DCMS is providing grant funding for delivery partner(s) to test an innovative three-year ‘Connections through Gaming’ pilot that will use gaming as a route to engage boys aged 11–16 who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation or low wellbeing.
The pilot will combine gaming-based activities, structured wellbeing and confidence-building support; opportunities to build friendships, confidence and positive social connections, both online and in person.
The pilot is particularly focused on boys aged 11-16 who:
- may be becoming withdrawn or isolated;
- are struggling to build or maintain social connections;
- are not currently engaging with existing youth services; and
- would benefit from additional support before challenges become more entrenched.
£120k – £648kCloses in 19 days (11 September 2026)England
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) invites applications for funding to strengthen the UK’s role in digital technical standards, which are essential to the economy and society and developed through global multistakeholder collaboration in organisations such as the European Telecommunication Standardization Institution (ETSI), Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The goal is to support innovative initiatives that embed standards teaching in higher education, inspire career interest, enhance academic–industry collaboration and strengthen the UK talent pipeline for participation in international standards development.
£2,500 – £40kCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)UK-wide
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
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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 timeScotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
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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
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU Our Getting to Know You form is a chance for groups that are new to us to introduce themselves and their work. The details you submit will be saved on our database and used to match your organisation to any relevant funding that becomes available. When we identify funding that is
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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
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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
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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
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Worcestershire Community Foundation is launching a new round of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county. Round 2 of the Fund opens on Tuesday 15th July 2025. The aim of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund
Home Tees Better Future Fund Overview This fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for projects that have a focus on learning and education and/or health and wellbeing, including supporting mental health for young people, children and their families. To be eligible, organisations must be operating within
Alice’s WonderDance Foundation 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, creativity, con
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Worcestershire Community Foundation is launching a new funding programme to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county. The aim of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund is to support disadvantaged local communities continuing to experience the ongoin
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
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
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