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37 opportunities

Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £33 million to develop device level hardware and associated software to meet the scale, programmability, and runtime performance needs of universal fault tolerant quantum computers.

£1m – £3.5mCloses in 26 days (18 September 2026)UK-wide
Local authoritySchoolCharityCIC+5 more

Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Autumn

Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) and funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Innovate UK is administering this competition on behalf of GOTT.

UK registered government research organisations can apply for grants from £50,000 up to £250,000 to move viable public sector knowledge assets towards commercial readiness. This funding is provided by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT).

£50k – £250kCloses in 9 days (1 September 2026)UK-wide
Local authoritySchool

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million. The funding will be to develop, deploy and operate innovative clean maritime solutions for three years in a real world environment. This funding is from the Department for Transport.

£1,000 – £30mCloses in 24 days (16 September 2026)UK-wide
Local authoritySchoolCharityCIC+5 more

Somerset Business Agency (SBA)

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Somerset Business Agency (SBA) provide advice, workshops and support to micro-businesses and new start-ups, as well as businesses looking to grow.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+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

Funding to support schools across Scotland in their delivery of film and screen education.

£500 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+7 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

Supporting high quality music making opportunities for young people aged 0 – 25 yrs.

Amount not publishedCloses in 17 days (9 September 2026)Scotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+7 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: 14 August 2026 Rose Choreographic School is an experimental research and pedagogic project based in Sadler’s Wells East, London, UK. We propose a postdisciplinary approach to the question of the choreographic, and use an expanded notion of a school to frame our explorations. There is no set

Amount not publishedCloses in 28 days (20 September 2026)Not stated
StudentAcademicSchool

Updated: 16 July 2026 We are looking to commission a short solo or duet created for children and tourable to primary schools, festivals and other public spaces around the country. We welcome applications from dance artists as well as artists from other disciplines who use movement in their practice.

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

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

Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community 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 residents of North Devon were consulted for their vie

£5,000 – £30kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharitySocial enterpriseSchoolLocal authority+3 more

Lead the Change – Plymouth

Devon Community Foundation

LEAD THE CHANGE - PLYMOUTH Lead the Change is a three-year programme supporting young people to take a leading role in strengthening relationships, fostering understanding and building a sense of belonging in their communities. The programme is led by BBC Children in Need in partnership with UK Comm

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharitySchoolLocal authoritySports club+3 more

North Somerset Community Partnership Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

What is North Somerset Community Partnership Fund? The Fund has been set up by Quartet Community Foundation and North Somerset Community Partnership to support community-based organisations responding to the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged local people in North Somerset. Please note: The funds

Up to £11.8kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharitySocial enterpriseSchoolPartnership

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

Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Object of the Fund The Object of the Fund is to support projects that improve the lives of people living in communities located within 3km of the landfall location near Anderby Creek, 5km of the onshore substation location near Bicker Fen. Closing date: 1st February and 1st August Fund overview The

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
SchoolLocal authorityFaith organisationPartnership+1 more