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Cost of Living Crisis Funding

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Latest Funding News

Funding to Support Lunch Clubs for Older People (Leeds) 19th March 2024

Leeds Community Foundation, in partnership with Leeds City Council, are offering grants of up to £2,400 to support the vital work of lunch clubs for older people across the city. Charities, commun...

New Funding Programme to Support Vulnerable People (Scotland) 19th March 2024

In response to the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of Scotland Foundation has announced a new funding programme to improve the quality of life for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. The E...

Funding to Boost the Capacity of Charities (UK) 19th March 2024

Capital grants of up to £250,000 are available to expand the capacity of UK registered charities and CIO’s working to improve the quality of life for people in need, particularly those living on...

Funding for Tree Planting Projects (England) 19th March 2024

Local government bodies in England, such as Borough, District, City Councils, County Councils, Unitary and Metropolitan Boroughs, can apply for grants ranging from £50,000 to £300,000 for the pla...

Funding for Artists to Develop their Artistic Practice (England) 19th March 2024

Arts Council England has announced that its Developing your Creative Practice programme is open for applications. Grants of up to £12,000 are available to support the development of independent cr...

Grants of up to £7,500 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People (England, Scotland and Wales) 18th March 2024

Grants of up to £7,500 are available to grassroots charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people in England, Scotland and Wales. The McCarthy Stone Foundation�...

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News Categories

Cost of Living Crisis
Cost of Living Crisis
New Funding Programme to Support Vulnerable People (Scotland) 19th March 2024

In response to the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of Scotland Foundation has announced a new funding programme to improve the quality of life for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. The E...

Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Community Projects (Highland Perthshire) 6th March 2024

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to registered charities and community interest companies for projects that benefit communities in Highland Perthshire. The Enchanted Forest Community Fund sup...

Community Partnership Programme to Tackle Food Poverty & Support the Elderly (UK) 4th March 2024

Groundwork is working with One Stop Stores Ltd to administer the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000 and begin a partnersh...

Co-op Community Dividend Fund Re-Opens to Applications (Central England) 31st January 2024

The Central England Co-operative has re-opened its Community Dividend Fund to support good causes, groups and charities in central England. Grants of between £100 and £3,000 are available to memb...

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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Funding for Artists to Develop their Artistic Practice (England) 19th March 2024

Arts Council England has announced that its Developing your Creative Practice programme is open for applications. Grants of up to £12,000 are available to support the development of independent cr...

Digital Funding Call to Promote Ulster-Scots Heritage, Culture & Language (Northern Ireland) 12th March 2024

Northern Ireland Screen has launched a funding call for digital content projects that will contribute to the promotion and understanding of Ulster-Scots heritage, culture and language. The Ulster-S...

Funding to Encourage Participation in Folk Singing (England) 12th March 2024

Groups and individuals in England can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to deliver events and activities that encourage participation in folk singing. The funding will support new organisers as wel...

Funding to Support the Historic Environment Sector (Scotland) 8th March 2024

Third sector organisations across Scotland can apply for multi-year funding to support projects and activities delivering national impact for Scotland’s historic environment sector. The funding,...

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Business Development
Business Development
£20 Million Capital Fund for Retail, Hospitality, & Leisure SMEs (Wales) 15th March 2024

The Welsh Government is making £20 million of capital funding available to support SMEs in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. The Future Proofing Fund will provide grants of between £5...

Startup Funding Competition for Entrepreneurs (UK) 6th March 2024

AXA UK has launched this year’s AXA Startup Angel, a nationwide competition run in partnership with the Evening Standard, that offers UK entrepreneurs the chance to turn their business ideas into...

£6 million Fund to Support the Fishing Industry (England) 29th February 2024

To help support the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of England’s seafood sector, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has reopened the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, with a...

Funding Available to Support Social Businesses Raise Finance through Community Share Issues (England) 27th February 2024

Community businesses in England that are looking to launch or in the early stage of launching a community share issue can apply for grants and equity match funding of up to £100,000. The funding...

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Children and Young People
Children and Young People
Funding to Support the Education of Armed Forces Children (UK) 18th March 2024

Grants of up to £80,000 are available for schools, academies, colleges, and local authorities to support the education of Service children aged 14-18 in the UK. Through the Service Pupil Support p...

Funding for Projects that Teach Children about the Countryside (England and Wales) 15th March 2024

Charities, Schools, PTAs and other not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged children connect with nat...

Funding for Youth Sports & Activity Programmes (London) 13th March 2024

Grants up to £40,000 will soon be available to charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations delivering sport and physical activity to underserved children and young people in London. T...

Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK) 11th March 2024

Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to...

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Community Development
Community Development
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund (Manchester) 18th March 2024

Each year Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 to the Community Trust Fund for distribution to local good causes. Grants of a maximum of £3,000 are awarded to a broad range of projects...

Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK) 18th March 2024

The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups and social entrepreneurs who are passionate about ma...

Funding for Projects that Raise People’s Quality of Life (England & Wales) 13th March 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...

Grants of up to £2 Million Available to Save Local Community Assets (UK) 13th March 2024

The UK government has announced that the final round of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund is now open for expressions of interest. This is a £150 million initiative from the Department fo...

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Education and Training
Education and Training
Applications to Open for Funding Towards School Trips to CERN (UK) 18th March 2024

The Ogden Trust provides grants to secondary schools that are or have been members of its School Partnerships programme, aimed at covering expenses for trips to CERN, the European Organisation for...

Funding to Support the Education of Armed Forces Children (UK) 18th March 2024

Grants of up to £80,000 are available for schools, academies, colleges, and local authorities to support the education of Service children aged 14-18 in the UK. Through the Service Pupil Support p...

Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK) 14th March 2024

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people (18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with the critical life skills necessary to gain...

Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales) 12th March 2024

State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Glasgow, Blackpool, Liverpool, Manchester City, Blackburn with Darwen, Denbighshire, Newport, Torfaen,  Armagh City, Banbridge and C...

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Employment
Employment
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK) 14th March 2024

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people (18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with the critical life skills necessary to gain...

Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Tackle Youth Unemployment (England and Wales) 26th February 2024

Registered charities and social enterprises in England and Wales working with young people from ethnic minority and disadvantaged backgrounds can apply for grants of up to £100,000 per year for tw...

Funding to Create Green Jobs (Scotland - Highlands & Islands) 12th September 2023

Funding is available to help businesses and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands create and retain green jobs. The funding is made available by the Highlands and Islands Enterprise throu...

£10 Million in Funding for Skills & Training in the Seafood Industry (UK) 21st June 2022

£10 million in funding is being made available to attract new recruits and improve workforce retention in the UK seafood industry, including the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors. The f...

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Energy, Environment and Transport
Energy, Environment and Transport
Funding for Tree Planting Projects (England) 19th March 2024

Local government bodies in England, such as Borough, District, City Councils, County Councils, Unitary and Metropolitan Boroughs, can apply for grants ranging from £50,000 to £300,000 for the pla...

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund (Manchester) 18th March 2024

Each year Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 to the Community Trust Fund for distribution to local good causes. Grants of a maximum of £3,000 are awarded to a broad range of projects...

Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK) 18th March 2024

The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups and social entrepreneurs who are passionate about ma...

Grants of Up to £250,000 for Local Nature and Food Growing Projects (Wales) 14th March 2024

Not-for-profit organisations (including educational establishments) in Wales can apply for grants of up to £250,000 for projects focused on environmental conservation or food cultivation. These gr...

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Health, Justice and Welfare
Health, Justice and Welfare
Funding to Boost the Capacity of Charities (UK) 19th March 2024

Capital grants of up to £250,000 are available to expand the capacity of UK registered charities and CIO’s working to improve the quality of life for people in need, particularly those living on...

Funding to Support Lunch Clubs for Older People (Leeds) 19th March 2024

Leeds Community Foundation, in partnership with Leeds City Council, are offering grants of up to £2,400 to support the vital work of lunch clubs for older people across the city. Charities, commun...

Grants of up to £7,500 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People (England, Scotland and Wales) 18th March 2024

Grants of up to £7,500 are available to grassroots charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people in England, Scotland and Wales. The McCarthy Stone Foundation�...

Funding to Provide Health and Wellbeing Services for Disadvantaged People (North Somerset) 15th March 2024

Local voluntary, community, charity and social enterprise organisations providing health & wellbeing services for disadvantaged people in North Somerset can apply for grants of up to £20,000. The...

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Housing and Homelessness
Housing and Homelessness
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK) 18th March 2024

Small Homeless charities can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people return to the community and enable them to rebuild their lives.  Typically, s...

New Funding Opportunity for the Youth Homelessness Sector (UK) 15th March 2024

As part of its new funding strategy, Comic Relief has announced that it will be launching a new fund for organisations that specialise in providing support to young people aged 16-25 in the UK, who...

Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Help Vulnerable People with their Housing Needs (Yorkshire and the North East) 14th March 2024

The Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for projects that assist vulnerable individuals in need of a secure and safe home. Registered charities based in Yorkshire...

Grants to Support People Experiencing Homelessness (Bristol) 27th February 2024

Registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of £5,000 or £10,000 to deliver projects which provide emergency funding for those experiencing homelessness in Br...

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Innovation, Research and Development
Innovation, Research and Development
Funding Call for Research into Care Sector Labour Force Shortages (UK) 13th March 2024

UK Research and Innovation, in partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council has announced that €900,000 of funding is being made available to help research organisations, technologic...

Funding to Make the Chemical Sciences More Inclusive & Diverse (UK) 5th March 2024

Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to individuals and organisations with ideas that will help make the chemical sciences more inclusive and diverse. The funding, provided through the Royal S...

Funding Campaign to Encourage Participation in Horizon Europe (UK) 7th February 2024

A new government campaign has been launched to encourage UK businesses, academics and researchers to apply for Horizon Europe funding. Horizon is the world’s largest programme of research collabo...

Grants of up to £800,000 Available to Maximise the Benefits of Existing Bioscience Research (UK) 29th January 2024

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is inviting proposals for its latest Follow-on Funding call. A total of £2.25 million is available to help UK research organisations maxi...

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International
International
Wales & Africa Grant Scheme Re-Opens to Applications (Wales) 15th March 2024

The Welsh Government's Wales and Africa Grant Scheme is now accepting applications from community groups and organisations across Wales that collaborate with partners in Sub-Saharan Africa to help...

Funding to Support African Hospice & Palliative Care (UK) 6th March 2024

UK registered charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help hospice and palliative care providers across Africa to increase access to and improve the standard of palliative care in their...

Funding for International Educational & Work Placements (UK) 20th February 2024

Schools, colleges and universities can now apply for funding to provide young people with international study and work opportunities. The funding is being made available through the Government’s...

Funding Available for International Learning Exchange Opportunities (Wales) 15th February 2024

Grants are available to support international learning exchange opportunities. Taith Pathway 1, Wales' international learning exchange programme, enables learners, young people, and staff across th...

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Land Buildings and Equipment
Land Buildings and Equipment
Funding to Boost the Capacity of Charities (UK) 19th March 2024

Capital grants of up to £250,000 are available to expand the capacity of UK registered charities and CIO’s working to improve the quality of life for people in need, particularly those living on...

Grants of up to £2 Million Available to Save Local Community Assets (UK) 13th March 2024

The UK government has announced that the final round of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund is now open for expressions of interest. This is a £150 million initiative from the Department fo...

Grants for Urgent Maintenance Works & Small Repairs to Churches (UK) 11th March 2024

Grants of between £500 and £5,000 (exceptionally up to £10,000)are available to churches across the UK requiring urgent maintenance works and small repairs identified as high priority within a r...

Grants for Urgent Structural Repairs to Churches (UK) 8th March 2024

Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship needing major, urgent structural repairs can apply for grants of up to £50,000. The funding, which is made available through the National Churches T...

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Neighbourhood Renewal and Regeneration
Neighbourhood Renewal and Regeneration
Grants for Community and School Gardening Projects (London) 11th March 2024

Community organisations and schools in London can apply for small gardening grants awarded by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA), a charity that preserves and improves gardens, negl...

Grants for Community and Environmental Projects (England) 1st March 2024

The Veolia Environmental Trust has launched its latest funding round, offering grants to support community and environmental initiatives. Available grants include Community Grants and Habitat and B...

Funding to Help Utilise Vacant Commercial Properties (Bristol) 9th October 2023

As part of a scheme to reinvigorate the city centre, Bristol City Council is making £1.3 million in funding available for small or micro businesses that wish to open new premises in vacant commerc...

Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects Addressing Urban and Rural Deprivation (UK) 18th September 2023

Charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for small grants of up to £10,000 to address urban and rural deprivation in the UK. The grants can be used to help cover their for c...

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Rural Development
Rural Development
Funding to Support Village Hall Improvement Projects (England) 13th February 2024

Village halls across England can apply for grants to improve and modernise their facilities. Launched by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee...

Funding for Rural Community and Education Projects (UK) 12th January 2024

Charities supporting rural development, in particular, the education of young people and the relief of poverty within rural areas can apply for funding through the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust. The...

Competition Announced to Create a New National Forest (England) 20th December 2023

A competition for a new national forest will be launched by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to help people across the country access nature. Communities will be able to put the...

The King Charles III Charitable Fund Announces Funding Programmes (UK) 14th November 2023

The King Charles III Charitable Fund is set to launch its Small Grants Programme in January 2024, continuing the legacy of former initiatives like the Prince's Countryside Fund. This new programme...

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Schools and Colleges
Schools and Colleges
Applications to Open for Funding Towards School Trips to CERN (UK) 18th March 2024

The Ogden Trust provides grants to secondary schools that are or have been members of its School Partnerships programme, aimed at covering expenses for trips to CERN, the European Organisation for...

Funding to Support the Education of Armed Forces Children (UK) 18th March 2024

Grants of up to £80,000 are available for schools, academies, colleges, and local authorities to support the education of Service children aged 14-18 in the UK. Through the Service Pupil Support p...

Funding for Projects that Teach Children about the Countryside (England and Wales) 15th March 2024

Charities, Schools, PTAs and other not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged children connect with nat...

Funding of up to £2,500 for Community Sports Projects (Scotland) 14th March 2024

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious organisations and Scout and Guides groups in Central Scotland to run sporting activities for the be...

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Sports and Leisure
Sports and Leisure
Funding of up to £2,500 for Community Sports Projects (Scotland) 14th March 2024

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious organisations and Scout and Guides groups in Central Scotland to run sporting activities for the be...

Funding for Youth Sports & Activity Programmes (London) 13th March 2024

Grants up to £40,000 will soon be available to charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations delivering sport and physical activity to underserved children and young people in London. T...

Grants to Help Get People Back on their Bikes this Summer (England) 12th March 2024

Local volunteer led-groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,500 to deliver cycling events to get people back on their bikes this summer....

Grants of £1,000 Available to Support Grassroots Football (UK) 12th March 2024

Grassroots football organisations across the UK can now apply for a share of £150,000 to support children under the age of 18 to play football. The funding is being made available through a partne...

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