The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) provides grants for initiatives to improve educational attainment, particularly for children and young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. For its Spring 2026 round, the EEF is inviting proposals for pilot projects that seek to improve outcomes for learners aged 16 to 19. The work should cover at least one of […]
Education & training
Grants for education and training, including funds for schools in Devon
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KFC Youth Foundation
APPLY BY 27 FEBRUARY 2026 The KFC Youth Foundation supports grassroots organisations that empower young people by providing a safe space, diversionary activities or life skills. The grants are aimed at projects that support young people aged 11 to 25 in areas of high deprivation. The funding is for programmes that create safe spaces, offer […]
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SWEF and Young Devon
Young people in Devon can apply for grants to help them to set up or grow their own business. The grants come from SWEF which provides business grants up to the value of £2,000 to support the business initiatives of young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30. The SWEF programme is delivered in Devon by Young […]
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Garfield Weston Foundation
The Garfield Weston Foundation is one of the largest UK grant-making foundations, supporting charities across the UK with donations totalling around £100m each year. Most grants from the foundation are in the range of £10,000 to £50,000 but smaller and larger grants can be awarded, including major grants of over £100,000. The grants can be […]
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Schroder Charity Trust
The Schroder Charity Trust provides grants for registered charities that help children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their potential and that improve the wellbeing and life outcomes for vulnerable people. Grants can be used for: Enabling children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive and achieve their potential in education and […]
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Sasha Foundation
The Sasha Foundation provides grants for charitable work to support young people in the UK and for education and healthcare programmes in the third world. Within these themes, the focus is as follows: Young people in the UK – to support young people who are suffering from depression and mental health issues or who are […]
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The Gibbons Trusts
Charities and not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for grants from the David Gibbons Foundation and the Gibbons Family Trust. Both charities have a preference for helping East Devon residents, however applications from any area of Devon will be considered. Small and local Devon organisations are given priority over large, national charities applying for Devon […]
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Turing Scheme: 2026-27
UK schools, Higher Education (HE) providers and Further Education (FE) providers can apply for funding from the Turing Scheme towards international study or work placements abroad for their students, learners and pupils. The scheme is now open for applications for placements in the 2026-27 academic year. For this round, projects funded by the scheme should meet the aims […]
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Groundwork Grassroots Grants
Small, local organisations that are making a positive difference in their communities can apply for between £500 and £2,000 in unrestricted funding from Groundwork Grassroots Grants. These are flexible grants and can therefore be used where they are most needed, including for core organisational costs. The aim is to support groups that provide vital services […]
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Ironmongers’ Company
Registered charities can apply to the Ironmongers’ Company for funding for projects that provide educational opportunities for disadvantaged young people and that encourage the study of science subjects. There is also funding to promote the craft of ironwork. Grants to Charities – for educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills for children and young […]