DCMS – Creative Foundations Fund
Grants available: Up to £10m per organisation.
Deadline to apply: Noon on 25 July for submitting an expression of interest form; noon on 31 October for eligible organisations to submit a full application.
Who is the funding for? Not-for-profit cultural organisations in England, which can demonstrate that they have presented or delivered cultural activity in the last 12 months. The project for which they are applying for funding must not start before 1 April 2026, and end no later than 31 March 2029. Additional eligibility criteria is available to view on the Arts Council England website.
When will you hear back? By 31 March 2026.
Find out more information here.
BFI & National Lottery – Creative Challenge Fund
Grants available: Between £120,000 and £150,000 per project.
Deadline to apply: Applications are accepted all year around but must be submitted 16 weeks before the start of funded activity. All activity must be completed by 31 March 2026.
Who is the funding for? UK-based organisations developing and delivering creative project development programmes in feature film or narrative immersive media. These programmes should benefit participants and projects, supporting creatives such as writers, directors, producers and immersive artists.
When will you hear back? Within 12 weeks of submitting an application.
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Clarion Housing Group – Making a Difference Fund
Grants available: Up to £5,000.
Deadline to apply: Midday on 25 June.
Who is the funding for? Partner organisations working in a Clarion community, delivering projects that will draw people together, sharing hopes, skills and passions for the places Clarion residents call home.
When will you hear back? Unspecified.
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Ofgem – Energy Redress Scheme
Grants available: Grants are available from a funding pot with a total of £40m, to be applied for through six funding streams.
Deadline to apply: 5pm, 11 June.
Who is the funding for? Charities, including community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies, which support charities across England, Scotland and Wales whose projects may focus on supporting households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, developing innovative products and services related to domestic energy use, or reducing carbon emissions. Organisations must register with the scheme prior to applying for funds in order to be eligible.
When will you hear back? Unspecified.
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