Find UK grants

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency

Innovate UK

This grant supports energy efficiency improvements for zero emission vessels and related infrastructure. The funding aims to help develop cleaner maritime transport solutions. You can use the money to improve energy efficiency in vessel design or port infrastructure. The grant is available across the UK. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned in the available information. You will need to check with the funder for full details on eligibility and application requirements.

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power

Innovate UK

This grant supports zero emission vessels and electric power infrastructure. The funding amount is not specified. It appears to be available UK-wide. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting it may be rolling. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available information. The grant focuses on electric power solutions for maritime vessels. You would need to contact the funder directly for full details about amounts, deadlines, and who can apply.

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels

Innovate UK

This grant supports zero emission vessels and alternative fuel infrastructure projects. The funding aims to help develop cleaner shipping and marine transport solutions. You can use the money for vessel development, alternative fuel systems, and related infrastructure. The grant is available across the UK. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are currently available. More details about eligibility and application requirements are not yet published.

Biological influence on ocean carbon: novel modelling approaches

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

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

Multiple model assessment of biological influence on ocean carbon

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

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

The Zenobe Kilmarnock BESS Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

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

Volant Charitable Trust Small Grants Programme

Foundation Scotland

The Volant Charitable Trust Small Grants Programme supports projects in Scotland. It funds work focused on poverty and deprivation, women, or children and young people. The fund is managed by Foundation Scotland. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed.

UK Space Agency: Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP) - open calls

Innovate UK Business Connect

The Navigation Innovation and Support Programme provides funding for businesses working in Position, Navigation and Timing technology. The money comes from the European Space Agency with UK Space Agency support. You can apply if you work on GPS systems, satellite navigation, or timing technology. The programme has open calls with no set deadlines. Funding amounts are not specified in the current information. This is for organisations developing navigation and timing solutions. Applications appear to be rolling, so you can apply when ready.

NnG (Elie and Earlsferry) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Fund supports projects in Elie and Earlsferry, Scotland. It is run by the local Community Council. The fund amount and application deadlines are not yet announced. Details will be shared locally and on the Community Council website. You need to check their website for updates on funding amounts and how to apply. This appears to be a rolling fund with no fixed deadline. The fund is specifically for the Elie and Earlsferry area only.

NnG (St Monans and Abercrombie) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Benefit Fund supports projects in St Monans and Abercrombie areas of Scotland. The fund is managed locally by St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council. No specific funding amounts are listed. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. Eligibility criteria are not specified in the available information. The fund comes from the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm development. You will need to contact the community council directly for full details about what projects they fund and how much money is available.

BBC Children in Need – Lead The Change: supporting young people in Sunderland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

BBC Children in Need offers grants up to £41,000 for projects supporting young people in Sunderland. The funding helps organisations working with children and young people who face disadvantage. You can use the money for projects that make a real difference to young lives. The grant closes on 29 April 2026. You need to be based in or working in Sunderland to apply. The funding supports work with children and young people under 18. Projects should help those facing poverty, disability, distress or disadvantage.

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme provides grants up to £1,000 for items that meet children's basic needs. The programme is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. It helps children and young people who need essential items that are critical to their wellbeing. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The programme covers North West England. You can apply for grant items rather than cash funding. The focus is on emergency essentials that children need urgently.

Men's Health Community Fund

Men's Health Community Fund

The Men's Health Community Fund supports projects that improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of men and boys aged 16 and over. It focuses on those living in disadvantaged communities or experiencing poor health outcomes. The fund aims to reach men who are underserved or disengaged from traditional services. Projects must be based in North West England. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

Changing Futures Lived Experience Support Grant

The Lived Experience Support Grant funds one national organisation to coordinate lived experience across the Changing Futures programme. This grant helps embed the voices of people with multiple disadvantage into system design and delivery. It covers the North West England region. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling. You need to be a national organisation that can lead coordination work. The grant focuses on integrating lived experience into programme activities.

Changing Futures Learning and Support Grant

The Changing Futures Learning and Support Grant funds one national organisation to coordinate learning and support across the Changing Futures initiative. This grant supports knowledge-sharing and collaboration between local areas working on system change. The funding helps strengthen delivery and maximise impact of efforts to support people with multiple disadvantages. Only one organisation will be selected to run this national programme. The grant covers North West England but involves coordinating work across multiple local areas. No funding amounts or application deadlines are specified. You would use this money to deliver learning programmes, improvement support, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Rochdale Refugee Welcome Programme (RRWP)

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

Caremark Community Care Fund

Caremark Community Care Fund

The Caremark Community Care Fund offers small grants for grassroots community projects in North West England. The fund supports practical, community-led initiatives that improve quality of life and strengthen local communities. You can use the money for improving shared spaces, providing equipment, or enhancing local services. The focus is on projects that deliver meaningful and lasting impact. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be rolling. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available information.

Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme 2026-27

Armed Forces Families Fund

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

Large Employer Fund

CITB

The Large Employer Fund helps big construction companies pay for training their workers. You must be registered with CITB and be a large employer to apply. The fund covers costs of eligible training courses for your workforce. This helps construction companies develop their staff skills. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The exact funding amounts are not specified but depend on your training needs. You need to be CITB registered before you can apply.

Barclays Community Sport Fund

Barclays (delivered in partnership with Sported)

The Barclays Community Sport Fund helps community groups make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible to women and girls. You can get Access Grants of £1,000 for running activities or Female Coaches for Girls Grants of £160-£200 for Level 1 coaching qualifications. The fund targets groups working in deprived or rural areas. You must be a charity or not-for-profit organisation delivering these three sports. The programme runs from April 2025 to December 2027. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Help the Homeless Grants

Help The Homeless

Help the Homeless Grants provide up to £5,000 for UK registered charities working with homeless people. The funding is for capital projects only, not day-to-day running costs. You must focus on helping homeless people return to mainstream society through training or residential facilities. Your charity must have an annual turnover under £500,000. You need to work wholly or mostly with homeless people. The grant does not fund short-term shelter projects. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

Big Bike Revival Grants Programme

Active Travel England and UK Government (administered by Cycling UK)

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme helps get more adults cycling, especially women, people on low incomes, and ethnic minorities. You can get up to £3,500 to run bike events that fix, teach, and encourage cycling. The money pays for bike maintenance workshops and cycle training sessions. You need to be a charity, community group, social enterprise, or similar organisation. Local councils and community-focused bike shops can also apply. The programme focuses on people who don't currently cycle or need encouragement to cycle more often.

Surrey Heritage for All programme

Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership

The Surrey Heritage for All programme offers grants up to £10,000. The money helps diverse communities engage with Surrey's heritage and natural environment. It is run by the Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership. The funding comes from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. You can use the money to create opportunities for different communities to connect with local heritage. This could include projects involving historical sites, cultural activities, or natural spaces. The programme appears to have rolling deadlines with no fixed closing date.

New standard for construction SMEs: PAS 1958

Innovate UK Business Connect

This grant supports construction SMEs to adopt PAS 1958, a new industry standard. The funding is provided by Innovate UK Business Connect. It is specifically for small and medium construction businesses in England. The deadline to apply is 5 April 2027. The exact funding amount is not specified in the available information. This could help your construction business meet new industry requirements and improve competitiveness. You will need to demonstrate how adopting this standard will benefit your business operations.