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96 opportunities

Quantum computing applications for large scale impact: CR&D

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £13 million for building quantum computing software applications that show clear value and potential high impact on near term quantum computing systems.

£300k – £4mCloses in 24 days (16 September 2026)UK-wide
Local authoritySchoolCharityCIC+5 more

The Minister for Veterans and People has committed to recognising and celebrating the contributions of women veterans' service in the UK Armed Forces. The UK Government’s Veterans Strategy includes a commitment to commission a new oral history project to capture and preserve the experiences of women veterans. The aim of this project is to create an official, digitised oral history collection documenting the lived experiences of women veterans. The project should capture experiences from recruitment and military service through to transition from the Armed Forces, including the impact on family life. The primary audience is the general public, with outputs also intended to inform policy officials, researchers, veterans and the wider armed forces community.

£150k – £250kCloses in 30 days (22 September 2026)UK-wide
IndividualLocal authoritySchoolCharity+3 more

Resilient economy and security through ecosystem transitions grants (Grant)

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council

Apply for funding to improve our understanding of how ecosystem change affects resilience, security and prosperity as part of the NERC-Defra co-funded Resilient Economy and Security through Ecosystem Transitions programme. You must be based at an eligible UK organisation to apply.

Up to £2.5mCloses 22 October 2026UK-wide
Local authoritySchoolCharityCIC+5 more

Ultra Long Duration Energy Storage Project Development Studies

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for project development studies to support the development of ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators in the UK.

£350k – £700kCloses 30 September 2026UK-wide
Local authoritySchoolCharityCIC+5 more

Fairer Life Chances

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for projects that support children, young people and families, or help people be healthier with better access to support

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in Scotland that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

Strengthening Organisations

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund organisations in Scotland we already support. Funding helps you test new ideas, improve your work, or grow your organisation.

£300 – £50kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Young Start - Main Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Main Grants offers £20,001 to £150,000 for projects up to 3 years that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

£20k – £150kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Young Start - Small Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Small Grants offers £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 1 year that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Community Action

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for communities in Scotland to run projects that help people connect. We support work that’s open, inclusive and community-led

£20k – £250kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

Climate Action Fund - Food Systems

The National Lottery Community Fund

Climate Action Fund – Food Systems supports projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.

£2.5m – £7mRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+6 more

Scottish Land Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund

The Scottish Land Fund helps communities across Scotland become stronger and more sustainable by supporting them to own and manage land and buildings

£5,000 – £1mRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

The UK Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund

The UK Fund offers large grants to grow proven projects. We fund work with impact that can scale, change systems, and benefit communities across the UK.

£500k – £5mRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+6 more

Small Eco Awards

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund community-led projects that tackle the climate and nature emergency, improve the environment, and help people connect with and enjoy nature locally.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeScotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

Funding to support schools across Scotland in their delivery of film and screen education.

£500 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+7 more

Screen Education Fund

Screen Scotland

The development of Scotland’s future screen sector begins with education. The Screen Education Fund supports projects that help people in Scotland access, understand and create film and screen content.

£1,000 – £30kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Project Post Fund

Screen Scotland

The Project Post Fund is designed to encourage large-scale film and TV productions to undertake their post-production and VFX work in Scotland.

£5,000 – £100kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Distribution Fund

Screen Scotland

A fund that supports the distribution of Scottish feature films to reach a wide and diverse a domestic audience.

£5,000 – £15kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Funding to help screenwriters, producers and directors attend key festivals and film markets.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Funding to support organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.

£15k – £45kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more