Funder Updates

New STEM Awards and Sir Samuel Mico Grants announced for educational purposes.

The grant application process has transitioned to a new platform, requiring applicants to create an account to express interest.

The Mary Seacole local programme applications are now open.

The Henry Royce Institute has announced that Round 6 of its Industrial Collaboration Programme is open for applications.

Applications for Teacher Scholarships are now open for 2026 with a deadline at the end of January 2026.

RNRMC has opened applications for the Transition and Support for Working-Age Veterans funding programme.

The application process for grants has changed, now requiring applicants to click on a link to access the application form instead of downloading and emailing it.

A new funding opportunity from the Cuthbert Horn Trust is available, offering grants up to £4,000 for general charitable purposes with no specific deadline.

A new funding programme, the North East Cultural Learning Fund, has been announced to support quality arts provision for young people in the North East.

The geographic focus of the funding programme has changed, now including Derbyshire and Wales, while removing Lancaster and North Yorkshire.

The Matthew Good Foundation - Grants for Good Fund has been added, offering grants up to £5,000 with no deadline for UK-based community projects.

The CBRL Andrea Zerbini Award 2026-27 has been announced and is now open for applications, providing funding for doctoral students from UK universities.

Applications are open for a three-year Daphne Jackson Fellowship sponsored by the Kennedy Trust, aimed at scientists returning to research in rheumatology and related fields.

The Surviving Winter campaign now invites charities to apply for up to £5,000 in funding for projects supporting older people throughout the winter.

The Henry Smith Charity has updated its Holiday Grants programme for 2026, including increased grant amounts, specific application periods for different trip dates, and revised eligibility criteria.

The Merchant Taylors' Foundation Small Grant Scheme will open for applications on 1st October 2025 and close on 31st December 2025. The scheme encourages applications from organisations supporting older people.

New funding programme for electric guitars in Northern Ireland.

The deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended from 26 November to 29 November 2025.

The Forever Manchester Awards are now open for applications, closing on December 18, 2025. Eligible applicants include locally managed community groups in Greater Manchester.

The annual funding amount available from the Trust has increased from £230,000 to £300,000.

The Inman Charity has updated its application process, now requiring all applications to be submitted via email and has specified new application periods for spring and autumn meetings.

Announcement of the new 'Workplace Wellbeing Fund' programme.

The Green Future Fellowships Accelerated International Route has been announced, providing an accelerated application route for exceptional non-UK based applicants.

The Vaughan Williams Foundation is offering funding for the performance, commissioning, or recording of music by professional British/Irish composers active in the last 100 years, as well as projects that create developmental opportunities for composers or promote awareness of British/Irish music.

The Sheldon Trust has clarified that Youth Development projects are eligible for funding from across the UK, expanding the geographic scope for this funding theme.

A new funding programme, the SWEF Fund, has been announced offering Start-up Grants of up to £500 and Business Grants of up to £2,000 for young people aged 18-30 working on their own business initiatives.

A new funding programme, 'Barclays Female Coaches for Girls Grant', has been announced with available funding between £160 and £200.

The application process is changing to an online system after the 12th December deadline, and email applications will no longer be accepted.

New funding programme launched for young entrepreneurs in Cambridgeshire and expansion of the Care Leavers Programme with additional funding.

New funding programme 'Supplementary School Fund 2026' announced with a deadline of 10 Dec 2025.

New funding programmes have been announced, including the Beelines Fund, Trees for the Downs Fund, Pounds for Ponds Fund, ReNature Fund, The Sustainable Communities Fund, Outdoor Learning Grants, Community Pitch 2025, and Youth Action Fund.

The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) has been extended to Monday 19th January 2026.

The Serving Families On The Move programme supports projects that help service families navigate relocation challenges.

A new open call for Cardiac Equipment Funding has been announced.

The Margaret McEwen Trust is currently unable to consider applications from organisations that have not previously applied.

Community Foundation partners with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner on a new £100,000 fund aimed at delivering safer streets and stronger communities.

A new funding programme, 'Innovation in Healthcare Delivery Grants 25/26', has been announced, with proposals open from 11 November to 6 January.

Three new funding opportunities have been announced: JJ Charitable Trust Literacy Small Grants Scheme, Kelly Family Charitable Trust, and Peter Sell Award, with deadlines in 2026.

The Honour Frost Foundation has announced a new funding opportunity called the CAARI-HFF Graduate Fellowship.

Two new funding programmes have been announced: the Commissioner's Communities Fund and The Wellesley Trust Fund, with specific focus areas and maximum grant sizes.

The available grant amount has increased from £1,268,360 to £1,291,557.

Two new funding programmes have been announced: the Commissioner's Communities Fund and The Wellesley Trust Fund, with specific focus areas and maximum grant sizes.

The grant programme for 2025 is now closed.

Two new funding programmes have been announced: the Commissioner's Communities Fund and The Wellesley Trust Fund, with specific focus areas and maximum grant sizes.

Two new funding programmes have been announced: the Commissioner's Communities Fund and The Wellesley Trust Fund, with specific focus areas and maximum grant sizes.

Community Foundation partners with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner on a new £100,000 fund aimed at delivering safer streets and stronger communities.

Two new funding programmes have been announced: the Commissioner's Communities Fund and The Wellesley Trust Fund, with specific focus areas and maximum grant sizes.

Community Foundation partners with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner on a new £100,000 fund aimed at delivering safer streets and stronger communities.

Community Foundation partners with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner on a new £100,000 fund aimed at delivering safer streets and stronger communities.

Community Foundation announces a new £100,000 fund in partnership with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner to support safer streets and stronger communities.

Community Foundation partners with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner on a new £100,000 fund aimed at delivering safer streets and stronger communities.

Community Foundation partners with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner on a new £100,000 fund aimed at delivering safer streets and stronger communities.

Eligibility criteria updated to specify geographic requirements for applicants.

The application deadline for the February 2026 meeting has been changed to 9 January 2026, and applications are now only accepted by email.

New 'Get Active Scotland' Fund launched to boost physical activity in Scotland.

Wooden Spoon has launched the 'Pass the Plate Appeal', offering grants for food initiatives aimed at tackling child hunger.

New Donor-Advised Grants announced for Journalism and Wildlife Conservation.

Applications are now open for the LSO Conservatoire Scholarships 2026/27.

The Sizewell C Community Fund, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation, is making around £2 million available annually for projects in the East Suffolk Council area. This fund supports initiatives that promote economic, social, or environmental wellbeing in communities impacted by the Sizewell C construction.

A new single-year grant programme has been announced to improve educational outcomes for children and young people currently in care, or care leavers.

The Talbot Village Trust has announced the opening of applications for their Spring 2026 grant programmes, with an increased total funding pot of £300,000. The application deadline is set for 1st February 2026.

The deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended from 20 November to 22 November 2025.

A new funding programme, 'I AM Brent', has been announced with a deadline of 21 Jan 2026, offering grants up to £5,000 for projects benefiting young people and communities in specific areas.

The eligibility criteria for the award have been updated to specify that it targets youth clubs and comparable organisations focusing on individuals aged 8-24 years.

A new funding opportunity has been announced for local charities and community groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support older people through the Surviving Winter campaign.

New thematic focus areas introduced: support for mental health and the homeless.

The funding focus has shifted to providing musical instruments to specific geographic areas, including the Isle of Wight, Bridgend, and Swansea.

The next round of Starter Grants will open in January 2026.

The Networking Grants scheme is currently closed.

The February 2026 grant meeting is now full, and no more enquiries or expressions of interest will be accepted for that round. Grant seekers can apply for the June or October 2026 meetings starting from January.

The Road Safety Trust will launch its Autumn 2025 Small Grants Round with a new two-stage process.

The page announces the recruitment for the new Discovery Fund, which is part of the community tech programme. The application processes are being adapted to remove barriers for underrepresented groups.

A new call for proposals has been announced for developing a new wheelchair service model.

The closing date for a funding opportunity has been extended from 14/11/2025 to 10/12/2025.

A new call for proposals has been announced for developing a new wheelchair service model.

The Vaughan Williams Foundation has announced that funding applications are now open for composers and work related to Ralph and Ursula Vaughan Williams.

The 'Transitions from Secondary Education Funding' programme is now open.

The application process has changed from being closed until November to a rolling deadline with an approximate 2-month turnaround.

New funding programmes have been announced, including the Beelines Fund, Trees for the Downs Fund, Pounds for Ponds Fund, ReNature Fund, The Sustainable Communities Fund, Outdoor Learning Grants, Community Pitch 2025, and Youth Action Fund.

The 'Transitions from Secondary Education Funding' programme is now open.

The 'Transitions from Secondary Education Funding' programme is now open.

The 'Transitions from Secondary Education Funding' programme is now open.

The Access Group Foundation has temporarily paused accepting new applications for grants aimed at bridging the digital divide due to high application volume.

The Heritage & Conservation funding programme is currently closed.

1001fontaines has launched 3 new funding pools aimed at boosting access to safe drinking water.

1001fontaines launches 3 new funding Pools to boost access to safe drinking water.

A new funding programme, 'Skinners Company - Young People's Vocational Development', is now available for charitable organisations supporting NEET young people in London and Kent.

The geographic focus for funding opportunities has been updated to include specific areas: Tees Valley, County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.

The geographic focus for funding opportunities has been updated to include Tees Valley, County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.

Youth Music and Beatport have announced a new funding initiative to support grassroots electronic music projects and empower young creators.

New funding programmes announced: VALOUR Recognised Centres Development Fund, Hidden Voices Programme, Apart, not Alone Programme, and Serving Families: On the Move programme.

The Transforming Youth Work in Liverpool Innovation Fund & Public Health Fund has an application deadline set for Monday 1 December 2025 at 12 noon.

New funding programmes announced: VALOUR Recognised Centres Development Fund, Hidden Voices Programme, Apart, not Alone Programme, and Serving Families: On the Move programme.

New funding programmes 'INSPIRE Research Challenge' and 'Regular Grant Programme' have been announced.

A new funding opportunity for Passion Plays has been announced.

Merchant Taylors' Foundation has announced a Small Grants Scheme for community-based charities operating in specific London Boroughs.

Closure of a funding round for community and shared transport.

The Sir George Martin Trust has introduced a new grant management system requiring all Expressions of Interest and full applications to be submitted via the SmartyGrants online portal.

New deadlines for general funding rounds in 2026 have been announced.

Announcement of BMFMS Bursaries for 2025/26.