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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

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

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

Updated: 06 August 2026 Aspex Portsmouth is looking for an experienced and ambitious Curator to shape the contemporary visual arts programme. Working with the Director and wider team, you'll develop and deliver exhibitions, artist residencies and artist support initiatives, creating ambitious, engag

Amount not publishedCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

This programme is open to UK based Photographers and Artists, it is designed to support professionals and emerging practitioners with access to photographic facilities.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
AcademicUniversity

Community Artist commission

Wigan Borough Council

Wigan Museum is seeking to appoint a freelance Community Artist (open to all art forms) to work alongside our staff to lead on delivering creative outreach workshops and a final art work by engaging diverse, underserved communities in the borough as part of its main gallery redesign for 2027 launch.

Amount not publishedCloses in 8 days (31 August 2026)Not stated
FreelancerArtist

rb&hArts is inviting artists to propose for a new commission to develop two artworks exploring the themes of organ donation and transplantation, including hope, generosity, connection, renewal and the gift of life. One artwork will be for Royal Brompton Hospital and one for Harefield Hospital.

Amount not publishedCloses 27 September 2026Not stated
Artist

Stories in the Dust are looking to employ a freelance Illustrator/Animator to create a 6-8 minute film that encapsulates the authentic experiences of young people living on Bemerton Heath in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

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

Covid-19 Response Fund

Worcestershire Community Foundation

The Covid-19 Response Fund, in partnership with the National Emergencies Trust (NET) and The Red Cross, was launched in early April 2020 in response to the COVID crisis. Between April and October, we have distributed £0.6 million in grants to 150+ projects across Worcestershire in the initial ‘respo

Up to £600kCloses 25 June 2027Not stated
CharityLocal authorityFaith organisationPartnership+1 more

Skills for Impact Fund

Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Skills for Impact Fund ** Coming autumn 2026 ** The Skills for Impact Fund supports small charities and community organisations to invest in training and development for their staff, volunteers and trustees. We know that limited funding often means training is postponed or treated as a “nice to have

Up to £250kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityCICCooperative

Community Capacity Fund

Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Community Capacity Fund ** Coming autumn 2026** Amounts available: £5,000 - £20,000 Group annual income: Under £1 million Type of cost: Ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs Closing date: Coming autumn 2026 Desired outcomes for this grants round The Community Capacity grants

Up to £1mRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityCICIndividualLocal authority

SWEF Enterprise Fund

Lancashire Community Foundation

SWEF Enterprise Fund Home About the Fund The SWEF Enterprise Fund awards grants to young people in Lancashire who need support with business costs that they would otherwise not be able to afford, and particularly those who are not in education, employment or training. This is not a loan scheme and r

Up to £2,000Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
Startup

Alice’s WonderDance Foundation – Individuals Home About the Fund Alice’s WonderDance exists to carry forward the vibrant, joyful legacy of Alice Aguiar; a fearless, expressive, and generous dancer who moved through life with rhythm, light, and compassion. Dance is more than movement; it’s freedom, c

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
StudentUniversityLocal authority

The BIBAs Foundation

Lancashire Community Foundation

The BIBAs Foundation Home About the fund The BIBAs Foundation, managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire has been created to develop an enterprising culture in the youth of Lancashire. The fund is made up of business and personal donations, prize draw money and net surplus from the Be Inspi

Up to £2,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityStartupIndividualFaith organisation

The BIBAs Foundation – Individuals

Lancashire Community Foundation

The BIBAs Foundation – Individuals Home About the fund The BIBAs Foundation, managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire has been created to develop an enterprising culture in the youth of Lancashire. The fund is made up of business and personal donations, prize draw money and net surplus fro

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityCommunity groupStartupIndividual

Christal Foundation

Lancashire Community Foundation

Christal Foundation Home What is the Focus of the Fund The aim of the fund is to support community groups and charities that work to improve the lives of people in Burnley. Fund Priorities It is expected that recipients will be able to clearly demonstrate the results of the funding i.e. for test and

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityCICIndividualFaith organisation

RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund

Lancashire Community Foundation

RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Home About the fund Following the extension of the Innogy Renewables UK Wind Farm on Hameldon Hill, a community investment fund has been set up to benefit local communities throughout the lifetime of the wind farm (up to 25 years). The fund wants to encoura

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualSchoolLocal authority+1 more

Fort Vale Foundation Fund

Lancashire Community Foundation

Fort Vale Foundation Fund Home About the fund The Fort Vale Foundation has been established through donations received from Fort Vale Engineering Ltd. The Fort Vale Foundation was established by Edward S. Fort OBE LLD (Hon), Founder and Chairman of Fort Vale Engineering Ltd. The main theme of the Fo

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityLimited companyFaith organisation

Lancashire Women’s Fund

Lancashire Community Foundation

Lancashire Women’s Fund Home About the fund The Fund ​aims​ ​to​ ​support​ ​women​ ​who​ ​are​ ​most​ ​marginalised​ ​to​ ​overcome​ ​barriers that​ ​prevent​ ​them​ ​from​ ​fulfilling​ ​their​ ​potential. ​ The​ ​programme will benefit women and girls, investing in a wide variety of projects, that

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityStartupIndividualFaith organisation

Lead the Change

Lancashire Community Foundation

Lead the Change Home About the fund Lead the Change is a new, three‑year initiative launched by BBC Children in Need, in partnership with Co‑op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundat

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityCICIndividualSchool+3 more