Funder Updates

Announcement of the new Enterprise Acceleration Programme focused on women's economic empowerment in Pakistan.

The Sussex Cancer Fund SCRC Awards application period has been closed.

New thematic focus areas for funding have been introduced, including support for Ukrainian refugees, electric guitars in Somerset, and Lanarkshire Choirs.

Several grant programmes have been closed, including those for wheelchairs, mobility aids, and community transport.

The Oman Bursary Scheme 2026 is now open for applications, targeting young people aged 15-25 regardless of sailing experience, physical ability, or nationality.

The Blond McIndoe Research Foundation has announced that applications are now open for their One-Year Research Fellowship, with a deadline of 25 February 2026. This fellowship is aimed at early-career clinicians and researchers focusing on wound healing, burns care, and soft tissue reconstruction.

The VocTech Activate programme is now open for applications as of 6 January 2026.

The Bentley Advancing Life Chances programme is now closed for new applications.

Norfolk Churches Trust announces a special fund as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations.

The grant programme for 2026 is now open with a total available amount of £120,000. The deadline for the first meeting is 13 February at 5pm.

Action Medical Research and Action for A-T are co-funding up to £1,000,000 of research in 2026 to tackle Ataxia Telangiectasia.

A new funding programme, the Mayor of London - Mentoring and Mental Health Support Programme, has been announced with a funding range of No Min - £140,000 and a deadline of 2 Feb 2026.

The opening date for a funding programme has been delayed from 2 February 2026 to 22 June 2026, with the closing date extended from 24 May 2026 to 23 August 2026.

Longleigh is piloting a cash-first approach for their Heating and Eating Grants, allowing direct cash payments to grantees' bank accounts.

Small Charity Week 2026: Charity applications now open.

New criteria for reapplying for FTCT grants: previous recipients must wait 12 months and meet current criteria.

New criteria for reapplying for FTCT grants: previous recipients must wait 12 months and meet current criteria.

The Pixel Fund has updated its typical first grant amount to around £5,000.

The Pixel Fund has updated its typical first grant amount to around £5,000.

The Southall Trust has introduced application deadlines and will reopen for applications on 2nd March 2026.

The Southall Trust has introduced application deadlines and will reopen for applications on 2nd March 2026.

A new funding programme, The Bellingham Fund, has been announced, supporting community activity in Bellingham and the North Tyne and Rede Valleys with a closing date of 16/02/2026.

A new funding programme, The Bellingham Fund, has been announced, supporting community activity in Bellingham and the North Tyne and Rede Valleys with a closing date of 16/02/2026.

The Sir George Martin Trust is now accepting enquiries and Expressions of Interest for their June 2026 meeting, with a likely capacity reach by the end of March.

The Sir George Martin Trust is now accepting enquiries and Expressions of Interest for their June 2026 meeting, with a likely capacity reach by the end of March.

New PhD studentships announced for commencement in October 2026 with an application deadline of 27th August.

New PhD studentships announced for commencement in October 2026 with an application deadline of 27th August.

The application window for funding is now open from 1–31 January 2026.

The McLay Dementia Trust is closing with effect from 30th June 2025, marking the final funding round.

The McLay Dementia Trust is closing with effect from 30th June 2025, marking the final funding round.

The Field Family Charitable Trust has announced a new funding opportunity for projects related to vulnerable young people aged 13-25 and the elderly, with grants available from £1,000 to £5,000. The deadline for applications is 6 April 2026.

Grant application deadlines for 2026 have been announced as 31 January and 30 September.

Heathrow Community Trust is now open to applications for grants in 2026.

New application process details and deadline for grant submissions announced.

The application process for 2027 grants has opened on January 1, 2026.

IPPF is launching a second round of harm mitigation grants to support Member Associations affected by U.S. funding cuts.

The next funding application deadline has been updated to 20th April 2026.

New funding opportunities have been announced, including the Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Youth Fund and the Sport England - Movement Fund, with specific grant amounts and application details.

A cooling-off period will be implemented from January 2026, making organisations that have received funding for two consecutive years ineligible to apply in the subsequent year.

A cooling-off period will be implemented from January 2026, making organisations that have received funding for two consecutive years ineligible to apply in the subsequent year.

The Allen Lane Foundation is offering new grants up to £15,000 with no deadline for small charitable organisations aiming to reduce isolation, stigma, and discrimination.

The Suffolk Community Foundation has announced a new opportunity for charities and voluntary groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects aimed at supporting older people during the winter.

The Suffolk Community Foundation has announced a new opportunity for charities and voluntary groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects aimed at supporting older people during the winter.

The application window for the next funding round has been extended by one day, now closing on 31 January 2026.

The application window for the next funding round has been extended by one day, now closing on 31 January 2026.

The postgraduate composition study scholarships have been removed, indicating a closure of this funding opportunity.

New grants of up to £25,000 available for groups supporting Calderdale residents' emotional health and wellbeing.

The application deadline for grant funding has been extended to 13 February 2026.

The application deadline for grant funding has been extended to 13 February 2026.

New geographic focus areas for funding have been introduced, including support for choirs in London, specialist ukuleles in Liverpool, and rock music initiatives in Cornwall.

A new £1 million Climate Emergency Fund has been launched in collaboration with Calderdale Council, offering grants over two years to support carbon reduction measures in Calderdale.

A new funding call is opening in January 2026.

The funding focus has shifted to support Lanarkshire Choirs and young pianists.

The funding focus has shifted to support Lanarkshire Choirs and young pianists.

Eligibility criteria for the BSPP Travel Award have been updated to include applicants with a three-year membership.

Eligibility criteria for the BSPP Travel Award have been updated to include applicants with a three-year membership.

The eligibility criteria for grants have been updated to exclude direct travel costs.

The eligibility criteria for grants have been updated to exclude direct travel costs.

The High Sheriff's Fund, which offered grants up to £2,000 for projects addressing community safety and crime prevention, has been closed.

The High Sheriff's Fund, which offered grants up to £2,000 for projects addressing community safety and crime prevention, has been closed.

The deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended from 23 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.

The deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended from 23 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.

The maximum funding amount for UK registered charities has been reduced from £10,000 to £5,000.

The maximum funding amount for UK registered charities has been reduced from £10,000 to £5,000.

The organisation has expanded its geographic focus to include Scotland, Wales, Brighton & Hove, and Teeside.

The organisation has expanded its geographic focus to include Scotland, Wales, Brighton & Hove, and Teeside.

The deadline for grant applications has been updated for 2026.

The deadline for grant applications has been updated for 2026.

The Humane Research Trust has announced that their Fellowship Award scheme is currently open for applications.

The Humane Research Trust has announced that their Fellowship Award scheme is currently open for applications.

The meeting date for reviewing grant applications has been postponed to 13th January, with responses now expected by 18th January.

The meeting date for reviewing grant applications has been postponed to 13th January, with responses now expected by 18th January.

The CBRL Andrea Zerbini Award now includes funding for early career postdoctoral researchers in addition to doctoral students.

The CBRL Andrea Zerbini Award now includes funding for early career postdoctoral researchers in addition to doctoral students.

Rosetrees is exploring a new funding call focused on translating research into real patient benefit over the next five years. They are seeking feedback on potential breakthrough projects and funding needs.

Rosetrees is exploring a new funding call focused on translating research into real patient benefit over the next five years. They are seeking feedback on potential breakthrough projects and funding needs.

The funding programme offering up to £5,000 is closing at the end of 2025.

The funding programme offering up to £5,000 is closing at the end of 2025.

The age range for the mental health and wellbeing programme has been changed from 13-21 years to 13-18 years.

The age range for the mental health and wellbeing programme has been changed from 13-21 years to 13-18 years.

Announcement of MCF Funding in Gwent for 2024/25.

Announcement of MCF Funding in Gwent for 2024/25.

Closure of the EDF ER Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

Closure of the EDF ER Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

A new £1 million Climate Emergency Fund has been launched in partnership with Calderdale Council, offering grants over two years to support carbon reduction measures in Calderdale.

A new £1 million Climate Emergency Fund has been launched in partnership with Calderdale Council, offering grants over two years to support carbon reduction measures in Calderdale.

The grant round is now open to new applicants only, excluding previous recipients.

The addition of 'Apply for Funding' under the 'Get Involved' section suggests a potential new funding opportunity or programme available for applicants.

The addition of 'Apply for Funding' under the 'Get Involved' section suggests a potential new funding opportunity or programme available for applicants.

The geographic focus area has been updated from 'Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories' to 'Israel and Palestine'.

The geographic focus area has been updated from 'Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories' to 'Israel and Palestine'.

A new grant programme for students taking medicine as a second degree is now open, with applications closing on 31 January 2026.

A new grant programme for students taking medicine as a second degree is now open, with applications closing on 31 January 2026.

Funding freeze announced for Humanitarian Aid International.

Grant applications for Snowdon Trust Grants are now open until 12 January 2026.

Grant applications for Snowdon Trust Grants are now open until 12 January 2026.

The organisation has introduced a new closing date system for its main programmes: 'Investing in Young People', 'Investing in Families', and 'Investing in Rehabilitation'.

The organisation has introduced a new closing date system for its main programmes: 'Investing in Young People', 'Investing in Families', and 'Investing in Rehabilitation'.

Announcement of the new 'Development’s Pathway to Independence' programme.

Announcement of the new 'Development’s Pathway to Independence' programme.