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Call out for Early Years Creatives: Book Babies

Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries

We are looking for two creative practitioners with experience of working with early years children (aged 0-3) and a passion for books and reading.

Amount not publishedCloses in 1 day (24 August 2026)Not stated
Local authority

Curatorial Fellowship (Ceramics)

The Burton at Bideford

Thanks to the generous support of The Headley Trust, we are delighted to establish this new Curatorial Fellowship in Ceramics — the first of two Fellowships for early-career curators that will be delivered over the next three years.

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

Are you a creative aged 18–30 ready to take your work further? Whether you want to develop a project, build your skills or grow your network, TIA Elevate gives you a £1,000 project grant plus six weeks of free coaching, specialist mentoring and creative development.

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

Are you aged 18–30 with a creative idea you want to explore? Maybe you’re ready to take your creativity more seriously but need funding, confidence or support to get started. TIA Emerge gives you a £600 project grant plus free coaching, specialist mentoring and creative development.

Up to £600Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
Individual

Creative Youth Network is inviting applications for the next Creative Futures Residency + Commission, offering four southwest-based artists aged 16 - 25 the chance to develop new projects and receive a £500 commission, creative mentorship, studio & recording space and a group exhibition

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
Artist

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

Mark McQueen Foundation

Lancashire Community Foundation

Mark McQueen Foundation Home About the fund The Mark McQueen Foundation has been set up by the McQueen family from Liverpool in loving memory of their son Mark. Fund Criteria The fund can consider projects that meet the funding criteria below: Mental Health Priority will be given to projects working

Up to £3,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualStudentFaith organisation

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

Lead the Change

Quartet Community Foundation

What is the Lead the Change Programme? 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 Foun

Up to £123.3kNo published deadlineNot stated
Partnership

Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund Overview The fund offers grants up to £5,000 to support organisations in Peterborough which are working to help local young people with learning disabilities to access positive activities and opportunities to develop their full potential. Who can apply? Non-profit or

Up to £5,000Closes 1 February 2027Not stated
CICSchool

Wadlow Wind Farm Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Wadlow Wind Farm Community Fund Overview Grants of up to £10,000 for community projects benefitting residents within 5 miles of Wadlow Wind Farm in South Cambs. Who can apply? Non-profit organisations Maximum grant Up to £10,000 Eligible area Parishes of Balsham, Brinkley, Carlton, Fulbourn, Gr

Up to £10kCloses 1 February 2027Not stated
Charity

Warwick and Dominey Fund – General

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Warwick and Dominey Fund – General Overview Grants averaging £4,000 for projects working in one or more of these areas: • Advancement of education • Tackling systemic social barriers, particularly for young people This strand of the Fund awards an average of £26,000 per funding round deadline (

Up to £5,000Closes 1 February 2027Not stated
IndividualSchool

Marshall Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Marshall Community Fund Overview This fund can offer grants of up to £1,500 to support small, local voluntary and community organisations in Cambridgeshire. Organisations based near Cambridge Airport on Newmarket Road are of special interest. The Marshall Community Fund has previously awarded u

Up to £1,500Closes 1 August 2027Not stated

Microsoft Research Limited Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Microsoft Research Limited Fund Overview The fund offers grants to voluntary and community organisations in Cambridgeshire that deliver support for people facing disadvantage. The total amount for distribution each year is around £23,500 split across two rounds. The average grant size is £2,900

Up to £5,000Closes 1 February 2027Not stated

Cheffins Grassroots Endowed Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Cheffins Grassroots Endowed Fund Overview The fund offers small grants for local charities providing support for people in need in Cambridge City, Ely, Newmarket, Saffron Walden and Haverhill. This fund runs once a year and awards a maximum of £5,000 a year. Who can apply? Non-profit organisati

Up to £5,000Closes 1 May 2027Not stated
CharityPartnership

Cambscuisine Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Cambscuisine Community Fund Overview Grants are offered with the aim of helping people who are socially disadvantaged and to build healthier, inclusive, sustainable communities. This fund runs on our General application process. The key mantra of the fund is the notion of “second chances” – hel

£5,000 – £10kCloses 1 February 2027Not stated
CharityLocal authority

Bright Futures Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Bright Futures Fund Overview Grants of approx. £2,500 for projects helping young people to engage in positive activities. Priorities include disadvantages, offending, bereavement and carers. This fund awards an average of £2,658 per funding round deadline (one per year). Who can apply? Non-prof

Up to £2,500Closes 1 May 2027Not stated

S2 Partnership Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home S2 Partnership Community Fund Overview The S2 fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for community projects within a 10-mile radius of Elsworth. S2 are keen to support projects that: • Benefit children, young people, and families • Provide support for educational events and experiences • Focus on S

Up to £22kCloses 1 November 2026Not stated
CharityPartnership

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