Funding insights
Funding insights, grant round-ups and practical advice for arts charities, CICs, CIOs and artists across the UK.
4 Heritage Grants Closing in December 2026
Castle studies, museum loans and church project development. Four heritage funders with December 2026 deadlines and the first steps worth taking now.
5 Wellbeing Grants Closing in November 2026
Health, loneliness, disability support and volunteering. Five wellbeing funders with November 2026 deadlines, and what each one will and will not pay for.
5 Arts and Culture Grants Closing in November 2026
Music, film, arts education and community creativity. Five arts funders with November 2026 deadlines, with who they fund, how much, and where to start.
5 Environmental Grants Closing Between 9 November and 18 December 2026
Wind farm community funds, London green spaces, tree planting and solar park money. Five environmental grants with closing dates from 9 November to 18 December 2026, and what each funder wants to see.
Awards for All Application Guide for Charities and CICs
New to grant funding? Awards for All offers grants from £300 to £10,000 for charities, CICs and CIOs, with a simpler application process than most trusts and foundations.
Can a CIC Apply for Arts Council Project Grants?
Community interest companies can apply for Arts Council England Project Grants. Here's what CICs need in place to make a strong case for funding.
9 UK Wellbeing Grants Closing Between 28 October and 9 November 2026
Discover 9 UK wellbeing and mental health grants closing between 28 October and 9 November 2026. Explore funding opportunities for charities supporting mental health, community wellbeing, suicide prevention and vulnerable groups, with grant amounts, eligibility criteria, application links and expert fundraising tips from Alira Arts.
5 UK Environmental Grants Closing Between 25 October and 2 November 2026
Five UK environmental funders are closing their doors within a fortnight of each other, between 25 October and 2 November 2026. Some are realistic to apply for this week if your project is already planned. Others are better treated as one to prepare for next time. Each section below says which is which, so you can spend your time where it counts.
7 UK Capital Grants for Renovation Projects Open Now (October 2026)
Seven routes for renovating, converting or fitting out a building used for arts, wellbeing or environmental work, across all four UK nations. It doesn't need to be a listed building to qualify for most of these.
ACE Project Grants Over £30,000 Explained
Above £30,000, Arts Council England asks for more evidence, more detail and more time. Here's what changes and how to prepare a stronger application.
6 UK Arts & Culture Grants Open Now (October 2026)
If you're looking for an arts or cultural project funding in England right now, here are six funders worth a look. Five are rolling or run on an expression of interest basis, so there's no single date to panic about. One closes in under two weeks, so start there if it fits your project.
5 Arts & Culture Grants for European Charities and Cultural Organisations
Five funders worth knowing if you're raising money for arts or culture anywhere in continental Europe. Two are open for applications right now. The others run narrower annual windows that are worth preparing for ahead of time.
Charity Grants Guide for Arts Organisations
From Arts Council England to trusts, foundations and the National Lottery, here's a practical starting point for building a funding pipeline as an arts charity, CIC or CIO.
NPO 2028-33: A Practical Guide to Applying for Arts Council England's National Portfolio
The NPO 2028-33 portal opens on 20 October and closes on 15 December 2026. Here is what the guidance says, how much to ask for, and 12 practical tips.
How Environmental and Heritage Charities Find Funding in the UK (2026 Guide)
Most environmental and heritage charities raise money the same four ways, yet many start in the wrong place. Here is where UK funding actually comes from, which route to begin with, and why strong positioning beats strong work every time.