Funder Updates

The application deadline for the East Coast Community Fund has been extended to 29 July 2026, with decisions to be made by the end of October 2026.

The range for initial grant applications has been reduced from £1,000-£10,000 to £1,000-£3,000.

A new grant application deadline has been announced. Applications must be submitted by 12th March 2026 for consideration at the Grant Panel meeting on 26th March 2026.

The deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended by one day, now starting on 6 February 2026 and ending on 30 April 2026.

The organisation now expects safeguarding policies to be reviewed in line with legislative changes and at least annually.

A new funding opportunity, the 2026 Emerging Leaders Prize, has been announced with a closing date of 16 April 2026. It focuses on research in the early origins of health and disease.

The Overseas funding window is now open and will close at 16:00pm on Monday 23rd February.

New funding opportunity announced through IW Foundation for charities and community groups.

Update on future community grant funding following the granting of development consent for London Gatwick’s Northern Runway.

A new funding opportunity, the Lambert Charitable Trust, is now available with no minimum or maximum grant amount and no deadline. It offers discretionary grants for charitable organisations in the UK assisting those in need.

New application deadlines and meeting dates for 2026 have been announced.

Two new funding programmes, the CDL Fund and the Bright Futures Fund, are open for applications. The CDL Fund is for grassroots community groups in Stockport, closing on March 5, 2026. The Bright Futures Fund is for VCSE sector groups in Greater Manchester, focusing on social mobility and skills development, closing on February 26, 2026.

The Plumbers Charity has announced a target of donating a minimum of £85,000 in 2026 and is inviting charities to contact them for potential support.

A new clinical trial opportunity for people with lung cancer in Yorkshire has been announced.

A new clinical trial opportunity for people with lung cancer in Yorkshire has been announced.

New funding opportunities announced for early career researchers and a call for expressions of interest for the LMS Undergraduate Summer School 2027.

New funding opportunities announced for early career researchers and a call for expressions of interest for the LMS Undergraduate Summer School 2027.

The Northern Powergrid Foundation has announced the launch of a new strategy aimed at supporting communities in the North East, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire to create a fairer, more resilient energy future.

The Secondary Minor Awards, which were previously closed, will reopen on Monday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m.

The Secondary Minor Awards, which were previously closed, will reopen on Monday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m.

The HRF Community Fund has been removed, indicating a potential closure or pause of this funding programme.

Applications are open for Alto Choral Scholarships.

Applications are open for Alto Choral Scholarships.

Eligibility criteria for the RTM School Music Award have changed: schools offering music as part of a carousel curriculum are not eligible, funding for tuition fees is excluded, and schools that previously received an award can re-apply after 5 years.

Eligibility criteria for the RTM School Music Award have changed: schools offering music as part of a carousel curriculum are not eligible, funding for tuition fees is excluded, and schools that previously received an award can re-apply after 5 years.

The 'Building a Resilient Community and Shared Transport Sector' grant programme is now available, focusing on innovative shared community transport projects.

The 'Building a Resilient Community and Shared Transport Sector' grant programme is now available, focusing on innovative shared community transport projects.

The deadlines for grant applications have changed due to a shift in the schedule of grant meetings.

The deadlines for grant applications have changed due to a shift in the schedule of grant meetings.

A new funding opportunity has been announced for a neurotechnology clinical pilot study.

The £5,000 grants are now open with a rolling application process and no deadline, and the £10,000 grants will open on 24th April 2026.

The £5,000 grants are now open with a rolling application process and no deadline, and the £10,000 grants will open on 24th April 2026.

The Pegasus Opera Mentoring Programme in Association with Glyndebourne has reopened applications for singers of Global Majority Heritage.

The Pegasus Opera Mentoring Programme in Association with Glyndebourne has reopened applications for singers of Global Majority Heritage.

The Lewy Body Society has announced the opening of their 2026 grant round with a total of £500,000 available to fund 2-5 projects. The application deadline is set for 10th April 2026, and grants can be awarded for up to 4 years. The society will fund various types of research related to dementia with Lewy bodies, including PhD studentships and Postdoctoral Fellowships.

The Lewy Body Society has announced the opening of their 2026 grant round with a total of £500,000 available to fund 2-5 projects. The application deadline is set for 10th April 2026, and grants can be awarded for up to 4 years. The society will fund various types of research related to dementia with Lewy bodies, including PhD studentships and Postdoctoral Fellowships.

The announcement of Community Pitch 2026 indicates a new funding programme is available.

The announcement of Community Pitch 2026 indicates a new funding programme is available.

First Minister announces funding for care experienced young people on the anniversary of 'The Promise'.

The Burbo Bank Extension Community Fund is offering grants between £500 and £20,000 for eligible projects located within specified coastal communities off the Irish Sea. The closing date for applications is 1 April 2026, with decisions made by the end of June 2026.

The Burbo Bank Extension Community Fund is offering grants between £500 and £20,000 for eligible projects located within specified coastal communities off the Irish Sea. The closing date for applications is 1 April 2026, with decisions made by the end of June 2026.

A new Energy Resilience Grants Programme has been announced.

New funding opportunities announced: Supplementary Education Fund 2026 and HAF 2026 Provider Application.

New funding opportunities announced: Supplementary Education Fund 2026 and HAF 2026 Provider Application.

Announcement of The Click Clack: Next Era Grant.

Announcement of The Click Clack: Next Era Grant.

The deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended by one day, now closing on 30 April 2026.

The Suffolk County Council funded grant programme for unpaid carers has been removed, indicating a closure or pause of this funding opportunity.

The Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences are no longer open for applications.

New funding opportunities announced: Liverpool SOUP, Three Guineas Trust, Seed Corn Grants.

The Mayor’s Opportunity Fund has opened its third round of funding to support older adults across the North East.

The Jerwood Foundation has announced that their 2026 open funding round is now open for applications, closing on 18 March 2026.

The available funding amount has increased from £5.4 million to £6.4 million, and the number of grants available has increased from 46 to 59.

The available funding amount has increased from £5.4 million to £6.4 million, and the number of grants available has increased from 46 to 59.

The Medworth Community Fund has been announced, offering up to £50,000 for projects benefiting the natural environment and health and wellbeing within a 5km radius of the Medworth Energy from Waste Facility in Wisbech. Application deadlines are 1 May and 1 August.

Applications are now open for Ørsted’s 2026 Skills Funds.

Applications are now open for Ørsted’s 2026 Skills Funds.

The application form for funding has been temporarily turned off due to a high volume of applications, with plans to reopen in March.

New funding opportunity for hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels research announced.

New funding opportunity for hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels research announced.

The AGBI grants now specify that they support professional visual artists unable to work due to injury or illness, and explicitly do not cover projects, creative development, studio moves, exhibition costs, legal fees, private health care, residency costs, or loss of earnings due to decline in sales.

The VocTech Activate grant programme has closed for applications.

A new funding opportunity called 'Pride in Place' has been announced, offering £20 million for churches rooted in their communities.

A new funding opportunity called 'Pride in Place' has been announced, offering £20 million for churches rooted in their communities.

Announcement of a new funding programme 'Ones to Watch: New Music 2026'.

Announcement of a new funding programme 'Ones to Watch: New Music 2026'.

The CBRL Andrea Zerbini Award 2026-27 is now open for applications, providing funding for doctoral students and early career postdoctoral researchers.

The CBRL Andrea Zerbini Award 2026-27 is now open for applications, providing funding for doctoral students and early career postdoctoral researchers.

The Hanley at Home Fund has been replaced by the One Stoke Community Grants programme.

The Focused Research Grants call for applications has been removed, indicating a closure of this funding opportunity.

The Focused Research Grants call for applications has been removed, indicating a closure of this funding opportunity.

The Future Leaders Fellowships round 11 has been announced with a total fund of £110,000,000, supporting ambitious research and innovation across UKRI's remit.

The Future Leaders Fellowships round 11 has been announced with a total fund of £110,000,000, supporting ambitious research and innovation across UKRI's remit.

LMS Research Grants are now open for applications with a deadline of 15 September. Grants support UK-based mathematicians organising conferences or workshops.

LMS Research Grants are now open for applications with a deadline of 15 September. Grants support UK-based mathematicians organising conferences or workshops.

The RPS Composers programme for 2027 is now open for applications, offering a paid commission, premiere, mentoring, and professional support for UK-based composers.

The RPS Composers programme for 2027 is now open for applications, offering a paid commission, premiere, mentoring, and professional support for UK-based composers.

The deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended from 28th February 2026 to 1st March 2026.

Phases 1 & 2 of the Immersive Tech grant will open from 2nd to 30th March.

Phases 1 & 2 of the Immersive Tech grant will open from 2nd to 30th March.

JABBS has increased its funding commitment from £10 million to more than £13 million over the next 5 years to support women, girls, their families, and communities.

JABBS has increased its funding commitment from £10 million to more than £13 million over the next 5 years to support women, girls, their families, and communities.

Applications open for new CWM programme: 'Revisioning Education with Children'.

Applications open for new CWM programme: 'Revisioning Education with Children'.

The 2026 bidding round for the Van Houten Fund will open on 16th February 2026 and close on 17th April 2026.

Announcement of a new small grants programme to support nurses, midwives, and health visitors in addressing health inequalities.

Announcement of a new small grants programme to support nurses, midwives, and health visitors in addressing health inequalities.

The Spring 2026 Capital Grants Programme is now open for applications.

The Spring 2026 Capital Grants Programme is now open for applications.

Spirit of 2012 has closed as of 30 January 2026, and the website will no longer be updated.

Spirit of 2012 has closed as of 30 January 2026, and the website will no longer be updated.

Two new funding opportunities have been announced: Groundwork – Grassroots Grants and Sasha Foundation grants.

Introduction of the Bath Women’s Fund to support families impacted by the increased cost of living.

Introduction of the Bath Women’s Fund to support families impacted by the increased cost of living.

Up to £20 million made available to boards to boost progress.

The 2026 BAAS Awards are now open to submissions, offering awards, prizes, teaching assistantships, and research assistant awards.

The Global Impact Fund has reopened with a new application period from 12th January to 2nd March 2026.

The Global Impact Fund has reopened with a new application period from 12th January to 2nd March 2026.

The application process for the Cambridge in Need fund has reopened.

The application process for the Cambridge in Need fund has reopened.