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

8 opportunities

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

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

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

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 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

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

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