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Q Futures Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (Quickline)

Up to £5,000Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands

Grants for grassroots projects creating employment, training and skills opportunities, overcoming barriers to work, building integrated communities and digital inclusion, with priority for disadvantaged rural communities. Likely awards about £2,000. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next closing date 1 November 2026 (rounds 1 May and 1 November). Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities and other voluntary organisations with a strong local track record in North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire or eligible parts of Lincolnshire. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/qfcf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Legal Advice Sustainability Scheme

London Legal Support Trust

Up to £75,000South East England

The London Legal Support Trust’s Legal Advice Sustainability Scheme gives £75,000 of unrestricted funding over five years, plus tailored consultancy, to small free legal advice organisations. This round is for organisations based in and mainly serving Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight) or Surrey. Free specialist legal advice must be your main purpose, with income between £50,000 and £1 million and at least a year of delivery. You need a quality mark or professional regulation, or to be working towards one. Charities, CIOs and CICs limited by guarantee can apply. The deadline is Sunday 1 November 2026, with decisions by mid-December. Open support sessions are listed on the page. Official source: https://londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-grants/sector-support/centres-of-excellence/legal-advice-sustainability-scheme-lass-applications/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 17 October 2026.

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Radius Foundation Grants Programme (Crewe)

Cheshire Community Foundation (Radius Limited)

Up to £15,000North West England

Grants for 12-month projects in Crewe that empower young people, champion wellbeing and inclusion for people with mental health challenges or disability, or promote diversity and gender equality. Salaries and core costs linked to outcomes are eligible. Amount: Up to £15,000. Closes 11.59pm on 1 November 2026. Who can apply: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations working in Crewe. How to apply: Read the programme guidance and key questions on the Cheshire Community Foundation page, then apply online by 11.59pm on 1 November 2026. Official source: https://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/radius-grants-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Nourish and Thrive Fund (Barking and Dagenham Giving)

Barking and Dagenham Giving

£6,583 - £18,000London

Barking and Dagenham Giving's resident-designed Nourish and Thrive Fund gives £6,583 or £18,000 to organisations helping local people eat and live more healthily. Smaller grants suit new or existing projects, and larger grants are for established work or running costs. Turnover must be £300,000 or less. Applications close at 10am on 2 November 2026. Official source: https://bdgiving.org.uk/news/funding-now-open-the-nourish-thrive-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Flintshire)

Community Foundation Wales (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Funding amount not listedWales

Year one of a four-year fund for Flintshire communities hosting Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage infrastructure, for projects in education, environmental enhancement and local heritage and culture. Amount: Not stated on the Community Foundation Wales page (the Cheshire strand offers up to £20,000). Closes midday on 2 November 2026; outcomes in February 2027. Who can apply: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations delivering projects in the Flintshire area of benefit. Cheshire projects apply through Cheshire Community Foundation. How to apply: Apply through the Community Foundation Wales Grants Hub using the Apply link on the fund page. You can book a call with a Grants Officer. Official source: https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/liverpool-bay-ccs-limited-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund 2027 - 2029

London Community Foundation

£20,000 - £200,000London

The MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund is open for applications through the London Community Foundation. It supports smaller, community-based and specialist organisations that help victims of crime across London. It suits organisations that are embedded in the communities they serve, including groups led by and for people who share a lived experience or identity. It also welcomes specialist organisations that are not led by people with lived experience but have strong community links, relevant expertise and a proven track record. The fund specifically, but not exclusively, wants to extend support for Black and minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, people with insecure or unknown immigration status, male victim-survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, children and young people, faith-based communities, people who have experienced hate crime, bereaved families, people involved in prostitution and older people. You can apply for a two-year grant of between £20,000 and £200,000, which works out at £10,000 to £100,000 per year. A total of £2,000,000 is available. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2029. Applications close at 2pm on 2 November 2026. You will need to pass a short online eligibility check before you can reach the full application form. One practical point: there is no income threshold, but organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000 will be prioritised. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/mopac-victims-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme

Department for Education (DfE)

£10,000 - £1mEngland, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England

The Department for Education (DfE) is offering grant funding to reduce surface water flood risk at schools in England by installing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). At its discretion, and where the scheme criteria allow, DfE can fund up to 50% of the total SuDS project costs. You match fund the rest. The grant pays for both the design and the installation of SuDS features on school sites. Projects can be small, such as downpipe planters, or larger schemes with rain gardens, bioretention tree pits, swales and detention basins. You can apply for a stand-alone SuDS project or as part of wider works, but DfE will only contribute to the SuDS part. It suits lead local flood authorities, water companies, non-profit organisations, and state-funded and voluntary aided schools in England. Individual schools thinking of bidding alone are encouraged to talk to their lead local flood authority, local water company or a non-profit organisation about joining a larger bid, because the technical and reporting requirements can be complex. Applications are open now and close at 5:00pm on 2 November 2026. The page gives an estimated total pot of £5 million, which may change with budget. Applicants will hear the outcome by 31 March 2027 at the latest. One practical point to plan for: the grant is paid in arrears only, after work is completed against set milestones. You will need to cover costs up front. Scoring above the 20% minimum threshold does not guarantee funding. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/sustainable-drainage-systems-suds-in-schools-fy-202728-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Comic Relief Cwtch Communities

WCVA (Comic Relief)

£15,000 - £35,000Wales

Grants for Welsh community organisations working on basic needs and cost of living, early childhood health and development, or safety (for example people affected by violence or displacement). Projects run from February 2027 to March 2028. Amount: £15,000 to £35,000. Closes 5pm on 2 November 2026. Who can apply: Voluntary organisations in Wales with annual income under £250,000 whose mission already fits one of the three themes. How to apply: Register on the WCVA Multipurpose Application Portal (MAP) at map.wcva.cymru and apply there by 5pm on 2 November 2026. Your County Voluntary Council can help. Official source: https://wcva.cymru/comic-relief-cwtch-communities/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Cheshire)

Cheshire Community Foundation (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Up to £20,000North West England

Year one of a four-year fund for communities hosting the Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage infrastructure, for projects in education, environmental enhancement and local heritage and culture. Amount: Up to £20,000. Closes 2 November 2026. Who can apply: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations delivering projects near Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham and Neston. Flintshire applicants apply through Community Foundation Wales. How to apply: Read the programme brief and application questions on the Cheshire Community Foundation page, then use the Apply link before 2 November 2026. Official source: https://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/lbccs/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £10,000North East England

This fund aims to increase opportunities for children and young people to take part in sport, movement and performing arts in Newcastle. It is listed on the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland site as the Wembley Stadium Foundation Communities Fund. It is an organisation grant, so it suits groups working in Newcastle that want to open up more sport, movement or performing arts activity for children and young people. You can apply for up to £10,000. The fund is open for applications now and closes on 2 November 2026. Note that some other funds on the same page close earlier, on 19 October 2026, so make sure you are looking at the right closing date for this one. If you have not applied to the Community Foundation before, you will need an account on its grantee portal first. It is worth registering early so that nothing slows you down close to the closing date. The funder also has a page for new applicants where you can check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria, plus FAQs and a Help and Support page if you need extra help to apply. The listing on the page is brief, so read the full fund details through the "Read more" link before you start your application. If this fund is not the right fit, the Community Foundation says organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can make a general application at any time of year. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Communities Building Economic Change

City Bridge Foundation

£150,000 - £450,000London

Communities Building Economic Change is a City Bridge Foundation programme offering core and flexible five-year grants. It is for small and medium-sized organisations that are rooted in their communities and tackle economic injustice in London. It sits within the foundation's Economic Justice programme. You can apply for between £150,000 and £450,000 over five years. The funding is core and flexible, so it is designed to support your organisation rather than a narrow project. It is aimed at organisations with an annual income of £50,000 to £1.5 million. The fund suits organisations in Greater London that are rooted in communities experiencing economic injustice. You should provide frontline support services and understand the economic system as the cause of the challenges your communities face. You also need a track record of working towards longer-term change in one of the funder's three funding priorities. Applications are open now and close at 12 noon on Tuesday 3 November 2026. That is a midday cut-off, not the end of the day, so plan your time with care. One practical point: the income range is part of the criteria. Make sure your annual income sits between £50,000 and £1.5 million before you start preparing an application. Official source: https://www.citybridgefoundation.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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

Ambition North Wales

Up to £1mWales

The Ambition North Wales 4G+ Industry Grant Scheme subsidises mobile network operators, neutral hosts and infrastructure providers to deploy or upgrade 4G and 5G infrastructure in total and partial not-spots across North Wales, where commercial investment alone does not add up. It is part of the 4G+ Connected Key Sites and Corridors Project. The fund totals £4.6 million, with more possible depending on take-up. Grants cover up to 65% of eligible capital costs, and no organisation can receive more than £1 million per round. Applicants provide at least 35% match funding and cash-flow delivery, because grants are paid in arrears. Only capital costs (such as columns, fibre, power connections and radio equipment) are eligible, and only for new activity. This listing is the full application stage, which is only for organisations invited after a successful expression of interest. The full application window opened on 6 October 2026 and closes at 4pm on 3 November 2026. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/ambition-north-wales-4g-industry-grant-scheme---full-application-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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National Churches Trust - Large Grants

National Churches Trust

Up to £50,000National (UK-wide)

The National Churches Trust Large Grants programme can give your church, chapel, meeting house or cathedral up to £50,000. It is open for new stage one applications, and the next deadline is 3 November 2026. You can apply for one of two kinds of project. The first is major urgent and structural repairs costing over £80,000, such as a leaking roof, cracked masonry, rotting timbers or a crumbling tower. The second is installing or upgrading a kitchen and/or accessible toilet costing over £30,000. The trust is a late-stage funder. You need to have at least 50% of the cost of this phase of your project already raised. Your project must still be in its planning stages, be deliverable within two years and not yet have started. Permissions must be in place, and the work must be led by a professionally qualified architect or chartered building surveyor. Competition is strong. The average grant is currently about £21,000, and only around one in four applications is successful. There are two stages. Stage one is a simple form that checks your project meets the eligibility criteria. If you pass, you are invited to complete a more detailed form. An officer assesses it, then an independent Grants Committee reviews it. You may also be considered for funds the trust distributes for other funders, such as the Wolfson Foundation and the Headley Trust, by marking your interest on the form. If you are applying for repairs to a church in Northern Ireland, the deadline is extended to 13 December 2026. Official source: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/grants/large-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Platform Community Chest

Platform Housing Group

Up to £5,000West Midlands, East Midlands

Grants for projects that benefit Platform communities through digital inclusion, health and wellbeing, community cohesion, skills and employability, community safety, or diversity and inclusion. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next deadline 3 November 2026 (panel 10 November); monthly deadlines continue, including 3 December 2026 and 7 January 2027. Who can apply: Charities, not-for-profits, clubs, constituted and informal groups, and Platform customers (for projects benefiting several customers) in Platform communities across the Midlands. No profit-making businesses or political parties. How to apply: Read the guidance on the Platform Grants and Funding page and apply online before the monthly deadline. A panel of Platform customers scores applications. Apply three to four months ahead for events. Official source: https://www.platformhg.com/grants-and-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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CfI: Battery innovation for dual use & defence Phase 1

Innovate UK, UKRI, BIST

£20,000 - £50,000National (UK-wide)

The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, through Innovate UK, is investing up to £2 million (including VAT) in this Contracts for Innovation competition on battery innovation for dual use and defence. It aims to adapt battery technologies that are maturing in the civil market to defence challenges, strengthen UK battery manufacturing and secure critical dual-use supply chains. This is Phase 1 of a possible two-phase competition. It is run as a contract, not a grant. Each contract is worth £20,000 to £50,000 including VAT, and projects must start by 1 January 2027, last up to three months and end by 31 March 2027. Projects must focus on battery cell manufacturing, or battery pack design and manufacturing, suited to a defence environment, as industrial research. Phase 2 is not yet confirmed and may be open to new applicants. Applications opened on 28 September 2026 and close at 11am on 4 November 2026. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/cfi-battery-innovation-for-dual-use--defence-phase-1-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund drawdown five

Innovate UK

Funding amount not listedEngland

DRIVE35 (Driving Research and Investment in Vehicle Electrification) is a government-led programme to transform the UK automotive industry. In this Scale-up Fund drawdown, UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million to create scale-up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies. It is run by Innovate UK with the Department for Business and Trade and the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK. The page gives the total fund but does not state a minimum or maximum award. The competition closes at 11:00am UK time on 4 November 2026. You can apply alone or in a collaboration. To lead, your organisation must be a UK registered business. Non-UK businesses can apply but must set up a UK registered business, with UK staff in place, before any grant is awarded, and that business must deliver the project. Official source: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/drive35-scale-up-fund-drawdown-five/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic

Innovate UK Business Connect

£100,000 - £3mNational (UK-wide), England

Future Leaders Fellowships Round 11 backs talented individuals with the potential to become future leaders in research and innovation. This strand is for fellows hosted by business and non-academic organisations. It is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and run by Innovate UK. Up to £110 million is available across the round, and a proportion of that supports this strand, subject to enough high quality applications being received. You can request a grant of between £100,000 and £3 million. Up to 70% of costs can be covered, depending on project type and business size. Projects last four years, with an option to extend for a further three years, and must not start before October 2027. Fellows also get access to tailored opportunities to build their leadership skills. Proposals are welcome from all areas of research and innovation. That includes arts, humanities and social sciences, the five critical technologies in the UK's Science and Technology Framework, and multidisciplinary work. Your project must go beyond business as usual and show clear novelty. It needs a clear leadership development plan and explicit host commitments, such as protected time, access to facilities and senior mentorship. You do not need a PhD, and researchers from outside the UK can apply with an eligible UK host. Applications close at 11:00am on 4 November 2026. Competition is tough. Innovate UK says experience from similar competitions suggests a 13% chance of success. If your total project cost is likely to exceed £1.4 million, you should email the fellowship team before applying. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/future-leaders-fellowships-round-11-business-and-non-academic/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Family Focus programme

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

£100,000 - £200,000National (UK-wide)

The Family Focus programme from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust funds projects that help armed forces families with care needs. The aim is to help families access support, improve wellbeing and resilience, and prepare for the future, whether during service or in transition and civilian life. You can apply for between £100,000 and £200,000 towards a project lasting two to three years. Your project must follow one of two pathways. The first is in-service support, for currently serving personnel and their families. The second is moving on from service life, for families who are leaving the armed forces or are within two years of leaving. Every project must meet at least one of three outcomes: better knowledge of, and confidence in accessing, support; less loneliness and better emotional wellbeing; or carers building the skills and confidence to move towards volunteering, training or work. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies, local authorities and NHS organisations can apply. If you have not worked with the armed forces community before, you can still apply. You will need to show that you understand the needs of the group and have a workable plan to reach people, or that you will deliver the project with a partner that has proven experience. The deadline is 12 noon on 4 November 2026. If you apply by then, you will get a decision before the end of February 2027. One practical point: the funder will pay for non-clinical therapeutic support, such as peer support or mindfulness. It must be backed by published evidence and form part of a wider package of support, not make up the whole project. Official source: https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/family-focus-programme-2025-26/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Access to Elected Office Fund

Cabinet Office

Up to £500,000England

The Access to Elected Office Fund will help disabled people meet the extra, disability-related costs of standing for election. This listing is not for candidates. It is for an organisation that will set up and run the Fund on behalf of the Government until 31 March 2029. The administrator must launch the Fund by March 2027. It will cover UK General Elections, local government and regional and combined mayoral authority elections in England, and local and Northern Ireland Assembly elections in Northern Ireland. Costs covered include things like BSL interpretation or accessible transport. Standard campaign costs, such as registration fees or leafleting, are not covered. Most of the money is expected to go to third-party service providers rather than straight to candidates. The total funding for 2026-27 is up to £500,000. This covers both the administration costs and the pot of money for candidates. Individual candidate awards are expected to range from a few hundred pounds to several thousand. Unspent funding from 2026-27 and 2027-28 may roll over, and top-up funding may be available after an annual audit. The grant runs for three years, with an option to extend by a further year or two, subject to satisfactory performance. Applications opened on 13 October 2026 at 2:00pm and close on 4 November 2026 at 2:00pm. One practical point: work must start straight away once the grant agreement is issued, and the Fund needs to be developed and launched at pace, in two months or less. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/access-to-elected-office-fund-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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MOPAC Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 - 2030

London Community Foundation

Up to £150,000London

The Mayor's Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 to 2030 pays for specialist services that tackle violence against women and girls in London. It is run by The London Community Foundation on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). This is the third round of the fund. £5,700,000 is available in grants over three years, from February 2027 to January 2030. Individual organisations can apply for up to £150,000 over three years, which is £50,000 a year. Partnerships of up to three organisations can apply for up to £180,000, or £60,000 a year. The fund suits grassroots organisations that already provide services to address VAWG and have at least three complete years of operation. At least 60% of the money is prioritised for specialist organisations led by and for Black women and girls, and women and girls from minority ethnic backgrounds. Up to 40% will go to specialist VAWG community organisations that serve other marginalised groups, such as disabled women and girls, LGBTQ+ women, women with no recourse to public funds, and older or younger women. Organisations with an annual income under £500,000 will be prioritised. Applications close at 2pm on 4 November 2026. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2030. One thing to know before you start: you must meet the Foundation's core eligibility criteria, and organisations with overdue monitoring with the Foundation will not be eligible. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/vawg-grassroots-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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International Bilateral Fund - Call 3

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

£1m - £1.5mEngland

The International Bilateral Fund (IBF) is run by the UK Space Agency. Call 3 backs projects that strengthen the UK space sector's international partnerships. It is open now and closes at 3:00pm on 4 November 2026. Each project can receive up to £1.5m in UK Space Agency grant funding. Projects can run for up to 18 months and must start on 1 April 2027. You must include an international partner and matched contributions, in line with UK subsidy control guidelines. The project must be led by a UK organisation. That can be any type, including university-led research and industry-led commercial proposals. The Agency particularly encourages partnerships with Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan and the USA. Other countries, including emerging space nations, are also welcome. You need to show how the partnership supports both UK and partner country space priorities. A clear contribution to economic growth is a core assessment criterion. Proposals are welcome from any area of the UK space economy. Priority areas are satellite communications, assured access to space, in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing, and space domain awareness. One caveat to plan for: each lead organisation can submit only one application, whatever type of organisation it is. Successful projects must also pass due diligence checks on company viability and national security. Decisions are expected in February 2027. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/international-bilateral-fund---call-3-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Barclays Community Sport Fund

Barclays (delivered in partnership with Sported)

£160 - £1,000England, West Midlands

The Barclays Community Sport Fund helps reduce inequalities in sport, with a focus on football, tennis and cricket. It is delivered by Sported in partnership with Barclays. The programme runs from April 2025 to December 2027. The round open now is the Female Coaches for Girls Fund. It pays for up to two female coaches per club or group to take a Level 1 or equivalent introductory qualification, plus any extra safeguarding and first aid needs for the sport. Grants are £160 for football and £200 for tennis or cricket. Coaches must complete their qualification within 12 months, subject to course availability. This round opened on 8 July 2026 and closes at 5pm on 4 December 2026. The separate Access Grant round, worth £1,000, closed on 27 May 2026. The fund suits charities, not-for-profit organisations, community groups, youth groups and traditional sports clubs that deliver football, cricket or tennis for women and girls, or want to start. You need to be located in, or supporting people from, areas ranked 1 to 3 on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Some disability groups and groups facing rural isolation can also be considered. Funded groups also get advice and support, signposting to training and resources, and chances such as match tickets, mascot places and promotional opportunities. One practical point: applications may close early if funds run out, so apply early. Official source: https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/funding-and-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carrick Futures

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

Carrick Futures is a community fund for South Carrick in South Ayrshire. It is run by a voluntary board of trustees, and Foundation Scotland handles applications and payments. The money comes from ScottishPower Renewables community benefit funds linked to the Arecleoch and Mark Hill windfarms. The fund backs charitable activity that supports the rural regeneration and sustainability of Ballantrae, Colmonell & Lendalfoot, Barr, Barrhill, Dailly, Pinmore & Pinwherry, and Girvan & District. Its priorities include better access to public services, tackling inequality, health and wellbeing, support for children and young people, community-led assets, and climate-smart approaches. Small grants run from £500 to £5,000. Standard grants run from £5,001 to £50,000. Large grants are over £50,000 and start with an initial enquiry form, after which the board decides whether to invite a full application. Awards can be multi-year, normally up to 3 years. The next application deadline is 4 November 2026, with outcomes expected in late January 2027. Groups and organisations that benefit people in the eligible communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. One thing to plan for: the amount available for new awards varies, because it depends on existing funding commitments. Board decisions are final. A project that is turned down cannot be reconsidered for at least one year. For awards of up to £1,000, you can also ask your local Community Council about its micro grant scheme. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carrick-futures. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Clare Milne Trust Grants for Cornwall

Cornwall Community Foundation (Clare Milne Trust)

£250 - £10,000South West England

Core and project grants that improve the quality of life, independence or inclusion of people with physical, learning, mental or sensory disabilities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Amount: £250 to £10,000. Open 14 October to 4 November 2026; decisions mid December 2026. Who can apply: Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups working in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly whose main purpose is serving disabled people, meeting the Foundation general eligibility criteria. How to apply: Check the requirements on the Cornwall Community Foundation grant page and apply online by 4 November 2026. Official source: https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/grants/clare-milne/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Trenouth Solar Farm Fund

Cornwall Community Foundation (Low Carbon)

Up to £5,000South West England

Grants for community projects in or benefiting St Ervan, St Issey, St Eval and St Merryn, with preference for educational elements or improving sustainability and carbon footprint. Projects start from 1 January. Amount: Up to £5,000 (higher in exceptional cases). Applications by 4 November 2026; decisions mid December. Who can apply: Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups working in the area of benefit. Not public bodies, parish councils, schools or organisations with significant free reserves. How to apply: Register on the Cornwall Community Foundation grant application page to receive your application form link, check the general eligibility criteria and Application Process and Guidance, then apply before the deadline. Official source: https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/grants/trenouth-solar-farm/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Hidden stab vests for women

Innovate UK Business Connect

Up to £60,000England

HMGCC Co-Creation wants discreet, wearable stab-resistant body armour designed specifically for women. Close protection officers need to blend in while protecting themselves against attack, and most hidden protective garments on the market are designed for men. This is a funded challenge, run as a contract. The total budget is up to £60,000 excluding VAT, and up to two proposals may be funded. HMGCC pays for time, materials, overheads and other indirect costs. Solutions should protect against sharp bladed weapons, be designed for women from the outset, and reach at least Technology Readiness Level 5. Relevant fields include applied research, healthcare, manufacturing, materials science, mechanical engineering, physical security and wearable technology. No security clearance is needed. Applications opened on 5 October 2026 and close at midnight at the start of 5 November 2026, so submit by the end of 4 November. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/hmgcc-co-creation-challenge-hidden-stab-vests-for-women/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Thornog Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £10,000Northern Ireland

The Thornog Community Benefit Fund is a local fund set up by Energia Renewables. It shares the benefits of the Thornog Wind Farm with the people who live nearby. The wind farm sits between Drumquin, Co Tyrone and Kesh, Co Fermanagh. The fund backs local community projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Its priorities are energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; educational issues with a sustainability angle; and environmental or economic benefit. You can ask for up to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances, the panel may decide to award up to £10,000. Location matters. Your organisation must be based within 10 miles of the wind farm, measured in a straight line. 70% of the funds will go to eligible groups based within a 6 mile radius, so a larger share is reserved for groups closest to the site. This fund suits local groups with a project that serves people living near the wind farm. It is open now and closes at 1pm on 5 November 2026. Check your location against the radius before you start, because it is the main hard rule on the page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects near the Long Mountain Wind Farm on Glenbuck Road, Dunloy. Energia Renewables set the fund up with local groups, so that the wind farm brings social and economic benefits to the people who live nearby. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland administers it. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund backs projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Its priorities are projects that develop cross community relations, energy efficiency and sustainability of local community facilities, social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community, educational issues with a sustainability angle, and environmental or economic benefit. The fund closes at 1:00pm on 5 November 2026, so there is a little under three weeks left from today. One practical point to check first is location. Your organisation must be based within 5 miles of the windfarm site entrance, measured in a straight line. Being near the wind farm is not enough on its own; the organisation itself must sit inside that radius. If you are just outside it, this fund is not open to you. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists many wind farm funds side by side on its open grants page. Each has its own area, size and closing date, so make sure you are looking at the Long Mountain entry. If you have already started an application, the foundation asks you to keep using the link emailed to you when you registered. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund

Greencoat Capital / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund gives local groups money for community projects near Brockaghboy Wind Farm in Swatragh, County L/Derry. The fund was set up in 2016 by TCI Renewables and was later taken over by Greencoat Capital. Its aim is to support locally beneficial, community-based projects and initiatives. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund is interested in projects that improve collaboration among local groups and organisations. It also looks for projects that bring clear benefit to people experiencing disadvantage or life limiting circumstances, make more use of existing community space and sustainable venues, bring different generations together, or increase local participation through sports, culture and the arts. This fund suits charities and community organisations based within a 6km radius of the wind farm. The distance is measured in a straight line, so where your organisation is located really matters. The page invites applications only from organisations inside that area. The closing date is 5 November 2026 at 1pm. The fund is listed on the Community Foundation Northern Ireland page of open grants. Check that your organisation and project are eligible before you start, and aim to finish your application well before the closing time. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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

Innovate UK Business Connect

Up to £60,000England

This Innovation Exchange (iX) challenge from Innovate UK is set by Beyond Blood Diagnostics, a NATO DIANA company developing portable, cartridge-based blood analysis that gives a full blood count from a finger-prick sample without a laboratory. The company wants ways to reduce the loss of blood cells, and the measurement variability this causes, as samples flow through the microchannels of its field-deployable diagnostic cartridges. Consistent run-to-run results matter because, for defence radiation biodosimetry, repeated counts are used to track how fast lymphocytes fall relative to neutrophils. Cells sticking selectively inside the channel can change both the count and that ratio, and could change a casualty's triage category. The successful applicant, chosen by the company, can apply for up to £60,000 of Innovate UK funding for a project of up to three months, starting in March 2027 and finishing by 31 May 2027. Applications opened on 5 October 2026 and close at 11am on 6 November 2026. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/ix-challenge-reducing-blood-cell-loss-and-measurement-variability-in-field-deployable-microfluidic-diagnostic-cartridges/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Eastern Green Link 1 Community Benefit Fund Local Grants

Foundation Scotland (SP Energy Networks)

£20,001 - £500,000Scotland

This SP Energy Networks community benefit fund, run by Foundation Scotland, offers large grants of £20,001 to £500,000 for projects in the West Barns, Dunbar, East Lammermuir and Cockburnspath and Cove community council areas. It backs community buildings, green spaces, transport, skills, health and financial resilience projects. Multi-year awards of up to two years are possible and the fund can cover all eligible costs. Applications close on 6 November 2026. Smaller requests go to the Localgiving Grassroots Grants scheme instead. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/Eastern-Green-Link1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.