New Funding Opportunities
Grants of up to £300,000 Available to Help Reduce Veterans Homelessness (UK)
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA), is offering grants through the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme.
The programme seeks to enhance the capacity of supported housing services to meet the diverse needs of vulnerable veterans. Supported activities include providing temporary supported housing, offering holistic support services such as mental health counselling and employment guidance, and fostering community integration. Projects are encouraged to collaborate with other organisations to deliver comprehensive support.
Eligible organisations, including registered charities experienced in veteran housing, registered social housing providers, and local authorities can apply for up to £300,000 for projects lasting up to nine months.An additional EnhancedAward of up to £200,000 is available for projects addressing significant unmet needs. The total funding available under this programme is £8.5 million, aiming to reduce veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping.
Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on 31 March 2025. Interested parties should consult the programme guidance available on theArmed Forces Covenant Fund Trust's website to ensure eligibility and understand the application process.
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https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/reducing-veteran-homelessness-programme/
Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to small UK-registered children's charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK.
The Toy Trust fund:
helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering;
supports children through awful experiences;
encourages achievement through adversity;
purchases vital equipment;
provides care;
bolsters existing initiatives;
initiates brand new projects;
and satisfies basic needs.
Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply.
The next deadline to apply is mid-June 2025 for the July meeting of Trustees.
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https://www.toytrust.co.uk/apply/
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)
Funding is available for registered charities supporting the needs of the most vulnerable people.
One-off grants of up to £5,000, or grants of up to £3,000 a year for 3 years, are available to support organisations both in the UK and internationally, that promote access to justice (particularly for people trying to get support to meet their basic personal needs), equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment.
The funding, which is made available through the Matrix Causes Fund, can be used for core activities that support vulnerable persons such as prisoners, asylum seekers, people with mental health difficulties, people (particularly children) with disabilities, or women in refuges.
Applications from organisations not registered as a charity but established for charitable purposes may also be considered. Each application cycle will have a maximum of 30 applications accepted for funding.
The deadline for applications is the 31st March 2025.
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https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/csr/matrix-causes-fund/
Funding to Support International Study and Work Placements (UK)
The UK government's Turing Scheme is now accepting applications for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, offering educational institutions the opportunity to secure funding for international study and work placements.
The scheme aims to enhance students' skills, provide global experience, and improve employability. Eligible applicants include UK and British Overseas Territories organisations across the education and training sectors, such as schools, further education (FE), and higher education (HE) providers
Eligible further education and training providers include:
colleges
sixth forms, including sixth form colleges
special post-16 institutions
apprenticeship training providers
other types of further education and training providers who meet the criteria
Funding is allocated on a per-student basis, with specific caps depending on the sector. For the 2025 to 2026 period, schools can receive up to £50,000 per application, while FE and training providers can obtain up to £205,000. Consortium applications, involving multiple institutions, are also encouraged and may qualify for larger grants. The total funding pool for this cycle is up to £110 million.
The Turing Scheme supports a variety of activities, including:
study placements,
work experiences,
and exchanges that allow students to develop new skills and cultural awareness.
Priority is given to projects that promote social mobility and provide opportunities for disadvantaged and underrepresented students.
To apply, institutions should use the official Turing Scheme application portal and ensure compliance with the outlined eligibility and assessment criteria.
The closing date for applications is 4pm on the 14th March 2025.
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Turing Scheme: guidance for schools, 2025 to 2026
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/turing-scheme-international-placements-2025-to2026/turing-scheme-guidance-for-further-education-providers-2025-to-2026
Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme re-opens for Applications (UK)
The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme has reopened for applications. The programme offers grants of up to £1,000 to primary and secondary schools in the UK to set up Breakfast clubs for those children (up to the age of 13) in most need.
To qualify for the programme:
The breakfast club must be based in a school in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland;
A limited number of grants are available so priority will be given to schools that have either:
35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding (for England) and eligible for free school meals (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales).
or
Schools based in areas classified as being in the 10% of most deprived areas according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation can find out if this applies to their school by following the instructions, which you can find here
Additionally, if your school has received breakfast club funding from Gregg’s or Magic Breakfast within the current academic year, your club will not be considered a priority for support.
Only one grant per school in each academic year is available.
Applications from fee paying schools cannot be accepted.
Schools can apply for an award at any date and will hear within one month if they have been successful. Please note the fund may close at short notice if oversubscribed
For any queries, please contact Forever Manchester on 0044 161 214 0940 or e-mail kelloggs@forevermanchester.com
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https://forevermanchester.com/funding/kelloggs-breakfast-club-programme/
Grants Available to Support Science Projects for Students with Special Educational Needs (UK)
UK primary and secondary school teachers can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support investigative STEM research projects that are designed for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The funding, made available through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants Scheme, can be used to purchase equipment for projects in science, mathematics, engineering, or computing (STEM).
To qualify for funding, projects need to partner with a practicing scientist or engineer currently working in a STEM-related profession, such as a researcher or analyst.
The Partnership Grants scheme is an annual funding round. The process opens in February each year, with three possible submission deadlines throughout the year. The next and final application deadline this year is 30th April 2025.
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https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/partnership-grants/send/
Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International)
Grants are available to support schools and registered charities that wish to undertake educational projects with children and young people under the age of 25 in marginalised communities within the UK and internationally.
The Educational Opportunity Foundation normally makes grants totalling about £900,000 in any one year.
For UK projects, the focus is on improving the educational outcomes and life chances of care experienced young people.
For international projects, the focus is on improving the quality, sustainability, and access to education for young people in marginalised and deprived communities.
Amount of funding available:
grants for UK projects range between £30,000 and £60,000
grants for international projects range between £10,000 and £60,000
The Foundation will fund between 25% to 100% of the total project costs but will give preference to projects with some degree of matched funding.
There is a two-stage application process.
Stage 1 applications can be submitted at any time.
Applications shortlisted at this stage will be invited to submit a Stage 2 proposal.
Stage 2 shortlisted proposals will be reviewed by the Grants Committee which meets every two months.
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https://educationalopportunity.org.uk/
Grants of up to £125,000 Available to Enhance Vocational
Education
Assessments (UK)
The Ufi VocTech Trust in partnership with the Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE), has launched a new funding round of the Assessment Innovation Fund.
The Assessment Innovation Fund offers grants of up to £125,000 per project, with a total funding pool exceeding £1 million. The fund aims to enhance assessment methods within vocational education by supporting innovative, learner-centric solutions that leverage digital technology to create more inclusive and reliable assessment experiences.
Eligible applicants include training providers, awarding organisations, EdTech businesses, colleges, and other entities committed to transforming vocational education assessments.
Projects should focus on developing adaptable assessment tools that respond to the UK economy's and adult learners' evolving needs. Supported activities encompass the design and testing of digital assessment platforms, the creation of inclusive assessment frameworks, and the implementation of scalable assessment models.
The fund seeks applications from organisations capable of reaching at least 1,000 learners, ensuring a significant impact on vocational education practices.
The NCFE is hosting applicant webinars to provide guidance on the application procedure and offer opportunities for questions.
The details of the webinars are as follows:
19 February 2025, 12.30pm – Book now
5 March 2025, 4pm – Book now
There is a three stage application process. The closing date for stage 1 applications is 10am on the 24th March 2025. Applicants successful at stage 1 will be invited to apply for stage 2, etc.
This initiative underscores the commitment of NCFE and Ufi VocTech Trust to drive reform in vocational training assessments, aiming to equip learners and employers with the necessary skills to thrive in a dynamic economic landscape.
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https://www.ncfe.org.uk/help-shape-the-future-of-learning-and-assessment
Initiative to Tackle Anti-Black Racism & Disparities within the Music Industry (UK)
The PRS Foundation has re-opened its Power Up Participant Programme to tackle anti-Black racism and disparities within the music industry.
In partnership with YouTube Music, Beggars Group and the Black Music Coalition, the programme aims to break down barriers to create a fairer and more equitable music industry. The initiative will support
20 x Black music creators
artists, songwriters, composers and producers who are involved in the creative process and may be working in any genre, based anywhere in the UK
20 x Black executives and industry professionals
industry professionals working in any sector of the music industry, anywhere in the UK. This includes employees and entrepreneurs, freelancers and self-employed professionals
The support offered includes grants of up to £10,000, marketing support, and support from partners and mentoring.
Funding can be used to support music creation, live performances, and distribution, marketing and promotion costs.
The deadline for applications is 6pm on the 13th March 2025.
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https://prsfoundation.com/power-up-participant-programme/
Funding for Innovative Geography Teaching at SecondaryLevel (UK)
Two grants of £1,000 each are available to fund innovative geography teaching at secondary level.
The Royal Geographical Society’s Innovative Geography Teaching Grants will provide funding for the development of imaginative and creative teaching materials.
The grants will be awarded to teacher-higher education partnerships. Ideally, these partnerships will comprise one school teacher and one lecturer/researcher from a UK higher education institution.
Every year, the Society identifies an area of research based on a timely issue or approach. The aim is to serve geography pupils and the wider teaching community by creating teaching materials on this particular issue. The materials produced will be published on the Society’s website.
The deadline for applications is the 15th February 2026.
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https://www.rgs.org/in-the-field/in-the-field-grants/teacher-grants/innovative-teaching-geographygrants
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Promote Horticulture and Public Gardens (UK)
Organisations involved in horticulture, gardening, or botany can apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust. Established in1970, the Trust has awarded over £3.2 million to more than a thousand recipients, supporting projects that promote horticulture, conserve the environment through biodiversity, develop public gardens, and advance horticultural education.
Eligible projects include the restoration of historic gardens, creation of new public garden spaces, horticultural research, publications, and plant study expeditions. The Trust welcomes applications from organisations and institutions undertaking significant projects in these areas. The grants aim to enhance public access to gardens, promote horticultural knowledge, and conserve plant diversity.
Previous projects supported include
Marble Hill Restoration Project
In 2019, English Heritage initiated a landscape restoration at Marble Hill to revive its historic landscape and improve biodiversity. Supported by a grant from the Trust, the project involved planting new trees and enhancing green spaces for public enjoyment.
Gardens Through Time at the Museum of the Home
The Museum of the Home undertook a complete replanting of its "Gardens Through Time" as part of a major redevelopment. With assistance from the Trust, the project revitalised the gardens, offering visitors insights into horticultural history and design.
The next closing date for applications is the 15th August 2025.
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https://ssht.uk/
Funding for Christian Charities Promoting Social Inclusion (UK)
The Anchor Foundation grants up to £12,000 per year to Christian Charities in the UK or overseas that encourage social inclusion through ministries of healing and the arts. Funding can be awarded for up to three years.
The Foundation will consider applications for either capital or revenue funding. Only in exceptional circumstances will grants be given for building work.
Previously funded projects include:
The Karis Neighbour Scheme which received a grant of £700 for revenue costs at a drop-in centre for women refugees in Birmingham.
Discovery Camps, which received a grant of £1,500 to subsidise holidays for children arranged by churches in and around Dundee.
Scargill House, which received a grant of £5,000 to facilitate cross cultural engagement and understanding amongst children using arts based residential courses in Yorkshire.
The next deadline for applications is the 31st July 2025.
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http://www.theanchorfoundation.org.uk/
Funding to Support Dementia Organisations (England,
Scotland & Wales)
Grants of up to £7,500 are available to support small dementia clubs and memorycafes across England, Scotland and Wales.
At least 20 grants will be awarded to organisations that provide services to adults over 65 years of age and their carers. This might include the provision of dementia clubs, carer training, or memory cafes.
The grants awarded will be unrestricted core funding, which the recipient organisation can allocate without limitations.
Applicants need to be registered charities, community groups, and community interest companies with an annual income of under £250,000. Priority will be given to those working in areas of high deprivation.
The McCarthy Stone Foundation provides the funding through its Dementia Grants Programme.
The closing date for applications is the 14th March 2025.
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https://mccarthystonefoundation.org/our-grant-programmes/
Grants for Community Music Projects (England & Wales)
Grants of up to £3,000 are available to charities, community groups and other not-for-profit organisations delivering music-related projects that make a positive difference for communities in England and Wales.
The funding is made available by Metal for Good, which supports projects that use music and the values of the rock and metal community to:
Help young people thrive
Address inequalities
Improve physical and mental wellbeing
Up to six projects will be awarded funding, broken down by:
1 x £3000
2 x £2000
3 X £1000
Priority will be given to grassroots community groups and small-to-medium-sized voluntary organisations.
Metal for Good has introduced a short expression of interest (EOI) form which will be open until 5pm on the 3rd March 2025
Examples of projects supported in the past include:
The Music Works, a Gloucestershire charity, received a £2,000 grant for "The Drop Project," an afterschool programme in Cinderford for youths aged 10 to 18. The initiative offers music activities like learning instruments, forming bands, singing, and music technology, fostering a safe, inclusive environment for self-expression and social connection.
Stay Up Late, a grassroots charity, received a £2,000 grant for their "Gig Buddies" project in West Sussex. This initiative pairs adults with learning disabilities or autism with trained volunteers sharing similar interests to attend mainstream live music and entertainment events together, fostering friendships and reducing social isolation.
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https://metalforgood.org/grants/
£288 Million Government Fund for Green Heating Projects (England)
Public, private, and third-sector organisations in England can now apply for capital funding to assist new and existing heat networks in transitioning to low and zero-carbon technologies.
This funding, provided through the Government's £288 million Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF), aims to support the deployment of low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, solar energy, and geothermal energy. The goal is to enable heat networks to supply clean heating to homes, offices, commercial establishments, and public buildings.
The GHNF is a capital grant fund that supports:
The commercialisation and construction of new low and zero-carbon (LZC) heat networks, including the provision of cooling.
The retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks.
Its objective is to develop and expand the heat network market, addressing challenges associated with decarbonising the UK's heating sector.
Grant amounts for individual projects will vary, with an upper limit of £1 million for commercialisation support.
Round 9 is currently open for applications and is scheduled to close on 11th April 2025.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-heat-network-fund-ghnf
National School Breakfast Programme (England)
The Department for Education has announced that Schools in disadvantaged can apply for a 75% subsidy for breakfast club provision until July 2025.
To be eligible to participate in the National School Breakfast Programme, schools will have 40% or more pupils in bands A-F of the income deprivation affecting children index (IDACI). This can include statefunded primary, secondary, special schools and alternative provision.
The contract for the programme will be delivered through Family Action, who will source and deliver breakfast food products to participating schools. All breakfast products offered through the programme meet the school food standards.
Schools can choose and order the food products and quantities they need for their pupils.
Schools currently receiving support for their breakfast provision from Magic Breakfast or Gregg’s will not qualify for the National School Breakfast Programme.
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https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/breakfast/
Funding Available to Support Social Businesses Raise Finance through Community Share Issues (England)
Power to Change, a charitable trust supporting community businesses in England, is offering funding through its Community Shares Booster Fund. This initiative aims to assist both new and existing community businesses at various stages of issuing community shares.
The fund provides support through several streams:
Pre-grant support: Early-stage assistance to kickstart projects.
Development grants: Ranging from £2,000 to £15,000 (average £5,000) for share offer preparation, covering financial planning, governance support, marketing costs, and Community Shares Standard Mark assessment
Equity match investment: Typically, £20,000-£50,000, with a range of £10,000 to £100,000, matching community-raised funds once the minimum share offer target is met.
Subscription underwriting: Co-operative and Community Finance (CCF) offers interest-free repayable loans for instalment-based share purchases over up to 12 months, with the society receiving full upfront investment.
Loan finance: Power to Change facilitates access to loan finance from Co-operative and Community Finance through Booster Fund applications
The fund prioritises disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. It aims to empower local businesses that meet the critical needs of their communities by providing flexible financial solutions that enable community ownership and sustainable development.
The Community Shares Booster Fund is currently open for applications to the Development Grants and Equity Match funding streams. The next deadline is the 6th March 2025.
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https://www.powertochange.org.uk/our-work/our-programmes/community-shares-booster/
Funding to Make Music Activity More Inclusive (England)
Grants of between £30,001 and £300,000 are available to organisations in England that want to support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn and earn in music.
The Youth Music’s Catalyser Fund will support organisations who want to make music activity more inclusive either by sustaining or scaling up their work or changing sector practice.
Children and young people should be involved in the planning and development of programmes that must focus on at least one of the following themes:
Early years
Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people
Youth justice system
Young people facing barriers
Young adults
Organisations and the workforce.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on the 2nd May 2025.
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https://youthmusic.org.uk/catalyser-fund
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Legal Advice Services (London)
Free legal advice agencies based in London that provide face-to-face advice services can apply for grants of up to £5,000 through the London Legal Support Trust's small grants programme. These grants aim to support capital improvements.
Examples of what the trust will support through the small grants programme include;
security measures including installation or upgrades to security cameras, security doors, and premises alarms
new or improved IT equipment and/or systems to increase cyber security
equipment to support better working conditions and client experience including headsets and conferencing equipment, furniture such as office chairs and waiting room seating, adjustable desks, etc.
Priority will be given to agencies that can clearly demonstrate how the grant funds will address security concerns and have a proven track record in providing social welfare legal advice.
The closing date for applications is the 9th March 2025.
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https://londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-grants/small-grants/
Funding Reminders
Grants to Support Projects in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Fine Art & Art History (UK)
UK charities and charitable organisations, including schools and colleges, are eligible to applyfor grants to support projects in the areas of:
Horticulture (Gardening) and Plant Sciences
Fine Art and Art History
The Foundation is especially interested in supporting horticultural training through bursaries and apprenticeships.
The sponsoring institution should make applications; individuals may not apply.
The Foundation will consider applications for one-off grants up to £10,000, but because of the high demand, most grants are currently £5,000 or less. Exceptionally, grants of as much as £60,000 are made when funds permit, payable over several years.
The next closing date for applications is 4pm on the 20th March 2025.
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https://www.finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/
Grants of up to £18,000 available to Social Entrepreneurs (UK)
Grants and business support are available to social entrepreneurs looking to start or grow an existing social venture. The funding is being made available through UnLtd the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in and around the UK.
The grants are being made available through two funding streams:
Grants of up to £18,000 to grow an existing social enterprise that has been operating between 1 and 4 years.
Grants of up to £8,000 for social businesses not yet established or been running under a year.
UnLtd are committed to providing 50% of their awards to Black,Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs.
To be eligible applicants need to be:
Aged 16 and over
Living in the United Kingdom
Willing to participate in a learning experience
Working to benefit people living in the United Kingdom
Have a real social impact
Fulfil a clear need and demand
Have clear outputs and goals
In addition to the Awards, UnLtd has two focus areas where they think social entrepreneurs can make a big difference. UnLtd has dedicated teams and specialist support available to social entrepreneurs with ideas to help people in the areas of:
Healthy Aging - aims to improve the health and wellbeing of marginalised older adults, whilst reducing health inequalities across the UK.
Access to Employment - aims to address the challenges faced by individuals who experience systemic barriers to employment such as disabled people, refugees, care leavers, ex-offenders and single parents.
Funding Future Programme - Aims to harness the power of youth to find solutions for marginalised and minoritised communities affected by the pandemic and the cost of living crisis.
Movement for Change - in partnership with Sport England, the Movement for Change programme aims to support social entrepreneurs who are helping to unlock the advantages of sport and physical activity for the most marginalised communities.
The next closing date for applications is the 24th March 2025.
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https://www.unltd.org.uk/awards/
Grants to Support the Teaching & Learning of Physics (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to schools, colleges and other organisations that wish to carry out projects that support the teaching and learning of physics.
Through the Ogden Trust’s Physics Education Grants programme, grants will be awarded for projects centred on physics and developed with current evidence in mind. Part funding for general science projects with a clear physics component may be considered.
The grants are split into two strands:
Curriculum support: to support the teaching and learning of physics from 11-18 in the classroom, including equipment for teaching physics, teaching resources and teacher CPD
Enrichment activities: to support physics extra-curricular activities for school and college students (4-18) from under-represented groups
Priority will be given to projects targeting:
Schools or colleges starting A-level physics,
Schools or colleges in areas of high deprivation or other socioeconomic need, and
Support for teacher development relating to core curriculum.
All applicants must be based in the UK and working predominantly in England.
There is one round of funding each term and the next application closing date is the 23rd March 2025.
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https://www.ogdentrust.com/funding/physics-education-grants/
Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK)
Organisations, clubs, and schools involved in rowing can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000 (up to 50% of the overall cost of the project) from the Rowing Foundation to support junior & student rowers and adaptive rowing for all ages.
These grants are intended for groups who may have small funding requirements or be ineligible for other sources of funding such as the National Lottery.
The Rowing Foundation focuses on providing equipment such as boats, sculls, ergos, oars, and safety gear to encourage the participation of young people and the disabled in rowing.
The funding is being made available through two funding programmes:
Equipment grants
Refurbishment grants
To be eligible for funding, the projects or work must be non-elitist, for public benefit, and aim to benefit young people, those in education, or people with disabilities.
The next application deadline for equipment grants is 12pm on the 17th March 2025.
Applications for refurbishment grants can be made at any time.
Recent grants awarded can be viewed here
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https://therowingfoundation.org.uk/
Funding Available for Creative Youth-led Nature Projects (UK)
Grants of £500 are available for youth-led projects that celebrate UK native wildflowers, plants and fungi in exciting and engaging ways.
The funding is made available to individuals and groups of young people through Grow Wild’s Youth Grants programme, which supports young people in delivering a wide range of creative projects that will inspire communities and help people connect to each other and nature.
Grants can be used for anything project-related, from basic materials and equipment to resources or training.
Young people aged 14 to 25 can apply directly as an individual or as a group of up to 6 people, but will need to nominate a youth, community or education-focused (including schools) organisation to support them with their project.
The application process involves submitting a two-minute video about the project idea and a short online application form.
Successful projects can be started in May and must be completed by the end of October 2025.
The deadline for applications is 3pm on the 19th March 2025.
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https://growwild.kew.org/apply-grant/youth
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