Funder Updates

Organisations that have received more than three years of funding or over £30,000 in total may be deprioritised.

The removal of the clause about exceptional cases for support suggests a change in the criteria for awarding grants of £10,000.

The deadline for applications to the next meeting of trustees is set for Tuesday 15th September at 6.00pm.

Feeney Fellowships are now open with a deadline of 5pm on 30th September.

The Feeding Brighter Futures grant can now be used to help cover costs for extracurricular activities, which is a change in the criteria for how the grant funds can be utilised.

The eligibility criteria for applying for funding have changed. Applicants no longer need to be an Environmental Body, but if they are, they must register the project with ENTRUST as Object D.

A new national programme for outdoor play has been announced.

Announcement of a new Health Partnership Grant to improve health outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.

New funding opportunity for Performing Arts Students offering grants ranging from £250 to £10,000.

The Margaret McEwen Trust is now closed and will no longer consider applications from organisations that have not previously applied.

A new funding programme for experimental medicine studies on gambling disorder has been pre-announced, with a total fund of £10,000,000 and a maximum award of £3,000,000.

The decision timeframe for applications has been reduced from four months to six weeks after the deadline date.

The decision timeframe for applications has been reduced from four months to six weeks after the deadline date.

The page announces the RIS3 Designated Funds programme, structured around four funds, including Safety and Environment, which offer new funding opportunities for projects benefiting customers, communities, and the environment.

The page announces the RIS3 Designated Funds programme, structured around four funds, including Safety and Environment, which offer new funding opportunities for projects benefiting customers, communities, and the environment.

The deadline for an unspecified grant programme has been extended from 31 August to 1 September.

The LMS Grants for Joint Research Groups have been closed, with the removal of the application deadline and details.

The LMS Grants for Joint Research Groups have been closed, with the removal of the application deadline and details.

The British Institute of Persian Studies has announced new funding opportunities for Student Travel Grants, Early Career Researchers Conference Grant, and Research and Research Assistant Grants.

The British Institute of Persian Studies has announced new funding opportunities for Student Travel Grants, Early Career Researchers Conference Grant, and Research and Research Assistant Grants.

The Young Women's Mental Health Grants programme has closed for this year.

The Young Women's Mental Health Grants programme has closed for this year.

Expressions of Interest for the 2028 Sail Training International Youth Development Fund are now being accepted, and full applications for the 2027 fund can still be submitted until 31 August 2026.

Expressions of Interest for the 2028 Sail Training International Youth Development Fund are now being accepted, and full applications for the 2027 fund can still be submitted until 31 August 2026.

A new funding programme, Application Round 4, offering £5000 grants for Unpaid Adult Carers, will open on 1st September and close on 30th September.

A new funding programme, Application Round 4, offering £5000 grants for Unpaid Adult Carers, will open on 1st September and close on 30th September.

The application window closes at 12 noon on the 19th August.

The application window closes at 12 noon on the 19th August.

Expressions of Interest for the 2028 Sail Training International Canada Legacy Fund are now being accepted, with full applications for the 2027 fund still open until 31 August 2026.

Expressions of Interest for the 2028 Sail Training International Canada Legacy Fund are now being accepted, with full applications for the 2027 fund still open until 31 August 2026.

A new funding programme, Swan Mountain Trust, is now available offering grants between £2,000 and £4,000 for small UK organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers, with a focus on young people's mental health.

A new funding programme, Swan Mountain Trust, is now available offering grants between £2,000 and £4,000 for small UK organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers, with a focus on young people's mental health.

The deadline for organisation applications has been updated to 8th July 2027.

The deadline for organisation applications has been updated to 8th July 2027.

A new funding programme called the Youth Empowerment Fund has been announced.

New funding and support programme for young changemakers announced.

Round 1 of the Heritage Conservation programme for 2026-27 is now open with a submission deadline of 31/08/26.

Round 1 of the Heritage Conservation programme for 2026-27 is now open with a submission deadline of 31/08/26.

A new funding programme called the Youth Empowerment Fund has been announced.

The application process has changed; applications must now be submitted using the Foundation's online form, and postal or email submissions are no longer accepted.

The application process has changed; applications must now be submitted using the Foundation's online form, and postal or email submissions are no longer accepted.

A new funding opportunity for entrepreneurship-focused doctoral training has been announced, with a total fund of £25,000,000. An expression of interest is required by 21 September 2026.

A new funding opportunity for entrepreneurship-focused doctoral training has been announced, with a total fund of £25,000,000. An expression of interest is required by 21 September 2026.

The Impact Family fund provides new funding opportunities.

The grant size has increased from £3,000 to £3,500, and the application deadline is set for 11th September 2026.

The grant size has increased from £3,000 to £3,500, and the application deadline is set for 11th September 2026.

The application process has been simplified by removing the requirement to include bank account details.

The application process has been simplified by removing the requirement to include bank account details.

The Cairngorms Trust has announced a new funding programme called the Communities and Cultural Heritage Fund. This fund supports community-led projects in the Cairngorms National Park, focusing on cultural vibrancy, social connection, climate consciousness, and economic thriving. It is open to various community organisations and businesses, with specific eligibility criteria.

The Cairngorms Trust has announced a new funding programme called the Communities and Cultural Heritage Fund. This fund supports community-led projects in the Cairngorms National Park, focusing on cultural vibrancy, social connection, climate consciousness, and economic thriving. It is open to various community organisations and businesses, with specific eligibility criteria.

Round 1 (2026-27) of funding for Performing Arts & Heritage Conservation Grants is now open with a submission deadline of 31/08/26.

Round 1 (2026-27) of funding for Performing Arts & Heritage Conservation Grants is now open with a submission deadline of 31/08/26.

Lloyd's Foundation has announced two new funding programmes: the UK Charity Partner Grant 2027-2029 for health and wellbeing charities, and the Global Strategic Charity Partnership Grant for disaster recovery and resilience charities. Both programmes offer substantial funding and additional support opportunities.

Lloyd's Foundation has announced two new funding programmes: the UK Charity Partner Grant 2027-2029 for health and wellbeing charities, and the Global Strategic Charity Partnership Grant for disaster recovery and resilience charities. Both programmes offer substantial funding and additional support opportunities.

The travel fund is reopening for applications later in the year.

The travel fund is reopening for applications later in the year.

The next Stage 1 grant round will accept applications between 15 March 2027 and 22 March 2027.

The next Stage 1 grant round will accept applications between 15 March 2027 and 22 March 2027.

The eligibility criteria for applying to the BSPP Fund have changed. Now, only members who have been part of the BSPP for more than one year or have a three-year membership can apply.

The eligibility criteria for applying to the BSPP Fund have changed. Now, only members who have been part of the BSPP for more than one year or have a three-year membership can apply.

The Small Grant Scheme will reopen for applications from the 14th of September to the 30th of November 2026.

The Small Grant Scheme will reopen for applications from the 14th of September to the 30th of November 2026.

The grant application process has reopened with a new deadline for submissions set for 4th September 2026.

The grant application process has reopened with a new deadline for submissions set for 4th September 2026.

The funding amount for the Small Grants strand has increased from £1,500,000 to £3,500,000, and the grant is currently open to applicants.

The funding amount for the Small Grants strand has increased from £1,500,000 to £3,500,000, and the grant is currently open to applicants.

A new S4C bursary has been announced for underrepresented creatives across Wales.

A new S4C bursary has been announced for underrepresented creatives across Wales.

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

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

The 2027 grant round dates have been released.

The 2027 grant round dates have been released.

The Ralph Bates Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund is closing at the end of March 2026.

The Ralph Bates Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund is closing at the end of March 2026.

A new opportunity to lead an Alzheimer's Research UK dementia research network is now open for expressions of interest.

A new opportunity to lead an Alzheimer's Research UK dementia research network is now open for expressions of interest.

The Teacher Development Fund is reopening for applications at the end of August 2026, with a deadline of 11 November 2026.

The Teacher Development Fund is reopening for applications at the end of August 2026, with a deadline of 11 November 2026.

The Swiss Re Foundation has announced a new funding programme called 'Shine 2027', which is now open for applications.

The Swiss Re Foundation has announced a new funding programme called 'Shine 2027', which is now open for applications.

New LMS Research Grants and Grants for Joint Research Groups are now open for applications.

New LMS Research Grants and Grants for Joint Research Groups are now open for applications.

New grant applications are available for members of the Society, with the next round closing on 1 November.

New grant applications are available for members of the Society, with the next round closing on 1 November.

The reopening date for a funding programme has been changed from 1 August 2026 to 1 August 2027.

The reopening date for a funding programme has been changed from 1 August 2026 to 1 August 2027.

The application deadline for a funding programme has been extended from 1 August to 23 August 2026.

The RTM School Music Award Programme has been removed, indicating a potential closure or pause in the programme.

The RTM School Music Award Programme has been removed, indicating a potential closure or pause in the programme.

The Translational Research Award is reopening on 10th September 2026 with changes to eligibility criteria and application process.

The Translational Research Award is reopening on 10th September 2026 with changes to eligibility criteria and application process.

A new investment of £500,000 to accelerate new brain tumour treatments has been announced.

A new investment of £500,000 to accelerate new brain tumour treatments has been announced.

The Main Grants Round, Creative Wellbeing and Strategic Transformation Funds are now closed for Expressions of Interest and are open only for invited applications.

The Main Grants Round, Creative Wellbeing and Strategic Transformation Funds are now closed for Expressions of Interest and are open only for invited applications.

A new funding opportunity from Barchester's Charitable Foundation is now available, offering grants of up to £2,600 for groups and £1,500 for individuals across England, Scotland, Wales, and Jersey. The grants aim to help older people and adults with disabilities or mental health conditions connect with their local communities and reduce isolation.

A new funding opportunity from Barchester's Charitable Foundation is now available, offering grants of up to £2,600 for groups and £1,500 for individuals across England, Scotland, Wales, and Jersey. The grants aim to help older people and adults with disabilities or mental health conditions connect with their local communities and reduce isolation.

The deadline for Stage 1 Applications has been extended to 10 August 2026.

The deadline for Stage 1 Applications has been extended to 10 August 2026.

The email address for submitting applications has changed.