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

79 opportunities

Supporting UK producers to work as partners on international co-productions and help create new global projects.

Up to £300kCloses 31 March 2029UK-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

AHRC responsive mode: catalyst awards (Grant)

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

AHRC awards to support researchers without prior experience of leading a significant research project to accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers, to unlock their potential and build leadership and convenor experience. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.

£100k – £300kCloses 31 March 2027UK-wide
Local authoritySchoolCharityCIC+5 more

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million. The funding will be to develop, deploy and operate innovative clean maritime solutions for three years in a real world environment. This funding is from the Department for Transport.

£1,000 – £30mCloses in 24 days (16 September 2026)UK-wide
Local authoritySchoolCharityCIC+5 more

UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026 (Grant)

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Apply for this jointly funded opportunity between EPSRC and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) aiming to support two projects focused on the decommissioning of Fukushima and Sellafield.

£250k – £593.7kCloses in 16 days (8 September 2026)UK-wide
Local authoritySchoolCharityCIC+5 more

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for pre-commercialisation projects. This funding is from the UKRI R&D Missions Accelerator Programme through the Clean Energy Superpower Mission.

Amount not publishedCloses in 3 days (26 August 2026)UK-wide
Limited companySMEStartupCharity+1 more

Help to Grow: Management - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Training to help SME business leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+4 more

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
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+6 more

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
SMELimited companySole traderFreelancer+2 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

National Lottery Awards for All Wales

The National Lottery Community Fund

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

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

People and Places

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in Wales that are accessible, community-led, and focused on the issues that matter most to local people.

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

Sustainable Steps Wales - Egin Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

This funding helps community groups in Wales take action on climate change, live more sustainably, or kick-start new ideas.

£100 – £35kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

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
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 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

Supporting Great Ideas

The National Lottery Community Fund

Supporting Great Ideas funds bold projects in Wales that aim to create positive, lasting change for communities.

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Arts, Health and Wellbeing

Arts Council of Wales

The current funding round is now open for applications and will close at 1pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupSocial enterprise+1 more

Arts Capital Investment

Arts Council of Wales

If the recent weather has affected your ability to submit your application to the Arts Capital Investment Fund by the original deadline of 12 noon on Friday 3 July, please contact us as soon as possible. Please email capital@arts.wales.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupSocial enterprise+2 more