Science and technology
Science and technology
Bethnal Green Ventures
BGV’s Tech for Good Programme supports ventures using technology to address social and environmental issues. They focus on ideas that contribute to a sustainable planet, healthy lives, and an inclusive society.
Deadline: open twice a year, check website for details.
Fat Beehive Foundation
The Fat Beehive Foundation offers digital funding for small charities in the UK. Grants of up to £2,500 are available for charities with a turnover of less than £400,000, aimed at improving their digital presence.
Deadline: applications are considered on a rolling basis with quarterly trustee meetings in January, April, July, and October.
Granada Foundation
The Granada Foundation promotes the study, practice, and appreciation of science and the arts across the North West of England, including music, literature, visual arts, drama, and more. They focus on projects that engage and inspire people, especially those in areas with low cultural involvement, while also supporting young people’s interest in science.
Deadline: next deadline 8 October 2025.
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement
The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement provides resources and funding opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) public engagement activities. Their website offers a range of funding options and support features for public engagement professionals.
Deadline: various.
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry provides a range of grant schemes to support the UK scientific community. Their funding opportunities encompass research, outreach, education, and professional development, aiming to advance the chemical sciences and foster collaboration within the scientific community.
Deadline: check website for details of specific funds.
The Ironmongers' Company
The Ironmongers' Charities support a variety of initiatives focused on young people, communities, and the craft of ironwork through the following funds:
- STEM Projects: Supports initiatives that encourage young people to study science subjects and pursue STEM-related education or vocational training, particularly in Materials Science.
- Grants to Charities: Provides funding for projects that offer educational opportunities to disadvantaged children and young people, focusing on social, emotional, or life skills development.
- Iron Projects: Supports the restoration of historic ironwork or the creation of new decorative work in iron and steel.
Deadline: check website for specific fund details.
The Royal Society
The Royal Society is the UK’s national academy of sciences. They support researchers in the UK and internationally, offering a variety of funding schemes and career development opportunities for both discovery-led and applied research. They encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to maximise innovation and creativity in science for the benefit of humanity.
Deadline: check website for specific grant details.
UK Research and Innovation
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research across the UK. Their goal is to enrich lives, drive economic growth, and create jobs and high-quality public services by supporting scientific research and innovation.
Deadline: check website for details of specific funds.
WCIT
WCIT’s IT4Good Grant Programme supports IT projects that that address one or more of the following priority areas: education; inclusion; IT for charities; public understanding of technology.
Deadline: apply any time, applications considered four times a year.
Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to ensuring everyone benefits from science’s potential to improve health and save lives. They support researchers at all career stages across a broad range of disciplines, including physical and social sciences, clinical research, and humanities, to address urgent health challenges.
Deadline: check website for details of specific funds.
Bethnal Green Ventures
BGV’s Tech for Good Programme supports ventures using technology to address social and environmental issues. They focus on ideas that contribute to a sustainable planet, healthy lives, and an inclusive society.
Deadline: open twice a year, check website for details.
Fat Beehive Foundation
The Fat Beehive Foundation offers digital funding for small charities in the UK. Grants of up to £2,500 are available for charities with a turnover of less than £400,000, aimed at improving their digital presence.
Deadline: applications are considered on a rolling basis with quarterly trustee meetings in January, April, July, and October.
Granada Foundation
The Granada Foundation promotes the study, practice, and appreciation of science and the arts across the North West of England, including music, literature, visual arts, drama, and more. They focus on projects that engage and inspire people, especially those in areas with low cultural involvement, while also supporting young people’s interest in science.
Deadline: next deadline 8 October 2025.
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement
The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement provides resources and funding opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) public engagement activities. Their website offers a range of funding options and support features for public engagement professionals.
Deadline: various.
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry provides a range of grant schemes to support the UK scientific community. Their funding opportunities encompass research, outreach, education, and professional development, aiming to advance the chemical sciences and foster collaboration within the scientific community.
Deadline: check website for details of specific funds.
The Ironmongers' Company
The Ironmongers' Charities support a variety of initiatives focused on young people, communities, and the craft of ironwork through the following funds:
- STEM Projects: Supports initiatives that encourage young people to study science subjects and pursue STEM-related education or vocational training, particularly in Materials Science.
- Grants to Charities: Provides funding for projects that offer educational opportunities to disadvantaged children and young people, focusing on social, emotional, or life skills development.
- Iron Projects: Supports the restoration of historic ironwork or the creation of new decorative work in iron and steel.
Deadline: check website for specific fund details.
The Royal Society
The Royal Society is the UK’s national academy of sciences. They support researchers in the UK and internationally, offering a variety of funding schemes and career development opportunities for both discovery-led and applied research. They encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to maximise innovation and creativity in science for the benefit of humanity.
Deadline: check website for specific grant details.
UK Research and Innovation
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research across the UK. Their goal is to enrich lives, drive economic growth, and create jobs and high-quality public services by supporting scientific research and innovation.
Deadline: check website for details of specific funds.
WCIT
WCIT’s IT4Good Grant Programme supports IT projects that that address one or more of the following priority areas: education; inclusion; IT for charities; public understanding of technology.
Deadline: apply any time, applications considered four times a year.
Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to ensuring everyone benefits from science’s potential to improve health and save lives. They support researchers at all career stages across a broad range of disciplines, including physical and social sciences, clinical research, and humanities, to address urgent health challenges.
Deadline: check website for details of specific funds.