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Grants Available for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis (UK) 30th June 2025

Disabled individuals as well as disability groups, tennis clubs, schools, and associations across the UK that work with disabled people can apply for grants from the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust to support participation in tennis. Individuals may receive up to £600, while groups, clubs, or projects can obtain up to £1,600. The grants can be used for coaching with LTA-licensed coaches, court hire, tennis wheelchairs, and equipment like rackets. A...

Grants of up to £1,000 Available to Community Cooking Projects (London) 30th June 2025

Community-based projects focused on food and cooking can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the Elizabeth Fund, established in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These grants support projects with a short-term positive impact, particularly start-ups that might not typically receive backing from the Cooks Charity. Eligible applicants must be connected to the City of London or its neighbouring City fringe boroughs. The fund is inte...

Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK) 27th June 2025

UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties and autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works as well and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and...

Funding to Support Children Living with Disabilities (Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham) 26th June 2025

Parents and carers of a child under the age of 19 living with a disability in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham can now apply for funding to purchase equipment such as specialist beds, wheelchairs, trikes, IT and sensory equipment that is not available through the NHS, local authorities or any other sources. Organisations and schools may also apply on the child’s behalf. There are quarterly application meetings for the Evening...

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK) 25th June 2025

Grants ranging from £500 to £2,750 are available for schools, youth groups, non-profit organisations, and charities to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children 13 years old or younger. Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will be given priority. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the total cost of a holiday or trip, lasting from one to seven days. The Henry...

Grants of up to £2,500 Available for Sporting Activities (Dundee & Tayside) 24th June 2025

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious organisations and Scout and Guide groups in Scotland to run sporting activities for the benefit of people in the local community. The funding is being made available through the Aldi Scottish Sport Fund, and to be eligible, projects must be located in areas with an existing Aldi store. The fund opens for applications at various times throughout th...

Funding to Make Rowing More Inclusive & Accessible (UK) 24th June 2025

British Rowing-affiliated clubs or associate organisations located in England can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to make rowing more accessible to disabled people. The Adaptive Rowing Equipment Fund 2025, offered in partnership with Love Rowing, supports the purchase of specialist adaptive equipment linked to Learn to Row programmes. The funding is intended for clubs that lack suitable equipment or have not previously delivered adaptive ses...

Grants of up to £3,000 for School Science Projects (UK) 23rd June 2025

The Royal Society, the world's oldest scientific institution promoting scientific research and knowledge, has announced that its Partnership grants programme has reopened for applications. The programme awards grants of up to £3,000 to primary and secondary schools to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Activities funded aim to enhance science education by encouraging collaboration be...

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund (Manchester) 23rd June 2025

Not-for-profit organisations and charities can apply for grants of up to £3,000 from the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund, a registered charity established to promote, enhance, improve, and protect both the natural and built environments in areas surrounding the airport. Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 annually to distribute to local good causes, which can range from play areas and community fun days to community garden...

Funding for UK Teachers to Visit German Schools (UK) 19th June 2025

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for UK teachers to visit a German school and gain insights into the German education system. The grants can cover up to 75% of the costs of a one- or two-week visit during the autumn, spring, or summer term 2025-26. The funding made available through the UK-German Connection Professional Enrichment Programme will provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their professional skills and knowledge, cove...

Grants for the Planting of Trees, Hedges & Orchards (UK) 18th June 2025

Schools, community groups, parish and town councils, and tree warden networks within the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to work with communities and young people in planting and caring for trees, hedges, and orchards. The funding made available through the Tree Council’s Branching Out Fund will cover the costs of trees, hedges, and orchards, as well as the reasonable costs of non-plastic protection and supports, including peat-fre...

Grants Available to Support Science Projects for Students with Special Educational Needs (UK) 17th June 2025

UK primary and secondary school teachers can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support STEM projects for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The funding, made available through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants Scheme, can be used to purchase equipment for STEM (science, mathematics, engineering, and computing) projects. To qualify for funding, projects must work in partnership with a practising scientist...

Up to £10,000 Available for Community Tree Planting Projects (England, Scotland and Wales) 13th June 2025

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to charities, schools, community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations in England, Scotland, and Wales to support tree planting projects in close proximity to Network Rail network lines or stations. The funding, which is provided through the Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund, aims to enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and improve public access to green spaces. Eligible activit...

Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK) 13th June 2025

Individuals such as researchers, as well as museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries, etc, can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run chemistry-based events and activities for public audiences and in schools through the Royal Society of Chemistry's Outreach Fund. The fund aims to support projects that enhance the science communication abilities of chemists. The primary goal is to enable che...

Grants to Support Outdoor Learning for Secondary School Children (UK) 12th June 2025

Grants of £1,000 are available to UK state-funded secondary schools, including special schools that work with secondary-age children, to support outdoor learning opportunities for their pupils. The grants may be used to improve school grounds, purchase outdoor learning resources that engage young people with the environment, support travel expenses to outdoor learning centres, and purchase outdoor clothing. Priority will be given to schools w...

National School Breakfast Programme (England) 11th June 2025

The Department for Education has announced that Schools in disadvantaged can apply for a 75% subsidy for breakfast club provision until July 2024. To be eligible to participate in the National School Breakfast Programme, schools will have 40% or more pupils in bands A-F of the income deprivation affecting children index (IDACI). This can include state-funded primary, secondary, special schools and alternative provision. The contract for the...

Grants of Up to £20,000 Available to Schools for Local Climate Action Projects (England) 9th June 2025

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to schools and other not-for-profit organisations to support local action on environmental issues and help communities respond to climate change and biodiversity loss. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund through its National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme the funding can be used by schools for a wide range of activities, including include school-led rewilding schemes,...

Grants to Support Science Projects that Engage a Wider Audience (UK) 6th June 2025

Teachers who are RSB members can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to fund citizen science projects that engage wider audiences with the biosciences. The funding, provided through the Royal Society of Biology’s Outreach and Engagement Grants, supports activities such as workshops, art-science collaborations, school fairs, and community events. Projects should engage diverse public audiences, particularly those underrepresented in science. Th...

The Classical Association Grants (UK) 6th June 2025

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support classical projects in the UK.  The funding is being made available through the Classical Association. The Classical Association is an educational charity that makes classical subjects widely accessible.  The grants typically fund activities undertaken by schoolteachers, students, academics and organisations with the aims of supporting the teaching and learning of classical subjects and topic...

Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change (UK) 5th June 2025

Charities, community groups, not-for-profits, public bodies, schools, and co-operatives can apply for grants that support initiatives that link climate action to people’s daily lives and interests. The grants will support community-led projects that connect climate action with everyday concerns while fostering collaboration across diverse sectors, including arts, sports, policy engagement, and work with underrepresented groups. The funding...

Grants for Community and School Gardening Projects (London) 5th June 2025

Community organisations and schools in London can apply for small grants of up to £1,500 to preserve and improve gardens, neglected sites and green public open spaces within the 33 London Boroughs. The grants can be used for planting, equipment purchase, benches, churchyard refurbishments, etc. In the past, grants have been awarded to Libraries, Churchyards, Parks and Gardens, Street Scenes, Hospitals and Hospices, Allotments, Community Gar...

Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK) 5th June 2025

Grants of up to £600 are available to schools to help promote Latin and Roman studies. Most of the grants are awarded for purchasing textbooks and other books on Roman topics. Grants are also awarded to groups and schools and museums organising lectures or study days on Roman themes, and money has recently been made available for archaeology fieldwork bursaries. The Society awards the grants for the Promotion of Roman Studies and the next clo...

Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK) 4th June 2025

Organisations, clubs, and schools involved in rowing can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000 (up to 50% of the project's overall cost) from the Rowing Foundation to support junior & student rowers and adaptive rowing for all ages. This funding, targeted towards groups ineligible for larger grants or with smaller needs, helps purchase equipment like boats, sculls, ergos, oars, and safety gear, aiming to increase participation in row...

One Stop Community Partnership Programme Re-opens for Applications (UK) 3rd June 2025

Organisations, such as voluntary/community organisations, registered charities, schools, health bodies, Parish/Town councils, social enterprises, and Community Interest Companies, can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Funding is available to groups operating within a two-mile radius of a One Stop store and is managed by the environmental charity Groundwork. The programme aims to support pro...

Grants for Welfare and Art Projects (South West of England) 3rd June 2025

Grants are available to not for profit organisations and schools in the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset in the South West of England for education, art and social science projects which help to improve the quality of local life. Grants can cover the core running costs or project costs of small established organisations who have a proven record of making a significant difference. For example, Dartington Hall trust received a gr...

Funding for Projects which Benefit People & the Environment (UK & Republic of Ireland) 2nd June 2025

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, schools, local authorities, and social housing providers across the UK and Republic of Ireland to support projects that positively impact local communities and the environment. The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants programme will fund practical initiatives which benefit both people and the planet's health, with priority given to the regeneration o...

Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK) 2nd June 2025

Registered charities (including Schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. Projects could, for example, support special educati...

Society for Microbiology – Science Education and Outreach Grants (UK) 30th May 2025

Grants of up to £1,000 are available through the Microbiology Society's Education and Outreach programme for members in the UK or Republic of Ireland, including those working in schools. These grants are intended for innovative outreach activities that support relevant science teaching or initiatives and developments likely to lead to an improvement in the teaching of any aspect of microbiology. Eligible activities include talks, workshops, d...

Funding for Innovative Geography Teaching at Secondary Level (UK) 29th May 2025

Two grants of £1,000 each are available to fund innovative geography teaching at secondary level. The Royal Geographical Society’s Innovative Geography Teaching Grants will provide funding for developing imaginative and creative teaching materials. The grants will be awarded to teacher-higher education partnerships. Ideally, these will be comprised of one school teacher and one lecturer/researcher from a UK higher education institution. Eve...

Supporting Excellence in RE and Home Economics Education (UK) 27th May 2025

Funding is available to support the training and professional development of teachers in Religious Education and Home Economics, including Food and Textiles. Grants are offered to individuals for activities such as postgraduate study, research, and continuing professional development, and to organisations delivering impactful teacher education projects like curriculum design and workshops. Recent beneficiaries include Bangor University, which...

Funding to Support the Education of Young People with Physical or Learning Disabilities (Scotland) 21st May 2025

Schools, charitable organisations and other groups in Scotland supporting the education of young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or are socially disadvantaged can apply for funding to the John Watson Trust. Whilst the Trust operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians, it may also award grants Scotland-wide to eligible individuals and organisations, including schools, established charitable organis...

National Highways Legacy Fund (Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire) 19th May 2025

National Highways has a £2 million legacy fund to support not-for-profit organisations in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, linked to the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet road improvement project. The fund comprises two streams: the £1.7 million Social Value Fund, offering grants between £15,000 and £200,000 for capital projects that align with social value pillars such as economic prosperity, environmental improvement, community wellbeing,...

Funding for Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK) 14th May 2025

Grants are available to schools, cultural organisations and universities; to develop a greater understanding of Japanese culture. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the study of the Japanese language and culture, School, Education and Youth exchanges. In the past, the Foundation has made grants towards visits between the UK and Japan by teachers and young people and the teaching and development of Japanese language and cultural s...

Grants to Promote Physics Amongst Under-Represented Young People (UK) 13th May 2025

Grants of up to £4,000 are available to engage families with young people under 16 who are from under-represented groups, including girls and young women, disabled youth, LGBTQ+ youth, youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, and Black Caribbean youth, to encourage them to continue their physics studies after 16 years of age. The Institute of Physics is now accepting submissions for its updated Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS), which suppor...

Funding Available to Increase Opportunities for Young People in Disadvantaged Areas to Play Sport (Greater Manchester, Greater London Oxfordshire and West Midlands) 12th May 2025

Local community groups, sports clubs, and charities working in deprived areas of Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London, and the West Midlands can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF). Larger grants may be possible in some circumstances. The fund is provided by Access Sport, a charity that works to increase opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas to play sport. Projects...

Grants to Promote the Teaching of Greek (UK) 9th May 2025

Schools can apply for grants for projects that promote teaching the Greek language or subjects relating to Greek Civilisation. The funding being made available by the Hellenic Society makes the grants for the development of new courses in Greek, books & other teaching materials; classics days or conferences; Greek plays by schools, and summer schools for school pupils. Applications from schools planning to start courses in Greek are especially...

Grants Available for Projects Benefiting Disadvantaged People (UK) 7th May 2025

The Clothworkers Foundation awards grants to charities and other not for profit organisations (including special schools) to support capital projects that support disadvantaged sections of the community. This can include the purchase or renovation of buildings and the purchase of equipment and vehicles. To be eligible the projects must fit within one or more of the Foundation’s specified programme areas. This includes alcohol & substance mi...

School Holiday Activity Fund (London) 2nd May 2025

Registered charities and mainstream state schools can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver fun and accessible activities for children and young people during the school holidays. The funding is available through the John Lyon's Charity's School Holiday Activity Fund (SHAF). It will cover the running costs of holiday programmes which provide activities per current government guidelines for young people in the boroughs of Barnet, Brent,...

Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects (UK) 1st May 2025

UK primary and secondary schools can apply for grants up to £3,000 for projects tackling climate change and biodiversity. This funding is provided by the Royal Society's Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme, an extension of their Partnership Grants Programme, which aims to engage students in environmental challenges while promoting STEM education. To qualify, schools must partner with a STEM professional from academia or industry. The gra...

Match Funding of up to £5,000 to Make Sport More Inclusive (Northern Ireland) 29th April 2025

Sport Northern Ireland, with support from the National Lottery, is offering up to £5,000 in match-funding for sports clubs, PTAs, charities, and other groups through Crowdfunder UK. This initiative aims to support activities and projects that make sports more inclusive, focusing on groups like women, children and young people, older people, the disabled, ethnic minorities, and rural communities. To receive funding, applicants must start a cro...

Music for All Opens 2025 Community Project Funding Round (UK) 25th April 2025

Music for All, a UK charity promoting access to music-making, has opened its second 2025 funding round to support community music projects, particularly in areas facing economic and social challenges. Grants include the Harris Foundation Schools Progression Award of up to £5,000, alongside instrument donations such as guitars, keyboards, and recorders. The funding is intended to help schools and community groups enhance music education throug...

Jerusalem Trust (England and Wales) 24th April 2025

The Jerusalem Trust is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Scheme for the Summer Term 2025. This scheme offers grants of up to £600 to support the purchase of teaching resources for Christianity within Religious Education in primary, middle, and secondary state schools across England and Wales. Eligible resources include textbooks, teacher materials, artefacts, videos, tapes, and CD-ROMs intended for use in RE lessons. Unfor...

Free Trees for Schools & Community Groups (UK) 17th April 2025

Hundreds of thousands of trees are being given away to help the UK reach its 2050 carbon net-zero target. Schools, nurseries, colleges, universities, outdoor learning centres, and other groups such as resident associations, sports clubs, parish councils, scouts and guides from across the UK are among the organisations eligible to apply for up to 420 saplings to improve their local environment. Tree packs include hedging, copse, wild harvest, y...

Funding to Aid the Career Progression of School Music Teachers (UK) 15th April 2025

The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) has launched a new funding round to enable teachers across the UK and Ireland to apply for grants of up to £1,000 towards the cost of a one-off music course or training. The UMUKSF Teacher Awards will provide the funding towards a recognised course, training or a qualification to aid the career progression of school music teachers delivering the national curriculum. To date, the Foundation has...

Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK) 15th April 2025

Schools, charities, and not-for-profit organizations in the UK can apply for Wooden Spoon Society Grants to support equipment for mentally, physically, and socially disadvantaged children. This programme funds capital items only—covering sensory rooms and gardens, playgrounds, outdoor spaces, specialist equipment, and facilities—aiming to improve health and wellbeing. Projects focused on education, health, wellbeing, or disability sports m...

Funding for Schools to Purchase Musical Equipment (UK & Ireland) 14th April 2025

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to schools across the UK and Ireland that teach the national curriculum, to improve their access to music by purchasing or upgrading musical instruments and/or equipment. The funding is made available through the Universal Music UK Sound Foundation’s School Award. The deadline for applications is 1pm on the 25th June 2025.

Grants to Support Educational Visits (London & Essex) 14th April 2025

Funding is available to support schools and youth organisations in London and Essex with the costs of visiting museums, theatres, science shows and more. The Jack Petchey Foundation’s Educational Visit Grants provide funding of up to £1,200 (£20 per head) for up to two trips per calendar year to schools and clubs that successfully run the Achievement Award Scheme. SEND schools/organisations, pupil referral units, and alternative education...

Greggs Foundation Expands Breakfast Club Programme (UK) 11th April 2025

The Greggs Foundation has launched the 'Feeding Brighter Futures' programme, aiming to support UK primary schools in providing breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs. This initiative seeks to offer children a safe space to eat, socialise, and engage in enriching activities, thereby enhancing their overall school experience. Schools also gain access to a hardship programme, distributing over £1 million annually in grants for essentials l...

Funding for Community-led Environmental & Sustainability Projects (UK) 11th April 2025

As part of its long-term commitment to sustainability, the Stobart Group has launched a new fund to support community-led environmental and sustainability projects across the UK. The Stobart Sustainability Fund will support not-for-profit organisations, community groups, schools and colleges in transforming their local communities through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, or protect and enhance the environment. The...

Funding for Projects that Teach Children about the Countryside (England and Wales) 10th April 2025

Charities, not-for-profit organisations and schools exclusively for children with additional needs in England and Wales can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged children connect with nature and the countryside. The funding, which is made available through the CLA Charitable Trust, supports projects that improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people who are disabled or disadvantaged...

Funding to Buy Books for School Libraries (England) 9th April 2025

UK schools and early years’ settings can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to buy books for their libraries and encourage more children to read for pleasure. The LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme will help schools to provide children with a range of non-curriculum books to improve their reading standards, particularly amongst children experiencing disadvantage or underrepresentation. Any grant awarded will be made in the form of cr...

Funding for the Provision or Upgrading of Sports Facilities (Scotland) 4th April 2025

Organisations such as local authorities, schools, area sports associations, sports trusts and charities; etc can apply for funding of up to £200,000 to improve their sports facilities. In areas of high deprivation, the maximum grant can be £250,000 (up to 75% of project costs). Grants are available to help with the provision or upgrading of sports facilities for the public good and that benefit the community. Priority will be given to proj...

Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK) 1st April 2025

Families and groups of children, schools, organisations, and other registered charities can apply for financial assistance from the Adamson Trust for the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children with physical, mental, or emotional impairments. To be eligible, the child must be a resident in the UK, between the ages of 3 and 17, and the Trust requires evidence of their disability or illness from a medical or social services prof...

Funding for Marine Conservation Projects (UK) 1st April 2025

Marine conservation charities and not for profit organisations (including schools) based and working in the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 towards projects and research that address the root causes of marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK, and increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation. The funding, which is being made available through the Sea-Changers Main Grants programme, seeks to support c...

Funding for Links with Japan (UK) 1st April 2025

Grants of £2,000 - £9,000 are available to promote and support links between the UK and Japan. The Daiwa Foundation Small Grants can cover all fields of activity, including educational and other projects and events. New initiatives are especially encouraged. Projects that have received funding in the past include Beckfoot School (Bingley) which received a grant of £3,000 to support a two-week curriculum-based school exchange visit by ten st...

Grants of up to £80,000 Available to Improve Sport Spaces (London) 26th March 2025

Grants of between £10,000 and £80,000 are available to improve sports spaces and inspire activity in London. The funding is available through the London Marathon Group’s Active Spaces Fund to support community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations in improving and creating spaces where children,* young people, and marginalised groups and communities can participate in sports and physical activities. Funding will support c...

Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK) 20th March 2025

The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be s...

Development Programme to Support Early Career Teachers of Physics (UK) 19th March 2025

The Ogden Trust is inviting applications for its Early Career Teacher Development programme, which offers free mentoring and support for early career physics teachers from initial teacher training through to their fifth year of teaching. There are two strands within the programme to offer the support needed as teachers progress through their early teaching career: the teaching core physics programme; and the developing physics specialisms prog...

Funding for Projects that Support the Education and Development of Children and Young People (England) 12th March 2025

Schools, colleges and community groups in England can apply for grants to support the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Projects that will help enhance the self-confidence, teamwork skills and future employability of children and young people are of particular interest. In most cases, grants are made on a relatively small scale. Many grants will be under £2,000,...

Charities Invited to Apply for Community Support Scheme (North West) 7th March 2025

Charities and other not-for-profit organisations in the North West can apply for grants of up to £500 for projects that makes a positive difference in their community. The Equilibrium Foundation Community Support Scheme provides funding for initiatives that support disadvantaged communities, encourage sporting or arts activities, aid education and development, or benefit the environment. Projects previously funded have included in-school ment...

Grants of up to £3,000 Available for Community and Education Projects (UK) 7th March 2025

Charitable organisations, not-for-profits, and schools/PTAs can apply for Ford Britain Trust grants of up to £3,000 for projects focused on education, environment, children, disabilities, youth activities, and community benefits. Priority is given to projects near Ford locations in Essex (including East London), Bridgend (South Wales), Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, and Liverpool. Funding is available for capital projects, such as refurbi...

Funding of up to £100,000 Available for Community & Environmental Projects (East Midland, West Midlands, South West England) 5th March 2025

Local charities, community groups, schools, colleges, and local authorities within the Severn Trent Water region can apply for grants between £2,000 and £100,000 to support new community projects. These grants, provided through the Severn Trent Community Fund, focus on three key areas: People (healthier lifestyles and skills development), Place (improving community spaces), and Environment (enhancing natural environments and water preservati...

Grants Available to Help Support Armed Forces Day 2025 (UK) 3rd March 2025

Charities, schools, local councils, and community organisations can now apply for match-funded grants of up to £10,000 to support Armed Forces Day events in 2025. The Ministry of Defence has made funding available to cover up to 50% of event costs, with eligible expenses including road closures, decorations, advertising, security, insurance, and communication systems. Events must be held within two weeks of Armed Forces Day on 28 June 2025 an...

Up to £15,000 Available for Water-Based Projects Supporting Disadvantaged Children (UK) 27th February 2025

Non-profit organisations, including schools and registered charities, can apply for grants up to £15,000 to support water-based projects for disadvantaged children under 18. These initiatives aim to enhance physical and mental well-being by providing access to aquatic environments and addressing concerns that over a million pupils may leave school unable to swim 25 metres unaided. The grant, offered by the Children's Alliance, seeks to fund g...

Funding Available for Educational and Environmental Initiatives in the National Forest (Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire) 25th February 2025

Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available to support projects that inspire creativity, enhance community engagement, and promote sustainable business practices within the National Forest. The funding which is being made available through the National Forest Company’s Small Grants programme. Eligible projects include outdoor educational programs, creative community initiatives, volunteer-driven woodland management, health and wellbe...

Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People (UK) 25th February 2025

Schools and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that help children across the UK have a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives that provide food and support to young people. These grants assist schools and organisations in offering nutritious food, healthy activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing—such as breakfast clubs or snacks—and equipment f...

Youth Hostel Offers Bursary Scheme for Towards Residential Stays (England & Wales) 24th February 2025

Schools and colleges in areas of high deprivation in England and Wales can apply for support towards the cost of a residential stay at a YHA-owned hostel. The funding is made available through the Youth Hostel Association’s Bursary scheme. The scheme is open to primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, and schools offering alternative provisions or colleges based in areas of high social deprivation with high numbers (upwards of 2...

Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International) 19th February 2025

Grants are available to support schools and registered charities that wish to undertake educational projects with children and young people under the age of 25 in marginalised communities within the UK and internationally. The British & Foreign Schools Society normally makes grants totalling about £900,000 in any one year. For UK projects, the focus is on improving the educational outcomes and life chances of care experienced young people. Fo...

Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales) 18th February 2025

State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Glasgow, Liverpool, Halton,  Manchester, Blackburn with Darwen, Denbighshire, Newport, Torfaen,  Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon can apply for grants from the Edina Trust to run science projects. The Edina Trust offers £800 primary school and special schools grants and £550 nursery grants. The Science Grant Scheme runs in each area for three years, before moving on to a...

Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London) 14th February 2025

Grants of up to £60,0000 are available to groups of state schools (in partnership with local voluntary organisations where appropriate) for projects aimed at supporting their most challenged pupils, strengthening links with home life and coordinating the support of other available professionals. The funding is being made available through the John Lyon's Charity’s Schools in Partnership Fund and is available to schools in Barnet, Brent, Ca...

Match Funding of up to £5,000 to make Sport More Inclusive (Northern Ireland) 28th January 2025

Sport Northern Ireland, with support from the National Lottery, is offering up to £5,000 in match-funding for sports clubs, PTAs, charities, and other groups through Crowdfunder UK. This initiative aims to support activities and projects that make sports more inclusive, focusing on groups like women, the disabled, ethnic minorities, and rural communities. To receive funding, applicants must start a crowdfunding campaign and demonstrate a focu...

Funding to US-UK Strengthen US - UK Cultural and Educational Cooperation (UK) 27th November 2024

The US Embassy in the UK has announced its 2025 Annual Programme Statement (APS), offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with a total funding pool of up to $800,000, subject to availability. Open to non-profits and educational organisations, the programme supports initiatives that strengthen the US-UK partnership through cultural, educational, and outreach activities, including student exchanges, arts programmes, and research dissem...

Funding for Projects that Promote a Better Understanding of the Environment and Countryside (UK) 27th November 2024

UK based schools and not for profit organisations can apply for funding to the Nineveh Charitable Trust for a broad range of projects and activities that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, whilst facilitating improved access, education and research. Whilst the Trust does not specify a minimum or maximum grant amount that can be applied for, an analysis of previous grants would suggest a maximum of £5,000 per ye...

Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK) 21st November 2024

Grants of up to £2,400 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK's Chances for Children Grants to provide a flexible range of support, such as items and activities to support learning and development (laptops, books, wi-fi, educat...

Funding for Local Community Projects (UK) 20th November 2024

Charities, schools and community organisations operating within a 15-mile radius of a Moto Motorway Services site can apply for funding for projects and activities that benefit local communities across the UK. Moto in The Community Trust will fund different types of projects provided they directly benefit the communities where it is present or has a significant staff catchment. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe...

Grants Available to Broaden Students Cultural Experiences (Wales) 11th November 2024

Schools in Wales can apply for grants of up to £1,000 per trip to help to broaden students' cultural experiences by visiting high-quality arts events and activities. The funding is made available through the Arts Council of Wales Go and See Grant and can be used to cover costs related to visiting theatres, galleries, and other cultural venues. This can include transport, tickets, and accommodation, allowing schools to plan trips to theatres...

Grants to Support Vulnerable Communities (Herefordshire, Worcestershire & the West Midlands) 25th October 2024

The Eveson Trust is offering grants to registered charities which benefit residents in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and the West Midlands. The funding supports organisations assisting people with disabilities, special educational needs, mental health issues, children in need, the homeless, older people, and hospices or hospitals. There is no set limit on the amount that can be applied for, and the Trust will consider core, revenue, project a...

Grants for School Trips in Disadvantaged Areas (Cornwall and Blackpool) 21st October 2024

The Clore Duffield Foundation has announced the launch of its School Trip Grant programme. In year one, the programme aims to support state-funded primary and secondary schools in Cornwall and Blackpool by facilitating trips to museums, galleries, heritage sites, and other cultural venues. The programme aims to make cultural experiences more accessible to students who might otherwise miss out due to financial constraints. The programme is ope...

Scotmid’s Community Grant Scheme (Scotland) 9th October 2024

Small grants of up to £500 are available to assist and support community projects and initiatives throughout Scotland. Funding is available for a wide range of projects benefiting local communities but must be focused on the areas of children; education; community groups; active lifestyles; environment; the elderly; homelessness; fairtrade; arts & culture; and charity. To be eligible for funding, applicants must be a group or individual actin...

Funding for Expressive Arts Activities in Schools (Wales) 4th September 2024

The Arts Council of Wales has launched a new fund to help children develop their skills and knowledge in the expressive arts. The Have a Go Fund provides grants of up to £1,500 to support schools in providing opportunities for children aged 16 and under to participate in hands-on expressive arts activities and workshops. Activities can be delivered by arts organisations or creative practitioners either in or out of school, during school hours...

Funding for School Visits to High-Quality Arts Events (Wales) 3rd September 2024

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to schools for single visits to arts and cultural events in Wales. Go and See Grants will fund the cost of tickets and transport for visits to high-quality arts events in galleries, theatres, arts centres and other venues which contribute to and enrich learning for children up to 16 years of age. This could include visits to performances and exhibitions or visits to experience arts professionals developing...

Funding to Raise the Academic Attainment of Disadvantaged Children & Young People (England) 14th August 2024

The Education Endowment Foundation has announced details of their autumn funding round. The Foundation funds and evaluate projects taking place in educational settings in England that will raise the attainment and wider outcomes of children and young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This funding round will focus on the priority areas of writing and secondary mathematics. The funding will support projects at different s...

Funding for Projects that Raise People’s Quality of Life (England & Wales) 15th July 2024

Grants are available to charities, specialist schools, CIOs, and other not-for-profit organisations including scout and guide groups, and housing associations, that are working to raise the quality of life for people in England and Wales. The Bernard Sunley Foundation aims to provide greater opportunities for the young, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged by supporting capital projects in the areas of community, education, health and social w...

Interest-Free Loans for the Purchase of Musical Instruments & Equipment (England and Northern Ireland) 12th July 2024

Interest-free loans are available to musicians at all stages to purchase musical instruments and equipment to help ensure that more people across England and Northern Ireland can access instruments and learn to play music. The loans made available through the Take it Away Scheme work with 130 music retailers to allow applicants to buy almost any musical instrument. They can also be used for musical equipment, software and tuition. The Scheme,...

New Funding Opportunity for Expressive Arts Activities (Wales) 10th July 2024

State-maintained schools, pupil referral units, and arts and cultural organisations in Wales are now eligible to apply for grants of up to £1,500 to provide learners aged 3 to 16 with opportunities to engage in hands-on expressive arts activities. Thew funding is being provided through the Arts Council of Wales’s Have a Go fund and will support the delivery of a single-session or multi-day activity focused on one of the five disciplines wi...

Grants to Support Individuals & Families in Need (UK) 21st June 2024

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, housing associations, schools, and social services that support individuals and families across the UK in financial need. The Cosaraf Charitable Foundation’s Hardship Grants will support individuals and families who have exhausted all other funding sources and are struggling with everyday costs, such as basic living expenses, household items and utilities, work- or education-related expense...

Buttle UK Support for Boarding Grant (UK) 7th June 2024

Funding is available to offer boarding school places to children facing significant and ongoing crises at home. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK’s Support for Boarding grant and covers boarding school fees and additional costs such as school trips and uniforms. Eligible uses of the grant include funding boarding school placements in both independent and state boarding schools with strong pastoral support. The grant is s...

Funding for School Breakfast Clubs (UK) 23rd May 2024

Schools in deprived areas across the UK can apply for funding to start or improve their breakfast clubs. For a school in England to be eligible, at least 35% of pupils should be recorded as eligible for Pupil Premium. A Primary School in Scotland qualifies for support when at least 55% of pupils are in SIMD Deciles 1 to 4 and/or at least 35% are eligible for FSM. A Secondary School in Scotland qualifies for support when at least 40% of pupils...

“I’ve got an Idea” Fund (UK) 18th April 2024

Individuals or small groups or organisations in the UK who have a novel technical idea which they want to try out can apply for grants of between £250 and £3,000. Schools and groups of school children can also apply if the idea is technically inventive and novel and delivers either an environmental or social benefit. The fund has been set up in memory of Peter Williams by his family. Peter spent his life generating diverse technical ideas a...

Funding to Turn Ideas into Positive Change (Scotland) 29th February 2024

Grants of up to £500 are available to individuals in Scotland aged 16-26 looking to make a positive change to the issues that matter to them. The funding can be used by individuals to get their idea up and running and will help cover some of those costs. In addition, business support is available for those who decide to turn their idea into a business. The funding is being made available through the Pounds for Purpose grants programme and to...

Apply for a Defibrillator Grant of up to £300 (UK) 25th April 2023

Grants of £300 are available to sports clubs, schools parish councils, community groups and individuals who are fundraising for a public access defibrillator in their area. The grants are being made available by London Hearts which is a leading heart charity in the UK with the aim of placing defibrillators in communities and delivering CPR and defibrillator training. To be eligible applicants need to confirm that they are or will be fundra...

New £5 Million Grants Programme Launched to Tackle Classroom Hunger (UK) 28th March 2023

A new £5 million grants programme aimed at giving school children a healthier, more active, and stronger start is set to launch this summer. During the first year, 5,300 schools will be eligible to apply for grants to provide nutritious food and physical activities for their pupils. The programme is administered by UK community charity Groundwork and will replace the current Tesco Community Grants funding programme. The focus of the programme...