Oldham

Aims/priorities: This programme is funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and administered by Social Investment Business (SIB). The Better Futures Fund (BFF) is a 10-year, £500 million UK Government programme designed to improve outcomes for children, young people and families and address the structural causes and impacts of child poverty in England. The fund will primarily support Social Outcomes Partnerships (SOPs), through which government funding is linked to the achievement of measurable improvements in people's lives.

Aims/priorities: The Fund is provided and administered by The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT) Charity. The funding is for projects that use technology in a meaningful way and support one or more of the charity's priority areas:

• Education
• Inclusion
• Tech for charities
• Public understanding of technology.

There is particular interest in innovative projects involving areas such as AI, data and analytics, robotics, digital skills or accessibility technologies.

Aims/priorities: The British Science Association, a charity, is offering the new Curiosity Grant and Explore Kit Boxes in 2027 as part of a wider six year programme - funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - to engage the public with research and innovation across the UK. During this first year (2027), some activity for this new programme will be delivered through the established annual British Science Week campaign taking place from 5-14 March 2027.

Aims/priorities: As part of its 'A Game Free from Discrimination' strategy, the Football Association is working with faith communities across England to support participation, engagement and inclusion across football and has launched the new Faith and Football Fund. The funding may support football programmes that:

Aims/priorities: Oldham Council working with Action Together would like to invest in up to 10 VCFSE organisations to be trained to deliver the Parent Puzzle Programme for parents / carers of children under 5 years. This investment will also support the delivery of the Programme by the trained organisations.

Who can apply: Groups and organisations can submit an expression of interest if they:

Aims/priorities: The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is launching the third annual round of its Community Fund, with £270,000 available this year to support projects that make a lasting difference in local communities.

Grants of £5,000 are available, but applicants can request an uplift to £10,000 where they can demonstrate that the additional funding would significantly increase the impact of their project.

Aims/priorities: The LGBT+ Fund: Get Active Fund provides support for community-based LGBT+ sports and physical activity organisations and projects across the UK. The fund aims to increase resources available to groups that are under-recognised by funding initiatives and improve access to physical activity for LGBT+ communities.

Aims/priorities: The Better Futures Fund (BFF) is a 10-year, £500 million UK Government programme designed to improve outcomes for children, young people and families and address the structural causes and impacts of child poverty in England. The fund will primarily support Social Outcomes Partnerships (SOPs), through which government funding is linked to the achievement of measurable improvements in people's lives.

Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support artistic projects that promote the sharing of traditional and contemporary Asian culture. 

Who can apply? Not-for-profit arts organisations that are actively engaged in the cultural sector can apply, including: