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Funding is now available to support projects that increase participation in music within disadvantaged and marginalised communities. The funding is available to individuals, community groups and schools through the Music for All Awards programme delivered by Music for All. Grants can support the purchase of instruments and equipment including electro-acoustic guitars, Pbuzz instruments, ukuleles, keyboard bundles, drum kits and Orange Crush Mi...

The Welsh Government has launched the School Essentials Grant to help families with the cost of school uniforms and other essential items for the next school year. The grant is available to families with children in reception to year 11 who are on lower incomes and qualify for certain benefits. All looked after children qualify for the grant, whether they receive free school meals or not. The grant provides £125 per learner and £200 for lear...

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...

Grants of up to £5,000 will soon be available to support projects that directly address equity, diversity and inclusion challenges within the chemical sciences. The funding is available to RSC members worldwide and to non-members based in the UK or Republic of Ireland. This can include individuals and organisations such as academic or industry researchers, schools, museums, community and not-for-profit groups, arts organisations and libraries...

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations to tackle environmental challenges at the local level and will support community-led projects that help people engage with, care for, and protect nature and the local environment. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund through its National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme the funding can be used for a wide range of activities, including creat...

The UK government's Turing Scheme is accepting applications for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, offering funding to support international study and work placements. Eligible institutions—including schools, further education (FE), and higher education (HE) providers—can apply for grants to enhance students' skills and global experience. Funding caps are set at £50,000 for schools and £205,000 for FE providers, with consortium applications...

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is inviting applications to its Spring 2026 Early Years Funding Round from curriculum developers, early years providers, maintained nurseries, private, voluntary and independent (PVI) settings, childminders, and other formally registered organisations. Funding is available to support pilot projects and larger-scale trials designed to test and evaluate programmes for children aged 2–4. In this round, p...

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...

UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools are eligible to apply for funding through the Baily Thomas General Grants Programme to support children and adults with severe learning difficulties and autism. Grants may be used to purchase specialist equipment, undertake capital works, and meet project or core operating costs. Previously funded initiatives have included improvements to residential, nursing, respite care facilities, and scho...

Grants of between £30,001 and £300,000 are available to organisations in England that want to support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn and earn in music. The Youth Music Catalyser Fund will support organisations who want to make music activity more inclusive. Children and young people should be involved in the planning and development of programmes which must focus on at least one of the following themes: early years;...

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

UK schools and educational settings can apply for the February 2026 Twinkl Community Collection giveaway, delivered by Twinkl Ltd. The programme offers multiple awards designed to enhance reading provision. Entries must be submitted by a member of the Senior Leadership Team or an authorised representative on behalf of a UK-based setting. The programme includes one £1,000 cash award to support literacy development or reading resources, one ful...

Schools in England, Scotland, and Wales, including Early Years, Infant, Primary and Secondary schools, can apply for up to £500 of free outdoor resources. Successful schools will also receive two hours of professional outdoor training to support outdoor learning and play. The grant is offered through the Learning through Landscapes Local School Nature Grant Programme. It is funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Applications must...

Libraries, schools, nurseries and community centres are invited to apply for funding through Better World Books’ Literacy Grants Programme to run literacy projects that make a real difference. This round of funding focuses on Libraries & Literacy Access. It will support new projects that improve library services and help more people access books and reading across the UK and Ireland. Applications should clearly explain how the project will...

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 collabor...

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,...

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not-for-profit organisations (including specialist not-for-profit schools) to fund projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through Screwfix Foundations, and the grants are available for a wide range of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in depriv...

Community groups, schools, and not-for-profit organisations across London can now apply for grants of between £10,000 and £80,000 to help make sports more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The funding can be used to create or improve spaces where children, young people, and underrepresented communities can get active and take part in sport. Projects might include building or upgrading facilities, buying new equipment, covering venue hir...

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...

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 that support children with disabilities such as schools may also apply on the child’s behalf. There are qua...

Community groups and schools can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to improve local green and open spaces across Greater London. The Our Space Award, administered by Groundwork, will support community greening projects which transform all types of open space, such as parks, housing estates, town centres, woodlands and school grounds, making them inclusive places for all to enjoy. Initiatives could include tree planting, rewilding areas, creati...

Grants of up to £600 (€690) are available to support the teaching of science in primary schools in the UK in Ireland. The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Primary Science Teaching Empowerment Fund is designed to help teachers plan and organise collaborative projects or events aimed at improving science teaching at primary level, and developing leadership skills in teachers and technicians. The funding will cover event costs and up to one day...

Disabled individuals, disability groups, tennis clubs, schools, and associations across the UK that work with people with disabilities 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. Ap...

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, as well as adaptive rowing for all ages. This funding, targeted at groups ineligible for larger grants or with smaller needs, helps purchase equipment such as boats, sculls, ergs, oars, and safety gear, aiming to increase participation i...

Grants of up to £600 are available to schools to support the promotion of 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...

Funding is available to help schools and local authorities to provide additional support to children from families of Service personnel. The Supporting Service Children in Education in Wales Fund, funded by the Welsh Government and administered by SSCE Cymru, will award grants of £1,000 to schools and local authorities to deliver projects that will support the social, emotional, and academic needs of service children aged 4 to 16; and grants...

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 John Lyon's Charity's School Holiday Activity Fund (SHAF). It will cover the running costs of holiday programmes that provide activities in line with current government guidelines for young people in the boroughs of Barnet, Bre...

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...

Taith Pathway 1 is Wales’ international learning exchange programme. It supports students, young people, and staff working in education and youth services to take part in international study, training, volunteering, and work placements. These opportunities help participants explore new cultures, develop skills, and share knowledge. The programme also welcomes international learners and partners to come to Wales for similar exchange experienc...

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...

Schools, charitable organisations, and other groups in Scotland supporting the education of young people aged 21 or under who have a physical or learning disability or are socially disadvantaged can apply for funding from 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...

Sea-Changers has announced a new funding call to encourage and support new ideas and projects for marine conservation in the UK. The Sea-Changers Innovation Fund will award one or two large grants of around £10,000 or several smaller ones to encourage the development of innovative projects and solutions to tackle and mitigate marine conservation challenges such as pollution, climate change and unsustainable fishing practices. Applications are...

UK charities and charitable organisations, including schools and colleges, can apply for grants to support projects in horticulture and plant sciences as well as the study, exhibition and conservation of fine art. The Finnis Scott Foundation is especially interested in supporting horticultural training through bursaries and apprenticeships. The sponsoring institution should submit applications; individuals may not apply directly. The Foundatio...

Grants ranging from £500 to £3,000 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...

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...

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. Schools must apply individually; trusts or academies cannot submit on behalf of multiple schools. Exclusions include music studios, businesses, private music centers, community projects, and staffing costs for teaching or peripatetic les...

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 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 creative and i...

Individuals and organisations, including researchers, museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries, can apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Outreach Fund. The fund supports chemistry-based events and activities for schools and public audiences, with a focus on helping chemists develop strong science communication skills. Projects should encourage meaningf...

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...

Local community groups and sports clubs working in deprived areas of Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London, and the West Midlands can apply for up to £5,000 from the Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF). The fund, administered by Access Sport, aims to increase opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas to play sports. Projects should focus on including young people (up to the age of 18) who would otherwise be excluded...

Grants of up to £500 are available for individuals, community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations to encourage people across the UK to get involved with outdoor activities and experiences. The funding is provided by the Alpkit Foundation, which aims to break down barriers to outdoor participation by supporting projects that promote diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, as well as participation, education, conservation a...

Individuals and organisations, such as schools, museums, libraries, and community groups, can apply to the British Ecological Society for grants of up to £2,000 to promote ecological science to a wide audience. The Outreach and Engagement Grants programme funds activities that engage public audiences in innovative and creative ways and enhance others' skills in communicating ecology to those audiences. Applications from schools must include s...

The Jerusalem Trust is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Scheme for the Spring Term 2026. 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. There...

The Ogden Trust has announced that its Physics Education Grants scheme has reopened for a final funding round. The scheme offers grants of up to £5,000 to schools, colleges and charities in England who wish to carry out projects that support the teaching and learning of physics. Projects must be centred around physics and developed with current evidence in mind. The Trust may also consider partial funding for general science projects with a c...

Support is available for individuals and families across the North East of England who are experiencing financial hardship. The Greggs Foundation Relief Grants Programme helps cover the cost of essential household items and unexpected expenses caused by rising living costs, illness, unemployment, or other emergencies. Support may include washing machines, fridges, cookers, beds, and small electrical appliances, as well as vouchers for school u...

The Pawprint Trust has reopened its annual grant scheme, allowing young people from across the UK to apply for funding for life-changing adventures that develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities. The funding will support young people aged 11-25 who need a bit of extra help with their fundraising for projects and activities both locally and abroad. Examples of projects and activities previously supported include international trips, ca...

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...

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...

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...

The Football Foundation's Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund offers six-year tapered grants to eligible grassroots football organisations aiming to enhance or sustain their grass pitches to the 'Good' standard set by the Grounds Management Association (GMA). Funding is allocated annually, decreasing over time; for example, an 11-a-side pitch may receive £3,200 per pitch in the first two years, £2,133 in years three and four, and £1,067 in the fin...

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...

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...

"Rewrite the text below as a concise summary to help readers quickly decide if this funding opportunity is relevant to them. The summary should provide only the essential details needed for this decision." Schools in Wales can apply for grants of up to £1,000 per trip to broaden students’ cultural experiences through high-quality arts events and activities. The Arts Council of Wales’ Go and See Grant provides funding to cover the costs o...

Classics for All, a UK-based educational charity that promotes the teaching of classical subjects, is offering free support to UK state schools that want to introduce or expand classical studies. This can be done either as part of the curriculum or as an enrichment/club activity. Schools will receive mentoring, initial advice, and contributions toward training costs to help them introduce or develop a classical subject. The support will enable...

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 various purposes, including planting, equipment purchase, benches, and churchyard refurbishments. In the past, grants have been awarded to Libraries, Churchyards, Parks and Gardens, Hospitals and Hospices, Allotments, C...

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 £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...

Schools and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,500 to support projects that give children across the UK a stronger start in life, with priority for initiatives that improve access to healthy, nutritious food. The funding helps provide nutritious meals, activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing such as breakfast clubs, snacks, or equipment for healthy pursuits. The funding is awarded through the blue-tok...

Schools across England can still apply for the National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP), which provides a 75% subsidy towards food and delivery costs to help offer pupils a healthy start to the day. Aimed at schools in disadvantaged areas where 40% or more of pupils are from income-deprived communities, the programme supports learning, concentration, and wellbeing through access to nutritious breakfasts. Participating schools also gain pract...

Grants of £400 are available to schools, colleges, Ofsted-registered Early Years nurseries, and preschools in the UK to support science activities during British Science Week. The British Science Association, supported by UK Research and Innovation, administers the Kick Start Grant scheme to encourage science engagement activities and events among underrepresented groups. The types of activities supported include field trips to local science...

Charitable organisations, not-for-profits, and schools or PTAs can apply for Ford Britain Trust grants of up to £3,000 to support projects that benefit education, the environment, children, youth activities, people with disabilities, and local communities. Priority is given to initiatives near Ford operations in Essex (including East London), Bridgend (South Wales), Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, and Liverpool. Funding supports capital pr...

Charities, not-for-profit organisations, and schools can apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the CLA Charitable Trust to support projects that help children and young people connect with nature and the countryside. Funding is available for initiatives that improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people who are disabled or disadvantaged, including those who are financially, physically, or mentally disadvantaged, or who live i...

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...

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, as well as 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 & sub...

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...

Funding is available to support registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations including special schools that work with disadvantaged or marginalised people within the UK. Projects must address one or more priority areas, such as alcohol and substance misuse, disability support, disadvantaged young people, domestic and sexual abuse, homelessness, LGBT+ communities, or support for older people. Grants can be used to cover capital c...

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 participate in sports...

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to state schools, including special and nursery schools, to collaborate with arts organisations and expand young people’s access to the arts. The grants support high-quality, in-person arts activities for schools based in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, and the Cities of London and Westminster. Eligible activities include visits to art galleries, museum...

Following its latest strategic review, the Ogden Trust has announced that its Physics Education Grants scheme will reopen for a final round on the 2nd January 2026. The scheme offers grants of up to £5,000 to schools, colleges and charities in England who wish to carry out projects that support the teaching and learning of physics. Projects must be centred around physics and developed with current evidence in mind. The Trust may also consider...

UK-based schools, museums, science communicators, community interest companies, and community groups (amongst others) are invited to apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £20,000 under the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Public Engagement Spark Awards 2025B. This initiative aims to foster high-quality public engagement activities, introduce STFC-supported science and technology to new audiences, and showcase STFC's contr...

Schools and colleges in areas of high deprivation in England and Wales can apply for support through the Youth Hostel Association’s Bursary Scheme to help cover the cost of a residential stay at a YHA-owned hostel. The scheme is open to primary, secondary, special schools, alternative provision settings, and colleges where at least 30% of pupils receive pupil premium or free school meals. The bursary can be used for overnight stays, with or...

Specialist schools, charities, CIOs and other not-for-profit organisations, including scout and guide groups and housing associations, can apply for funding from the Bernard Sunley Foundation to improve facilities and services that raise the quality of life for people in England and Wales. The Foundation supports capital projects in community, education, health and social welfare, with particular emphasis on creating opportunities for the youn...

Schools in England and Scotland are being invited to apply for support to tackle child hunger through Magic Breakfast, a charity dedicated to ending hunger as a barrier to learning. Magic Breakfast offers schools access to free healthy food and expert guidance in setting up or expanding Breakfast Clubs. To qualify, schools in England must have at least 35% of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium, while Scottish schools must have at least 35% of...

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...

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 various projects that directly benefit the communities where it operates or has a significant staff presence. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe agreed. Please note...

State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Belfast, Halton. North Lanarkshire, Nottingham, Stoke on Trent, Blackburn with Darwen, Denbighshire, Manchester, Newport and Torfaen 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...

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...

Schools or youth groups can apply for financial support to help young people from across the UK access outdoor education programmes run by The Outward Bound Trust. Through its Adventure Fund, the charity offers bursaries that can cover up to 40% of course fees, aiming to remove financial barriers to participation. The funding supports young people aged 11–24 who are UK residents and in full-time education. Applications are open to both ind...

Parents, Teachers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and any Healthcare Professionals of a child or young person under the age of 19 living with a disability or long-term health condition, can now apply for funding to purchase a new wheelchair. The funding is made available by children’s charity Variety, which will fund bespoke wheelchairs for any purpose, including manual, powered and sports wheelchairs that are not available throu...

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...

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...

Funding is available to support first-time or revival visits for groups of young people to partner schools or youth groups in Germany. The UK-German Instant Impact Fund helps schools and youth groups start or re-establish partnerships by allowing young people to meet their peers, explore the culture of the other country, and participate in joint activities on a chosen theme. The grants is currently open fpr activities taking place from Septemb...

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...

The Welsh Government has extended the Taith International Exchange Programme until 2028, aiming to foster global learning and mobility for learners and staff across Wales, including those with additional learning needs. The £65 million initiative provides grants through two pathways: Pathway 1 supports individual or group exchanges to and from Wales, while Pathway 2 backs Welsh-led collaborative partnerships addressing sector-specific issues....

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...