Skip to content

Browse funding

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

504 opportunities

The UK Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund

The UK Fund offers large grants to grow proven projects. We fund work with impact that can scale, change systems, and benefit communities across the UK.

£500k – £5mRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+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

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.

£300 – £1.8mRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

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

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.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

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

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.

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

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.

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

The Solidarity Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for organisations in England who prioritise community agency and do work that tackles the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.

£1m – £5mRolling — apply any timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

Strengthening Communities

The National Lottery Community Fund

Strengthening Communities funds community-led projects that help people live healthier, happier lives. It supports our strategy, It starts with community.

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeNorthern Ireland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+2 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

Scottish Land Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund

The Scottish Land Fund helps communities across Scotland become stronger and more sustainable by supporting them to own and manage land and buildings

£5,000 – £1mRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Welcome to Grand Plan We’re a charity supporting artists of colour across the UK with £1,000 grants. If you’d like to apply for one of our grants, thank you! Please start here with our application guidance. Our simple, no-fuss application process has been shaped by artists and, since launching...

Up to £1,000Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
Charity

are you a composer looking for opportunities to grow as an artist? We’re looking for four UK-based composers who display a unique artistic voice and development potential to join nonclassical AiR (Artists in Residence) in 2026. With thanks to our funders: the Mila Charitable Organisation, Vaug...

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityArtist

Distribution Fund

Screen Scotland

A fund that supports the distribution of Scottish feature films to reach a wide and diverse a domestic audience.

£5,000 – £15kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Funding to help screenwriters, producers and directors attend key festivals and film markets.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Funding to support organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.

£15k – £45kRolling — 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

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.

£500 – £10kRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer