Public Administration & Defence Grants UK

Advanced Wireless Technology Grant Fund

Ambition North Wales / Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru

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

Pathways to Work Innovation Fund

Department for Work and Pensions

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

CfI: Counter UAS Demonstrations in Prison Environments

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

UKRI

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

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

Department for Education

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

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.

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.

Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: CR&D Round 2

Innovate UK

Innovate UK and the Department of Health and Social Care are investing up to £7 million in total. This fund supports businesses developing or adopting greener, more sustainable ways to manufacture medicines. Individual grants range from £500,000 to £1,000,000. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

Denny and District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Denny and District Community Fund supports community projects in the Denny area of Falkirk, Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents in the Denny and District Community Council area. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no set deadlines as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You can apply if your project will help people living in the Denny and District Community Council area. The fund focuses on community benefit projects. More details about eligibility and application process are not currently available.

Community Leadership Fund

Peterborough City Council

The Community Leadership Fund gives each of Peterborough's 60 city councillors £1,000 per year to support local community projects. You can get up to £1,000 for schemes that improve your local area. Projects should help with economic, social or environmental improvements in Peterborough. You must contact your local city councillor directly to ask for support. The deadline is 31 December 2025. This funding is only for organisations and community groups in Peterborough. Your project should align with the city's priorities and benefit your local ward.

Forest Creation Grant

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

This grant helps landowners and tenants plant trees and create woodland. It is for land within the National Forest or close to its boundary. Projects should deliver environmental, community, or economic benefits. Funding ranges from £1,500 to £1,000,000. The grant uses standard cost rates linked to national tree-planting and agri-environment schemes. The deadline to apply is 31 January 2027.

Remediation Enforcement Support Fund

Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Remediation Enforcement Support Fund provides £5,000 to £100,000 for local authorities and fire and rescue authorities in England. The money helps you get legal advice to pursue people responsible for fixing dangerous buildings. This is about making building owners pay for repairs they should do. You can use the funding to hire lawyers and legal experts. The deadline to apply is 28 February 2027. Only local authorities and fire and rescue authorities can apply. This funding helps you take legal action against building owners who won't fix safety problems.

People and Research

Historic England

Historic England's People and Research Scheme funds two types of activity. The first covers engagement, skills, training, education, and heritage project posts that help people understand and protect the historic environment. The second covers research into the historic environment, including conservation science, surveys, publications, archives, and guidance toolkits. Grants range from £250 to £300,000. You must be based in or working in England. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.

Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

This grant helps residential landlords cover the cost of buying and installing electric vehicle chargepoints at their properties. It is funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. You can receive up to £100,000 in total. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.

Places grants

Historic England

Historic England offers grants between £1,000 and £1,000,000 for projects that repair, conserve, and care for historic places. This includes buildings, structures, monuments, landscapes, and areas. Projects must be based in England. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.

Plug-in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant

Department for Transport

This grant helps cover the cost of buying a plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle. You can get up to £2,500 off the price of an eligible vehicle. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less. The grant is available across the UK until 5 April 2027.

Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

The National Archives offers bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development you choose. Anyone at any stage of their career can apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of 3 July 2027.

Spruce Site Assessment

Forestry Commission

This grant helps woodland owners in South East England assess the costs of felling spruce trees. It covers a site assessment to identify what funding is available to support spruce removal. The grant is worth between £1,999 and £2,000. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2029.

Ambition North Wales 4G+ Public Sector Asset Improvement Grant Scheme - EOI

Ambition North Wales

This grant helps public sector bodies in Wales upgrade assets to support 4G and 5G mobile networks. It can fund improvements to lighting columns, power supplies, structures, fibre, and ducting. Grants can cover up to 100% of eligible capital costs, up to £132,500. Once upgraded, assets must be made available to all mobile operators on an open access basis. Payments are made after work is completed, so you must be able to fund the project upfront and prove you have the cash to do so. The deadline to apply is 30 June 2029.

Cynllun Grant Gwella Asedau Sector Cyhoeddus 4G+ Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru - MoD

Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru

This grant helps public sector organisations in North Wales upgrade assets to support 4G and 5G mobile networks. It can fund improvements to lighting columns, power supplies, access points, structures, or fibre and ducts. The grant can cover up to 100% of eligible capital costs. However, it is paid in arrears, so you must be able to fund the project upfront and prove you have the financial ability to do so. Once upgraded, assets must be made available to all mobile network operators on an open, non-exclusive basis. The maximum grant available is £132,500.

Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

Historic England

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

Cladding Safety Scheme

Homes England (England), Department for Levelling up, Housing & Communities (NI)

The Cladding Safety Scheme pays for the cost of fixing dangerous cladding on residential buildings. It covers buildings over 11 metres tall, or 11 to 18 metres in London. Funding ranges from £250,000 to £20 million per project. The scheme is open until 31 March 2030.

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

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

EWCO helps you create new woodlands in England. It is run by the Forestry Commission and funded by Defra. You can apply for between £4,000 and £2,000,000. Funding is confirmed until March 2030, but there is no set closing date for applications.

Cynllun Grant Technoleg Di-Wifr Uwch

Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru / Ambition North Wales

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

Ambition North Wales Advanced Wireless Grant Scheme - EOI

Ambition North Wales

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

National Highways Lorry Parking Facilities Improvements Scheme

National Highways

This grant helps lorry parking operators improve facilities for HGV drivers. It covers welfare facilities, security for drivers and sites, and parking amenities and capacity. The maximum award is £20 million. The scheme is open to applicants in England, with a deadline of 31 March 2031.

Pride in Place Impact Fund

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

Jobs Guarantee

Jobs Guarantee

The Jobs Guarantee is a UK Government programme for young people aged 18 to 24. It provides a fully funded six-month paid job plus employability support. It targets young people who have been claiming Universal Credit and actively looking for work for 18 months. In the North West of England, it is delivered through Action Together using grant funding.

HMCTS Digital Support Service Fund

This fund is run by Action Together and supports digital services related to HMCTS (His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service) in North West England. The funding aims and eligibility details are not currently available. The fund appears to be rolling, with no fixed deadline.

Blackford Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Blackford Community Fund provides funding to benefit residents in the Blackford Community Council area. This area is in Perth & Kinross, Scotland. The fund is charitable and aims to help the local community. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. There are no set deadlines, so you can likely apply at any time. The fund appears to support public sector and charity projects. You need to be working to benefit people who live in the Blackford area. More details about eligibility and application process are not provided.

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.

Community Covenant Grant Scheme

Surrey County Council

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

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.

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.

Community Ward Funding

London Borough of Waltham Forest

This fund supports community projects in Waltham Forest. Local community groups and organisations can apply for money to run projects that benefit their ward. Each ward may have its own criteria, so check the rules for your specific area before applying.

Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

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

Cambusbarron Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Cambusbarron Community Fund supports community projects in the Cambusbarron area of Stirling. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents. You must be working on a project in the Cambusbarron Community Council area. The funding amount is not specified. There are no set deadlines, so you can apply at any time. This appears to be a rolling application process. The fund focuses on community benefit projects.

CfI: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA Phase 1

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

This grant offers a share of up to £3 million for Engineering Biology projects. Engineering Biology uses living systems, like cells or microbes, to create new products and services. You can apply for between £100,000 and £200,000. Projects must be based in England. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.