British Council’s NXT:now programme

Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation offers grants of up to £10,000 for project costs. Open to charities, CICs, schools and community organisations. Funding supports initiatives that promote peaceful alternatives to violence, social wellbeing and community development. Applications accepted on a

Basketball England provides funding and support for outdoor basketball court improvements. Open to community groups, local authorities, sports clubs and charities in England. Funding can support court refurbishments and the provision of equipment, including basketball nets. Applications accepted on a

Football Foundation offers grants of up to £25,000 for capital improvements. Open to grassroots football clubs, schools, local authorities and community organisations in England. Funding supports the purchase and installation of secure on-site storage containers for football equipment and facilities.

The Alan Hull Bursary exists to encourage young songwriters. Applicants must be aged 25 or under, based in the North East of England at the time of applying and be passionate about songwriting. Grant Size: £1,000 Deadline: 16/11/26 £1000 bursary