🧪 Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) – Call 12

Single-stage call | Applicant-driven topics
Aligned to the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, supporting cross-sector health innovation, system transformation and public-private collaboration.
Apply: https://www.ihi.europa.eu/apply-funding/ihi-call-12

🌐 Global Health EDCTP3 Programme

Up to €147 million available
Funds global health research and innovation addressing tuberculosis, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV, and climate-driven infectious diseases.
More info:
https://www.global-health-edctp3.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/eu147-million-available-fund-global-health-research-and-innovation-2025-12-03_en

🌱 Philanthropic & Non-Restrictive Grants

Supports programmes addressing social justice, health equity, climate change and community wellbeing.
Submit an enquiry: https://oakfnd.org/submit-enquiry/

🚀 Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Funds early-stage social enterprises and impact organisations with growth potential.
Apply: https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/submit-an-application/

🌍 Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF)

Supports youth-led climate justice initiatives and advocacy programmes globally.
Apply: https://ycjf.org/how-to-apply

More global research, philanthropy and innovation funds will be added regularly.
If you would like to submit an opportunity, please contact: info@whis.world 

We regularly share funding, grant and award opportunities aligned to community health, culture, social impact and place-based development.

Below is a list of current grants closing soon. Please follow the hyperlinks for full eligibility criteria and application guidance.

Up to £10,000,000
A UK-wide DCMS competition inviting places to set out an ambitious vision for culture-led regeneration and long-term transformation.
Closes: Sunday 08 February 2026
Apply: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-city-of-culture-2029-expression-of-interest

Up to £5,000
Supports charities and voluntary organisations delivering community benefit across South Kesteven.
Closes: Monday 09 February 2026
Council Grants Page: https://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/communitygrants

Amount varies
Awards recognising excellence among small businesses and the self-employed.
Closes: Monday 09 February 2026
Apply: https://www.fsbawards.co.uk

Up to £100
Funds community groups and charities to plant apple trees in gardens, allotments and green spaces.
Closes: Monday 09 February 2026
Apply: https://www.bramleycampaign.co.uk/community-orchards

Up to £2,000
Supports community projects located near the wind farm.
Apply: https://www.grantscape.org.uk/fund/wingates-wind-farm-community-fund

Up to £10,000
Supports STEM projects for schools and colleges.
Apply: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/available-grants/dudgeon-stem-fund

Up to £100,000
Funds capital improvements to public amenities and community facilities.
Closes: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Apply: https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-community-action-fund

Up to £50,000
Supports long-lasting physical improvements to community facilities.
Apply: https://www.suezcommunitiestrust.org.uk/apply-for-funding

Up to £7,000
Supports training and development for early-career arts professionals.
Closes: Friday 13 February 2026
Apply: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/arts-and-culture

Up to £7,000
Supports conservation of significant cultural heritage and collections.
Closes: Friday 13 February 2026
Apply: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-arts-museums-and-libraries

Up to £500
Practical support for care leavers aged 18–25.
Apply: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/independent-living-fund

Up to £1,500
Supports community initiatives across Staffordshire.
Closes: Friday 13 February 2026
Apply: https://www.swanswaygarages.com/community-fund

Up to £20,000
Funds trauma-informed, community-led health initiatives.
Apply: https://www.birminghamvsc.org.uk/funding

Up to £20,000
Supports neighbourhood and community facility improvements.
Apply: https://www.burnley.gov.uk/funding

Up to £55,000
Supports non-contact flag football and youth sport programmes.
Apply: https://www.golondon.org/funding

Amount varies
Supports local road safety and injury prevention initiatives.
Apply: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

Up to £5,000
Funds community crime prevention and diversion projects.
Apply: https://www.merseysidepcc.info/community-cashback

Up to £5,000
Supports widening participation in Scouts and Guides.
Apply: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/grants-and-funds

Up to £100,000
Supports children with speech, language and communication needs.
Apply: https://www.speechandlanguage.org.uk/funding

Up to £1,000
Funds innovative geography teaching resources and projects.
Apply: https://www.rgs.org/schools/teaching-resources-and-grants/grants

Up to £30,000
Capital funding to refurbish and improve community spaces.
Closes: Sunday 15 February 2026
Apply: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/36232/Pride-in-Place-Impact-Fund