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Grants and scholarships in the United Kingdom

16 funding programs listed for people and organizations in the United Kingdom, from government, arts councils, foundations and Indigenous funders. Check intake status and the source-check date before planning an application.

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  • Arts Council of WalesUnited KingdomSmall Create: no deadline (apply 8+ weeks before you start); Large Create has set deadlines

    Intake status unconfirmed

    Create

    Arts Council of Wales funding for creative projects by individuals and organisations in Wales.

    • Arts and culture
    • Indigenous languages
    • Community, nonprofits and First Nations

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    Small Create up to £10,000; Large Create £10,001-50,000
  • Arts Council EnglandUnited KingdomClosed; next round expected to open summer 2027 (details by March 2027)

    Awaiting next round

    Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP)

    For individual artists and creative practitioners to spend time on their own development: research, training, new work, travel or mentoring.

    • Arts and culture
    • Libraries, archives and heritage

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    £2,000-12,000
  • UK student finance bodiesUnited KingdomApply when you apply for student finance (any time in the year)

    Accepting applications

    Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

    Extra money for disabled students for equipment, software, a support worker and other study costs. Not a loan and not means-tested.

    • Scholarships and bursaries

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    England up to £27,783 a year (2026/27); Wales up to £34,671; NI up to £25,000
  • The King's TrustUnited KingdomJoin any time

    Accepting applications

    Enterprise Programme

    Free help for 18-30 year olds to start a business: workshops, a mentor for up to 3 years, small test grants, and routes to start-up loans.

    • Business
    • Education and youth programs

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    Test grants up to £500; start-up loans and grants in some areas
  • The National Lottery Community FundUnited KingdomApply any time; decisions take about 16 weeks

    Accepting applications

    National Lottery Awards for All (England)

    Small grants for community projects that bring people together, improve local places, help people reach their potential or support groups under cost-of-living pressure.

    • Arts and culture
    • Community, nonprofits and First Nations
    • Education and youth programs

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    £300-20,000, for up to 2 years
  • The National Lottery Community FundUnited KingdomOpen; decisions take about 12 weeks

    Accepting applications

    National Lottery Awards for All (Wales)

    Small grants for community projects in Wales. Apply any time.

    • Arts and culture
    • Indigenous languages
    • Community, nonprofits and First Nations
    • Education and youth programs

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    £300-20,000, for up to 2 years
  • The National Lottery Heritage FundUnited KingdomClosed; reopens January 2027 with new guidance

    Awaiting next round

    National Lottery Grants for Heritage

    Projects that connect people and communities to the heritage of the UK: buildings, nature, collections, stories, languages and traditions.

    • Indigenous languages
    • Libraries, archives and heritage
    • Community, nonprofits and First Nations

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    £10,000-250,000 (bigger grants up to £10 million)
  • Arts Council EnglandUnited KingdomOpen all year

    Accepting applications

    National Lottery Project Grants

    Arts Council England's open fund for arts, museum and library projects by individuals and organisations. Apply any time.

    • Arts and culture
    • Libraries, archives and heritage
    • Community, nonprofits and First Nations

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    £1,000-100,000
  • Creative ScotlandUnited KingdomNo deadlines

    Accepting applications

    Open Fund for Individuals

    Funding for freelance artists and creative people in Scotland to make work, develop their practice or take on a project. Apply any time.

    • Arts and culture
    • Indigenous languages
    • Libraries, archives and heritage

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    £500-50,000
  • PRS FoundationUnited KingdomTwo rounds a year (2026 deadlines were Mar 18 and Sep 7)

    Intake status unconfirmed

    Open Fund for Music Creators

    Grants for UK songwriters, composers, artists, bands, producers and performers to write, record, release, perform or promote new music.

    • Arts and culture

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    Up to £5,000
  • PRS Foundation and PPLUnited KingdomLast listed deadline: October 26, 2026. Next intake not confirmed.

    Awaiting next round

    PPL Momentum Music Fund

    For UK artists and bands at a tipping point in their career: recording, UK touring, and marketing.

    • Arts and culture

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    £5,000-15,000 (average about £10,000)
  • Garfield Weston FoundationUnited KingdomNo deadlines; decisions in about 4 months

    Accepting applications

    Regular Grants

    One of the UK's biggest family foundations: grants under £100,000 to charities for running costs, projects or buildings. Apply any time.

    • Arts and culture
    • Libraries, archives and heritage
    • Community, nonprofits and First Nations
    • Education and youth programs

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    £1,000-99,999 (Major Grants £100,000+)
  • Snowdon TrustUnited KingdomUsually opens in February and closes in March

    Intake status unconfirmed

    Snowdon Master's Scholarship

    Up to £30,000 for disabled students starting a first master's degree in the UK who want to lead change.

    • Scholarships and bursaries

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    Up to £30,000 (fees plus £15,000 living costs)
  • Arts Council of Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom2026 deadlines were in July; International Travel Awards are rolling

    Intake status unconfirmed

    Support for Individual Artists Programme

    National Lottery awards for individual artists in Northern Ireland: projects, major awards, international development and travel.

    • Arts and culture

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    Up to £15,000 (most strands)
  • Bòrd na GàidhligUnited KingdomDecember 15, 2026 (in 33 days)

    Deadline listed; check intake

    Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd (Community Grants)

    Grants for Gaelic projects in communities across Scotland, for groups and individuals.

    • Deadlines in the next 60 days
    • Arts and culture
    • Indigenous languages
    • Community, nonprofits and First Nations
    • Education and youth programs

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    Groups up to £6,000 (12 months) or £12,000 (2 years); individuals up to £6,000
  • UK Department for EducationUnited KingdomLast round: open Jan 26 to Mar 16, 2026

    Awaiting next round

    Turing Scheme

    Funding for UK schools, colleges and universities to send students on study and work placements around the world.

    • Hiring students and youth
    • Education and youth programs

    Source checked October 24, 2026

    Travel, living costs and support, set per student and destination

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