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When we opened the Childcare Support Fund for applications, we said that we would offer another opportunity to apply if possible. We are pleased to be able to reopen the fund for applications from 11am Tuesday 18 August 2026 in order to allocate the remaining funding. This application period will run for 2 weeks, closing midnight Tuesday 01 September 2026. You are still eligible to send a new application if your application was rejected for the first round of applications. This grant funds short-term, flexible childcare through registered childcare providers, to support low income families living in, or at risk of, poverty at key times when childcare costs create financial pressure or are a barrier to employment, training or learning.

Supporting UK screen content businesses across film, TV, animation and interactive narrative video games to enhance their international activities.

Supporting the festival launch of UK films in order to enhance their promotion, reach and value internationally.

Funding opportunity for mid-range capital equipment that will enable and enhance research across MRC’s scientific areas. You must be employed at a research organisation eligible to apply for MRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.

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.

Increases awareness of business continuity management in Manchester's business and voluntary sector.

The Elmbridge start-up boost helps start-ups with one off costs such as one-off marketing, purchasing of equipment or anything that would help a business to start operating in Elmbridge.

A fully funded innovation support programme, with access to innovation grants of up to £60,000.

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.

(NSBS) is a fully-funded service that delivers a range of business support services to ambitious innovators, creative thinkers and small and micro businesses across Northumberland.

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

£10m investment fund to support the growth of companies in the advanced manufacturing and materials sector in Greater Manchester.

Potential grant for people looking to start a new business or businesses in their first 3 years of trading in Bassetlaw.

Resident groups or community organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to help fund local projects and events.

Innovation grant scheme to support business growth, encourage inward investment, and drive productivity through innovation.

Business Ready is an innovative business readiness support package primarily for tech-based SMEs with the characteristics and ambition for growth.

Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business

The Invest in Fylde website showcases all there is to offer to businesses in Fylde.

Loans, support and advice for Lancashire businesses.

Small grants to help fund projects that will generate tourism and similar economic benefits in Eden.