ADR UK Academic Lead 2026 to 2031: Better Economic Data (HMRC/DWP)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant offers up to £2 million for an Academic Lead role from 2026 to 2031. You will work with the Department for Work and Pensions and HMRC to improve economic data. The role runs for 5 years in partnership with government departments. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. This is part of the ADR UK programme which links researchers with government data. The exact funding amount depends on your proposal. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

Army Benevolent Fund – Grants to Organisations

Army Benevolent Fund

The Army Benevolent Fund supports charities and community interest companies running projects for the Army community. Funding covers six areas: independent living, elderly care, education and employability, mental fitness, families, and housing. The fund is based in North West England. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this round.

UKRI metascience scientometrics for research assessment (invite only)

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

This is an invite-only grant for developing new ways to measure and assess research quality. You must be invited by UKRI to apply. The funding covers up to £3 million at 80% of full economic costs. This means UKRI pays 80% of your project costs, and you need to find the remaining 20%. The grant focuses on creating new scientometric indicators for research assessment. It also supports metascience research. No deadline is specified, suggesting this runs on a rolling basis.

Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The Public Engagement Spark Awards provide up to £100,000 for projects that engage the public with STFC science. STFC supports research in areas like particle physics, astronomy, and space science. You must include an STFC subject matter expert in your project team. The funding helps you create activities, events, or resources that make complex science accessible to the public. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. The grant covers projects across England. You can use the money for staff costs, materials, equipment, and event expenses.

Supporting Summer playschemes to address school holiday hunger

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Playschemes Fund provides up to £8,000 to support summer playschemes that tackle school holiday hunger. The fund is available for organisations in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. Applications close on 27 April 2026. The funding helps run activities and provide meals for children during school holidays. This addresses the problem of children going hungry when free school meals are not available. You can use the money to cover food costs, staff wages, and activity materials. The fund focuses on education and community support in the North East.

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.

Rochdale Refugee Welcome Programme (RRWP)

The Rochdale Refugee Welcome Programme supports refugees and asylum seekers in Greater Manchester. It funds English language education and employment support services. The programme focuses on culturally-informed and trauma-aware provision. Services must be designed to meet individual skills and needs. The funding helps people access suitable employment support. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Pre-announcement: NetworkPlus in property flood resilience

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

EPSRC is offering up to £2.5 million to develop a research network focused on property flood resilience. The network will bring together researchers from different fields to tackle flood protection challenges. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive EPSRC funding. This includes universities and some research institutes. The funding will support creating connections between researchers, industry, and other stakeholders. The goal is to increase adoption of flood resilience measures in UK properties. This is a pre-announcement, so full details are not yet available. The deadline and application process will be confirmed later.

The Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara) Fellowships Programme

The Wolfson Foundation

This funding supports Cara Fellowships at UK universities. The fellowships give early and mid-career researchers a safe place to work when they are fleeing persecution or danger. UK universities apply to host these researchers through the programme. The Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara) runs the scheme, with backing from the Wolfson Foundation.

Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme 2026-27

Armed Forces Families Fund

This fund helps Armed Forces families access good quality early childhood education and childcare near where they live or serve. The funding is for the 2026-27 period in North West England. You can apply if you provide early years education or childcare services to military families. The exact funding amounts are not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You need to demonstrate how your services will benefit Armed Forces families specifically.

CfI: Boosting fathers’ engagement to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £2 million for projects that help fathers get more involved with their children. The funding supports new ideas, technologies, and methods to boost father engagement. This could improve children's learning and development. You can develop apps, programmes, or other solutions. The funding is for organisations in England. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting applications may be accepted on a rolling basis.

BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC offers research grants for any project within biotechnology and biological sciences. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. This is applicant-led funding, meaning you can propose your own research ideas.

Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

The Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship supports early career researchers in mathematics. You can apply if your research falls within EPSRC's Mathematical Sciences area. This fellowship helps you develop independent research careers. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You must be an early career researcher to be eligible. The fellowship is available for researchers in England. This is designed for academics rather than businesses or charities.

UKRI metascience impact funding (Invite only)

UKRI

This grant funds work that turns metascience research into practical tools and insights. These tools should help shape real-world decisions about research and development. You can receive up to £1 million, paid at 80% of your full economic cost. You must be invited to apply. It is based in England.

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

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

The Economic and Social Research Council will fund one doctoral award to train social scientists in data-driven research methods. The funding is up to £5.75 million. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. This will develop skills across different career stages in innovative data research approaches. The deadline is not yet specified as this is a pre-announcement. More details will be released later.

Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds the creation of a UK centre for quantum commercialisation skills. The centre will help researchers learn how to turn quantum research into commercial products. It will provide training in business skills and connections with industry. Researchers will explore new career paths beyond traditional academia. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive EPSRC funding. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline for applications.

Ballantrae Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Ballantrae Education and Training Fund provides bursaries to help local residents access training and education. The money helps people gain skills needed to find work or keep their jobs. You must live in the Ballantrae Community Council area in Scotland to apply. The fund aims to improve opportunities and livelihoods for local people. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The fund covers various types of training and education that lead to better employment prospects.

Oldham Summer HAF

Oldham Summer HAF

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme supports children from low-income families during school holidays. It helps tackle food insecurity and the holiday experience gap that affects some children. The programme runs in Oldham and provides activities and food support. Funding amounts are not specified in the available information. The programme appears to run on a rolling basis. You need to contact Oldham Council directly for full eligibility criteria and application details.

Battery Innovation Programme: Battery skills initiatives

Innovate UK

The Battery Innovation Programme funds skills initiatives to develop battery technology expertise. This competition is open to single organisations or collaborative projects. You can apply as a single applicant or lead a collaboration with other organisations. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline, suggesting applications may be accepted on a rolling basis. This programme focuses specifically on battery technology skills development. It appears to be part of Innovate UK's broader battery innovation strategy. The programme is available across the UK, with particular focus on England.

Caithness Futures Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Caithness Futures Fund supports community groups in Caithness, Scotland. The fund helps groups that work towards the Caithness Area Place Plan. In 2026, the main focus will be health and wellbeing projects. There is also support for employability through the Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund. The fund appears to have rolling deadlines. Funding amounts are not specified. You need to be a community group working in Caithness to apply.

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.

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)

Innovate UK

UK academic institutions, research organisations, and Catapults can apply for funding to run innovation projects with businesses. The total pot is £2.5 million shared between successful applicants. This is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, which helps businesses access university expertise. Projects typically involve placing a graduate in a business to work on innovation challenges. The funding covers the graduate's salary and project costs. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

Denny and District Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Denny and District Education and Training Fund supports people living in the Denny and District Community Council area. This area is in Falkirk local authority in Scotland. The fund helps with education and training costs. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. There are no set deadlines as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The eligibility criteria are not specified in the available information. You need to live in the Denny and District area to apply.

Pre-announcement: Purchase mid-range equipment for biomedical research: MRC Equip

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers funding for mid-range biomedical research equipment. This grant covers equipment costs for research across all MRC scientific areas. You must work at a research organisation that can apply for MRC funding. The funding amount is not specified in this pre-announcement. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You can use the money to buy equipment needed for your biomedical research projects. More details will be available when the full announcement is released.

EDF power solutions Burnhead Moss Education & Training (BMET) Fund

Foundation Scotland

The EDF Power Solutions Burnhead Moss Education & Training Fund helps pay for vocational courses and training. It is for people living in specific areas of Falkirk and West Lothian. You can use the money for education and training courses. The fund covers Avonbridge & Standburn, Limerigg & Slamannan in Falkirk, and Blackridge in West Lothian. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling.

EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The EDF Power Solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund helps pay for education and training costs. It also supports other projects that create job opportunities in the local area. The fund is open to both individuals and organisations. You can use the money for training courses, education programmes, or job creation initiatives. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no set deadlines, so you can apply at any time. The fund focuses on the area around the Corriemoillie Wind Farm in Scotland.

Youth Endowment Fund - Violence Against Women and Girls Prevention Programme

Youth Endowment Fund

This grant is part of the Youth Endowment Fund's three-year programme on preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG). It focuses on early prevention through universal education on healthy and respectful relationships. The funding is available in North West England. No funding amounts or eligibility details are provided in this listing.

Freelands Foundation – Learning Through Making Fund

Freelands Foundation

This fund supports visual art education projects in North West England. Your project must creatively engage people with making and exploring materials. It should be exploratory, collaborative, and open to new ideas. The fund encourages organisations to challenge assumptions about materials and the creative process.

Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund (Pinwherry and Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

This fund gives bursaries to people living in Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council area in Scotland. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn new skills that help you get a job or keep your current job. The fund is open to all residents of these areas. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. The amount of money available is not specified. You need to live in the Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council area to qualify.

Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg (HEG) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The HEG Education & Training Fund supports people living in Harthill, Eastfield, and Greenrigg with education and training costs. The fund covers residents of Harthill and Eastfield in North Lanarkshire, plus Greenrigg in West Lothian. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no published deadlines, suggesting applications may be accepted on a rolling basis. You can use the money for education and training purposes. The specific eligibility criteria and application process are not detailed in the current information.

Henry Smith Foundation – Career Ready Fund

This fund supports charities working with young people with learning disabilities in the UK. It pays for job coach-led careers education in mainstream and SEND schools. The focus is on early, structured support that helps young people gain real-world experience and move towards paid work. This is multi-year funding, so successful applicants can receive support over several years.

Audible – Open Call

Audible

This fund supports small and mid-sized charities working with young people aged 12 to 18. Your charity must deliver direct programmes to between 150 and 300 young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Sessions must take place outside of school, in structured, recurring settings like after-school clubs, community centres, or youth development organisations. Charities with a specific focus on literacy are also encouraged to apply. The fund is open to organisations based in or serving North West England.

Kirkcowan Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Kirkcowan Education & Training Fund helps local residents pay for education and training. You can get up to £2,000 to study at university or college. The money also covers short courses that give you new skills. This funding can help improve your job prospects. You must live in Kirkcowan to apply. The money can be split across multiple grants if needed. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Minnygap Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Minnygap Education & Training Fund provides bursaries to help with education and training costs. You must live in the Johnstone, Templand or Kirkpatrick Juxta areas of Dumfriesshire. The fund helps cover costs for courses, qualifications and training programmes. The amount of funding available is not specified. There are no set deadlines, so you can apply at any time. This is for individuals rather than businesses. The fund focuses on supporting local residents with their learning and skills development.

Partnership to transform university knowledge exchange metrics

Research England

Research England offers up to £5 million for universities to develop new ways to measure knowledge exchange. You will partner with Research England to create better metrics and insights. This funding helps drive forward how universities share knowledge with businesses and communities. The project must be based at an organisation that can receive Research England funding. This means universities and higher education institutions in England. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. You will lead new data insights that shape university practice and national policy.

Future data services sandpit: transforming discovery and access

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This is a sandpit event to develop projects that improve how people find and use social science data. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) runs this programme. You will work with others to create new ideas for data discovery and access. Projects could receive up to £21.6 million in total funding. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. You need to attend the sandpit event first before applying for project funding. This focuses on ESRC's social science data services. The exact eligibility criteria are not specified in the available information.

Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Education & Training Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford)

Foundation Scotland

This fund provides educational and training bursaries for residents in specific Scottish communities. You must live in the Auchterless, Inverkeithny or Fisherford Community Council areas. The money helps pay for courses and training to improve your job prospects or start a new career. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You can use the money for educational courses or training programmes that boost your employability. The fund focuses on helping local residents develop new skills and career opportunities.

Patna Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Patna Education & Training Fund helps residents in the Patna Community Council area pay for study or training. The fund is provided by Greencoat UK, who own the South Kyle wind farm. You must live in the Patna area of East Ayrshire to apply. The fund started in 2023. You can use the money for education or training courses. The funding amount is not specified. There are no set deadlines, so you can apply at any time.

River Avich Hydro Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

This fund gives bursaries to people living in four specific Scottish villages. You must live in Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich, or Kilmaha. The money helps you improve your job prospects or start a new career. This could include training courses, qualifications, or skills development. The fund appears to run on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The funding amount is not specified. You can apply throughout the year. This is for individuals, not businesses or organisations.

Stroupster Wind Farm Education and Training Fund (Dunnet & Canisbay)

Foundation Scotland

This fund gives bursaries to people living in the Dunnet and Canisbay area of Caithness. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn new skills for jobs in your local area. The fund focuses on key sectors like energy, public services, and education. There is no set funding amount mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. You must live in the Dunnet and Canisbay Community Council area to apply.

Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers early independence fellowships for clinician scientists. This funding supports researchers whose work falls within MRC's medical research areas. The grant helps bridge the gap between training and independent research careers. You must be a clinician scientist to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling application process with no set deadline. The fellowship is available in England. You need to demonstrate that your research aligns with MRC priorities.

Early independence: career development fellowship

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers early independence fellowships for career development. Your research must fall within MRC's medical research remit. You need to be an early-career researcher looking to establish independence. The fellowship is available in England.

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation

Foundation Scotland

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation supports organisations that help children and young people. The foundation focuses on health, education and wellbeing projects. You can apply if your organisation works with children or young people in Scotland. The funding amount is not specified on their website. There are no set deadlines as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You will need to show how your project will benefit children and young people. The foundation was set up by Bill and Lorraine Budge to make a difference to young lives.

Funding for STFC core summer schools for 2027

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

STFC offers funding for core summer schools in 2027. The grant supports educational events in science and technology. You can apply for up to £500,000. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. Other types of events are not supported through this scheme. The funding is available for activities in England. You must focus on STFC's core subject areas. This is specifically for summer school programmes, not other educational formats.

The Zenobe Kilmarnock BESS Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Zenobe BESS Kilmarnock Education & Training Fund helps local residents pay for study or training courses. You must live near the BESS (battery energy storage system) site in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The fund covers people who have already started courses or want to begin new training. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. This could help pay for college courses, vocational training, or professional qualifications. The fund aims to support local people in developing new skills.

Focal awards: multilingual futures for UK growth and connectivity

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This AHRC award funds doctoral training in languages and cultural expertise. It supports partnerships between universities and non-university organisations. The goal is to build multilingual skills that benefit UK growth and international connections. It is open to higher education institutions in England, but only by invitation.

Better Futures Fund Learning and Development Partner Competition

The Better Futures Fund supports place-based projects in England that improve young people's life chances. It focuses on areas like school attainment, youth employment, and reducing reoffending. This competition is for a Learning and Development Partner role. The fund is based in North West England.

Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026

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

This fellowship helps researchers move between academic and policy work. It aims to transfer knowledge and skills across these sectors. The funding amount is not specified. The deadline is not confirmed but appears to be rolling. You can apply if you want to transition between university research and policy roles. The fellowship is available in England. It is funded by multiple UK research councils including BBSRC, AHRC, EPSRC and ESRC.

UKRI policy internships 2026

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

UKRI offers three-month policy internships for doctoral students in 2026. You must be a current UKRI-funded PhD student. The internship happens at influential policy organisations. It forms part of your existing doctoral studies. You do not get extra funding as this uses your current studentship money. The internship gives you policy experience while completing your PhD. No separate application deadline is mentioned.

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.

Intention to submit: UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Innovate UK

This funding helps commercialise technology or science developed from the STFC PPAN community. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding. This is the intention to submit stage, followed by a full stage submission later.

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.

Co'path & Cove Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

This pilot fund helps pay for education and training costs in Scotland. It also supports other projects that create job opportunities. Both individuals and organisations can apply. The fund covers training expenses and initiatives that lead to new jobs. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The fund focuses on education sector activities. More details about eligibility and application process are not provided.

Apprenticeship Grants

CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)

CITB provides grants to construction employers for approved apprenticeship training programmes. The grants are available in England, Wales and Scotland. This funding is part of the CITB Grants Scheme. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund provides bursaries for people living in Caithness. You can use the money to improve your job prospects or start a new career. The fund helps pay for education and training courses. It is run by Foundation Scotland as a charitable fund. The amount of money available is not specified. There are no set deadlines, so you can apply at any time. You must live in Caithness to be eligible.

Barr Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Barr Education and Training Fund helps improve opportunities and livelihoods for people living in Barr, Scotland. The fund supports education and training projects in the local area. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no published deadlines, suggesting applications may be accepted on a rolling basis. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the current information. You should contact the fund directly to learn about specific requirements and application processes.

Kildrummy (Lumsden & Towie) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

This fund provides educational and training bursaries for residents in the Kildrummy area of Scotland. The money helps people improve their job prospects or start new careers. You can use the funding for education and training courses. The fund covers residents in Lumsden and Towie areas. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

This fund provides bursaries to help people in Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, and Sanquhar areas of Scotland access training and education. The money helps you gain skills needed to get a job or keep your current job. You must live in the Kirkconnel & Kelloholm or Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and District Community Council areas. The fund comes from Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund. Applications are decided by the Upper Nithsdale Community Trust. The funding amount is not specified. There are no set deadlines so you can apply at any time.

Old Luce Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Old Luce Education and Training Fund gives bursaries to people living in the Old Luce Community Council area. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn new skills that help you get a job or keep your current job. The fund is open to all residents in this area of Scotland. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. The amount of money available is not specified. You need to live in the Old Luce Community Council area to qualify.

Barrhill Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Barrhill Education & Training Fund provides bursaries to help people pay for education and training. You must be of working age and live in the Barrhill Community Council area in Scotland. The fund helps residents develop new skills or qualifications. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. This is a local community fund focused on supporting residents' learning and development.

Glenkens & District Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

This fund provides bursaries for education and training to residents of specific areas in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. You must live in one of these areas: Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Carsphairn, Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham, Crossmichael & District, Dalry, Dunscore, Glencairn, New Galloway, Kells Parish, or Parton. The fund helps with education and training costs. The amount of funding available is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. The fund appears to support individuals rather than businesses or organisations.

Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund (Dailly)

Foundation Scotland

The Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund provides bursaries to help people in Dailly access training and education. The fund aims to improve job opportunities and livelihoods for local residents. You can use the money for training courses or education that helps you get a job or keep your current job. The fund is only for people living in the Dailly Community Council area in Scotland. The funding amount is not specified. There are no set deadlines as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education & Training Fund (Sub Fund A)

Foundation Scotland

This fund gives bursaries to local residents for training and education. You can use the money to learn new skills for getting or keeping a job. You must live in specific areas around the Scottish Borders. These areas include Ettrick & Yarrow, Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk & Midlem, and Upper Teviotdale & Borthwick Water Community Council areas. The fund appears to run on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The amount of funding available is not specified. This is Sub Fund A of the larger Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education & Training Fund.

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund supports education and training for residents in the Kinglassie Community Council area. You can use the money for study or training courses. The fund is available to people who live in this specific area of Scotland. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline, so you can apply when you need support. This is a community fund created by a wind farm to benefit local residents. You need to live in the Kinglassie Community Council area to be eligible.

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

The RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training Fund helps improve opportunities and livelihoods for people in specific Highland areas. The fund covers the Halkirk District, Lybster, Latheron and Clyth, and Watten Community Council areas. It focuses on education and training projects. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline, so applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The fund is linked to RWE's wind farm development in the area. You can apply if your project benefits local residents in these communities.

Tannach and District Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

This fund gives bursaries to people living in the Tannach and District Community Councils area in Caithness. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn new skills that help you get a job or keep your current job. The focus is on skills needed in key local industries. The fund appears to run on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The amount of money available is not specified. You must live in the specific Tannach and District area to apply.

Crofton Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant funds community projects in Cumbria that educate the public about agriculture, forestry, and the countryside. It supports activities like exhibitions, lectures, practical demonstrations, field days, and conferences. It also helps maintain woodland, farmland, and buildings used for educational purposes. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year.

VocTech Together Support Programme

VocTech Together Support Programme

The VocTech Together Support Programme helps organisations use digital technology to improve adult education and skills development. It focuses on helping underserved learners access better training and employment opportunities. The programme supports scalable solutions through collaboration and funding. It aims to strengthen workforce development in North West England.

Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants

Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants

The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants fund practical projects that benefit both people and the planet. You can apply if you are a registered charity, not-for-profit organisation, non-fee paying school, local authority, or social housing provider. The grants are available to organisations in North West England.

Royal Society Wolfson Research Fellowships

The Wolfson Foundation / Royal Society / Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

This fellowship helps UK universities and research institutions bring outstanding scientists from overseas to the UK. It covers all areas of life and physical sciences, including engineering, but not clinical medicine. There are two options. The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship supports a five-year relocation to the UK. The Visiting Fellowship offers a flexible 12-month sabbatical. The programme is jointly funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and run by the Royal Society.

CfI: Boosting fathers’ engagement to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK

This grant supports projects that boost fathers' engagement to improve outcomes for children. Innovate UK is funding research and development work in this area. You can lead a project if you meet the eligibility criteria. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be rolling. This is likely aimed at organisations working in child development, family support, or social research. You will need to check the full guidelines for specific eligibility requirements and funding amounts.

IOP Public Engagement Grant Scheme

The Institute of Physics offers funding for projects that improve people's relationship with physics in their communities. The grant supports projects that reach groups currently underrepresented in physics. You can run projects across the UK and Ireland through family or community groups. The funding aims to support the Limit Less campaign goals. This appears to be rolling funding with no set deadline. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Projects should focus on public engagement with physics. You need to demonstrate how your project will reach underrepresented groups.

National PET Imaging Platform: Data Platform

Medical Research Council (MRC)Innovate UK

This grant provides up to £4.7 million to host the Data Platform for the National PET Imaging Platform. PET imaging is a medical scanning technology used in research. You must already be part of an approved consortium bid developed by NPIP. Your organisation must be a UK research institution that can receive MRC funding. This is specialist research infrastructure funding, not for general businesses. The application process is rolling with no fixed deadline. You cannot apply unless you are already in the approved consortium.

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.

Pre-announcement: MRC: research grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers research grants for exciting and ambitious health research projects. You must be employed by an eligible research organisation. You can involve multiple research groups or organisations in your project. The funding aims to transform understanding of human health and disease.

Out of School artistic and creative activities for children and young people in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The John D Fund provides grants up to £2,500 for out of school artistic and creative activities for children and young people. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. You can apply for activities that happen outside normal school hours. The closing date is 1st June 2026. This could fund art classes, drama groups, music workshops, or other creative projects for young people. No minimum grant amount is specified.

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

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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

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.

Laidlaw Fund for the Environment

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports wildlife habitat protection and environmental education projects in Cumbria. Projects in Carlisle and the surrounding area are given priority. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot apply.

Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports community projects that benefit tenants and residents in areas served by Castles & Coasts Housing Association. Grants of up to £1,000 are available. Charitable and not-for-profit groups can apply. Priority goes to projects that bring communities together, support employment or skills, improve health and wellbeing, or reduce anti-social behaviour.

Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports the education of young people under 25 who live in the former Cumberland area. That covers Allerdale, Copeland, Carlisle, and the northern part of Eden. Individuals can apply for up to £2,000. Organisations can apply for up to £5,000. Household income is considered for individual applications. Funded projects include course costs, equipment, training, and community programmes for young people.

Cumbria Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Cumbria Fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or strengthen communities. Grants are normally up to £10,000 for one year. Multi-year funding may be available for some projects. The fund prioritises running costs over equipment or building costs.

Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports the education and training of young people aged 21 and under in Cumbria. Individuals can apply for up to £2,000. Organisations can apply for up to £5,000. The fund covers things like tutor fees, course costs, travel to training, and equipment. Priority goes to young people who are, or have been, in the care of Cumberland Council or Westmorland and Furness Council. Household income is taken into account for individual applications. Multi-year funding may be considered for organisations.

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.

Kipling Fund for Younger People

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund gives grants of up to £2,000 to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. The money supports children, young people, and families. Priority goes to projects helping young people with mental health needs, children and young people generally, and households on low incomes. Funded projects have included youth groups, young carers' projects, educational work for teenagers, and equipment for family groups. School trips are not funded.

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.

The Border Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Border Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to individuals and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote climate action. Priority goes to people and groups in rural areas northeast of Carlisle, including north and east of Longtown, through to Gilsland and Newbiggin. The fund particularly wants to support hearing loss clinics, skills and confidence training for adults over 25, domestic abuse training for women's centre staff, and mature students changing career. It can also cover hardship costs that help someone complete a course. Core costs, gap-year funding, and role-specific professional qualifications are not eligible.

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.

Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports people and organisations in the former Allerdale and Copeland areas of Cumbria. It pays for training, skills development, and activities that help adults get into work. Individuals aged 18 and over can apply for grants between £500 and £2,000. Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to £10,000. Organisations must show they have secured, or are working towards, at least 50% match funding. Priority goes to projects helping unemployed people, those with complex barriers to work, and people in deprived areas.

Rowan Community First 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. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year. Priority goes to projects supporting children's education, helping people back into work, or keeping older people socially connected. Groups based in the Eden area are also prioritised. Examples of funded work include computer classes, drop-in clubs for older people, and nursery provision.

The Forrest Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Forrest Family Fund supports children and young people in Cumbria. Grants go to charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Projects should reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, help young people reach their potential, nurture a sense of place, or promote climate action. Examples include youth group activities, training vouchers for young farmers, skills development, and community gardens. Grants are normally up to £4,000 for one year.

The Solway Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charities and not-for-profit groups working with children and young people in Maryport and Workington. It pays for activities that build confidence, life skills, and personal development. Mentoring, peer support, and accredited training are all eligible. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year.

Westmorland Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Westmorland Community Fund supports community groups in specific towns across Cumbria. Grants range from £500 to £10,000. Priority goes to projects that help young people, improve mental health and wellbeing, or connect with local farming, food, and craft. Multi-year grants are available for projects with strong growth potential. The fund will not support individuals, sports clubs, animal charities, one-off events, trips, or nature projects.

Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Over 55 Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to organisations benefitting people age 55+ in the communities within the former local authorities of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden 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. Donor Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Limited Who can apply? • charitable not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • exercise classes for older people • befriending or social activities to reduce isolation • equipment for a community centre that will also benefit older people • improvement of community facilities to improve access for older people • IT classes and digital education for older people What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be less than £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: Sarah Thompson on 01900 820821 or email sarah@cumbriafoundation.org

The Barker Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to organisations that help empower young people and support education, and to individuals aged 25 and under, including young farmers, living in Cumbria. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations • individuals aged 25 and under Examples of activities that could be supported: • business training for young people • supporting young people with a disability into employment • young farmers who need further qualifications • promoting life skills and confidence in young people What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • staff costs for a youth group • trips • university costs • nursery schools How much can you apply for? Grants to organisations will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Larger grants may be given in exceptional circumstances, and multiple-year funding may be considered. Grants to individuals will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application. How to apply? All applications are now made through our online application portal If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org

Beverley Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to individuals and to organisations helping young people reach their potential in education and employment by improving access to study and vocational training. Priority will be given to individuals. Donor The Beverley Trust Who can apply? • young people in hardship, with priority given to those living in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • academic study/courses to improve practical skills or personal development • activities that are part of a further or higher education course • activities leading to vocational qualifications • purchase of books, materials and computer equipment • bursary support • travel costs What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • school trips 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 groups will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. 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 If you would like to know more about this fund please contact: Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants & Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or email: tracy@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

Live the Dream Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to individuals and organisations in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland to enable access to educational or training activity which raises career aspirations. Donor BNFL Who can apply? • young people living in Allerdale or Copeland, with priority given to those aged 16-25. Individuals will need to provide evidence of excellence in their chosen field. • Charitable, not-for-profit organisations which directly benefit individuals in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland. Groups will need to provide evidence of how they will/are raising aspirations for young people in Allerdale and Copeland. Examples of projects supported: • living costs for individual studying at university • coaching and training costs for a promising young athlete • apprenticeship wages for youth organisation • event to promote career aspirations in young people • employment programme for young people What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • school trips • expeditions • family holidays How much can you apply for? Grants to individuals will be up to £2,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application. Grants to organisations will be up to £10,000 over one year. 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 If you would like to know more about this fund please contact: Tracy Cheesbrough Grants & Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or email: tracy@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

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

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.

Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Overview The Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund focuses on supporting communities in and around their Head Office location and sites where Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd and Washington Homes operate. Grants are available for organisations that aim to improve lives by: • creating opportunities for people to escape poverty, • providing skills, education, and training to help individuals achieve their full potential, or • promoting better health Current areas of benefit: Flimby, Workington, Maryport, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gilcrux, Millom, Moor Row, Penrith and Wigton. Donor Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects that: • improve the lives of children and families in need of extra support • offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation • promote better mental health and wellbeing • build stronger, more resilient communities 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, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 820828 or email lisa@cumbriafoundation.org

Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Grants to organisations in the Barrow-in Furness area that support young peoples’ personal development, education and involvement in the community and environmental initiatives. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects which support one of the following aims: • training in leadership, self-discipline and life skills for young people • respect for the environment Examples of projects supported: • sailing trip for disadvantaged young people • equipment for a judo or karate club • training costs for Scouts or Guides • running costs or building repairs for Sea Cadets 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 £1,000 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 For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org

Corlacky Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Corlacky Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 for community projects near the wind farm. It was set up by the ERG Group to support local people. You can apply if your group is based within 7km of Corlacky Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. The fund supports education on sustainability and renewable energy, projects that improve mental health, and work helping vulnerable people with fuel poverty or cost of living pressures. The deadline to apply is 8 October 2026.