Defra are launching a Farmer Welfare Grant with a total value of £1.5m which will run from November 2026 to March 2029 for projects which support the mental health and wellbeing of those in the agricultural industry. The funding is intended to help rural and agricultural charities and organisations deliver practical support that strengthens both personal and business resilience across the sector.
£1,000 – £600kCloses in 17 days (9 September 2026)England
This grant provides funding to high performing local authorities that are leading on children's social care reform implementation, to deliver hands on operational support and intervention to other local authorities to improve their CSC services.
£45k – £480kCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)England
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to develop innovative solutions for automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. This funding is from the Farming Futures R&D fund.
Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences’ (OLS) Cancer Healthcare Goals programme, will invest up to £25.4 million, to support the clinical validation and evaluation of early cancer diagnostic technologies and devices.
We are looking for an Evaluation Partner with experience of working across an extended, phased project. The programme will take a “test and learn” approach and be shaped by participant feedback throughout.
Up to £6,000Closes in 21 days (13 September 2026)Not stated
The fund is made up of £667K from the Diocese of Lincoln, and £333K via The Community Foundation as part of a Government match-funded scheme. Projects should have the support from the Anglican Church. The Purpose of the Fund is to respond to human need and seek to transform unjust structures of soc
Up to £3,000Closes in 28 days (20 September 2026)Not stated
Community Chest Programme The Community Chest is a funding programme for all projects and initiatives across Herefordshire. Grants of up to £2,000 available. About the Community Chest The Programme is backed by the Business for Good Fund, a group of Herefordshire-based businesses committed to giving
Up to £2,000Closes in 15 days (7 September 2026)Not stated
Home S2 Partnership Community Fund Overview The S2 fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for community projects within a 10-mile radius of Elsworth. S2 are keen to support projects that: • Benefit children, young people, and families • Provide support for educational events and experiences • Focus on S