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Aims/Priorities: The Gambling harms prevention grant will be available to all voluntary community and social enterprise organisations working to help prevent gambling related harms. Organisations, funded by OHID, will be fundamental to the delivery of an independent and public health led approach to preventing gambling related harms for the first time. This is…
Arts Council England - National Lottery Project Grants: Research and Development for Individuals
Find out moreAims/priorities: Research and Development (R&D) for Individuals is a time-limited funding priority within the Developing your Creative Practice (DYCP) programme. It has been introduced while the Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund is…
Aims/priorities: The Amazon Literary Partnership supports non-profit literary organisations from all communities in the UK and Republic of Ireland that empower writers to create, publish, learn, teach, experiment, and thrive. Offered once a year, the grants support innovative groups that amplify diverse voices and strive not only for a lasting impact on writers' lives, the…
Aims/priorities: The funding aims to support the modernisation and improvement of village halls, so that they are fit for purpose and can provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities:
- Improved health and/or wellbeing and/or reduction in rural loneliness.
- Positive impact on the local environment,…
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support projects and activities that help to build communities that unite families of deaf children.
In this funding cycle, focus will be given to supporting deaf children in the early years (aged 0 to 5). Proposed projects can also involve older deaf children, deaf young people, families, and professionals.
Proposed projects…
Aims/priorities: Homes England has announced details of the forthcoming Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026–2036, with bidding expected to open in February 2026. The programme represents a long-term national investment to increase the supply of social and affordable housing across England, excluding London, which will receive separate funding through the Greater…
Please note - Due to the high volume of applications received and the Christmas period, we have temporarily paused this fund while we review the applications already submitted.
Aims/priorities: The One Oldham Fund is a strategic single investment fund that uses pooled resources for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (…
Aims/priorities: The fund supports small charities with projects that promote lifelong learning and development, address barriers to entering the labour market and allow people to gain additional skills to advance their careers.
Who can apply? Applications are accepted from registered charities that work directly with young people and adults (aged 16+)…
Aims/priorities: The Trust makes grants principally in two sectors: Music and Heritage & Crafts.
Who can apply? Charities, not-for-profit or Exempt organisations that are based in the UK are eligible to apply.
Grant amount: Grants are generally in the region of £2,500 to £7,500.
Funding is not available for the following…
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support IT projects and activities that relate to one or more of the following priority areas:
- Education.
- Inclusion.
- Tech for charities.
- Public understanding of Technology.
Who can apply? Registered charities and organisations with a formal not-for-profit constitution, such…
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support the repair and conservation of rural historic buildings and structures in England and Wales, including their gardens, grounds and outbuildings. Grants for the restoration and conservation of works of art in historic house collections open to the public will also be considered.
Funding is intended to support projects…
Aims/priorities: The Arnold Clark Community Fund offers the following support:
- Cost of Living Support – funding to registered charities and community group that are within a 50-mile radius of an Arnold Clark branch and whose work directly supports those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation, poverty relief and where people…
Aims/priorities: The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) is designed to support the development and scaling of high-potential innovation clusters across the UK. It is designed to support both established clusters with a proven track record of innovation, and emerging clusters that are in earlier stages of development but have significant potential to generate economic…
Aims/priorities: The fund aims to elevate the experience of women and girls in football by creating inclusive, welcoming, and high-quality environments that support female participation at every level.
Who can apply? Eligible applicants include:
- Not-for-profit football clubs or voluntary groups.
- Local authorities.
- County…
Aims/priorities: The funding is for charitable work that meets one or more of the Foundation's current priorities:
- Victims of modern slavery: to provide facilities for and support to victims on their journey back to independent living, better mental health and employment.
- Victims of domestic abuse: to provide emergency safety and to support victims…
Aims/priorities: We want to improve outcomes for people with heart disease around Greater Manchester, and to reduce its impact on lives beyond current NHS provision. To this end, we intend to fund a wide range of projects.
All applications must demonstrate a close alignment with one or more of NW Hearts Charity’s funding priorities, namely projects that benefit:…
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support individuals and families who are struggling with everyday costs, such as basic living expenses, household items and utilities, or rent arrears.
Who can apply? Applications will only be accepted from recognised third party social organisation, such as charities, housing associations, schools and social services…
Aims/priorities: The WorkerTech Fund focuses on supporting early-stage ventures that use technology to improve working conditions and outcomes for people in low-paid or insecure employment. Its objectives include increasing access to better pay, career development opportunities and skills for affected workers.
The programme aims to enhance worker voice and influence…
Aims/priorities: The aim of the Trust is to give people of all ages the opportunities to access, participate in and enjoy the arts (particularly the performing arts), and support projects that widen access and have a lasting cultural impact on local communities.
The application periods for 2026 are as follows:
- Round 1 - Music festivals (children's performances…
Aims/priorities: This investment programme supports venues, festivals and promoters, recording studios and rehearsal spaces as well as sector bodies operating in grassroots music. It also supports grassroots music sector bodies in their work to develop and support the sector.
Eligible projects support the transition of artists, bands and industry professionals to…
Aims/Priorities: The funding is for churches, charities, and not-for-profit organisations affiliated with the Church of England, the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church, or the Church of Ireland for initiatives that promote the wellbeing of Anglican clergy.
Projects should focus on services like peer support groups, retreats, mentoring, or pastoral care to…
Aims/Priorities: The Foundation aims to support innovative projects and initiatives that drive positive, life-saving, and life-transforming change in communities in the UK and around the world.
Who can apply? In this funding round, UK-registered organisations that have a global operation can apply.
Organisations must have been…
Aims/Priorities: The funding is intended to support projects focusing on crafts listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red List of Endangered Crafts. It provides opportunities for makers and trainees to develop or share their skills in these high-risk crafts.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from individuals and voluntary and…
Aims/priorities: Virgin Media O2 has launched the £1 million Apprenticeship Talent Fund to support small businesses, charities, social enterprises and local authorities in recruiting and training apprentices in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roles. The fund will cover the full cost of apprenticeship training for eligible roles by enabling organisations…
Aims/priorities: As a charity our mission is to provide funding opportunities for all good causes to ensure their sustainable future. As part of this, we are happy to announce our Community Grants scheme.
Who can apply? This opportunity is open to good causes, defined as:
- Registered charities
- Schools
- Community Interest…
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support the preservation and promotion of heritage skills that are essential to the conservation of historic Christian buildings. Funding is available for organisations to train individuals who are pursuing a career in the heritage sector through apprenticeships, scholarships, and training courses.
Who can apply? …
Aims/priorities: We believe that services, systems, structures, processes and practice can support young people to thrive. We want young people to have their voices heard, and to have agency and autonomy to drive changes and improvements which transform their transitions to adulthood.
This fund achieves this by:
- Focusing on young people (14–25) who…
Aims/priorities: From June 2025, Sport England is encouraging organisations to apply for grants for new initiatives that improve both environmental sustainability and physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most.
There is particular interest in initiatives that promote and support ‘climate justice’ – addressing the barriers…
Aims/priorities: Failsworth and Chadderton’s Rotary is interested in funding activities that bring people together and making a difference in your community. Since 2014, many small voluntary groups across the borough of Oldham have applied for and received financial support from the Community Cash Award. Projects include a beehive at Sholver & Moorside…
Aims/priorities: The fund aims to support improvement in mental health by providing grants to UK registered charities involved in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults.
The fund prefers to target its grant-giving to specific projects that will provide a measurable difference to the charities' users.
Who can apply? …
Aims/priorities: The Arnold Clark Community Fund offers the following support:
- Cost of Living Support – funding to registered charities and community group that are within a 50-mile radius of an Arnold Clark branch and whose work directly supports those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation, poverty relief…
Aims/priorities: The Foundations aims to support projects that provide young people with skills for jobs and programmes that increase access to higher education.
Who can apply? Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations focused on working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds can apply.
Grant amount:…
Aims/priorities: The Henry Smith Charity, now known as the Henry Smith Foundation, has published its new strategy, Elevate Your Impact (2025-2030) which ‘reaffirms its commitment to the people and organisations driving change across the UK’.
Over the next five years, the Foundation will focus on supporting people facing some of life’s toughest transitions.
It will…
Aims/priorities: The Foundation aims to ensure the rights of people, society and the natural world for current and future generations. Applications should address at least one of the following funding criteria:
- Tackling the triple planetary crisis by mitigating and adapting to climate impacts, reducing pollution, and protecting and restoring nature.
- Building…
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support projects that make it easier for the public to repair, reuse or recycle their consumer electricals.
Projects should either:
- Expand existing collection methods for small electricals.
- Trial new approaches to repairing, reusing and/or recycling electricals.
Who can apply? …
Aims/priorities: From June 2025, Sport England is encouraging organisations to apply for grants for new initiatives that improve both environmental sustainability and physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most.
There is particular interest in initiatives that promote and support ‘climate justice’ – addressing the barriers…
