Funder Updates

£1 million funding announced to drive more equitable social investment.

The Community Matters Fund (Green Spaces 2026) is now open for applications with £250,000 available to support communities in the Midlands, Southwest England, and South Wales.

The grant rounds have been updated to start in July, indicating a change in the application timeline.

A new funding opportunity for eligible Young Westminster Foundation Members has been announced, offering core funding grants.

The outline application deadline has been specified as 5 October 2026, and there are changes to eligibility criteria, including the acceptance of applications from overseas organisations in exceptional cases.

A new funding opportunity specifically for cardiology projects has been announced, with upcoming deadlines for applications.

A new funding opportunity called 'North East Roots Funding' has been announced.

New small grants programme announced to support club volunteering.

The Kelly Family Charitable Trust is now offering grants up to £5,000 for UK registered charities focusing on nurturing and supporting family life.

A new funding programme, Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A, has been announced. It offers up to £20,000 for projects engaging the public with STFC-supported science and technology. The deadline for applications is 24th August 2026.

The available grant amount has increased from £3,262,248 to £3,310,400.

The 2026 Call for Book Proposals is now open with a submission deadline of 31 August 2026.

The Community Matters Fund has announced a new funding programme for summer, focusing on supporting charities and community groups that provide green spaces to improve wellbeing and biodiversity.

The call for applications for the autumn meeting opens on 11th October 2026 with a deadline of 15th August 2026.

The available grant amount has been updated from £615 to £615k.

New individual-based grant schemes announced, including the Make-A-StarT (MAST) Fund, the Household Support Fund, and the Crisis and Resilience Fund: Heating Oil Support Schemes.

A grant programme that was previously closed is now open for applications.

A grant programme that was previously closed is now open for applications.

The Honourable Irish Society has outlined its future plans, which include shaping a new grants programme.

The grant programme is closed until January 2027, and a decision will be made in November 2026 regarding a potential scholarship for 2027.

The grant programme is closed until January 2027, and a decision will be made in November 2026 regarding a potential scholarship for 2027.

NIHR announces a new race and ethnicity inclusion collaboration.

Ufi has announced a new support programme called VocTech Together, with applications opening on 6 July 2026.

Ufi has announced a new support programme called VocTech Together, with applications opening on 6 July 2026.

The Grassroots Pride fund is now open for applications.

The Grassroots Pride fund is now open for applications.

A new Capital Grant Round has been announced for Autumn 2026.

A new Capital Grant Round has been announced for Autumn 2026.

The deadline for submitting applications for the next quarterly trustee meeting has been extended to 30th July.

The deadline for submitting applications for the next quarterly trustee meeting has been extended to 30th July.

ERF announces new and renewed grants supporting marine conservation, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection.

ERF announces new and renewed grants supporting marine conservation, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection.

The Pixel Fund has clarified its funding criteria, emphasising a preference for projects that directly engage with Children and Young People (CYP) and discouraging projects that require financial contributions from schools.

The Pixel Fund has clarified its funding criteria, emphasising a preference for projects that directly engage with Children and Young People (CYP) and discouraging projects that require financial contributions from schools.

The organisation has introduced a new Grants Portal.

The organisation has introduced a new Grants Portal.

The deadline for grant applications has been extended, with grants now being awarded in October 2026 instead of July 2026.

The deadline for grant applications has been extended, with grants now being awarded in October 2026 instead of July 2026.

The Dorset Community Foundation has launched the Green Futures Fund, a new grant programme aimed at empowering young people to tackle climate change.

The Dorset Community Foundation has launched the Green Futures Fund, a new grant programme aimed at empowering young people to tackle climate change.

The Ishibashi Foundation Network Leader Fellowship Programme in Japanese Arts 2026-27 has been marked as closed.

The Ishibashi Foundation Network Leader Fellowship Programme in Japanese Arts 2026-27 has been marked as closed.

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is no longer accepting applications from new or returning applicants.

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is no longer accepting applications from new or returning applicants.

London Catalyst has reviewed its grants criteria and process for its Main Grants Programme and Hardship Grants.

London Catalyst has reviewed its grants criteria and process for its Main Grants Programme and Hardship Grants.

The page now announces the upcoming Christmas Challenge 2026 funding round, with applications opening in Spring 2026.

The application deadline for a funding opportunity has been extended from 6 June to 11 June 2026.

New eligibility criteria for grant applications have been added, specifying the types of organisations and activities that are not eligible for funding.

New eligibility criteria for grant applications have been added, specifying the types of organisations and activities that are not eligible for funding.

The application deadline for the next funding meeting has been updated to Friday 14 August.

The application deadline for the next funding meeting has been updated to Friday 14 August.

The Green Roots Fund has been closed, which previously supported projects involving green and blue spaces in London.

The Green Roots Fund has been closed, which previously supported projects involving green and blue spaces in London.

Over £37m funding announced for medical research charities.

A new funding opportunity, the UKRI policy fellowships 2026, has been announced. This fellowship aims to facilitate knowledge and skills transfer across academic and policy sectors.

Applications are now open for Individual Student Grants for 2026/27 and grants to Lambeth schools for Educational Field Trips.

Applications are now open for Individual Student Grants for 2026/27 and grants to Lambeth schools for Educational Field Trips.

The application deadline for the next grants meeting has been set for 25th June 2026, with the meeting scheduled for 30th July 2026. Priority is given to projects in Devon and those under the 'Animals and Environment' and 'Young People' categories.

The application deadline for the next grants meeting has been set for 25th June 2026, with the meeting scheduled for 30th July 2026. Priority is given to projects in Devon and those under the 'Animals and Environment' and 'Young People' categories.

MOBO Amplified is a career development programme supporting musicians creating music of Black origin to grow sustainable careers.

MOBO Amplified is a career development programme supporting musicians creating music of Black origin to grow sustainable careers.

The Peter Harrison Foundation has reopened to new funding applications.

The Peter Harrison Foundation has reopened to new funding applications.

The Thriplow Charitable Trust has increased the grant amounts from £1,000-£5,000 to £1,000-£7,500 and introduced a new annual studentship for British institutions offering one-year full-time postgraduate courses in Arts and Humanities, including social sciences.

The Thriplow Charitable Trust has increased the grant amounts from £1,000-£5,000 to £1,000-£7,500 and introduced a new annual studentship for British institutions offering one-year full-time postgraduate courses in Arts and Humanities, including social sciences.

A new funding programme, the Circular Electricals Fund, has been announced with grants available up to £150,000. The fund supports innovative approaches to reduce e-waste.

ENO's free schools' music programme 'Finish This...' is now open for applications for the 2026-27 academic year.

ENO's free schools' music programme 'Finish This...' is now open for applications for the 2026-27 academic year.

The CDL Fund is now open for applications from grassroots community groups in Stockport, with a deadline of July 2, 2026. Additionally, the Circle Funerals Fund is open for applications from groups in South Trafford and adjacent areas.

The CDL Fund is now open for applications from grassroots community groups in Stockport, with a deadline of July 2, 2026. Additionally, the Circle Funerals Fund is open for applications from groups in South Trafford and adjacent areas.

A new £18m funding programme has been announced to expand prostate cancer trial access for Black men.

A new Early Independence career development fellowship is announced, focusing on research within the MRC remit. It is an upcoming opportunity for researchers with a PhD or equivalent, aiming for independence.

The application window for 2026-27 grants is now closed, and there will be delays in processing due to the death of the Secretary.

The application window for 2026-27 grants is now closed, and there will be delays in processing due to the death of the Secretary.

A new bursary programme for university entrants has been announced, focusing on applicants with a connection to the cleaning industry.

A new bursary programme for university entrants has been announced, focusing on applicants with a connection to the cleaning industry.

The Talbot Trusts are reviewing their funding strategy for 2026/27 and plan to invite grant applications from mid-July 2026.

The Talbot Trusts are reviewing their funding strategy for 2026/27 and plan to invite grant applications from mid-July 2026.

The seventh round of the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open and accepting applications for grants between £2,000 and £40,000.

The seventh round of the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open and accepting applications for grants between £2,000 and £40,000.

Two new calls for proposals have been announced for sodium-ion battery research, opening in October 2026.

Two new calls for proposals have been announced for sodium-ion battery research, opening in October 2026.

The Covenant Fund has announced a new funding programme called 'Together for Service Families: Place-based grants', which is now open. This programme aims to support organisations that can strengthen support for serving families affected by separation and relocation. The closing date for applications is 19 August 2026.

The Covenant Fund has announced a new funding programme called 'Together for Service Families: Place-based grants', which is now open. This programme aims to support organisations that can strengthen support for serving families affected by separation and relocation. The closing date for applications is 19 August 2026.

The Trusted Executive Charitable Foundation (TTECF) has ceased operations and is no longer accepting grant applications.

The Trusted Executive Charitable Foundation (TTECF) has ceased operations and is no longer accepting grant applications.

A new research funding programme for Lewy Body Dementia is launching soon, with application details to be provided in the coming months.

A new research funding programme for Lewy Body Dementia is launching soon, with application details to be provided in the coming months.

The Virgin Money Foundation is focusing on supporting organisations to enable digital inclusion in communities over the next few years.

A new £8 million Arts Capital Investment Fund has been announced for arts organisations in Wales.

A new £8 million Arts Capital Investment Fund has been announced for arts organisations in Wales.

Round 12 applications are now closed, and Round 13 will open in spring 2027.

Round 12 applications are now closed, and Round 13 will open in spring 2027.

A new programme has been announced to work with local people to improve housing conditions and health for tenants in Birmingham and Black Country.

A new programme has been announced to work with local people to improve housing conditions and health for tenants in Birmingham and Black Country.

A $1 million global grant to tackle ovarian cancer with AI has been removed.

A $1 million global grant to tackle ovarian cancer with AI has been removed.

Applications for the Autumn 2026 funding round for European Jewish Heritage and Jewish Communal life are now open, with a deadline for first-stage applications on 9 July 2026.

Applications for the Autumn 2026 funding round for European Jewish Heritage and Jewish Communal life are now open, with a deadline for first-stage applications on 9 July 2026.