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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) invites applications for funding to strengthen the UK’s role in digital technical standards, which are essential to the economy and society and developed through global multistakeholder collaboration in organisations such as the European Telecommunication Standardization Institution (ETSI), Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The goal is to support innovative initiatives that embed standards teaching in higher education, inspire career interest, enhance academic–industry collaboration and strengthen the UK talent pipeline for participation in international standards development.

£2,500 – £40kCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)UK-wide
IndividualLocal authoritySchoolCharity+6 more

Youth Jobs Grant

Department for Work and Pensions

The Youth Jobs Grant is part of the Youth Guarantee and provides financial support to employers to encourage the recruitment of young people who may otherwise find it difficult to enter the labour market. It is intended to complement, not replace, existing recruitment activity. Eligible employers may receive up to £3,000 per job outcome, paid in stages and subject to meeting all scheme conditions.

£3,000 – £25mCloses 1 November 2028England, Wales, Scotland
IndividualCharityCICCommunity group+4 more

Productive Valley Fund

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

Loans of between £50,000 and £400,000, for projects such as premises refurbishment, building works and equipment purchases that will lead to increased productivity, job creation and business growth.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+2 more

Shaw Trust

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Shaw Trust is a national charity that supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+3 more

Invest in - Nottingham

UK Government — business finance and support

Support for businesses looking to relocate or expand in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire area.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+3 more

Forest of Dean District Council Business Start Up Grant

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding to be used towards a variety of business start up activates including: research and development, installing clean technologies, premises, equipment and product/service launch.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+4 more

Enterprising Ashfield

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+4 more

Made Smarter South West of England

UK Government — business finance and support

Support and potential grants to help manufacturing SMEs adopt Industrial Digital Technologies (IDT) to enable their development and growth.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+6 more

Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre - London

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Information, seminars and workshops to help start-up and growing businesses.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+4 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

Support for individuals working in film and television to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally.

£250 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Lead the Change

Lancashire Community Foundation

Lead the Change Home About the fund Lead the Change is a new, three‑year initiative launched by BBC Children in Need, in partnership with Co‑op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundat

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityCICIndividualSchool+3 more

Mark McQueen Foundation

Lancashire Community Foundation

Mark McQueen Foundation Home About the fund The Mark McQueen Foundation has been set up by the McQueen family from Liverpool in loving memory of their son Mark. Fund Criteria The fund can consider projects that meet the funding criteria below: Mental Health Priority will be given to projects working

Up to £3,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualStudentFaith organisation

Warwick and Dominey Fund – General

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Warwick and Dominey Fund – General Overview Grants averaging £4,000 for projects working in one or more of these areas: • Advancement of education • Tackling systemic social barriers, particularly for young people This strand of the Fund awards an average of £26,000 per funding round deadline (

Up to £5,000Closes 1 February 2027Not stated
IndividualSchool

Strengthening Worcestershire Fund 2025

Worcestershire Community Foundation

Worcestershire Community Foundation is launching a new round of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county. Round 2 of the Fund opens on Tuesday 15th July 2025. The aim of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund

£2,000 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityIndividualSchoolLocal authority+1 more

#iwill22

Worcestershire Community Foundation

The #iwill Fund will support social action activities with grants to create opportunities for young people aged 10-20 (or 25 for young people with disabilities) living in Worcestershire to develop their potential and their capacity to significantly contribute to their community. Grants between £1,00

£1,000 – £10kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividual

North Somerset Community Transport Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

Who can apply? Local transport schemes aiming to provide accessible, efficient and affordable transport to North Somerset residents with limited mobility, typically run by local volunteers in the community. We recognise two types of community transport scheme: • Community transport groups who operat

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
Individual

Home Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Health Inequalities Challenge Prize 2023 Overview Do you have the germ of a brilliant idea? How would you develop Personalised Care given a chance? Apply for up to £4,000 for innovative ideas to support Personalised Care. The strongest idea after development will

Up to £20kCloses 1 May 2027Not stated
CharitySocial enterpriseIndividualHealthcare organisation

Alice’s WonderDance Foundation

Lancashire Community Foundation

Alice’s WonderDance Foundation Home About the Fund Alice’s WonderDance exists to carry forward the vibrant, joyful legacy of Alice Aguiar; a fearless, expressive, and generous dancer who moved through life with rhythm, light, and compassion. Dance is more than movement; it’s freedom, creativity, con

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CICIndividualUniversitySchool+1 more

Rossendale Community Fund

Lancashire Community Foundation

Rossendale Community Fund Home About the fund The Rossendale Community Fund has been created by Rossendale Borough Council in partnership with the Community Foundation for Lancashire to offer grants to support projects that help families and children & young people engage in community activities and

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualLocal authorityFaith organisation+1 more