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Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund

Community Foundation Wales

The Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund gives up to £7,500 to groups helping young people up to 25 in Gwent live safer, more positive lives. It funds youth clubs, sport, arts, mentoring, community safety and projects that build trust between young people and the police. A few multi-year grants of up to £22,500 are also available. Shortlisted groups pitch at a community grant-making event in March, which you must attend. Applications close at midday on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/ghscf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

£5,000 - £25,000Northern Ireland

Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS) 2027 to 2030

Department of Justice (Northern Ireland)

The Department of Justice's Assets Recovery Community Scheme uses money recovered from criminals to fund community projects in Northern Ireland that prevent crime or reduce the fear of crime. Grants are £5,000 to £25,000 a year, for up to three years from April 2027, with a maximum of £75,000. Community groups, charities and statutory bodies working in community settings can apply. Applications must be emailed by 5pm on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/publications/assets-recovery-community-scheme-guidance-notes-and-application-form. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

£100,000 - £350,000South West England

Sanctuary Services Grants - 2027 - 2030

Sanctuary Services, Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council's Sanctuary Services team is offering grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations that deliver services and support for sanctuary seekers in Bristol. The money supports the Bristol Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030. Sanctuary seekers here means people seeking asylum, people who have recently received refugee status, resettled refugees, Home for Ukraine participants and people with no recourse to public funds. You need to say clearly which groups your proposal will support. Projects should deliver against three outcomes: meeting basic needs, promoting opportunities, and resilient and compassionate communities. The council expects to award about 8 to 12 grants. The indicative value is £100,000 to £350,000 per grant over three years, with delivery expected to start on 1 April 2027. The fund opened on 16 October 2026 at 9:00am and closes on 16 November 2026 at 6:00pm. Clarification questions must be in by 10 November 2026 at 12:00 midday. The council expects to notify applicants of its decisions on 17 December 2026. One important point: this round is invite only. It is limited to organisations the council has invited, including voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations that helped deliver the Sanctuary Strategy Action Plan last year. If you have not been invited, you cannot apply in this round. Applications go through the online portal. You will complete the application form and upload a budget and delivery template and governance evidence. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/sanctuary-services-grants-2027---2030-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £3,000North West England

High Sheriff and Merseyside Police Charitable Fund

Community Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside

This Merseyside fund gives grants of up to £3,000 to community groups that help keep people safe and prevent crime. In 2026 the focus is on preventing and ending violence against women and girls, which is the current High Sheriff's priority. Examples include early intervention with boys and young men, support for survivors and their children, and making streets and spaces safer for women. Your group must have been constituted for at least a year and be based in Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley or Wirral. You will need a letter of support, ideally from your local neighbourhood policing team. Applications close on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-and-merseyside-police-charitable-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

CalMac Community Fund 2026

Foundation Scotland (Caledonian MacBrayne)

£1,000 - £10,000Scotland

The CalMac Community Fund offers £1,000 to £10,000 for one year to small groups based on the west coast islands and port towns CalMac serves. It funds health and wellbeing activities, help for people in financial hardship, and projects that reduce loneliness and connect communities. Your organisation's income must be £250,000 or less. Applications close at midnight on 16 November 2026, and may close earlier if demand is high. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/calmac-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Up to £5,000East of England

Essex High Sheriffs' Fund

Essex Community Foundation

The Essex High Sheriffs' Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 to groups making Essex communities safer. It funds work that prevents crime, supports victims, helps people rebuild their lives after offending and creates positive opportunities for vulnerable people. Applications close on 16 November 2026, earlier than in past years, and the panel meets in February 2027. Official source: https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/2026/09/high-sheriff-encourages-applications-2026/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

£3.8m - £4mEngland, National (UK-wide)

MDI Programme Innovation and Scale-up Hub

Innovate UK

Innovate UK will invest up to £4 million from UKRI's Manufacturing Digitalisation Innovation (MDI) programme to set up one Innovation and Scale-up Hub. The hub will make grant-funded MDI activity better targeted, higher quality and more commercially useful. It is part of a planned £35 million MDI programme that builds on £175 million of earlier investment. The hub will identify and prioritise common industrial challenges in five advanced manufacturing sectors (advanced materials, aerospace, automotive, batteries and space). It will work with representative manufacturers and with technology providers that can build widely adoptable industrial digital technology solutions. The grant request must be between £3.8 million and £4 million. The project must last 36 months, from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. Research and technology organisations can receive 100% of costs, academic institutions 80% of full economic cost, and businesses up to 70% depending on size. Innovate UK estimates about a 30% chance of success. Applications opened on 2 October 2026 and close at 11am on 18 November 2026. Official sources: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/mdi-programme-innovation-and-scale-up-hub/ and https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/mdi-programme-innovation-and-scale-up-hub/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £4mNational (UK-wide)

Manufacturing Digitalisation Innovation Programme: Innovation and Scale-up Hub

Innovate UK

A share of up to £4 million to build a hub that improves the targeting, quality and commercial impact of grant-funded manufacturing digitalisation. UK registered research and technology organisations or academic institutions can apply. Read the full details and apply through the link on the Innovate UK Business Connect opportunity page. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/mdi-programme-innovation-and-scale-up-hub/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems

Innovate UK Business Connect

Up to £105,000England

Innovate UK will invest up to £1.66 million in short projects where UK SMEs experimentally validate prototype AI systems built on novel, reusable mechanisms for efficient, structured and controllable learning. The aim is to lay foundations for future AI that goes beyond the limits of today's architectures. The principal advance must come from something like a new learning or credit-assignment mechanism, an adaptive architecture, a causal or intervention-grounded model, a graph-native architecture, a compositional representation, or a mechanism that measurably controls an agent. If you build on an existing frontier model, your advance must be material beyond the base model. Proposals must fit one or more themes: resource and data adaptive learning; causal and intervention-grounded models; learned modular computation and routing; or geometric, equivariant and physics-structured learning. Projects must have total costs of £50,000 to £150,000, last one to three months, start by 1 April 2027 and end by 30 June 2027. Up to 70% of costs can be covered depending on business size, so the maximum grant is about £105,000. Applications opened on 12 October 2026 and close at 11am on 18 November 2026. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/efficient-structured-and-controllable-ai-systems/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

LGBT+ Fund Youth Joy Fund

The LGBT+ Fund (Consortium)

£5,000 - £25,000England

Grants of £5,000 to £25,000 for work that brings joy, community connection and better wellbeing to LGBT+ young people aged 11 to 25, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. England-based non-profit LGBT+ organisations and youth groups supporting young people aged 11 to 25 can apply. Apply on the LGBT+ Fund website before 12 noon on 18 November 2026. Official source: https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/youth-joy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Arts Council of Wales Major Productions

Arts Council of Wales

£100,000 - £300,000Wales

Awards of £100,000 to £300,000 for ambitious, large-scale productions of the highest quality, from a £600,000 budget. Only organisations can apply. Ask an officer for a form at least ten days before the deadline. Apply by 1pm on 18 November 2026. There is one deadline a year. Official source: https://arts.wales/funding/organisations/major-productions. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

£10,000 - £100,000England, Scotland, Wales

FCC Community Action Fund

FCC Communities Foundation

Landfill Communities Fund grants of £10,000 to £100,000 for amenity projects such as community buildings, play areas and green spaces near eligible FCC Environment sites. Not-for-profit organisations with a project within the qualifying distance of an eligible FCC site can apply; check the postcode tool first. Apply online by 5pm on 18 November 2026. The Board decides about 16 weeks after the round closes. Official source: https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-community-action-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

N-CODE Innovation Challenge: the future of neurological healthcare

Innovate UK Business Connect

Up to £30,000England

The N-CODE Innovation Challenge wants concepts, ideas and innovations that could fundamentally change how neurological care is delivered in the NHS. It is run by N-CODE, a programme led from the University of Plymouth, and promoted by Innovate UK Business Connect. There are two routes. Industry-led proposals from UK-registered businesses can win up to £12,000 each, with 3 to 5 winners. Academic-led proposals from researchers eligible for UKRI funding can win up to £30,000 each, with 3 winners. Projects run for up to eight weeks, and winners present at a showcase event in London, expected in June 2027 (travel and accommodation reimbursed). The challenge is particularly interested in wearable technology, digital biomarkers, AI and mathematical modelling that move care from hospital to community, from analogue to digital, and from sickness to prevention, for conditions such as epilepsy, dementia, stroke and functional neurological disorder. You do not need a finished solution. Proposals that would need new NHS ethics approval are out of scope. Applications close at 5pm on 18 November 2026. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/n-code-innovation-challenge-the-future-of-neurological-healthcare/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Funding amount not listedNorthern Ireland

Tievenameenta Community Fund

SSE Renewables

Annual fund (about £80,000 to £90,000 this year) for projects within 12 miles of Tievenameenta Wind Farm near Killeter, County Tyrone, on community development, energy efficiency, sustainability, climate action and safety. Amount: Not stated (fund total about £90,000 this year). Closes 5pm on 18 November 2026. Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations, community groups and social enterprises in the area of benefit, or based outside it with measurable impact inside it. How to apply: Apply online through the SSE Community Investment Portal linked from the fund page: register a user and group account, then complete the application by 5pm on 18 November 2026. Official source: https://www.sserenewables.com/communities/community-fund-locations/northern-ireland/tievenameenta/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £10,000West Midlands

Worcester Warm Spaces with Wraparound Support Grants

Worcester City Council

Worcester City Council gives up to £10,000 to groups running warm, welcoming spaces with advice and support this winter. Transport and outreach to help people reach a warm space can also be funded. About four to eight awards are likely from the £40,000 pot. Applications close on 18 November 2026. Official source: https://www.worcester.gov.uk/community-centres-development/worcester-small-community-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Up to £6,000Northern Ireland

Enkalon Foundation General Fund

Enkalon Foundation

Grants for core running or project costs of Northern Ireland charities and community groups working in education, health, citizenship and community development, arts and heritage, amateur sport, relief of need and animal welfare. The average grant is about £1,000. Amount: Up to £6,000 (average grant about £1,000). Next closing date 18 November 2026 (trustees meet quarterly). Who can apply: Charities and community groups in Northern Ireland. Groups in the former Antrim Borough area can apply every year; the rest of Northern Ireland every two years. Playgroups, PTAs, senior citizens groups, summer schemes, youth clubs, theatre and sports groups outside the former Antrim Borough are not normally funded. No individuals or medical research. How to apply: Complete the General Fund application on the Enkalon Foundation website, showing the need, the benefit and other fundraising. Email info@enkalonfoundation.org or call 028 9447 7131. Official source: https://www.enkalonfoundation.org/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 19 Nov 2026

Thirteen Community Fund 2026/27

Thirteen Group

Up to £600North East England

Small grants for projects that make a positive difference in neighbourhoods where Thirteen has homes, helping communities thrive and supporting wellbeing and sustainability. Amount: Up to £600. Next deadline Thursday 19 November 2026; later deadlines 7 January and 18 February 2027. Who can apply: Community groups, local charities, residents associations, voluntary organisations and public sector bodies working in areas where Thirteen has homes. Applicants must show match funding (cash, donated materials or volunteer time). How to apply: Read the guidance notes, then complete the Thirteen Community Fund application form on the Your Voice site by the round deadline. A customer panel decides within 10 working days. Official source: https://yourvoice.thirteengroup.co.uk/thirteen-community-fund-2026-27. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £12,300Yorkshire and The Humber

Bradford Local Community Support Grants 2027 to 2029

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Bradford's Local Community Support Grants give up to £12,300 a year for two years to groups helping adults stay independent and connected. Older people, people with learning disabilities, neurodivergent people and communities of interest are the focus. Funding starts on 1 April 2027. Applications close on 20 November 2026. Official source: https://bradford.connecttosupport.org/provider-zone/local-community-support-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Up to £7,500London, South East England, East of England

Cory Community Fund 2026

Cory Group

Cory offers community groups grants of up to £7,500 in the London boroughs and nearby areas where it operates, from Bexley and Barking to Thurrock and Hertfordshire. It favours projects on the local environment, waste prevention and reuse, and STEM or River Thames skills. Schools and statutory bodies cannot apply. Applications close on 20 November 2026. Official source: https://www.corygroup.co.uk/community/fund-application/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Funding amount not listedWales

Woodland Creation Grant (Wales), window 6

Welsh Government (Rural Payments Wales)

The Woodland Creation Grant (WCG) is the Welsh Government's grant for planting new woodland on farms and other land in Wales. It pays for tree planting, livestock and deer fencing, and gates for public access, and then provides 12 years of maintenance and premium payments to help the trees establish. You can only apply if you already have a woodland creation plan approved by the Welsh Government, which you get through the separate Woodland Creation Planning scheme. For this window, the Welsh Government needs confirmation of a verified plan from Natural Resources Wales by 6 November 2026 for you to apply by the closing date. Window 6 opened on 4 March 2026 and closes on 20 November 2026. Rural Payments Wales runs a selection of applications each month. All selected planting and capital works must be completed and claimed by 31 March 2028. The minimum application is 0.25 hectares of approved planting, or 0.5 hectares if you are only planting under an agroforestry option. There is no maximum area. Funding covers seven woodland categories, and any of the WCG tree species mixes can be used if the plan meets the UK Forestry Standard. This window adds water troughs, water gates and water pipes, so you can plant riverside or pondside strips and fence out stock while keeping livestock access to water. Who it suits: Welsh farmers and landowners who already have, or are close to getting, an approved woodland creation plan. Note: the separate Sustainable Farming Scheme is applied for through the annual Single Application Form, and the 2026 window has closed. Official source: https://www.gov.wales/woodland-creation-grant-4-march-2026-20-november-2026. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

BBSRC ICURe Explore January 2027

Innovate UK Business Connect

Up to £35,000England

BBSRC ICURe Explore is a fast-paced, full-time, 12-week market exploration programme for bioscience researchers and technicians. It helps you find out what potential customers think about your bioscience idea, product or service. It uses the lean start-up approach, which applies the scientific method to business ideas. You can receive up to £35,000 in financial support. Up to £20,000 covers the salary of the Entrepreneurial Lead, so they can take part full time. Up to £15,000 pays for market discovery activities and a business advisor. You also get four days of intensive bootcamp training, three months of market engagement, access to a network of entrepreneurs, investors and funders, and a chance to pitch to a panel of bioscience experts. There is an opportunity to access further support through ICURe Exploit to spin out or licence your technology. The programme suits bioscience researchers in UK universities, BBSRC-funded institutes and approved public sector research enterprises. This includes PhD students, technicians, postdoctoral research associates, and people in fellowship and group leader roles. You must have completed ICURe Discover first. Priority goes to teams whose research builds on a previous BBSRC or other UKRI grant. Applications opened on 1 September 2026 and close at 11:59pm on 20 November 2026. One important caveat: medical or clinical devices and therapeutics built solely for a specific clinical end-point, including diagnostics, are out of scope. If you are unsure whether your idea fits, the ICURe team encourages you to get in touch before applying. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/bbsrc-icure-explore-january-2027/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Scottish Veterans Fund - Small Stream

The Scottish Government

£1,000 - £10,000Scotland

The Scottish Veterans Fund backs projects that benefit ex-Service personnel and their families in Scotland. This Small Stream has £100,000 in total. It welcomes bids for small-scale, one year projects that support veterans and their families in Scotland and bring together serving and veteran communities. The fund is particularly aimed at projects that help veterans overcome disadvantage linked to their service, support a successful move to civilian life, or make Scotland an attractive place for people leaving Service life. New or innovative ideas are welcome but not essential. Projects that address red-rated recommendations from the Scottish Veterans Commissioner are also desirable. The panel looks at the benefit to veterans and their families, and the links made between serving and veteran communities. It does not judge a project by its size. Applications opened on 2 October 2026 and close on 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm. Applicants must be a legal person, such as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, a registered company or a statutory body. Unincorporated organisations cannot apply, even if they are registered charities. You also need a presence in Scotland. One practical point to plan for: the fund does not pay for capital works, retrospective costs, or projects with a large share of core administration, staff or running costs. You will need to send your last three audited accounts and your safeguarding policy after you submit. Successful applicants are told the outcome before the end of the 2026/27 financial year, then report after six months and again at the end of the year. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/scottish-veterans-fund---small-stream-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

DF Capital Foundation Fund

Forever Manchester / DF Capital Foundation

£2,500North West England

The DF Capital Foundation fund offers awards of £2,500 to grassroots community groups in Greater Manchester. It is run by Forever Manchester, which funds and supports community activity across the region. It suits small, local groups. You need to be based in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, and your group's annual income must be less than £75,000. Each award is £2,500. The fund is open for applications now. It closes at 12 noon on 22 October 2026, so you will need to move quickly if you want to apply. Many other Forever Manchester funds are not open at the moment, which makes this one of the few currently taking applications. Forever Manchester manages a number of funds. It asks you to call before you apply, so the team can help you choose the best fund for your group. You can reach the Awards Team on 0161 214 0940 or at awards@forevermanchester.com. They can help with deadline dates, eligibility and criteria, or if you run into any problems. Forever Manchester also publishes FAQs that explain how its funding programmes work and who can apply. Its Supporting Information page covers the documents you need when you submit an application. It is worth reading both before you start. Official source: https://forevermanchester.com/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

£1,000 - £10,000Northern Ireland

National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

The National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland supports projects that strengthen the voice of older people. It also aims to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing by encouraging more older people to take part in the arts. Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 are available. The programme suits constituted community and voluntary groups working locally to support older people, as long as they can show strong partnership working with older people's groups. Non-governmental organisations, local authorities and arts organisations can also apply if they can clearly show partnership working. The funder wants partnership or consortia-based projects. A partnership can be led by an age sector provider, an arts organisation or a local authority. The consortium must include appropriate representatives and show a real commitment to working together. Other specialists who work with older people can be named as partners. Your project should reflect the partnership approach with the older people you plan to engage, and it should have their support in delivery. Funded projects will have a chance to showcase their work throughout the year, so build this into your programme and budget. Individuals, sole traders, broadcasters (apart from community service broadcasters), central government departments and organisations with statutory duties to provide services for older people cannot apply. You also cannot apply if you hold an unfinished Arts and Older People award from 2024/25 or earlier. Applications are online only. The system shuts at 12 noon on the closing date, so leave plenty of time to upload your documents. Official source: https://artscouncil-ni.org/funding-for-organisations/arts-and-older-people-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund backs local community projects around the wind farm. It was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists it among its open grants. You can ask for up to £3,000. The fund is open to projects within a 6km radius of the wind farm, which includes Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. So it suits community groups and organisations rooted in those areas. The fund lists five priorities. These are skills development for young adults, intergenerational projects, projects tackling rural isolation, projects based around community arts, and projects that make better use of community space. A project that fits one or more of these will be a natural match. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. That is close, so it is worth checking your project against the priorities and the location rules now. If you have already started an application, the Foundation asks you to carry on using the link emailed to you when you registered. One practical point: your location matters. The page says the fund is for projects in the local area around the wind farm, so organisations outside that radius should look elsewhere. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects close to the Monnaboy Wind Farm, which is off the Monnaboy Road in Greysteel. You can apply for up to £2,500. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. CGN wants its wind farms to bring economic benefits to the local community as well as environmental ones. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland administers the fund. The fund lists these priorities: projects that give young adults and/or unemployed people the chance to build skills; intergenerational projects; collaborative projects; projects that tackle rural isolation; projects based around community arts; and projects that make better use of community space. Applications close at 1pm on 22 October 2026. If you are thinking of applying, it is worth starting soon. The main thing to check is location. Your organisation must be based within 7km of the wind farm site, measured in a straight line. Applications from groups outside that radius will not fit the fund. If you have questions, the Foundation's Grants Team can support you with your application. You can email them or call them using the details on the funder's page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

Dunmore Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Dunmore Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects near Dunmore Wind Farm. It was set up so that the wind farm, alongside its environmental benefits, also brings real social and economic benefits to people who live nearby. You can find it among the open grants listed by Community Foundation Northern Ireland. You can apply for up to £2,500. The money is for projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Projects need to be within 10 miles of the wind farm. The fund lists these priorities: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. Choose the ones that best match your project. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. With the deadline close, it is worth getting your application ready now. One practical point to note: your organisation must be located within the 10-mile radius of the wind farm. The distance is measured in a straight line, not by road, so check your location against that rule before you start. If you have already started an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. If you are new to the process, the funder asks you to check first whether your organisation and project are eligible. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

Cloonty Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Cloonty Community Benefit Fund offers up to £5,000 to local community projects in Northern Ireland. Gaelectric set it up in 2016 and it is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. CGN says its wind farms should bring real benefits to the people who live nearby, and this fund is one way it does that. The fund is for projects within 6km of the Cloonty Wind Farm site. The area is bounded by the B17 Straid Road to the north, the B62 Ballybogey Road to the west, and the B147 Kirk Road and Ballintea Road to the south and east. The funder lists these priorities: - projects that build skills for young adults and the unemployed - inter-generational projects - collaborative projects - projects that tackle rural isolation - community arts projects - projects that make better use of community space You can ask for up to £5,000. The page does not state a minimum award. The fund closes at 1pm on 22 October 2026, so time is short if you want to apply. The main practical point is location. Your project must sit inside the 6km area, so check the boundary roads before you start. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists the fund, and its Grants Team can help you with your application. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund gives up to £2,500 to local projects near the Corby Knowe wind farm, off the Parkgate Road in Kells, County Antrim. It is open now and closes at 1pm on 22 October 2026, so time is short. The fund backs projects that educate, raise awareness and show community involvement in work that promotes environmental issues and healthier lifestyles. Priorities include tackling marginalisation and rural isolation; skills development and arts and cultural activities for children and teenagers, including pre-school children; activities and events that bring the community together; better use of existing community venues and outdoor spaces; local environmental and conservation management; and recruiting and developing volunteers so existing community organisations are more sustainable. Location is the key test. Your project must be within 5km of the wind farm site, and your organisation must be based within that 5km radius, measured in a straight line. If you are outside the radius, this fund will not be open to you. Gaelectric set up the fund in 2016. CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company, now manages it, and Community Foundation Northern Ireland administers it. The wind farm has 3 turbines with an output of 5.4MW. The Foundation's Grants Team can support you with your application, and their contact details are on the funder's page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £6,000Northern Ireland

Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund backs local projects near the Dunbeg Wind Farm, which sits between Limavady and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. It is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. You can ask for up to £6,000. The fund welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups whose work fits one or more of these areas: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. This suits groups rooted in the area around the wind farm, with a project that clearly benefits local people. The fund is open for applications now. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm, so the window is short. One practical point matters a lot. Your organisation must be located within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site, measured in a straight line. The fund is for local community projects within that same radius. Check your location before you start. If you have already begun an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. The Grants Team at the Community Foundation can support you with your application if you have questions. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

£1,000 - £3,000National (UK-wide)

Souter Charitable Trust

The Souter Charitable Trust supports projects that relieve human suffering, in the UK and overseas. It especially, but not exclusively, backs work with a Christian emphasis and ethos. Grants are for UK registered charities only. The Trustees cannot fund overseas organisations directly, because they are unable to carry out the necessary due diligence. If your charity works abroad, you can still apply as long as you are a UK registered charity. There is no set minimum or maximum grant. A typical grant is a one-off award of between £1,000 and £3,000. Small grants may also be made for gap year or short-term projects, as long as they run for at least one calendar year. The Trust does not fund capital building or renovation works. It also does not fund the personal health or educational needs of individuals. You apply online. To be considered at the next Trustees' meeting on 29 October 2026, your application must be in by close of business on 22 October 2026. The Trustees meet once a month, so later applications will be reviewed at a future meeting. All applications are acknowledged in due course, whether successful or not. You can apply again, but only after one full calendar year has passed since your last application. Please note that all grants are made entirely at the Trustees' discretion, and their decision is final. Official source: https://www.soutercharitabletrust.org.uk/how-to-apply. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Creative Foundations Fund: Round 2

Arts Council England

£100,000 - £10mEngland

The Creative Foundations Fund supports creative and cultural organisations in England to revitalise, restore, retrofit or renew cultural assets. Strand 1 offers grants of £100,000 to £1 million. Strand 2 offers grants of above £1 million up to £10 million. The Expression of Interest stage has closed. Only organisations invited after that stage can submit a full application. Full applications close at noon on 23 October 2026.

£700 - £4,500Yorkshire and The Humber

South Yorkshire Youth Climate Action Fund

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation

The Youth Climate Action Fund gives £700 to £4,500 for climate projects led by young people aged 15 to 24 in South Yorkshire. A host organisation applies and manages the grant, but young people must design and lead the work. Eight to ten projects will be funded. Applications close on 23 October 2026. Official source: https://www.sycf.org.uk/apply/search-our-grants/sy-ycaf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

£2,000 - £5,000West Midlands

Roger and Douglas Turner Charitable Trust Grants

The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust

Grants for registered charities in six themes: adults in need, young people in need, hospices, mental health support, poverty (including homelessness and foodbanks), and environment and heritage. Core, project and capital costs are considered. Amount: Mostly £2,000 to £5,000. Next deadline 6pm on Friday 23 October 2026 (trustees meet 13 November); later applications roll to the next meeting. Who can apply: Registered charities only, normally based in and working in Birmingham, the Black Country (Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Dudley), Worcestershire or Herefordshire. How to apply: Download the core costs or project and capital application form from the Apply page and email it with a supporting letter, recent accounts and bank details to grants@turnertrust.co.uk. Official source: https://www.turnertrust.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

£10,000 - £40,000National (UK-wide)

A B Charitable Trust Open Programme

A B Charitable Trust

The A B Charitable Trust’s Open Programme funds small and medium-sized UK charities working on human rights, access to justice, the criminal legal system and penal reform, or migrants and refugees. Grants are usually £10,000 to £40,000 a year for one to four years, and are unrestricted where possible. Access to justice work, such as free legal advice, is one of the four priorities. The committee meets four times a year. The next deadline is 23 October 2026, with decisions in January. Later deadlines are 29 January 2027 and 30 April 2027. Shortlisted applicants have a call or meeting before the decision. Official source: https://abcharitabletrust.org.uk/apply. Last checked by GrantMatch on 17 October 2026.

From £10,000East of England

Steel Charitable Trust Luton Matters Programme

The Steel Charitable Trust

A two-stage programme for charities working in Luton. Trustees review expressions of interest in December and invite some to a full application; the earliest award is March 2027. Amount: At least £10,000 a year. Expression of interest window closes 23:59 on 23 October 2026. Who can apply: Charities based in Luton, or based elsewhere and delivering work in Luton. How to apply: Submit the short online expression of interest through the Steel Trust portal by 23:59 on 23 October 2026. No supporting documents are needed at this stage. Official source: https://steelcharitabletrust.org.uk/grants/luton-matters/new-luton-matters-fund-application-process/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Funding amount not listedWales

Small Grants: Woodland Creation (Wales), window 11

Welsh Government (Rural Payments Wales)

Small Grants: Woodland Creation pays farmers and other landowners in Wales to plant small areas of trees, between 0.1 and 2 hectares. Window 11 opened on 20 July 2026 and closes on 23 October 2026. The scheme suits planting such as shelter woods alongside watercourses, trees in field corners or small fields, stock shelter, biodiversity planting and wood fuel. Trees must go on land that is agriculturally improved or of low environmental value, and the Welsh Government publishes a map showing which land is eligible. It pays for planting the trees and for installing fencing and gates, followed by 12 years of maintenance and premium payments to make up for lost agricultural income. Payment per hectare depends on the type of woodland and how many trees you plant per hectare. The current rates are set out in the window 10 and 11 guidance on the Welsh Government website. Unlike the larger Woodland Creation Grant, you do not need a separate plan from a registered planner, because RPW's online system creates a woodland creation plan that meets the UK Forestry Standard as part of your application. To be eligible you must be registered with the Welsh Government and have a Customer Reference Number, your fields must be in Wales and registered on the Land Parcel Identification System, and your neighbours must be happy with the planting. The rules booklet says those applying in 2026 must complete planting and claim for all capital works by 31 March 2027. Who it suits: Welsh farmers wanting to plant up to 2 hectares quickly. Act fast, as the window closes on 23 October. Official source: https://www.gov.wales/small-grants-woodland-creation-20-july-2026-23-october-2026. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

Up to £1,000West Midlands

We Love Lichfield Grants

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

We Love Lichfield gives grants of up to £1,000 to community groups across Lichfield District, including Burntwood. It combines Lichfield District Council's community grants with local lottery and Burntwood funding. Decisions are made twice a year. The current round closes on 23 October 2026. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/welovelichfield/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

Deadline · 24 Oct 2026

Blooming Genius Grants for Neurodivergent Youth

Genius Within CIC

Up to £2,000National (UK-wide)

Small grants, usually a few hundred pounds up to about £2,000, for UK grassroots groups supporting neurodivergent children under 18 and their families. UK grassroots organisations, including unconstituted groups, can apply. Complete the online form by 24 October 2026. Grants are awarded in December; the next window opens 1 March 2027. Official source: https://geniuswithin.org/blooming-genius-1/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Funding amount not listedLondon

Barking and Dagenham Equality and Diversity Community Fund (October 2026 round)

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham Council funds local charities and groups to run events that celebrate diversity and bring residents together around dates in its Equality and Diversity Calendar. This round covers events from December to March, from Hanukkah and Holocaust Memorial Day to LGBT+ History Month and Eid. The amount per grant is not stated. Applications close at 23:59 on 25 October 2026. Official source: https://www.oneboroughvoice.lbbd.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity-community-fund-october-2026. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

£200 - £1,000South East England

Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

The Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards give £200 to £1,000 towards cups, shields and medals for young people competing in leagues and open competitions in Hampshire. Junior sports associations, school sports associations and clubs hosting open tournaments can apply. Internal club and participation awards are not covered. The current window closes on 26 October 2026, so apply soon. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/michael-austin-harlick-sports-awards/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Up to £1,000North West England

Eric Wright Charitable Trust Grants (Bolton)

Bolton CVS (Eric Wright Charitable Trust)

The Eric Wright Trust Grants give up to £1,000 to small community groups in Bolton. Your income must be under £30,000. Projects should bring people together and support wellbeing. Applications close on 25 October 2026. Official source: https://www.boltoncvs.org.uk/funding/eric-wright-charitable-trust-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

£20,000National (UK-wide)

Visa Let's Celebrate Towns 2026

Visa

A UK competition that awards £20,000 to one winning town in each of five categories, to put towards the nominated community project. Community groups, organisations and local businesses can nominate their town and project. Enter on the Visa promotions site before 23:59 on 25 October 2026. Official source: https://www.visaeupromotions.com/lets-celebrate-towns-visa-nationwide/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £10,000South West England

Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme from Quartet Community Foundation is open for applications. It funds organisations in Bristol that work with local children and young people aged 8 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties. You can ask for a grant towards a new or existing activity. Grants can cover core or running costs, project and activity costs, and equipment. The money cannot be used to pay back costs you have already spent, and you should plan to start spending within six months of being awarded the grant. The most you can ask for is £5,000. Partnerships of two or more organisations can apply for up to £10,000, as long as every partner meets the eligibility criteria and the funding is split in a proportionate way between them. The programme gives priority to work that meets the aims in one or more of the four Youth and Play Development Plans. These cover North, South, East Central and City Centre Bristol. The Guide for applicants explains the plans in more detail. Applications close on 26 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Competition is tough. Last round, the amount requested was nearly twice the amount available, and the foundation expects to award about 15 grants this time. Several applications were unsuccessful last time because they did not directly address the plan priorities, so read the guide carefully before you start. The foundation aims to tell applicants its decision within 8 weeks of the closing date. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/bristol-youth-and-play-support-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Up to £5,000East Midlands

North Northamptonshire Community Grant Funding 2026/27

North Northamptonshire Council

North Northamptonshire Council gives up to £5,000 to community groups for projects that improve local quality of life. Core costs, activities, equipment, events and capital work can all be funded. Decisions take about two months. Applications close on 26 October 2026. Official source: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/grants/community-grant-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Up to £5,000West Midlands

Solihull Informal ESOL Small Grants Programme

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull's Informal ESOL Small Grants give up to £5,000 to local groups running relaxed English language activities for Afghan refugees. Conversation clubs, family learning, cooking and crafts all count. Projects should be welcoming and community focused. Applications close on 26 October 2026. Official source: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/communities/welcoming-new-communities/esol-english-speakers-other-languages-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Greenwich Strength in People Themed Grants 2027 to 2031

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Up to £225,000London

Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing in the voluntary, community and faith sector over the next four years, from 2027 to 2031. Strength in People themed grants are one part of that. They sit alongside other grant sizes and commissioned services. The themed grants cover nine priority areas. These are befriending and social connection for vulnerable adults; carers; community centres activity; creative health and socially engaged arts and culture; homelessness and people at risk of rough sleeping; information, guidance, advice and specialist support; SEND, learning disabilities and autism; volunteering infrastructure; and volunteering opportunities for families known to Children's Social Care. How much you can bid for depends on the theme. Befriending is up to £60,000. Carers is up to £65,000. Community centres is up to £70,000. Creative health and arts is up to £75,000. Homelessness is up to £100,000. Information, guidance and advice has three levels: up to £65,000, up to £100,000 and up to £225,000 for specialist advice and casework. Each theme sets out its purpose and the outcomes funded projects should help deliver. The Carers and SEND themes use a life course approach. You can focus on one age group or on key transition points, and you do not need to work across all ages. One practical point to note: the homelessness theme centres on a single private rented sector service. Applicants must show they can deliver it to a high standard. Download the funding prospectus for the full detail on each theme. Official source: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/help-money/voluntary-community-funding/people-themed-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Funding amount not listedYorkshire and The Humber

Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust Grants

The Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust

Grants for projects that directly benefit Yorkshire, plus UK-wide medical research. Hospice applications are for medical equipment only. Amount: Not stated. Next deadline last Monday of October (26 October 2026) for the December meeting; then the last Monday of January. Who can apply: Charities registered with the Charity Commission, exempt or excepted charities and CICs. No personal or overseas applications. How to apply: Submit the online application form with the completed Trust checklist and your latest annual report and accounts by the last Monday of the quarter. Official source: https://www.charlesandelsiesykestrust.co.uk/how-to-apply-new/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £30,000National (UK-wide)

Strategic Legal Fund

Immigration Law Practitioners' Association

The Strategic Legal Fund supports legal work in the UK that goes beyond helping one person. It backs cases and projects that make a real difference to law, practice and procedures, so that the rights of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants are upheld and promoted more widely. The fund aims to tackle injustices and inconsistencies in law and practice that disadvantage or discriminate against people because of their migration status. It focuses on people who are living in poverty and who face significant disadvantage or discrimination connected to their immigration status. It suits not-for-profit organisations and firms of solicitors that give specialist level legal advice to people disadvantaged by their migration status. Firms must show that the funded work includes no element of profit and that it has a pro bono element. The most you can ask for in one application is £30,000. The fund encourages you to apply for a lesser amount. The average grant is around £12,000 to £15,000. The closing date is 26 October 2026. You do not go straight to a form. First, you contact the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) to outline your proposal. If your request fits the eligibility criteria, they email you an application form. Because of this first step, it is wise to get in touch as early as you can before the deadline. Guidelines are on the ILPA website, so read them before you make contact. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/strategic-legal-fund-6. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.