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Nadara Assel Valley Girvan & District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Assel Valley Wind Farm Community Fund supports projects in the Girvan & District area of South Ayrshire. The fund is paid for by Nadara from their wind farm profits. You can apply if your project is located in or directly benefits the Girvan & District community council area. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The fund aims to support local community projects and initiatives. You need to show how your project will benefit the local Girvan & District community.

Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead in South Lanarkshire. The fund is provided by Nadara, who own the Auchrobert Wind Farm. You can apply for projects that benefit people living in these three communities. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The fund focuses on community benefit projects in these specific Scottish locations.

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty)

Foundation Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in the Benarty area of Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in the Benarty Community Council area. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You can apply throughout the year. The fund focuses on community benefit projects. Specific eligibility criteria are not detailed.

Old Luce Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Old Luce Community Fund provides money from local wind farm companies to support community projects. The fund combines community benefit payments from multiple wind energy companies including SSE, ScottishPower Renewables, and others. You can apply for funding throughout the year as there are no set deadlines. The fund covers projects in the Old Luce area of Scotland. Funding amounts are not specified and depend on your project. You need to be working on something that benefits the local community. The money comes from wind farms that operate in the area.

ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund supports community projects in Coalburn and Lesmahagow areas of South Lanarkshire. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents in these Community Council areas. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no stated deadlines, suggesting applications may be accepted on a rolling basis. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the current information. You will need to contact the fund directly for specific amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth)

Foundation Scotland

This fund supports charitable activities and services in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness, Scotland. It is backed by the RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm and managed by Foundation Scotland. Constituted not-for-profit groups and organisations can apply if their work benefits people in this local area.

The Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Fund supports environmental projects and community initiatives in the local area around Rumbling Bridge, Scotland. The fund is provided by the Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Society. You can apply for projects that benefit the environment or help people living in the local community. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no set deadlines as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the current information. You should contact the Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Society directly for more details about funding amounts and how to apply.

Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7: Feasibility studies

Innovate UK

This is the 7th round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition focusing on feasibility studies. The grant is only open to collaborative projects between multiple organisations. To lead a project, your organisation must meet specific requirements, but these are not detailed in the available information. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be rolling. This competition aims to support clean maritime technology development through feasibility studies. You must work with other organisations to be eligible.

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: energy efficiency

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million funding. This money is for developing, deploying and operating innovative clean maritime solutions. The funding comes from the Department for Transport through Innovate UK. Projects must run for three years in real world environments. The focus is on zero emission vessels and energy efficiency in maritime transport. This is part of a larger programme to make shipping cleaner and more sustainable. You need to be a UK registered organisation to apply.

Diet and health: collaborative research and development grants: full stage

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC and Defra offer up to £3.75 million for research projects that develop new products for healthy and sustainable diets. You must work with partners to create innovations that help UK people eat better. Your project should focus on novel food products or diet solutions. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that can receive BBSRC funding. This is collaborative funding, so you must work with other organisations. The funding supports research and development work. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Intention to submit: UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Innovate UK

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

NnG (East Lammermuir) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Fund supports activities in the East Lammermuir area of Scotland. The fund is managed by East Lammermuir Community Council. Money goes to projects that match the area's Local Place Plan for 2024-2034. The council will actively distribute the funding rather than waiting for applications. The funding amount and deadlines are not specified. You need to check what priorities are in the Local Place Plan to see if your project fits.

Optical wireless communications research and testing facility

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant provides up to £7.1 million to establish an optical wireless communications research and testing facility. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The funding will help set up equipment and facilities for researching optical wireless communications technology. This is a rolling application process with no fixed deadline. The grant is specifically for academic institutions and research organisations, not commercial businesses. You will need to demonstrate expertise in optical communications research. The facility will support testing and development of wireless communication systems using light instead of radio waves.

Future Connectivity Hubs Evolution Programme: Invite only

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This is an invite-only funding programme for advanced connectivity technologies. Only organisations that have been specifically invited by EPSRC can apply. The funding aims to make the UK a world leader in connectivity tech. You must be an existing connectivity hub to be eligible. The maximum funding available is £97.6 million. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling. The programme supports the UK's Advanced Connectivity Technologies Industrial Strategy. You cannot apply unless you have received a direct invitation from EPSRC.

Army Benevolent Fund – Grants to Organisations

Army Benevolent Fund

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

Goldsmiths’ Foundation – Open Grants Programme

Goldsmiths’ Foundation

The Goldsmiths' Foundation offers funding for skills and training projects in the creative industries. The grants are available for organisations working in the UK. The funding focuses on developing creative skills and training programmes. This is a rolling programme with no set deadlines. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. You can apply at any time throughout the year. The grants are particularly aimed at creative industry training and skills development.

Manchester Active grants for children and young people’s cycling

Manchester Active offers grants up to £1,000 for cycling projects that help children and young people. Your project must happen within Manchester City Council boundaries. It must benefit Manchester residents. You need to sign up to Manchester Active's Provider Portal after getting funding. You must have £10 million public liability insurance. You need to meet Manchester Active's delivery standards. The application process is rolling with no set deadline.

Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Fund

Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Fund

Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival Fund supports people returning to cycling or starting to cycle. The fund helps organisations run cycling programmes and activities. It focuses on getting more people on bikes in North West England. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can use the money to run cycling activities and programmes. The exact eligibility criteria are not detailed in the current information.

Climate Action Seed Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Climate Action Seed Fund provides up to £5,000 for grassroots environmental projects in Northern Ireland. You can apply if you are a group or individual working on community-led environmental initiatives. The fund supports projects that tackle environmental justice, climate resilience, or conservation. Your project must have clear outcomes within 3 to 12 months. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. The fund prioritises locally focused projects that educate and engage communities. You can use the money for immediate local environmental impact projects.

Garfield Weston Foundation

Garfield Weston Foundation

The Garfield Weston Foundation gives grants to charities across the UK. It supports a wide range of charitable work. You can apply on a rolling basis, with no fixed deadline.

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

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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

Pushing the frontiers of environmental research

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds adventurous environmental research projects. You can apply for money to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven research. The Natural Environment Research Council runs this funding. No specific funding amounts are listed. There are no set deadlines - you can apply at any time. The grant is available in England. You need to be conducting environmental research to apply.

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

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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

Contracts for innovation: ProQure, scaling UK quantum computing

Innovate UK

This grant offers up to £14 million in phase one funding for quantum computing projects. You can use the money to develop, build and test quantum computing hardware and software. The goal is to show your quantum computing solution can work at commercial scale. This is part of the ProQure programme which aims to scale UK quantum computing. The funding helps you demonstrate real-world applications of your technology. You need to show how your solution could be deployed commercially. This is a major funding opportunity for quantum technology companies.