Take the Lead Community Grants

Aims/Priorities: The funding is for community organisations primarily working with at least one of the following under-served audiences to support activities and projects that are inspired by how data can support health and wellbeing within their local community:

  • People from low socio-economic backgrounds
  • People from minority ethnic backgrounds
  • Older children and young adults aged 11–25 (especially in areas of deprivation)
  • People over 65 (especially in areas of deprivation)
  • People living in rural areas (defined as settlements of fewer than 10,000 people in England and Wales, fewer than 5,000 in Northern Ireland, and fewer than 3,000 in Scotland)
  • People experiencing digital exclusion.

Who can apply? Community groups and organisations based and working within the UK can apply. They must have an organisational bank account.

Grant Amount: Grants of between £500 to £1,500 are available.

The funding is for activities delivered at any time between 12 January and 8 April 2026.

Application Process: The guidelines and application form can be found on the HDR UK website.

Contact HDR UK for further information:

  •  involvement@hdruk.ac.uk for questions about the grants or to discuss an idea before submission of application
  • procurement@hdruk.ac.uk regarding the process of submitting an application, or require further clarifications about the grant scheme.

Deadline: Monday 13 October 2025 (17:00)

Contact Information: involvement@hdruk.ac.uk

Website: Take the Lead community grants - HDR UK