Grants

The Consumer Led Flexibility for the Clean Energy Superpower Mission provides grants for UK organisations developing AI, digital and other innovative solutions that help consumers use energy more flexibly and support the UK’s clean-energy transition. There is up to £25 million available across the competition.
Here’s what you can expect:
£100,000–£3 million in grant funding per project, depending on research category
Up to £25 million available across the competition
Up to £500,000 for feasibility studies
Up to £1 million for industrial research
Up to £3 million for experimental development
Projects lasting 4–30 months
Funding for AI, digital tools and other innovative products and services
Projects should contribute towards at least 2GW of additional energy flexibility by 2030
Focus areas include EV smart charging, heat flexibility, AI forecasting, residential flexibility and industrial/commercial energy demand.
Who can apply?
UK-registered businesses of any size
Research and Technology Organisations
Charities and not-for-profits
Public-sector organisations
Academic institutions
Applicants can apply alone or collaboratively
Funded project work must take place in the UK, with results intended to be exploited in the UK.
Application deadline: 26 August 2026 at 11:00am UK time.

The Ministry of Justice Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III is offering up to £3.62 million to a successful organisation or consortium to deliver the next phase of the LawtechUK programme. The programme aims to accelerate the development and adoption of technology that improves legal services across England and Wales.
Here’s what you can expect:
Up to £3.62 million in grant funding
Funding to deliver the programme from November 2026 to March 2029
Support for the growth of the UK lawtech sector
Focus on technologies benefiting consumers and SMEs
Support for AI-driven legal technologies
Projects that increase access to legal services and reduce unmet legal need
Support to improve digital skills and lawtech adoption among SME legal-service providers
Focus on developing regional lawtech clusters and strengthening the international competitiveness of English and Welsh law.
Who can apply?
UK-based registered corporate entities
Applicants must have a significant UK presence
Organisations can apply individually
Consortia, joint ventures, partnerships and unincorporated associations can also apply, with a designated lead applicant
Applicants must successfully complete financial, governance and other due-diligence checks
Public-sector organisations are not eligible
Individuals cannot apply.
Application deadline: 26 August 2026 at 5:00pm.

The Consumer Led Flexibility for the Clean Energy Superpower Mission competition provides grant funding for UK organisations developing innovative solutions that help consumers use energy more flexibly. It particularly targets AI, digital technologies and end-to-end solutions that can help the UK achieve at least 2GW of additional energy flexibility by 2030.
Here’s what you can expect:
£100,000–£3 million in grant funding, depending on the project category
A share of up to £25 million available across the competition
Feasibility projects can receive up to £500,000
Industrial research projects can receive up to £1 million
Experimental development projects can receive up to £3 million
Projects can last between 4 and 30 months
Funding for novel AI and digital solutions, products and services
Two strands covering software-first approaches and solutions targeting specific energy-demand segments
Projects should demonstrate how they can contribute towards at least 2GW of additional flexibility by 2030.
Who can apply?
UK-registered businesses of any size
Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Charities and not-for-profits
Public-sector organisations
Academic institutions
Organisations can apply alone or through a collaboration
Collaborative partners can include businesses, universities, charities, public-sector organisations and RTOs
Funded project work must be carried out in the UK, with results intended to be exploited in the UK.
Application deadline: 26 August 2026 at 11:00am UK time. Projects must start by 1 January 2027 and finish by 30 June 2029.

The London Marathon Foundation Active Spaces Fund supports projects improving spaces and facilities for physical activity across London. It prioritises projects helping the least active children, young people and underserved communities lead healthier, more active lives.
Here’s what you can expect:
£10,000–£80,000 towards project costs
Requests above £80,000 may be considered exceptionally, but applicants must contact the Foundation first
Funding to improve or activate community spaces and facilities
Support for projects in areas with limited access to physical activity or higher levels of deprivation
Funding can include major equipment integral to the project, including playground/gym equipment, adapted bikes and other activity equipment
Priority for projects that create a long-term community legacy beyond the funding period.
Who can apply?
Registered charities
Community and voluntary organisations
Community enterprises
CICs without share capital
Sports clubs
Faith centres
Local authorities
Schools and educational establishments where facilities will be available for wider community use
Unincorporated associations
Projects must take place within one of the 32 London boroughs or the City of London
Organisations must have filed at least one year's financial statements and meet the Foundation's governance requirements.
Projects must support one or more priority groups, including children and young people, women and girls, people with disabilities, older people, ethnically diverse communities, lower-income communities, LGBTQ+ people and people with long-term health conditions.
Application deadline: Expressions of Interest are open year-round. Successful EOIs are invited to submit a full application. The next 2026 full-application deadline is 23 September 2026.

The Brainforest Venture Program is a 10-week accelerator for early-stage ventures developing scalable solutions that positively impact nature, biodiversity and forests. It combines hands-on coaching, specialist mentoring and investor access, culminating in a pitch event in Zürich.
Here’s what you can expect:
$125,000 investment for the selected team(s)
Funding is provided in exchange for equity
10 weeks of accelerator support
Dedicated one-to-one coaching
Access to specialist mentors covering biodiversity, fundraising, finance, sales, AI and impact
Support developing a go-to-market plan
Help creating a fundraising strategy and investor data room
Development of financial and impact models
Pitch deck development and preparation
Final opportunity to pitch in front of investors and the Brainforest community in Zürich
Access to a network through which Brainforest says it has facilitated introductions to 100+ investors worldwide.
Who can apply?
Pre-seed or seed-stage ventures
Startups with a first product, prototype or pilot already launched
Businesses headquartered anywhere in the world
Solutions deployable in biodiversity hotspots or areas where ecosystems are under threat
Financially viable ventures where commercial growth also increases positive biodiversity impact
Relevant areas include regenerative food systems, nature intelligence and measurement, natural capital, AI and data for nature, and market/value-chain transformation.
Application deadline: 17 August 2026. The programme runs from 5 October–11 December 2026.

The Women TechEU 2 EIC programme provides €75,000 in non-dilutive grant funding to women-led early-stage deep tech startups across Europe. Alongside the funding, successful companies receive a personalised business development programme with mentoring, coaching, training and support to help accelerate growth and investment readiness.
Here’s what you can expect:
€75,000 non-dilutive grant per startup
€12 million in total grant funding across the 2026–2028 programme
160 women-led deep tech startups will receive funding
40 startups are expected to be selected at each of the four full-proposal deadlines
Personalised mentoring and coaching
Training and expert guidance
Investor and corporate matchmaking opportunities
Support with innovation strategy, commercialisation, financing and growth
Access to networking and high-profile European events
Funding is provided as a lump-sum grant, rather than equity investment.
Who can apply?
Women-led early-stage deep tech startups
Startups based in eligible European countries
The programme is specifically designed to support women leading companies developing deep tech innovations
Applicants must first pass the Eligibility Strand before they can submit a Full Proposal
Eligibility applications can be submitted throughout the call, with weekly Tuesday cut-offs
40% of places at each funding deadline are reserved for startups from designated widening regions.
Next full proposal deadline: 16 September 2026 at 17:00 CEST. Further deadlines are 14 January, 1 April and 8 July 2027. The initial Eligibility Strand remains open with weekly cut-offs until 14 June 2027.

The Gates Foundation’s AI-Enabled Consumer Engagement to Advance Family Planning challenge is offering grants for organisations using AI-powered consumer engagement to improve access to family-planning information and services in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund is particularly interested in understanding whether personalised AI conversations can improve contraceptive uptake, continuation and informed choice at scale.
Here’s what you can expect:
Grants of up to $500,000 per project
Grant period of up to 12 months
Funding for deploying, testing and evaluating AI-enabled consumer engagement solutions
Projects can explore personalised content, automated customer journeys, conversational AI and other engagement approaches
Funding can include indirect costs of up to 15% of the total budget
Projects should generate evidence that can help improve future AI-enabled family-planning tools
Solutions must measure real-world outcomes rather than relying solely on engagement metrics.
Who can apply?
Nonprofit organisations
For-profit companies and startups
International organisations
Government agencies
Universities and academic institutions
Organisations can apply globally, although projects must operate in eligible sub-Saharan African markets
Multi-organisation partnerships are encouraged
Applicants should already have a consumer or women’s health intervention, user base or distribution relationship in a target country
Priority countries include Nigeria, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Senegal, Niger and Côte d’Ivoire, with Kenya, South Africa and Zambia also listed among eligible existing cohorts
Individuals are not eligible.
Application deadline: 25 August 2026 at 11:30am Pacific Time.

The JustGiving Digital Learning Grant, delivered with Fundraising Everywhere, gives 250 fundraisers worldwide six months of fully funded digital fundraising training, coaching and professional development. It’s designed for charity professionals who want to improve their digital skills while applying what they learn to a real fundraising project.
Here’s what you can expect:
250 fully funded places
Six months of free training, from January to June 2027
Access to 1,000+ hours of fundraising training
Training in social media, email marketing, digital strategy, CRM, data, accessibility and supporter experience
Live virtual webinars, conferences and workshops
Opportunity to book one-to-one coaching
Training in leadership, innovation, individual giving, community and event fundraising
Digital certificate on completion
Everything is delivered online, so participants can join internationally.
Who can apply?
Charity fundraisers anywhere in the world
You do not need to be a JustGiving customer
Applicants should have a current digital fundraising project or goal they can apply the training to
Participants should be able to dedicate around two hours per week
Applicants must be willing to engage with the programme and provide feedback on their progress
The programme is particularly suited to fundraisers looking to strengthen their practical digital fundraising skills.
Application deadline: 12 September 2026 at 5pm BST. Successful applicants will be notified by 17 November 2026.

The Google Essex Data Centre Community Fund, managed locally through Essex Community Foundation, is a new fund supporting charitable organisations delivering projects in North Weald and the surrounding area. The fund has been established in connection with Google’s planned data centre development at North Weald Air Base and aims to create opportunities, strengthen community connections and respond to local needs.
Here’s what you can expect:
Grant funding for projects benefiting North Weald residents and surrounding communities
Support for youth groups and activities for young people
Funding for lunch clubs, community events and activities that bring people together
Support for training, education and skills programmes
Funding for community enterprises and employment-support initiatives
Projects improving access and inclusion for underrepresented or marginalised groups
Applicants are encouraged to arrange a consultation with Essex Community Foundation before submitting their application.
Who can apply?
Charitable organisations and community groups
Organisations delivering projects that positively impact residents of North Weald and the surrounding area
The Foundation particularly encourages organisations based in North Weald to discuss their project and eligibility before applying.
Funding amount: The Foundation doesn't currently state a maximum individual grant amount on the published fund page, so I wouldn't put an amount in the title unless further application guidance confirms one.
Application deadline: Rolling applications — applications will continue to be considered until all available funding has been allocated.

The DCMS Connections Through Gaming Pilot Fund is offering £648,000 in grant funding for organisations to deliver a three-year programme using gaming to engage boys aged 11–16 experiencing loneliness, isolation or low wellbeing. The programme will combine gaming with structured wellbeing support and opportunities to build friendships, confidence and positive social connections.
Here’s what you can expect:
Up to £648,000 available for programme delivery across 2026/27–2028/29
Funding of £204,000 in 2026/27, followed by £222,000 in each of the next two financial years
Funding for gaming-based activities delivered primarily in person, alongside safe, moderated online provision
Support for staff costs, training, youth workers and facilitators
Funding can cover venue hire, outreach, travel and programme-related gaming hardware/software
Projects should build confidence, friendships and social connections among boys aged 11–16
The overall pilot is expected to operate across at least three target locations
Delivery will run from November 2026 to 31 March 2029.
Who can apply?
Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations
Community Interest Companies (CICs)
Local authorities
Schools and multi-academy trusts
Libraries, youth organisations and community organisations
Organisations can apply individually or through partnerships/consortia
Applicants need experience engaging and supporting young people
Proposed delivery should target eligible areas in England identified by DCMS, including locations such as Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham, Norwich, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Sunderland and others.
Application deadline: 11 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

The EIT Urban Mobility Financial Support to Startups Open Call provides up to €2.5 million per company for European startups developing breakthrough urban mobility solutions. It targets pre-seed, seed and Series A companies and is designed to accelerate innovations that make urban transport cleaner, safer, more accessible and efficient.
Here’s what you can expect:
Up to €2.5 million per company
Funding for startups already undertaking an active pre-seed, seed or Series A fundraising round
EIT Urban Mobility participates alongside venture capital or other private investors
Support for solutions addressing congestion, carbon emissions, safety, accessibility and sustainable mobility
Focus areas include urban logistics, public and shared transport, mobility data, transport electrification and alternative fuels, and health and mobility
Multiple application cut-offs are available throughout 2026, with the programme continuing into 2027 and 2028.
Who can apply?
Startups established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country
Startups currently raising pre-seed, seed or Series A funding
Businesses developing solutions for the urban mobility market
Applicants with a prototype, pilot or Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Companies with a pre-money valuation of no more than €50 million
Individual founders or executive team members must jointly hold more than 40% of the company's equity before the current fundraising round
Existing members of the EIT Urban Mobility equity portfolio are not eligible.
Next application deadline: 31 August 2026 at 17:00 CET. There is another 2026 cut-off on 16 November 2026 at 17:00 CET.

The Embedded Accelerator by ANDtr is a 12-week programme helping UK innovators turn embedded electronics concepts and early prototypes into scalable, manufacturable products. Up to 10 participants receive matched development funding alongside engineering facilities, mentoring and investor support.
Here’s what you can expect:
Up to £25,000 in matched prototype-development funding
ANDtr contributes two-thirds of eligible development costs
Participants contribute one-third, with a minimum contribution of £5,000
Professional electronics laboratory and equipment access
Rapid prototyping and 3D printing
Design-for-manufacture guidance
Manufacturing and supply-chain support
Business mentoring from engineers, academics and industry experts
Investor networking and pitching opportunities
No equity is taken — funding instead involves a technology licence agreement with future buy-out options.
Who can apply?
UK-based innovators or those with a UK presence
Startups, SMEs and researchers
Applicants developing an embedded electronics product
Technology must be at TRL 2 or above
Businesses across sectors including medtech, femtech and manufacturing
Applicants do not necessarily need to have an incorporated business
Pre-seed investment is preferred but not required.
Application status: applications are open

The Accelerating Adoption of Quantum Enabled Sensing and PNT competition from Innovate UK provides funding for collaborative projects addressing barriers preventing the adoption of quantum sensing and position, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies. Up to £14.3 million is available across the competition.
Here’s what you can expect:
£1 million–£3 million in grant funding per project
A share of up to £14.3 million in total funding
Projects lasting between 12 and 24 months
Funding for industrial research addressing technical and commercial barriers to quantum technology adoption
Technologies should focus on quantum-enabled sensing or PNT
Applications should identify a specific barrier to adoption and propose an innovative way to overcome it
Relevant applications could create benefits across areas such as healthcare, defence, transport and critical infrastructure
Projects must start by 1 December 2026 and finish by 30 November 2028.
Who can apply?
A UK-registered business of any size must lead the project
Projects must be collaborative
The consortium must include at least one UK-registered micro, small or medium-sized business (SME) claiming funding
Partners can include businesses, academic institutions, charities, nonprofits, public-sector organisations and RTOs
Academic institutions cannot lead
No single organisation can account for more than 70% of total project costs
Funded work must be carried out in the UK, with applicants intending to exploit the results in the UK.
Funding rate: Industrial research can receive up to 70% of eligible costs for micro/small organisations, 60% for medium organisations and 50% for large organisations.
Application deadline: 16 September 2026 at 11:00am UK time.

The Water Efficiency Lab (WEL) is an Ofwat innovation competition supporting new technologies, processes and approaches that can reduce water demand across England and Wales. The second competition, WEL2, opened on 3 August 2026 and focuses specifically on reducing customer-side leakage. Ofwat is making up to £5 million available in this round.
Here’s what you can expect:
A share of up to £5 million in funding
Funding for innovative solutions tackling customer-side water leakage
Support for new technologies, products, processes and approaches
Projects can address water use across both households and businesses
Opportunity to develop and test solutions that could ultimately be adopted across the water sector
WEL2 forms part of the wider £25 million Water Efficiency Lab, which will run annual competitions through to 2030.
Who can apply?
UK innovators from a wide range of sectors
Technology and software businesses
Startups and SMEs
Universities and research organisations
Water-sector organisations
Other innovators developing solutions relevant to water efficiency
Projects should ultimately contribute to improved water efficiency in England and Wales.
Funding amount: Up to £5 million is available across WEL2. The wider Water Efficiency Lab will award £25 million over five years, with up to £5 million available through each annual competition.
Important: This is a genuine funding competition, so I'd definitely keep this one for the grants/funding section of the forum. WEL1 awarded seven projects a share of £5.2 million in June 2026.

The Innovate UK Battery Investment Readiness Programme 2026 is a 12-week hybrid programme designed to help UK battery-sector SMEs prepare to raise investment. Up to 30 businesses will be selected for expert workshops, investor engagement, mentoring and support developing their investment materials.
Here’s what you can expect:
A 12-week investment-readiness programme
Up to 30 UK SMEs selected
Expert-led online and in-person workshops
Support developing investor decks, elevator pitches and other investment materials
Guidance around your value proposition, market, IP, financials and growth plans
Pitch feedback directly from investors and industry experts
Regular opportunities to connect with investors and mentors
Support improving fundraising strategy and preparing for due diligence
Opportunity for selected cohort members to pitch live to battery and critical-materials investors in January 2027
Proposed in-person sessions on 12 October, 2 November and 10 December 2026.
Who can apply?
UK-registered SMEs
Businesses actively developing hardware or software within the battery value chain
This can include battery materials, components, cells, recycling and enabling technologies
Businesses serving sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence, maritime, rail or grid storage
Companies looking to raise capital or build investor relationships within the next 6–12 months
Applicants must not have participated in an Innovate UK Battery Investment Readiness Programme between 2021 and 2025
The programme is aimed at established businesses with a defined product or solution rather than newly incorporated companies still developing an initial idea.
Expression of Interest deadline: 4 September 2026. Applicants must submit a five-minute video describing their company and relevant technology. Successful applicants are expected to be notified during the week commencing 14 September.

The Farming Futures R&D Fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2, delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with Defra, provides grant funding for collaborative projects developing ambitious automation and robotics solutions for agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Projects should tackle challenges such as productivity, labour shortages, sustainability, animal welfare and resource efficiency, while demonstrating benefits for farmers or growers in England.
Here’s what you can expect:
A share of up to £20 million in grant funding
Projects with total eligible costs between £500,000 and £2.5 million
Projects lasting 12–36 months
Funding for automation and robotics addressing agricultural challenges
Solutions can target productivity, resource efficiency, food quality and traceability, waste reduction, crop and animal health, animal welfare and sustainability
Particular interest in technologies that reduce reliance on seasonal agricultural labour
Industrial research funding of up to 70% of eligible costs for micro/small organisations, 60% for medium organisations and 50% for large organisations.
Who can apply?
A UK-registered business of any size must lead the project
Projects must be collaborative
The lead must work with at least one other eligible UK organisation
Partners can include businesses, farmers, growers, foresters, universities, charities, nonprofits, public-sector organisations and RTOs
Projects must demonstrate how they will benefit farmers or growers in England
Funded organisations must carry out their project work in the UK and intend to exploit the results in the UK
No single organisation can account for more than 70% of the project's eligible costs.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 11:00am UK time. Projects must start by 1 March 2027 and finish by 28 February 2030.

The Ultra Long Duration Energy Storage Project Development Studies competition from Innovate UK’s Innovation Funding Service provides grant funding for UK businesses developing electrochemical ultra long duration energy storage (ULDES) technologies. The aim is to help promising technologies progress towards large-scale UK demonstrators and eventual deployment in the electricity grid.
Here’s what you can expect:
£350,000–£700,000 in grant funding per project
Up to £3 million available across Phase 1
Projects lasting between 3 and 9 months
Funding for technology assessment and engineering design
Support for cost, scale-up and development roadmaps
Funding for market assessments and manufacturing and supply-chain planning
Technologies must be capable of delivering power for at least 100 continuous hours
Technologies should have a working life of at least 25 years
A further at least £10 million is planned for Phase 2 to support large-scale demonstrators.
Who can apply?
UK-registered businesses of any size can apply alone or lead a collaboration
Collaborators can include UK businesses, universities, charities, nonprofits, public-sector organisations and RTOs
Funded project work must be carried out in the UK
Applicants must intend to exploit the project's results in the UK
Projects must support the development, scale-up and UK manufacture of electrochemical ULDES technology
Projects must start by 1 January 2027 and finish by 30 September 2027.
Funding rate: Businesses can receive up to 70% of eligible costs for micro/small organisations, 60% for medium organisations and 50% for large organisations.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 11:00am UK time.

The Innovate Africa Challenge 2026, run by Smart Africa in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is looking for AI-powered solutions that can tackle agricultural and climate challenges across Africa. The third edition focuses on moving promising technology into real-world deployment with farmers, particularly solutions that can improve productivity, resilience and food security.
Here’s what you can expect:
$50,000 for the winning solution to support deployment, validation and scaling
Technical support to test and validate the technology in real-world agricultural environments
Support connecting with agricultural and technology partners
Opportunities to deploy and scale the solution within African markets
Focus on AI-powered climate-smart agriculture
Solutions may address productivity, climate resilience, resource management, food security and other agricultural challenges.
Who can apply?
Organisations developing AI-powered agricultural solutions
Solutions should be sufficiently developed to demonstrate real-world potential
Applicants should be capable of deploying and scaling their technology
Solutions should address challenges facing farmers, agriculture, food systems or climate resilience
The 2026 programme is focused on potential deployment in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and Uganda.
Application deadline: 31 August 2026.

The Resilient Futures Call 2026, led by the Better Politics Fund alongside the European Climate Foundation, Naia Trust and Vibe Fund, is offering funding for new and early-stage non-partisan ideas connecting democratic political leadership with climate resilience. A total of $700,000 is available across the wider initiative.
Here’s what you can expect:
Ideation Grants of $10,000–$20,000
$700,000 total funding available across the Resilient Futures initiative
Funding for bold, new or early-stage ideas
Support for projects connecting political leadership and climate resilience
Projects can focus on climate-informed political leadership, stronger connections between communities and decision-makers, or cross-sector leadership
Relevant sectors include energy, housing, transport, food, health, security and conservation
Separate Incubation Grants of up to $50,000 are available for more developed initiatives, but these are nomination-only and cannot be applied for directly.
Who can apply?
Organisations, networks, collectives and individuals
Applicants do not need to be registered charities
Applicants can be based around the world, subject to the fund's excluded-country list
New organisations that are generally under 12 months old, or established organisations launching a genuinely new pilot
Initiatives must be non-partisan and cannot support political parties, candidates or campaigns
The UK is one of the priority countries, alongside selected countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific
UK/European proposals are particularly encouraged around democratic legitimacy, affordability, community participation and a fair climate transition.
Application deadline: 4 September 2026, before midnight CET. Decisions are expected in late November or early December 2026.

The Sasha Foundation provides grants to established charitable organisations delivering projects that reflect the Foundation’s objectives. In the UK, its focus is particularly on supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges or issues relating to drug misuse. It also supports education and healthcare projects internationally, with an emphasis on education for young women.
Here’s what you can expect:
Grants of up to £10,000
Funding can cover a maximum of 50% of the total budgeted cost of the proposed project or programme
Support for projects benefiting young people experiencing mental health challenges
Support for projects addressing drug misuse among young people
International support for education and healthcare initiatives
Particular interest in projects improving education opportunities for young women
Applicants must explain their expected outcomes and how these will be measured and reported.
Who can apply?
Established charitable organisations
Organisations delivering projects aligned with the Foundation’s charitable objectives
UK organisations supporting young people, particularly around mental health and drug misuse
Organisations delivering relevant education and healthcare projects internationally
Individuals cannot apply.
Application deadline: Applications are considered at least twice a year, with submission deadlines of 1 April and 1 October each year. The next deadline is therefore 1 October 2026.

The Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation supports early-stage organisations developing innovative and scalable solutions to major social and environmental challenges. Successful organisations receive long-term funding alongside intensive hands-on support to help strengthen their organisation and scale their impact.
Here’s what you can expect:
Up to $300,000 in unrestricted grant funding or investment capital
Funding provided over a three-year period, usually in multiple instalments
Up to $500,000 worth of additional in-kind capacity-building support
A DRK senior team member typically takes a board service role for three years
Hands-on support with leadership, fundraising, financial sustainability, organisational development and scaling
Access to DRK's global portfolio and alumni community
DRK selects up to 20 organisations each year from around 3,000 applications.
Who can apply?
Early-stage social enterprises, including nonprofits and for-profit organisations
Organisations that are generally post-pilot but pre-scale
Organisations typically around 2–5 years old
Solutions already being used in the market or field with early evidence of impact
Organisations directly benefiting underserved or marginalised communities
Founders who are full-time or intend to become full-time
Organisations operating in Africa, Europe, India or the United States, with some opportunities in Latin America
For-profit organisations are typically expected to be around Seed to Series A stage.
Application deadline: Rolling applications – open year-round with no fixed deadline.
Important: The $300,000 may be provided as either an unrestricted grant or investment capital, depending on the organisation and agreement. So I would categorise this as Grant / Social Impact Investment Funding, rather than assuming every recipient receives a grant.

See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with Singapore. You must collaborate with at least one Singapore business applying under the equivalent Enterprise Singapore programme.
Eligibility summary
This competition is open to UK and Singapore collaborations only.
To lead a project your organisation must:
be a UK registered business of any size collaborate with a Singapore registered business, which must be a separate non-linked entity to the UK project partner or partners

Apply for funding to renew, replace and enhance existing research infrastructure and facility capabilities that are demonstrably available to the wider environmental science community.
You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation. Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) would not expect to receive more than one application from each facility or infrastructure. NERC will fund 100% of the full economic cost (FEC) of projects. Awards should be in the range of £300,000 to £1,000,000 (see ‘Funding Available’).
Projects can last for three to 12 months, and applicants must demonstrate readiness for delivery within the required timescales.

The Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund (FCGF) is a major UK Government funding programme designed to modernise the fishing and seafood sector, strengthen resilience and support the regeneration of coastal communities. The fund will invest £360 million across the UK, with £304 million allocated to England over 12 years.
Here’s what you can expect:
£360 million in total investment across the UK
£304 million allocated to England over 12 years
Around £132 million expected to be allocated in England up to 2030/31
Around £6 million ring-fenced specifically for small-scale coastal fishers
Funding for workforce development, recruitment and skills
Support for improved health and safety within fishing and seafood businesses
Funding for community partnerships and locally led coastal projects
Investment in infrastructure to improve long-term productivity and sustainability
Support to strengthen trade, market access and seafood exports
Multi-year projects can be funded.
Who can apply?
Fishing and seafood businesses
Small-scale coastal fishers and operators
Coastal community organisations
Businesses and organisations delivering eligible projects in England
First-time grant applicants are specifically encouraged to apply
Small businesses and community organisations can work together on local or regional projects.
Funding amount: There isn't one single maximum grant stated for every project. Projects under £250,000 can apply at any time, while grant requests over £250,000 go through competitive funding rounds.
Application deadline: Projects under £250,000 are currently accepted on a rolling basis. For projects over £250,000, the next panel deadline is 4 September 2026, with an additional round closing 13 November 2026.

Apply for funding for projects focused on speculative and high-risk fundamental research with the potential to deliver high reward and a step change in the explainability of future artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Applications are particularly welcomed from early and mid-career UK researchers.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £602,500. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC (£482,000).
Projects must start on 1 February 2027 and last for up to 24 months.