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

298 opportunities

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

Community Action

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for communities in Scotland to run projects that help people connect. We support work that’s open, inclusive and community-led

£20k – £250kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

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.

£100 – £35kRolling — apply any timeWales
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

Production Growth Fund

Screen Scotland

Funding for large scale productions to film in Scotland, utilising crew, locations and facilities based here.

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

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

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.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+1 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

Barnsley Council’s Arts & Events team are looking for an artist/s who work with light, sound and immersive installations to bring to life The Yorkshire Roses at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026, our town centre light festival.

Amount not publishedCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)Not stated
Community groupArtistLocal authority

Bolton Council is seeking to commission up to three professional street artists or graffiti artists to create large-scale murals at key locations across Bolton Town Centre.

Amount not publishedCloses 27 September 2026Not stated
Local authority

Are you a London-based artist and interested in being part of a new ambitious art trail for Eastern City’s historic alleyways? Create a set of works that can work as back-lit screens or sculptural pieces in 2 separate locations.

Amount not publishedCloses in 11 days (3 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

A three-day residential creative residency in West Penwith, Cornwall, exploring landscape theatre and art making in collaboration with the land. Led by artists from DAUR, the residency offers time to experiment, make, share practice and discover new approaches to working with place.

Up to £650Rolling — apply any timeNot stated

Are you a London-based artist and interested in being part of a new ambitious art trail for Eastern City’s historic alleyways? Create a series of designs for gobo projectors which will illuminate 5 locations along the trail.

Amount not publishedCloses in 11 days (3 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

WANDERING ROCKS and EARTHY MATTERS has been devised around the relationships of ‘Air, Sea and Soil’, encompassing the Orkney Islands’ remarkable natural environment.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
IndividualArtist

Are you a London-based artist and interested in being part of a new ambitious art trail for Eastern City’s historic alleyways? Create a contemporary design for a lantern to illuminate a heritage route.

Amount not publishedCloses in 11 days (3 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

Are you a London-based artist and interested in being part of a new ambitious art trail for Eastern City’s historic alleyways? Design a series of back-lit sculptural panels which will form an inter-connected mural in Bengal Court.

Amount not publishedCloses in 11 days (3 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

Thorne Farm Wind Turbine Community Benefit Fund What is a Community Benefit Fund? Renewable energy and land or property development firms often make charitable investments in the communities where they work through Community Benefit Funds. In this case, charitable funds were made available as a resu

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharitySchoolLocal authoritySports club+2 more

Babeleigh Barton Community Benefit Fund

Devon Community Foundation

Babeleigh Barton Community Benefit Fund What is a Community Benefit Fund? Renewable energy and land or property development firms often make charitable investments in the communities where they work through Community Benefit Funds. In this case, in 2016 Babeleigh Barton Community Benefit Fund was se

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
Charity

Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation

Lancashire Community Foundation

Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation Home About the fund Marsden Building Society was founded in 1860 and has grown to become the largest Lancashire-based building society, placing community at the heart of what they do. The Community Foundation for Lancashire are pleased to manage the Mar

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharitySchoolFaith organisation

Glencora Fund (Ledbury)

Herefordshire Community Foundation

Glencora Fund (Ledbury) The Glencora Fund supports projects that benefit the environment, as well as activities for older people. Priority is given to applications from the Ledbury/Colwall area. About The Glencora Fund Applications are considered on an ongoing, rolling basis, meaning you can apply a

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated