The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a lead delivery partner to oversee the Youth Matters Fund – a major national programme designed to improve youth provision in underserved communities across England. This opportunity is aimed at organisations with the capacity and experience to manage large-scale grant programmes and work collaboratively across the youth sector.
The King Charles III Charitable Fund is offering small grants to support grassroots organisations working in some of the UK’s most deprived communities. The programme aims to help local charities deliver practical projects that improve lives and strengthen communities.
The National Archives is offering Engagement Grants to help organisations deliver outreach projects that connect archives with communities across England and Wales. Funding is available for activities that encourage people to engage with archival collections in creative and meaningful ways.
Thinking of applying to the National Lottery Community Fund? This free online Meet the Funder session is a great opportunity to hear directly from a Funding Officer before you submit an application. Hosted by SCVO, the session will be led by Donna Adams, Funding Officer at the National Lottery Community Fund, who will explain the funder’s current priorities, recent changes to its programmes, and what they’re looking for in successful applications
The Matthew Good Foundation’s Grants for Good programme offers unrestricted funding to help small charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises continue making a difference in their communities. Funding decisions are made by employees of the John Good Group, so applications should clearly demonstrate the positive impact your organisation has on local people.
Applications are now open for the British Council’s Connections Through Culture 2026 grants programme, supporting international creative and cultural collaborations between the UK and participating countries. The programme aims to foster meaningful partnerships, encourage cross-cultural exchange, and build long-term international relationships across a wide range of creative disciplines.