New Funding Opportunities
Grants up to £1 Million available for New Armed Forces Veterans Support Centres (UK)
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is offering grants of up to £1 million through the VALOUR Recognised Centres Development Fund to support veterans and the wider armed forces community across the UK.
Funded by the Office for Veterans’Affairs, this £50 million initiative aims to create a national network of in-person support centres delivering advice and assistance on housing, employment, health, and welfare.
Projects will need to deliver all of the following outcomes:
• help reduce the postcode lottery by delivering more equity of access and a level of consistency in service quality
• enhance collaboration and coordination within your area between statutory and non-statutory organisations
• help improve understanding of need through sharing data and information on veterans and the wider armed forces community
This round offers grants for larger, established organisations or consortia that can rapidly deliver an operational Centre.
Applicants must demonstrate strong partnerships with both statutory and non-statutory service providers.
To be eligible, organisations must have experience delivering complex projects and collaborating with other organisations; and are either:
• A registered charity which can demonstrate relevant experience and engagement in the provision of services to veterans.
• A CIC that has been established more than three years, which can demonstrate relevant experience and engagement in the provision of services to veterans
• A local government body
The closing date for applications is the 14th Jan 2026.
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https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/valour-recognised-centres-development-fund/
Grants to Support Early Years Development for Deaf Children (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available through the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Community Grants Programme for community groups, charities, and not-for-profit organisations supporting deaf children and their families across the UK.
In this round, funding will support projects and activities that promote the development of deaf children in their early years (ages 0–5). This stage is crucial, particularly for children who may face challenges with language, communication, and social skills without the right support.
Projects may involve families, professionals, and older deaf children, provided they contribute to early years development.
Funding can cover costs such as:
• venue hire
• transport
• promotional costs
• wages for sessional workers, interpreters and language tutors
• equipment that is essential for the project, such as play equipment or technology
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with set assessment dates throughout the year.
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https://www.ndcs.org.uk/community-grants
Cure Parkinson's Trust Grant (UK)
Commercial organisations, appropriately qualified scientists or clinicians based in an accredited university or hospital in any country worldwide, can now apply for funding for preclinical and clinical research. Projects should have the potential to advance knowledge that might lead to a cure for Parkinson’s disease.
Priority is given to projects that are likely to lead to clinical trials in people with Parkinson’s within 5 years.
The Cure Parkinson’s Trust has a particular interest in projects that show the potential to delay, slow, stop reverse or prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Grants of up to £250,000 are available.
Applications are considered four times a year; the next deadline for applications is 12 January 2026.
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https://www.cureparkinsons.org.uk/applyfunding
£5 Billion Government Funding to Strengthen Communities & Restore Pride
Local communities across the UK are set to benefit from £5 billion in government funding to improve neighbourhoods and restore civic pride.
Through the Pride in Place Programme, nearly 250 of the country's most disadvantaged areas will each receive up to £20 million over 10 years to fund improvements that matter most to their residents.
The programme is led by local people in partnership with local MPs, councils, businesses, and community groups, who form Neighbourhood Boards to decide how to spend the funding. These boards focus on creating a vision for their area's future, with priorities including improvements to pavements and high streets, investment in culture, green spaces, tackling social issues, and supporting local services.
Further information will be released in the coming months by local authorities.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/what-is-pride-in-place
Funding to Develop Better Treatments for Blood Cancer (UK)
The Blood Cancer Research Fund has reopened for applications to support research into blood cancer.
Available to researchers at all career stages, it particularly encourages early career researchers to apply.
There are two types of grants:
• project grants of up to £300,000 over three years;
• and pilot grants of up to £30,000 for one year.
These grants can be used to fund a range of research activities, including basic science, clinical trials, and translational research. The fund is provided by the Blood Cancer Research Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting blood cancer research.
Applications for pilot grants are now open, with a deadline of 3pm on 27 November 2025, while applications for project grants will close at 3pm on 5 February 2026.
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https://bloodcancer.org.uk/research/funding/apply-for-funding/
Grants to Support Small Non-Profits with Essential Operating Costs (UK)
Small UK not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for grants of up to £200 through the Boring Fund.
The Boring Fund helps small non-profit organisations (based in the UK) cover a bit of the boring costs that keep them running. Boring but essential things like insurance, web hosting, admin time: the stuff that’s always so hard to find funding for.
Eligibility:
• Charity
• Community Interest Company (ltd by guarantee or by shares)
• Limited Company
• Constituted community or voluntary group/ unincorporated association
Organisations must have:
• an annual turnover under £150,000
• a very small number of paid staff e.g. 0-3 people
The fund prioritises organisations working towards social justice and those led by or supporting marginalised communities, including LGBTQ+, queer or trans-led organisations, disability-led groups, those with global majority leaders, or those supporting refugee and migrant communities.
Over 30 grants will be awarded randomly from the pool of eligible applicants.
The fund offers a straightforward application process with no reporting requirements.
The deadline for applications is 30 November 2025.
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https://www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
£1.4 Million Grant Scheme to Boost Practical STEM Education in Schools (UK)
The Royal Society has launched a £1.4 million scheme to strengthen practical science education in schools across the UK.
Funded by the Julia Rausing Trust, the Science Community Grant scheme will award up to £105,000 each to ten STEM organisations. These organisations will partner with schools and colleges in areas of greatest need to deliver hands-on, investigative science projects. Over three academic years, each organisation will collaborate with at least 25 schools, enabling students to carry out term-long investigations supported by STEM professionals.
The scheme aims to:
• Support UK schools and colleges in undertaking more hands-on, inquiry-based learning and investigative STEM projects
• Allow students the opportunity to experience how science is done in practice
• Provide continuing professional development (CPD) training for teachers to enhance skills and confidence in running practical investigations
• Embed a collaborative community among schools and colleges to help support the delivery of practical science activities and to develop practical investigation and technical skills within students
• Embed a culture of lasting partnership between schools and colleges and STEM professionals
• Embed an outreach culture within universities or industry and develop the engagement skills of early-career STEM researchers
Funds may also be used for:
• Equipment to enable schools to undertake small-scale investigations
• School and college expenses related to their participation, such as teacher cover and travel costs
• STEM professional costs associated with training and travel costs for school/college visits
• Data collection and evaluation
Online information sessions will be held throughout November, December, and January. Sessions can be booked through the Royal Society’s Event portal.
Expressions of interest should be submitted initially. Successful organisations will be invited to submit full applications by the 27th February 2026.
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https://royalsociety.org/grants/science-community-grant/
Funding Available for Innovative Community Projects (UK)
Aviva has partnered with the fundraising platform Crowdfunder to support small charities and community groups with innovative ideas that benefit their communities and are looking to raise up to £50,000.
Any not-for-profit organisation, charity, school, or community group operating in England is eligible to apply.
TheAviva Community Fund will match each donation given, up to the value of £250, to support projects that support:
• Financial Wellbeing: helping people take control of their wellbeing by giving them the tools to be more financially independent and ready for anything
• Climate Action: Promoting healthy, thriving communities by preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate change
The Fund is designed to support new ideas and scalable projects that make a measurable impact.
Once applications have been submitted, applicants will create a fundraising page on Crowdfunder, which Aviva employees and the public
The closing date for applications is 15 December 2025
Examples of projects supported in the past include:
Forest School at a Lancashire Primary School
A Lancashire primary school used a £10,000 Aviva grant to turn unused woodland into an outdoor classroom. The funding bought tools and trained staff to run weekly nature-based lessons, boosting children’s confidence, focus, and connection to the environment especially those who struggle in traditional settings.
Bristol Community Garden
A Bristol trust transformed a vacant lot into a community garden with raised beds and composting stations. The project trains unemployed adults in horticulture, donates fresh food to local food banks, and has become a weekly hub that reduces isolation and builds community spirit.
Leeds Youth Mental Health Peer Network
A Leeds charity trained 15 young people as peer mentors to deliver wellbeing workshops in schools and youth clubs. The grant helped reach 300+ teens, offering safe peer support and connecting them to counselling proving lived experience can break down stigma and build resilience.
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https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/
Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International)
UK registered charities operating both in the UK and those operating overseas can apply for funding to support educational projects in the UK and abroad.
The Foundation, a UK-registered charity, distributes around £700,000 annually through this fund. Grants are open to UK-registered charities with annual incomes between £25,000 and £2.5 million.
Funding is targeted at two areas.
International projects may apply for between £30,000 and £60,000, with a maximum of £30,000 per year for multi-year initiatives.
UK-based projects supporting care-experienced young people under 25 can secure between £30,000 and £90,000, again limited to £30,000 annually.
Grants can run for one to three years, with the Foundation covering between 25% and 100% of total project costs. However, annual grant payments cannot exceed 50% of an applicant’s three-year average income, and overheads are restricted to 20% of the award. Preference is given to projects that secure matched funding.
Eligible organisations must demonstrate financial stability, submit at least three years of accounts, and have safeguarding procedures in place.A commitment to environmental sustainability is also expected.
There is a two-stage application process.
The stage 1 application deadlines are as follows:
• International Grants - 13 May 2026.
• UK Grants - 13 January 2026.
Applications shortlisted at this stage will be invited to submit a Stage 2 proposal.
Projects supported in the past have included:
Hello World – Literacy and Numeracy Support in Ugandan Refugee Communities
Hello World received £59,335 for a two-year pilot project to assist out of school children in refugee settlements and host communities in Uganda. The initiative provides offline tablets pre loaded with educational software at 50 learning ‘Hubs’, enabling guided early years learning even in resource constrained settings.
Hull FC Rugby Community Sports and Education Foundation – Care-Experienced Young People in the UK
The Foundation awarded £39,685 over three years to this UK-based project, which supports care experienced young people aged 16–18. The programme uses sport as a vehicle for developing employability skills, accredited qualifications, and mental wellbeing
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https://educationalopportunity.org.uk/
£50,000 Funding Competition to Support Women Entrepreneurs (UK)
The Open University, in partnership with NatWest and the Department for Work and Pensions, has launched a £50,000 funding competition to support women entrepreneurs across the UK.
The Open Business Creators Fund offers grants of up to £2,500 to women and trans women aged 16 and over, including those from marginalised or underrepresented groups, who are looking to develop their early-stage business ideas.
To apply, participants must complete a business portfolio using the University’s Validate platform, which also provides guidance in shaping their business plans.
In addition, applicants will benefit from expert-led webinars and mentorship opportunities.
Applications are open until 21 November 2025, with winners announced by 19 December 2025.
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https://business-school.open.ac.uk/news/open-business-creators-fund-women-entrepreneurs
Grants of up to £20,000 for Early-Stage Ideas Driving Social Change (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to support individuals, groups, and small organisations in the UK who want to explore new ideas to challenge social injustice.
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Ideas and Pioneers Fund provide funding and tailored support to help early-stage innovators test, research, and develop new approaches with the potential for long-term impact.
Recent examples include supporting initiatives like the Museum of Homelessness, led by individuals with firsthand experience, and POMOC, which explores models to support Polish migrants.
Applications will be accepted from:
• Individuals (aged 18 years or over). Preference is for people between the ages of 18 and 30 years.
• Small groups of up to three people.
• Small organisations with up to five employees.
The Foundation is particularly keen to welcome first time applicants, and those most affected by systemic oppression and/or discrimination (for example: tackling racism, ableism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia or transphobia),
Examples of activities that could be funded include:
• Developing a product or new approach.
• Gathering evidence for a campaign.
• Paying yourself or others to deliver the activities being applied for.
• Research to develop your idea, and
• Talking to people with relevant experience to better understand your issue
The closing date for applications is 1 pm on 2 December 2025.
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https://www.phf.org.uk/funding/ideas-and-pioneers
Screwfix Foundation (UK)
The Screwfix Foundation is open for applications from charities and not-for-profit organisations (including specialist not-for-profit schools) for projects that will fix, repair, maintain, and improve the properties and community facilities of those in need due to financial hardship, sickness, disability, distress, or other disadvantage throughout the UK.
Grants in the region of £5,000 are available for a variety of projects, such as:
• Improved energy-efficient lighting & heating
• Installation of new kitchen, bathroom etc.
• Installation of a sensory room
• General painting & decorating
• Improving the safety and security of a building
Applications are reviewed every quarter, and the next deadline for applications is 10 February 2026.
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https://www.screwfix.com/help/screwfixfoundation/
Environmental Groups Offered Chance to Double Donations (UK)
Organisations working to protect the planet have a new funding opportunity through The Big Give’s Earth Raise campaign. The aim of Earth Raise is to create what The Big Give calls “the annual, defining moment for environmental fundraising” and to mobilise “millions for the planet” via high-impact charities.
The week-long match-funding drive, which will run around World Earth Day, aims to double every public donation made to eligible environmental charities.
Under the scheme, UK-registered charities whose core mission encompasses environmental work, such as biodiversity, climate change, waste, energy, transport, or pollution, can apply.
The campaign is open to organisations with a minimum annual income of £25,000 and offers two options: a 1:1 match model (public fundraising target: £1,000–£10,000) or a Pledge model (public fundraising up to £100,000, combined with a pledge fund and champion match funding).
Once accepted, charities will receive ring-fenced match funding from Champion donors which is unlocked as public donations arrive during the campaign week (22-29 April 2026).
The application window closes on 16 January 2026.
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https://biggive.org/earth-raise/
National Lottery Grants for Heritage - Grants of up to £10 Million Available (UK)
Not-for-profit organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of between £250,000 and £10 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for projects connecting people and communities to UK heritage.
The funding can be used to support a broad range of activities and project costs, such as:
• volunteer expenses, new staff posts and training costs
• capital works, repair, maintenance and conservation
• professional fees, event costs and activities to strengthen organisations
• acquisition of heritage and costs associated with the purchase
• costs to join Fit for the Future, a UK-wide environmental sustainability network
Projects must take into account the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s four investment principles:
• saving heritage
• protecting the environment
• inclusion, access and participation
• organisational sustainability
Partnerships are encouraged.
Up to 10% match funding is required.
The next deadline for applications is 12 noon on 26 February 2026.
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https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-heritage-grants-250k-10m
Grants for Urgent Structural Repairs to Churches (UK)
Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship requiring major or urgent structural repairs can apply for grants of up to £50,000.
The funding, made available through the National Churches Trust’s Large Grants Programme, will cover up to 50% of larger, more complex projects costing over £80,000, including. VAT. Funding is also available for projects costing more than £30,000, including VAT, which improve facilities such as kitchens and accessible toilets, etc, to enable increased community use.
Priority will be given to architecturally and historically significant buildings.
There is a two-stage application process. The deadline for stage one applications is midnight on 3 March 2026. Applicants will be informed of the stage 2 deadline if they are successful at stage 1.
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Funding for High Achieving State School Students to Explore Studying in the USA (UK)
The Sutton Trust has announced that its US Programme is now open for applications.
The programme offers high achieving state school students the opportunity to explore studying in the United States, and experience what it is like being an international student.
All costs are covered including travel, residential events, accommodation and food.
As in previous years, students are scheduled to visit the US in July/August.
The programme is open to students from low- or middle-income families who are currently in:
• Year 12 in England and Wales
• S5 in Scotland
• Year 13 in Northern Ireland
The closing date for student applications is11 January 2026. Schools have until 14 January 2026 to submit their references.
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Search for the City of Culture 2029 Launched (UK)
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has launched a new competition to find the UK’s next City of Culture.
Delivered in collaboration with the devolved administrations, the competition aims to use culture to level up areas outside London. Applicants must be able to deliver a substantial programme of cultural activity throughout 2029 that can demonstrably lead to regeneration in their area.
Funding amounts:
• The winning location will receive £10 million in prize funding to support them with the delivery of their programme
• £125,000 will be awarded to each of the (up to) three runners up to allow them to take forward some elements of their bid
• Up to eight longlisted applicants will receive bid development grants of £60,000 to help them prepare full submissions
Cities, large towns, regions, and groupings of places are invited to apply.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by the 11th January 2026.
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Grants to Support Projects in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Fine Art &
Art History
(UK)
UK charities and charitable organisations, including schools and colleges, are eligible to apply for grants to support projects in the areas of:
• Horticulture (Gardening) and Plant Sciences
• Fine Art and Art History
The Foundation is especially interested in supporting horticultural training through bursaries and apprenticeships.
The sponsoring institution should submit applications; individuals may not apply directly.
The Foundation will consider applications for one-off grants of up to £10,000; however, due to high demand, most grants are currently £5,000 or less. Exceptionally, grants of up to £60,000 are made when funds permit, payable over several years.
The next closing date for applications is 4pm on 11 December 2025.
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https://www.finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/
Grants of up to £150,000 Available to Expand
Nursery Education Provision (England)
The Department for Education has launched the second phase of its School-based Nursery (SBN) Capital Grant, offering up to £150,000 to eligible state-funded primary-phase and maintained nursery schools in England to create or expand nursery provision.
The programme builds on the first phase delivered in 2024–25 and is part of a wider government pledge of £370 million between 2025 and 2030 to expand SBNs, particularly in deprived areas. The objective is to boost early years capacity, improve access for disadvantaged families, and ensure high-quality provision supports children’s school readiness without displacing existing local services.
Funding can be used to create or repurpose spaces for nursery classes within primary schools, expand nursery classes in maintained nurseries, or support nursery units run by governors, academy trusts, or contracted providers. Projects must deliver a net increase in childcare places and be operational before September 2027.
Schools that received funding in phase one, Special Schools, and Pupil Referral Units are not eligible for this round but may be considered for future phases. Applications require local authority approval and landowner permission, with successful applicants notified in April 2026.
Applications close on 11 December 2025.
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Funding to Support Youth-Led Climate Action Projects (London,
West Yorkshire, & West Midlands)
Youth organisations across London, West Yorkshire, and the West Midlands can apply for funding through the Save the Children Young People Climate Fund to deliver projects that address the climate crisis. The Climate Fund aims to raise awareness of the impacts of the climate crisis, and its effects on children and young people in the UK and around the world.
The Fund provides grants ranging from £1,000 to £3,500 to support creative and educational initiatives such as documentaries, community gardening, art, poetry, and workshops that raise awareness of climate change and its impact on children and communities.
Projects must involve young people in both design and delivery and take place between May and September 2026.
The fund has previously supported Parliamentary receptions and roundtables, music videos, documentaries and skate jams as well as nature-themed workshops and community garden projects. It has also supported activities such as climate education and 'Teach the Parent' events, poetry, art and theatre groups using the arts to educate others about the climate as well as community clean-up initiatives.
Up to twelve organisations will be supported, with applications encouraged from those led or supported by children and young people aged up to 18.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 30 November 2025.
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https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/climate-crisis1/young-peopleclimate-fund-2025-
Grants to Support Individuals and Families Living in Temporary and Emergency Accommodation (London)
The Stef & Philips Foundation has announced that grants are available to support individuals and families living in temporary and emergency accommodation in London, including single-parent households and care leavers living independently for the first time.
Through personal and project grants, the Foundation provides opportunities for a wide range of support needs. This includes essential items for home or family life, training and education, recreational trips for children, and community projects that promote social inclusion and welfare
The Foundation provides two grants:
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for community organisations supporting individuals or families in temporary or emergency accommodation. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate how funding will enrich the lives and well-being of those supported or offer opportunities to further and realise potential.
Individual grants of up to £200 are available. Applications must be submitted by an outreach/social/care worker or legal professional (the referee), on behalf of the beneficiary.
The next deadline for applications is 31 December 2025.
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Funding Reminders
Funding to Improve the Sustainability of Community Sports Clubs (UK & Ireland)
To ensure more people have access to local sports, the Cash4Clubs grant programme is making grants of £2,000 (€2,000) available to support the sustainability of community sports clubs and organisations throughout the UK and Ireland.
The programme, funded by Flutter Entertainment and delivered by Sported, offers community groups the opportunity to access unrestricted funding to improve facilities, buy new equipment, gain coaching qualifications and invest in the sustainability of their club.
A total of £500,000 is available in this funding round.
Applicants must solely be delivering activities to adults (18+) to be eligible for funding.
Costs that can be funded included:
• venue hire including floodlights / heating
• coaching costs
• volunteer expenses
• equipment
• kit
• marketing and communications
• training and qualifications
• insurances and affiliations
Applications are particularly welcomed from clubs targeting communities from deprived areas, as well as those using sport for other social purposes such as targeting underrepresented groups, developing skills, reducing crime or addressing anti-social behaviour.
The closing date for applications is 8 December 2025.
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Funding for Community-Led Tree Planting Projects (UK)
The International Tree Foundation has announced the launch of its 2025 UK Community Tree Planting Programme, providing new funding opportunities for community groups aiming to boost tree cover and biodiversity across the country.
Community organisations, schools, and local groups can now apply for grants to support tree planting, conservation, and engagement activities. The programme’s main funding stream, focused on woodlands and hedging, supports projects planting between 100 and 10,000 trees per year. Successful applicants can receive up to £2.05 per tree, which covers the cost of the tree, protection, and mulch. Additionally, two maintenance grants of £0.10 per tree are available, paid during the first and second summers after planting to help ensure young trees thrive.
Projects must take place on public or publicly accessible land, such as parks, school grounds, rights of way, or community-managed spaces. Funding can be used for the purchase of native trees, traditional fruit trees, protective materials, and to support community planting events and educational initiatives.
The application process is split into two stages, beginning with an initial eligibility check, followed by a detailed proposal for shortlisted projects. The first round of assessments will take place in October 2025, with grants awarded on a rolling basis as funds allow. The final deadline for applications is 12 December 2025.
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https://www.internationaltreefoundation.org/uk-grants
The National Churches Trust’s Medium Grants Programme (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places of worship of any denomination across the UK for project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1. This support is for churches preparing for a major project and developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder. Grants will never exceed 50% of the net project costs for this phase.
The National Churches Trust's Medium Grants Programme can now offer grants of up to £10,000 for urgent and essential maintenance and repair projects costing between £20,000 and £80,000. Grants cannot exceed 50% of the net project costs.
The deadline for applications is the 16th December 2025.
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Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the
Homeless
(UK)
Small homeless charities can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 to help individuals rebuild their lives.
Eligible applicants must be registered charities with an annual turnover below £500,000 and less than six months of unrestricted reserves. Typically, funding is awarded to organisations running residential or training facilities designed to provide homeless people with direct support and pathways to independence.
This funding is made available by Help the Homeless, a grant-giving trust founded in 1975 to assist people off the streets and into healthier, more independent lives.
Projects previously supported include the Booth Centre in Manchester, which received £1,500 for centre improvements, and the Amber Foundation, which was awarded £3,000 to purchase new bedroom furniture for its residential centre in Devon.
The next application deadline is 20th December 2025.
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https://www.help-the-homeless.org.uk/applying-for-funding
Grants of up to £1 Million Available to Improving Travel Independence for Disabled People (UK)
The Motability Foundation has announced funding opportunities for charities and not-for-profit organisations committed to improving transport and independence for disabled people.
Known as the Organisation Grants programme, the initiative consists of several funding streams designed to support projects that increase mobility and enhance quality of life. Grants are available for running costs, equipment, vehicles, and large-scale projects that expand access to transport solutions.
Eligible applicants include registered charities and non-profit groups that provide direct support to disabled people. Individuals cannot apply. The Foundation emphasises that funding will be awarded to organisations demonstrating strong impact, sustainability, and the ability to reach people most in need.
Funding streams include support for active travel experiences and equipment, wheelchairs and mobility aids (with separate small and large grants), and community and shared transport, also offered in two tiers. Additional programmes focus on expanding access to driving tuition, supporting travel training schemes, and building a resilient community transport sector through innovative or replicable initiatives.
The value of the grants is significant, ranging from £50,000 to £1 million, with funding available for one to three years. This scale of support allows both small community organisations and larger national charities to deliver meaningful, long-term benefits.
Applications are now open through the Motability Foundation website, with closing dates varying across the different funding streams. Smaller organisations, including Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs), are also encouraged to apply under revised eligibility rules.
Further information on each individual funding stream is available on the Motability Foundation website (link below).
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Funding to Support Hospice & Palliative Care inAfrica (International)
Hospices and Palliative Care providers across Africa can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help increase access to and improve the standard of palliative care in their communities.
The funding, which is being made available through the True Colours Trust Africa Small Grants Programme, can be used to provide:
• Palliative care medicines
• Equipment for palliative care
• Transport for the delivery of palliative care services (fuel, bicycles etc)
• Data or mobile technology for the remote delivery of palliative care services
• Bereavement support
In addition, applications may address any of the following secondary priority areas:
• Training in palliative care delivery for providers, volunteers or home-based care workers
• The provision of food for palliative care patients
• Additional costs associated with the delivery of home-based palliative care
• The delivery of psychosocial or spiritual support for palliative care patients and their families
• The delivery of rehabilitation for palliative care patients
• Core costs (up to a maximum of £750 per application)
Applications from organisations with an annual income of under $500,000 that provide palliative care to children and vulnerable people, irrespective of the patient's condition or disease, will receive priority.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 30 November 2025.
Examples of projects funded include:
• Home-Based Palliative Care Vehicle: In 2023, funds were allocated to purchase a vehicle to support home-based palliative care delivery. This enabled care providers to reach patients in remote areas, improving accessibility to essential services.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment: Grants were awarded to purchase medical supplies like medicines, as well as essential equipment like beds and wheelchairs for palliative care patients. This project directly enhanced the quality of life for those with serious illnesses.
• Training for Health Professionals: Another project involved delivering 90 training sessions to 480 health professionals to improve their ability to provide palliative care. This training benefited both professionals and the patients they serve, ensuring better care practices.
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England and Wales Cricket Board's County Grants Fund (England & Wales)
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that its County Grants Fund has reopened for applications. The aim of the Fund is to support affiliated cricket clubs in broadening participation in the sport, enhancing facilities, and addressing the impacts of climate change.
Eligible clubs can apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £10,000 per application.
The fund is open to all ECB-affiliated cricket clubs in England and Wales. Projects eligible for funding include providing enhanced facilities and playing opportunities for women's and girls' cricket and/or disability cricket and tackling climate change. Priority is given to clubs actively engaged with ECB programmes such as All Stars, Dynamos, women's and girls' cricket, and disability cricket.
Applications can be submitted until the 30th November 2025. All projects must be completed and the grant claimed by the 31st January 2026.
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https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/2189581/ecb-county-grants-fund
Funding to Support SEND and Alternative Provision Schools (England)
To enable young people with disabilities and additional needs to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), State-funded specialist schools, Alternative Provision settings, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in England can apply for grants of up to £4,500 (ex-VAT) to purchase equipment for the Volunteering, Physical, Skills, and Expedition sections.
The funding, supported by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, also covers 75% of the 2025/26 annual DofE license fee and provides fully funded Bronze, Silver, and Gold participation places to remove cost barriers for young people with disabilities and additional needs.
To be eligible to receive this support, the following criteria must apply:
• The organisation is a state funded Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school, Alternative Provision (AP), or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) that receives funding through their local authority or directly from the government
• The organisation does not currently have a DofE license
• The organisation has not terminated a DofE license in the past six months at the point of application
Please note that independent settings are not eligible for this funding.
Applications close on 11 December 2025.
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https://www.dofe.org/access-without-limits-SEND-schools
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