Useful Links for Funding

Public Funds

Big Lottery Fund
BIG is the largest distributor of Lottery money.
 
The British Council
As part of the Prime Minister’s Initiative, £2million worth of funding opportunities is now available for higher education institutions.
 
The Heritage Lottery Fund
The Heritage Lottery funds the entire spread of heritage – including buildings, museums, natural heritage and the heritage of cultural traditions and language.
 
Charities
 
The British Academy
The British Academy, established by Royal Charter in 1902, is the national academy for the humanities and the social sciences.
 
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK offers a number of funding opportunities at different levels. http://science.cancerresearchuk.org/gapp/
 
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
The Foundation seeks to fund research and development which has the capacity to change policy or practice for the better.
 
The Leverhulme Trust
The Trust, established at the wish of William Hesketh Lever, the first Viscount Leverhulme, makes awards for the support of research and education.
 
The Nuffield Foundation
Our grant-making reflects the Foundation's aim of bringing about improvements in society through research and practical experiment.
 
The Royal Academy of Engineering
Our strategic priorities are to enhance the UK’s engineering capabilities; to celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation; and to lead debate by guiding informed thinking and influencing public policy.
 
The Royal Society
The Royal Society supports many top young scientists, engineers and technologists. http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/landing.asp?id=3
 
UK Government Departments
 
Department for schools, children and families
 
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
 
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
 
Department for Communities and Local Government
 
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
 
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
 
Department of Health
 
Department for International Development
 
Department for Transport
 
 



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