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UK Global Screen Fund International Distribution Festival Launch Support

British Film Institute

This grant supports UK films launching at international festivals. It helps cover promotion and distribution costs to boost a film's reach and value abroad. You can apply for up to £15,000. The deadline is 1 April 2029.

Spruce Site Assessment

Forestry Commission

£1,999 - £2,000

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

UK Global Screen Fund: International Co-production

British Film Institute

Up to £300,000

The British Film Institute offers up to £300,000 to support UK producers working on international co-productions. This fund helps UK producers partner with overseas companies to create new global screen projects. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2029. The fund is available to producers based in England.

UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) International Distribution Video Game Release funding

British Film Institute

£5,000 - £50,000

This grant helps UK independent video game makers get their games released in more countries. The British Film Institute offers between £5,000 and £50,000 per project. It focuses on narrative video games, meaning games with a strong story element. The goal is to grow exports and raise the profile of UK indie games worldwide.

Deadline · 1 Jul 2029

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

Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru

Up to £132,500

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

Deadline · 1 Jul 2029

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

Ambition North Wales

Up to £132,500

This grant helps public sector bodies in Wales upgrade assets to support 4G and 5G mobile networks. It can fund improvements to lighting columns, power supplies, structures, fibre, and ducting. Grants can cover up to 100% of eligible capital costs, up to £132,500. Once upgraded, assets must be made available to all mobile operators on an open access basis. Payments are made after work is completed, so you must be able to fund the project upfront and prove you have the cash to do so. The deadline to apply is 1 July 2029.

Deadline · 31 Mar 2030

Sovereign AI Visa Reimbursement Scheme

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

£500 - £151,650

This scheme reimburses visa costs for international hires into UK-based research and development roles. It covers Certificate of Sponsorship fees, visa application fees, Immigration Health Surcharge, Immigration Skills Charge, and priority processing fees. Reimbursements are paid after the visa is granted and the new hire has started work. You can claim between £500 and £151,650 per hire. The scheme is open until 31 March 2030.

Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant

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

£1,500 - £30,500

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for the cost of creating a woodland design plan. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 in funding. The plan must meet UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) rules. Landowners, land managers, and public bodies in England can apply. Applications are open year-round with no set closing date. Funding is confirmed until March 2030.

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

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

£4,000 - £2m

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

Cladding Safety Scheme

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

£250,000 - £20m

The Cladding Safety Scheme pays for the cost of fixing dangerous cladding on residential buildings. It covers buildings over 11 metres tall, or 11 to 18 metres in London. Funding ranges from £250,000 to £20 million per project. The scheme is open until 1 April 2030.

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

£1m - £130m

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund helps UK businesses invest in life science manufacturing equipment and facilities. You can get between £1 million and £130 million for capital investment projects. The funding aims to boost UK health resilience by supporting manufacturing of medicines, medical devices, and health products. Your business must be registered in the UK to apply. The deadline is 1 April 2030. This is for manufacturing projects that strengthen the UK's ability to produce essential health products. You need to show how your project will increase UK health resilience.

Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

£5,000 - £9.9m

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) funds improvements to existing district or communal heating systems in England and Wales. Your heating network must currently be performing poorly for customers or operators. You can apply for two types of grant. Revenue grants pay for expert studies to find out why your system is underperforming and what to fix. Capital grants part-fund the actual installation of those improvements. Grants range from £5,000 to just under £10 million. The scheme is open to public, private, and third sector applicants. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2028.

Heritage Revival Fund

Architectural Heritage Fund

£5,000 - £500,000

The Heritage Revival Fund helps community organisations rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings in England. You can use the funding to take ownership of, adapt, and reuse local heritage buildings that matter to your community. Grants range from £5,000 to £500,000. The fund is delivered by the Architectural Heritage Fund with support from DCMS and Historic England, as part of a wider £1.5 billion government investment in arts and culture. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2030.

Places of Worship Renewal Fund

Historic England

£10,000 - £1m

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund pays for urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship in England. Grants range from £10,000 to £1,000,000. Any active listed place of worship can apply, regardless of faith or denomination. The funding covers capital works that keep buildings safe, open, and in use by the public. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2030.

Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

Historic England

£100,000 - £1m

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

Cynllun Grant Technoleg Di-Wifr Uwch

Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru / Ambition North Wales

£20,000 - £2m

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

Ambition North Wales Advanced Wireless Grant Scheme - EOI

Ambition North Wales

£20,000 - £2m

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

Deadline · 1 Oct 2030

Business Support for Scotland

Scottish Government

Up to £10m

FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot is a Scottish Government website that brings together grants, loans, funding, and advice in one place. It covers support from over 100 Scottish public sector organisations. Businesses of all sizes and sectors can use it, including start-ups, sole traders, social enterprises, and large companies.

Deadline · 1 Apr 2031

National Highways Lorry Parking Facilities Improvements Scheme

National Highways

Up to £20m

This grant helps lorry parking operators improve facilities for HGV drivers. It covers welfare facilities, security for drivers and sites, and parking amenities and capacity. The maximum award is £20 million. The scheme is open to applicants in England, with a deadline of 1 April 2031.

Deadline · 1 Apr 2035

Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)

HS2 Ltd

Up to £250,000

HS2 Ltd offers grants to communities and local economies disrupted by HS2 construction. The programme covers Phase One and Phase 2a, running between London and Crewe. You can apply for up to £250,000. The deadline is 1 April 2035.

Tree Health Pilot

Forestry Commission

From £500

Support for owners and managers of trees affected by specified pests or diseases in England. Most strands cover the North West, West Midlands, South East and London. Qualifying spruce cases can be supported elsewhere in England. Applications must total at least £500.

Funding amount not listed

DRIVE35: Scale Up Fund

Innovate UK

The DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund supports UK businesses of any size to grow and scale up. You can apply as a single business or work with partners. Your business must be registered in the UK to receive funding. If you are not UK registered, you must set up a UK business with UK staff before getting any money. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. The fund is open to businesses in all sectors across the UK.

Cheshire Community Foundation - Open Grants Programme 2026

Cheshire Community Foundation

Up to £15,000

Community funding across Cheshire and Warrington. Micro grants reach £1,000, small grants £2,500, and main grants £15,000 with salary costs or £10,000 without. The next assessment cutoff is 14 October 2026.