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

18 opportunities

Innovate UK - grant funding, innovation loans and expert support

UK Government — business finance and support

Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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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
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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
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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DRIVE35 Funding Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Duplex Investment Fund

UK Government — business finance and support

Combined grants and loans towards capital purchases for your business.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
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Low Carbon Kent

UK Government — business finance and support

Low Carbon Kent is a network of businesses tackling and adapting to climate change. They aim to reduce costs by cutting emissions and promote the opportunities of the low carbon market and circular economy.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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This fund aims to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development. Fund open.

£1,000 – £100kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Open Fund for Individuals

Creative Scotland

The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. Fund open.

£500 – £50kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Research and Development

Arts Council of Wales

Research and Development supports the development and creation of high-quality and ambitious work.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) programme offers up to 15 places for Scotland-based performing arts professionals, companies, venues and organisations to attend a seminar programme, followed by an invite to apply for funding.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

The Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance supports professional theatre and dance productions of varying scales to tour across Scotland. Applications are open - deadline: 2pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Amount not publishedCloses 30 September 2026Scotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 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

The COVID-19 Cancellation Fund aims to support creative freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Create and Engage

Arts Council of Wales

Create and Engage funds the development, creation and delivery of high-quality arts experiences that help creative individuals and organisations engage with and connect to the public. The main beneficiaries of Create and Engage projects are the people engaging with your project.

Up to £100kRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

Curatorial Fellowship (Ceramics)

The Burton at Bideford

Thanks to the generous support of The Headley Trust, we are delighted to establish this new Curatorial Fellowship in Ceramics — the first of two Fellowships for early-career curators that will be delivered over the next three years.

Amount not publishedCloses in 17 days (9 September 2026)Not stated
FreelancerIndividualArtist