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
DCMS is providing grant funding for delivery partner(s) to test an innovative three-year ‘Connections through Gaming’ pilot that will use gaming as a route to engage boys aged 11–16 who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation or low wellbeing.
The pilot will combine gaming-based activities, structured wellbeing and confidence-building support; opportunities to build friendships, confidence and positive social connections, both online and in person.
The pilot is particularly focused on boys aged 11-16 who:
- may be becoming withdrawn or isolated;
- are struggling to build or maintain social connections;
- are not currently engaging with existing youth services; and
- would benefit from additional support before challenges become more entrenched.
£120k – £648kCloses in 19 days (11 September 2026)England
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
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
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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
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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
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
UPDATE – PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FUND IS NOT CURRENTLY OPEN TO APPLICATIONS. WE HAVE FULLY DISPERSED OUR ALLOCATION OF FUNDING RECEIVED TO DATE FOR THIS GRANT SCHEME. WE ARE IN DIALOGUE WITH OUR FUNDERS FOR THIS SCHEME ABOUT FUTURE ALLOCATIONS OF THE EAST LINDSEY INVESTMENT FUND AND WHETHER LINCOLNSHI
Thanks to a significant donation from Michael and Sue Cornish, staff and trustees at Lincolnshire Community Foundation (LCF) are pleased to present the Michael Cornish Core Grants Programme which aims to empower and support the resilience of community organisations with the potential to change lives
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
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CharityIndividualLocal authorityFaith organisation+1 more
Lancashire Red Rose Responding Fund Home About the fund The Community Foundation for Lancashire (CFL) are pleased to open this next round of the Lancashire Red Rose Responding Fund. The overall aim of the fund is to support local charities, voluntary and community organisations that are helping vuln
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The BIBAs Foundation Home About the fund The BIBAs Foundation, managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire has been created to develop an enterprising culture in the youth of Lancashire. The fund is made up of business and personal donations, prize draw money and net surplus from the Be Inspi
Business for Good Fund Bringing businesses together to drive real change across Herefordshire. Business Giving Made Easy Proud to support the Community Chest Programme. Introducing a new way for businesses to manage their charitable giving and make a difference across the county. What’s the idea? Th
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