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Community Hub Bursaries
The National Archives
Skills Bursaries provide grants of up to £1,000 for people seeking to grow their expertise in community heritage work. Open to applicants at any stage of their personal or professional journey, these bursaries can be used for training, mentoring, attending workshops, or other professional development activities related to heritage and community engagement to be determined by you. Offered on a rolling basis, Skills Bursaries are designed to be accessible and responsive, helping to build confidence and capacity across the sector—particularly among those who may not have had access to such opportunities before.
Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026 (Fellowship)
UK Research and Innovation, BBSRC, AHRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC
Apply for this sector transition fellowship to transfer knowledge and skills across academic and policy sectors and increase sector porosity. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Earth Observation Missions and Technology Innovation Call 1
UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency invites proposals for UK-based research and development projects to develop innovative Earth Observation (EO) technologies through the EO Missions and Technology (EOMT) Innovation Call 1. Applications are encouraged for innovative, early Technology Readiness Level (TRL) projects supporting climate monitoring, the environment, dual use and commercial applications.
Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council
We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.
International Digital Technical Standards Grant Scheme 2026-29: Improving Proficiency, Capacity and Participation
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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.
Doctoral focal awards in data-intensive sciences (grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Research Council
Apply for funding to deliver STFC’s doctoral focal awards in the field of data-intensive sciences. This funding opportunity builds on our previous investment, providing students with skills and training to enable careers in academia or industry. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding
An Official Oral History of Women Veterans in the UK
Ministry of Defence
The Minister for Veterans and People has committed to recognising and celebrating the contributions of women veterans' service in the UK Armed Forces. The UK Government’s Veterans Strategy includes a commitment to commission a new oral history project to capture and preserve the experiences of women veterans. The aim of this project is to create an official, digitised oral history collection documenting the lived experiences of women veterans. The project should capture experiences from recruitment and military service through to transition from the Armed Forces, including the impact on family life. The primary audience is the general public, with outputs also intended to inform policy officials, researchers, veterans and the wider armed forces community.
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.
Supporting Great Ideas
The National Lottery Community Fund
Supporting Great Ideas funds bold projects in Wales that aim to create positive, lasting change for communities.
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.
Sustainable Steps Wales - Green Careers - Cardiff
The National Lottery Community Fund
This funding helps young people (aged between 16 and 25) in Cardiff into green careers.
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.
People and Places
The National Lottery Community Fund
We fund projects in Wales that are accessible, community-led, and focused on the issues that matter most to local people.
Sustainable Steps Wales - Egin Grants
The National Lottery Community Fund
This funding helps community groups in Wales take action on climate change, live more sustainably, or kick-start new ideas.
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.
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.
Invigilator + 2026
Arts Council of Wales
Invigilator + is a flagship professional development opportunity from the Arts Council of Wales. It forms a key part of Wales’ presence at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running from 9 May to 22 November 2026.
Creative Practice
Arts Council of Wales
Creative Practice grants are designed to support you as an artist or creative professional, investing in your growth and future. They allow you to dedicate time and space for creative experimentation, professional development and to work in new ways.
Edinburgh Bursary 2026
Arts Council of Wales
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. It offers the opportunity to develop and present work to diverse audiences and to showcase to UK and international programmers.