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

50 opportunities

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

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

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II – Debt Fund

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

Part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, flexible loans to SMEs looking to grow and help drive their expansion plans across the Midlands Engine area.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole trader

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 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

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

National Lottery Awards for All England

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in England 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 timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland

The National Lottery Community Fund

Apply for £300 to £20,000 to fund projects in Northern Ireland that connect people and strengthen communities. Grants last up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeNorthern Ireland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+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

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

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

This programme is open to UK based Photographers and Artists, it is designed to support professionals and emerging practitioners with access to photographic facilities.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
AcademicUniversity