Funder Updates

The MASTERS Scholarship applications for 2026/27 have closed, but journalism and media scholarships remain open.

A new funding round is opening on 1 July 2026.

The application process has changed to require an expression of interest form before a formal application.

WVI Wildlife Health Bursaries 2026 applications are now open.

The Manchester Building Society Community Fund has closed as of May 14, 2026.

The Anatomical Society has announced the 2026/27 Anatomy Research Development Award, inviting applications from early-career researchers. The deadline for applications is 31st December 2026.

New funding opportunities announced: Gambling harms research grants and MRC Equip for mid-range equipment.

The Nineveh Trust has announced that it will no longer consider funding any grant applications.

The application deadline for the Top Cashback Fund has been updated to 28th August 2026, with the next panel meeting on 16th September 2026.

The application deadline for the Top Cashback Fund has been updated to 28th August 2026, with the next panel meeting on 16th September 2026.

Suffolk Community Foundation is inviting local charities and community groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects supporting older people as part of the Surviving Winter Campaign for 2025/26.

Suffolk Community Foundation is inviting local charities and community groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects supporting older people as part of the Surviving Winter Campaign for 2025/26.

The Morrisons Foundation will temporarily close for applications from 1st June 2026 for a digital upgrade, with plans to reopen with a new website and application process.

The Morrisons Foundation will temporarily close for applications from 1st June 2026 for a digital upgrade, with plans to reopen with a new website and application process.

The application deadlines for several funding programmes have been extended to 30 April 2027, and the Doctoral Training Award in Data Science has a new deadline of mid-March 2027.

The application deadlines for several funding programmes have been extended to 30 April 2027, and the Doctoral Training Award in Data Science has a new deadline of mid-March 2027.

A new funding opportunity, 'Help the Homeless', is now available offering small grants up to £5,000 for UK-registered charities with an annual turnover under £500,000. The deadline for applications is 20 December 2026.

The opening date for applications to develop research fellowship award applications has been changed from 12 May 2026 to 1 July 2026.

The opening date for applications to develop research fellowship award applications has been changed from 12 May 2026 to 1 July 2026.

The Government has published its Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) for 2026-2031. National Highways will soon release detailed information on the Designated Funds programme, including guidance on how to apply for funding.

The Government has published its Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) for 2026-2031. National Highways will soon release detailed information on the Designated Funds programme, including guidance on how to apply for funding.

BFI and DCMS have announced an investment of over £2 million into the UK Global Screen Fund International Business Development Awards.

BFI and DCMS have announced an investment of over £2 million into the UK Global Screen Fund International Business Development Awards.

A new funding programme focused on supporting Carers will be available with grants up to £40,000. The total available funding is £500,000, with applications opening on 13th July and closing on 31st July.

A new funding programme focused on supporting Carers will be available with grants up to £40,000. The total available funding is £500,000, with applications opening on 13th July and closing on 31st July.

New funding programmes 'Research Grants' and 'Community Grants' have been announced.

New funding programmes 'Research Grants' and 'Community Grants' have been announced.

The Golden Giveaway funding programme has closed its applications.

The Golden Giveaway funding programme has closed its applications.

The Resnick Fellowship at the National Library of Israel has announced a call for applications with a deadline of 30 June 2026.

The Resnick Fellowship at the National Library of Israel has announced a call for applications with a deadline of 30 June 2026.

A new partnership with Age UK has been announced to launch a flagship physical activity programme for older people.

A new partnership with Age UK has been announced to launch a flagship physical activity programme for older people.

The Aurora Trust is now supporting organisations working on innovative solutions to increase retrofit uptake for energy efficiency in homes and schools.

The Aurora Trust is now supporting organisations working on innovative solutions to increase retrofit uptake for energy efficiency in homes and schools.

The application submission limit has been reduced from 150 to 75 submissions per round, and the maximum funding amount has been decreased from £10,000 to £5,000.

The application submission limit has been reduced from 150 to 75 submissions per round, and the maximum funding amount has been decreased from £10,000 to £5,000.

The deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended from 31 July 2026 to 7 August 2026.

The list of countries has been updated, indicating a change in the geographic focus areas for funding opportunities.

The list of countries has been updated, indicating a change in the geographic focus areas for funding opportunities.

The deadline for the 2026 grant window for summer expeditions has been extended from 01/05/26 to 01/06/26.

The deadline for the 2026 grant window for summer expeditions has been extended from 01/05/26 to 01/06/26.

Several new funding programmes have been announced, including the Soho House Foundation Grant Programme 2026, the Mayor of London's Skills for Londoners Community Outreach Programme 2026-29, the Mayor of London's Green Roots Fund, and the Faith & Belief Forum's London Dangoor Awards 2026.

A new programme has been announced in partnership with City Bridge Foundation to improve children and young people's mental health.

A new programme has been announced in partnership with City Bridge Foundation to improve children and young people's mental health.

The Creative Wellbeing Fund is a new funding programme opening for Expressions of Interest on 25th June 2026, focusing on music, arts, and culture to improve health and wellbeing.

The Creative Wellbeing Fund is a new funding programme opening for Expressions of Interest on 25th June 2026, focusing on music, arts, and culture to improve health and wellbeing.

The MRC Centre of Research Excellence funding opportunity is open for invited full applications, with a total fund of £50,000,000.

The MRC Centre of Research Excellence funding opportunity is open for invited full applications, with a total fund of £50,000,000.

A new £50m nationwide veteran support network has been announced, calling on London and the East of England to join.

A new £50m nationwide veteran support network has been announced, calling on London and the East of England to join.

The deadline for applications in all categories has been extended to Friday 21 August 2026 at 5pm.

The deadline for applications in all categories has been extended to Friday 21 August 2026 at 5pm.

The Weavers’ Company announces a £500,000 investment in a new two-year pilot programme aimed at preventing girls and young women from entering custody.

The Weavers’ Company announces a £500,000 investment in a new two-year pilot programme aimed at preventing girls and young women from entering custody.

Applications for the third round of Jerwood Art Fund Commissions open on 18 May 2026.

Applications for the third round of Jerwood Art Fund Commissions open on 18 May 2026.

The deadline for the Rapid Impact Fund 12 has been specified as 14 July.

The deadline for the Rapid Impact Fund 12 has been specified as 14 July.

Prenotification of upcoming sodium-ion battery research funding programme.

Prenotification of upcoming sodium-ion battery research funding programme.

A new funding programme, the VALOUR Recognised Centres Development Fund, has been announced with a closing date of 15 June 2026. This programme offers grants to improve how veterans access local, in-person support.

A new funding programme, the VALOUR Recognised Centres Development Fund, has been announced with a closing date of 15 June 2026. This programme offers grants to improve how veterans access local, in-person support.

A new funding programme, the Ageing and Caregiver Support Fund, has been launched to support civil society organisations working to improve the lives of older people and caregivers across Türkiye.

A new funding programme, the Ageing and Caregiver Support Fund, has been launched to support civil society organisations working to improve the lives of older people and caregivers across Türkiye.

Announcement of The Wake Youth Engagement Pilot cohort.

Announcement of The Wake Youth Engagement Pilot cohort.

Leukaemia UK is offering Project Grant Funding in 2026, with a strategic decision to pause new Project Grant funding rounds after this call. A new translational small grant scheme is planned for 2027.

Leukaemia UK is offering Project Grant Funding in 2026, with a strategic decision to pause new Project Grant funding rounds after this call. A new translational small grant scheme is planned for 2027.

The Festive Connector programme has been updated from 2023 to 2024, indicating a new funding opportunity for the upcoming year.

The Festive Connector programme has been updated from 2023 to 2024, indicating a new funding opportunity for the upcoming year.

The Experiment fund for schools has reopened.

The Experiment fund for schools has reopened.

Fusion21 has announced the renewal of their national Responsive Repairs and Void Property Framework, worth up to £350 million over four years, inviting bids.

Fusion21 has announced the renewal of their national Responsive Repairs and Void Property Framework, worth up to £350 million over four years, inviting bids.

The Steve Morgan Foundation is implementing a new, innovative funding and grant-making strategy as part of scaling up their philanthropic work.

The Steve Morgan Foundation is implementing a new, innovative funding and grant-making strategy as part of scaling up their philanthropic work.

The grant amount for young people with exceptional talent has increased from £500 to £750, and the age eligibility has been adjusted to include applicants aged 19.

The grant amount for young people with exceptional talent has increased from £500 to £750, and the age eligibility has been adjusted to include applicants aged 19.

Four new funding opportunities have been announced: Central District Alliance Social and Community Fund 2026, Big Give - Women and Girls Match Fund, Selco Community Heroes 2026, and The National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities England.

Four new funding opportunities have been announced: Central District Alliance Social and Community Fund 2026, Big Give - Women and Girls Match Fund, Selco Community Heroes 2026, and The National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities England.

The application deadline for £10,000 grants has been extended to 24th August 2026.

The application deadline for £10,000 grants has been extended to 24th August 2026.

The total available funding amount has increased from £2,987,000 to £3,051,370.

The total available funding amount has increased from £2,987,000 to £3,051,370.

Kent Community Foundation has relaunched its Annual Route to strengthen support for smaller organisations.

Kent Community Foundation has relaunched its Annual Route to strengthen support for smaller organisations.

A new funding programme, 'Small Sites for Small Builders site release fund', has been announced. It supports site investigations, due diligence, and feasibility works for small sites intended for housing delivery. The application deadline is 10 July 2026.

A new funding programme, 'Small Sites for Small Builders site release fund', has been announced. It supports site investigations, due diligence, and feasibility works for small sites intended for housing delivery. The application deadline is 10 July 2026.

A new round of the Mayor’s Opportunity Fund Grants has been announced by the Community Foundation North East and Point North.

A new round of the Mayor’s Opportunity Fund Grants has been announced by the Community Foundation North East and Point North.

The Henry Colborn Trust has updated its application process, requiring a Unique Reference Number (URN) for non-registered charities and individuals. Additionally, the Trust clarified its policy not to fund private diagnoses or therapies.

The Henry Colborn Trust has updated its application process, requiring a Unique Reference Number (URN) for non-registered charities and individuals. Additionally, the Trust clarified its policy not to fund private diagnoses or therapies.

The 2026 National Clinical Impact Awards application period has been closed.

The 2026 National Clinical Impact Awards application period has been closed.

The Baring Foundation's Strengthening Civil Society programme will support the use of legal tools by UK civil society to tackle corporate harm from mid-2026.

The Baring Foundation's Strengthening Civil Society programme will support the use of legal tools by UK civil society to tackle corporate harm from mid-2026.

LMS Research Grants available: applications now open with a deadline of 15 September.

LMS Research Grants available: applications now open with a deadline of 15 September.

The deadline for a funding programme has been extended by one day, now starting on 13 May 2026 instead of 12 May 2026.