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Funding for Building Maintenance & Improvements for Education Establishments (England) 24th October 2025

The latest round of the UK Government’s Condition Improvement Fund is now open for applications from academies, multi-academy trusts, sixth-form colleges, and voluntary aided schools across England. The Fund provides capital funding for projects of up to £4 million, which help keep school and college buildings safe and in good working order. This includes funding projects to address health and safety issues, building compliance and poor bui...

Grants to Help Children & Young People Make, Learn & Earn through Music (England) 24th October 2025

Grants of up to £30,000 are available to organisations in England for projects that support disadvantaged and disabled children and young people in making, learning, and earning in music. This funding is provided through the Youth Music Trailblazer fund, which supports organisations looking to trial new work, test innovative methods, or challenge the status quo. Eligible projects could, for example, include a new community organisation explor...

Capital Grants Available for Projects Benefiting Disadvantaged People (UK) 24th October 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, 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...

Funding for Innovative Geography Teaching at Secondary Level (UK) 23rd October 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...

Grants for Community and School Gardening Projects (London) 22nd October 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 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...

Funding for Projects that Raise the Attainment of Disadvantaged School Students (North of England) 21st October 2025

Teachers in the North of England can apply for grants of up to £25,000 for projects that help disadvantaged young people to realise their academic potential. The funding is being made available through the Let Teachers Shine competition, which aims to find the country's best teachers and some fresh, imaginative and practical ways to raise attainment among disadvantaged students in English, Maths or Science. Projects can last up to 2 years. Te...

Grants of up to £60,000 Available for Community Energy Projects (London) 20th October 2025

Not-for-profit organisations and schools in London can apply for grants of up to £60,000 to support community-led renewable energy and decarbonisation projects. Funding is designed to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy resilience, and empower communities to take ownership of their local energy future. The fund is structured across three streams including up to £10,000 for feasibility and planning, up to £10,000 for project development,...

Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK) 20th October 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...

Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change (UK) 17th October 2025

The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future is still open for applications. As part of a ten-year, £100 million commitment to community-level climate action, the fund supports projects that embed climate action into daily life, especially among groups previously unengaged or facing barriers such as poverty or discrimination. Grants typically range from £500,000 to £1.5 million, with up to £3 million av...

Schools Invited to Apply for Grants to Boost Outdoor Learning and Wellbeing (UK) 16th October 2025

Primary, Infant, and Junior schools in the UK lacking quality green outdoor spaces can now apply for grants to transform outdoor areas into vibrant, nature-rich environments supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Ten grants of up to £10,000 are available for projects like wildlife habitats, sensory gardens, and outdoor play zones, with expert advice and training provided to ensure long-term impact. The closing date for applicati...

Funding for Projects that Support the Education and Development of Children and Young People (England) 15th October 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,...

Grants Available for Projects Benefiting Disadvantaged People (UK) 14th October 2025

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...

Grants to Support Outdoor Learning (England - Various Regions) 13th October 2025

State-funded schools in selected parts of the UK are invited to apply for the Ernest Cook Trust’s Outdoor Essentials Grant, which funds projects that connect children and young people with nature and support their wellbeing. Available to schools in postcode areas BB, CA, FY, LA, PR, GL, SN, BS, BA20, BA21, BA22, and LE, the grant offers support for improving school grounds, covering transport to outdoor learning venues, providing clothing fo...

Funding Available to Increase Opportunities for Young People in Disadvantaged Areas to Play Sport (Greater Manchester, Greater London Oxfordshire and West Midlands) 13th October 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 participate in sports...

Grants to Promote the Teaching of Greek (UK) 9th October 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...

Funding to Create Opportunities for Young People to Engage with the Arts (London) 8th October 2025

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...

Funding Available for Young People in Disadvantaged Areas to Play Sport (Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London & West Midlands) 7th October 2025

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...

School Holiday Activity Fund (London) 7th October 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,...

Grants of up to £80,000 Available to Improve Sport Spaces (London) 6th October 2025

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...

Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK) 3rd October 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, 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...

Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK) 1st October 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 October 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...

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK) 30th September 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...

Funding for Links with Japan (UK) 30th September 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 £150,000 Available to Expand Nursery Education Provision (England) 29th September 2025

State-funded primary-phase and maintained nursery schools in England can apply for grants of up to £150,000 to enhance provision and capacity for nursery education in deprived areas of England. The funding is being made available through the second phase of the School-based Nursery (SBN) Capital Grant launched by the Department for Education. The scheme is part of a £370 million government pledge to expand nursery provision between 2025 and...

Education Endowment Foundation Opens New Funding Round to Boost Educational Outcomes (England) 29th September 2025

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has opened applications for its latest round of funding to support educational programmes across England, with a focus on raising attainment and closing gaps for disadvantaged pupils. Eligible organisations including schools, nurseries, colleges, multi-academy trusts, and non-profits are invited to apply for projects ranging from small pilots to large-scale evaluations. Current priorities include improv...

Physics Education Grants Scheme to Reopen for Final Round (England) 26th September 2025

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...

Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK) 25th September 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...

Grants of up to £20,000 Available for Public Engagement in Science (UK) 24th September 2025

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...

Youth Hostel Offers Bursary Scheme for Towards Residential Stays (England & Wales) 23rd September 2025

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...

Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme Re-opens for Applications (UK) 23rd September 2025

The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme has reopened for applications.   The programme offers grants of up to £1,000 to secondary schools in the UK to set up Breakfast clubs for those children in most need.   To qualify for the programme the breakfast club must be based in a school in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland and priority will be given to schools that have 35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium f...

Applications for Funding Towards School Trips to CERN (UK) 22nd September 2025

The Ogden Trust, which promotes the teaching and learning of physics, has announced that secondary schools that are or have been members of its School Partnerships programme can apply for grants of up to £2,500 for trips to the CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. This will be the final round of funding available on this programme. These grants aim to allow disadvantaged students to experience one of the world's foremost ce...

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund (Manchester) 22nd September 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 Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK) 22nd September 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...

Funding to Support Children with Special Education Needs (UK) 19th September 2025

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...

Funding for International Education Partnerships (Wales) 18th September 2025

The Welsh Government has announced that its Taith scheme, an international learning exchange programme, has reopened for applications. Open to the further education, vocational education and training, adult education, schools, and youth sectors in Wales, Taith Pathway 2: Partnership and Strategic will fund collaborative projects between eligible organisations and their international partners that share expertise and best practice to address sp...

Funding and Support for School Breakfast Clubs (UK) 17th September 2025

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...

Funding for School Geography Fieldwork (UK & Ireland) 16th September 2025

Schools in the UK and Ireland planning geography fieldwork and expeditions are eligible to apply for grants of up to £600. The Frederick Soddy Schools Awards programme, delivered in association with the Royal Geographical Society, welcomes applications from schools undertaking fieldwork that includes an element of human geography. The grants aim to enable students aged 5 to 18 years to gain the valuable experience provided by fieldwork, regar...

Free Trees for Schools & Community Groups (UK) 15th September 2025

Schools, clubs and community groups across the UK can now apply for free tree packs from the Woodland Trust to encourage nature recovery and community wellbeing. Eligible applicants include schools, sports clubs, faith groups, Scouts and Guides, local councils and residents’ associations, with packs of 15, 30, 105 or 420 saplings available for delivery in March 2026. Trees are UK- and Ireland-sourced, and guidance on planting and aftercare i...

Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Encourage People to Walk, Wheel and Cycle (Greater Manchester) 11th September 2025

Greater Manchester community groups and schools are being invited to apply for up to £5,000 in funding to promote healthier lifestyles and sustainable travel through the newly launched Wheels and Walks grants programme. The scheme, which runs from early 2025 to late 2026, aims to support around 40 groups in encouraging more walking, wheeling, and cycling across the region. In addition to funding, successful applicants will gain access to trai...

Charities Invited to Apply for Community Support Scheme (North West) 11th September 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...

The Classical Association Grants (UK) 9th September 2025

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support classical education 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...

Jerusalem Trust (England and Wales) 5th September 2025

The Jerusalem Trust is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Scheme for the Autumn 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...

Funding for Environmental & Community Projects (Wales) 3rd September 2025

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to charities, schools and other not-for-profit organisations working in the Welsh Water area, for projects that benefit local communities. The funding is made available through the Welsh Water Community Fund, which supports local projects that protect and enhance the environment and help improve the health and well-being of communities. The Fund has previously helped community groups purchase new essential...

Funding for the Provision or Upgrading of Sports Facilities (Scotland) 3rd September 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 Local Community Projects (UK) 21st August 2025

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...

Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales) 20th August 2025

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...

Funding for Projects that Promote a Better Understanding of the Environment and Countryside (UK) 18th August 2025

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 Support SEND and Alternative Provision Schools (England) 15th August 2025

State-funded specialist schools, Alternative Provision settings, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in England can apply for grants of up to £4,500 (ex-VAT) to help young people with disabilities and additional needs take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the support also covers 75% of the 2025/26 DofE licence fee and offers fully funded Bronze, Silver, and Gold participation p...

Grants of up to £3,000 Available for Community and Education Projects (UK) 8th August 2025

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 located near Ford operations in Essex (including East London), Bridgend (South Wales), Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, and Liverpool. Funding is availabl...

Funding to Support Children Living with Disabilities (Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham) 7th August 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...

Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK) 6th August 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...

Financial Support Available for Schools and Youth Groups to Access Outdoor Learning (UK) 31st July 2025

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...

Funding to Buy Books for School Libraries (England) 24th July 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 to Provide Wheelchairs for Children with Disabilities (England, Wales & Scotland) 23rd July 2025

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 £3,000 for School Science Projects (UK) 15th July 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...

Grants Available to Support Science Projects for Students with Special Educational Needs (UK) 14th July 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...

Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects (UK) 14th July 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...

Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK) 8th July 2025

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 to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London) 3rd July 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...

Funding to Support UK-German School Partnerships (UK) 1st July 2025

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...