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Airbnb Best of British Fund

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to inspire more Brits to travel beyond the usual guidebook or social media hotspots to typically lesser visited areas of the UK, helping communities attract more overnight trips.

The funding is for initiatives of all sizes that support the visitor experience and make British travel unforgettable.

Eligible projects should fall into at least one of the following categories:

#iwill Fund 2025 - Strand 2

Aims/priorities: Organisations across England can apply for funding to either deliver youth social action projects directly or take on a funding role - supporting other eligible organisations to do the same.

This round of funding is especially focused on projects that bring new voices into the social action space - particularly those engaging young people for the first time, led and shaped by young people themselves, and actively challenging negative stereotypes about young people.

The funding is for work that will:

WCIT – IT4Good Grant Programme

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 as community interest companies (CICs), can apply. 

Applicants must provide:

Youth Music Shift the Scene Fund

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to promote equality of creative opportunities and outcomes for disabled young people. It aims to transform the way creative programmes are designed and delivered, ensuring they are inclusive and accessible, while also challenging perceptions and increasing recognition of the talent and contributions of young disabled creatives.

It is anticipated that funding will be provided to a number of music projects, but music will not be the majority focus of this fund.

Better Youth Spaces

Aims/priorities: Better Youth Spaces is a capital grant programme funded by the UK Government and administered by Social Investment Business. This funding round can be used for capital equipment (including the purchase of vehicles), to help youth organisations to better support the young people they work with. The project must meet at least one of the fund objectives:   

Hinrichsen Foundation

Aims/priorities: The Hinrichsen Foundation offers grants to support organisations and individuals undertaking projects to promote music.

Who can apply? Individuals, organisations, and charities in the UK are eligible to apply.

Priority will be given to projects involving composers and activity based in the UK, though activity does not have to occur solely in the UK.

Projects that are composer or artist-led are encouraged.

Applications for small grants from large organisations may not be prioritised.

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