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Live UK funding opportunities from government, lottery distributors, research councils and arts bodies. Expired listings are removed automatically.

41 opportunities

Young Enterprise

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Young Enterprise offers initiatives for all ages from 4 to 25 to help start a business in the UK.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding to help restore neglected historic buildings and sites and unlock their economic potential.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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UK Export Finance

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

Supports access to loans and other trade finance facilities for businesses that sell internationally via government guarantees.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Funding and advice for space services - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding, technical and business expertise, networks and partnerships for businesses who are looking to develop a space-based service.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Growth Guarantee Scheme

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

The Growth Guarantee Scheme is a government-backed scheme designed to support access to finance for UK businesses as they look to invest and grow.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Horizon Europe funding

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Merchant Cash Advance - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

Finance for SMEs in the UK with no fixed payments, fixed terms or security required. The advance is repaid as a percentage of future card sales.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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CompeteFor contract service - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Free support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contracts

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Big Issue Invest - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

Big Issue Invest helps social enterprises and charities by providing loans and investments.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Grant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband to a high-speed capable connection.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Sustainable Steps Wales - Green Careers - Cardiff

The National Lottery Community Fund

This funding helps young people (aged between 16 and 25) in Cardiff into green careers.

£300 – £1.8mRolling — apply any timeWales
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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

Creative Practice

Arts Council of Wales

Creative Practice grants are designed to support you as an artist or creative professional, investing in your growth and future. They allow you to dedicate time and space for creative experimentation, professional development and to work in new ways.

£500 – £10kRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

Invigilator + 2026

Arts Council of Wales

Invigilator + is a flagship professional development opportunity from the Arts Council of Wales. It forms a key part of Wales’ presence at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running from 9 May to 22 November 2026.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+1 more

Edinburgh Bursary 2026

Arts Council of Wales

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. It offers the opportunity to develop and present work to diverse audiences and to showcase to UK and international programmers.

Up to £1,700Rolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+1 more

Research and Development

Arts Council of Wales

Research and Development supports the development and creation of high-quality and ambitious work.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer