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New applicants will need to register for an account with us before the deadline in order to apply, and we advise you get in touch with the programme team to discuss a proposal before registering and preparing an application. You can contact the team by emailing the programme manager, Jo Wilce, or the grants officer, Louise Ross.
Register for an account by Monday, February 16, 2026
Submit an application by 12 noon on Monday, March 2, 2026
Applicant discussions for shortlisted applications on April 28 and 29 (London or online)
Decisions shared by the week commencing 25 May 2026
We only accept applications online via our grants management system.
Before you set up an account, please check whether you are eligible to apply for funding.
You must have an account for our grants management system to be able to make an application. For account registration and application deadlines, please see the When to Apply page. Please do not register for an account if you are not eligible.
For instructions on how to register for an account, please see the Apply Now page.