Metal for Good Fund
Metal for Good supports community groups and projects that use music and the values of the rock and metal community as a tool for social change, helping to create an equal society.
Projects and services must focus on one or more of the following themes:
- providing helping young people to thrive. This funding area is focused on projects which support children and young people (aged 0-24).
- addressing inequalities. This funding area is focused on projects which support all age groups.
- improving wellbeing. This funding area is focused on projects which support all age groups.
Eligibility
Voluntary and community organisations with a constitution and a bank account in their name.
Funding amount
Six grants of up to £3,000 are available.
Closing date
The upcoming application windows are:
- 2 February – 16 February 2026
- 24 August – 7 September 2026
More information
For full grant guidance and criteria, please visit the Metal For Good website.
Laughology – The Happiness Fund
Laughology funds grassroots, community-driven projects focused on mental health, wellbeing, inclusion, and skills development. They invite applications for initiatives that are non-profit, have a long-term impact, and help people thrive.
Eligibility
Grassroots and community-based organisations that are non-profit and non-political.
Closing date
The upcoming window for applications is 2 to 27 March 2026.
More information
For full details and guidance, including a webinar, visit The Happiness Fund webpage.
The National Archives – Seed Corn Grants
This fund offers £500 to £5,000 for community groups, archives, and heritage organisations to test early-stage ideas. It aims to support risky or experimental projects, such as piloting new engagement methods, building partnerships, or conducting research and development, without the pressure of delivering immediate large-scale outputs. Projects can last up to one year, with all funds required to be spent by December 2027.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include grassroots organisations and the wider GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums).
Closing date
Friday 17 April 2026
More information
For full details on the grant, including eligible spend, current success rates and information about the additional support offered to applicants, visit the Seed Corn Grants webpage.
Drapers' Charitable Fund Grant (UK)
The Drapers' Charitable Fund (DCF) provides grants to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities, especially in Greater London. The fund supports initiatives, related to education, social welfare, textiles, and heritage.
Eligibility
Registered charities, CICs, and arts organisations. Projects should focus on education and young people, social welfare (homelessness, prisoners), ex-servicemen and women, general welfare, disability, and textiles and heritage
Funding amount
There is no minimum or maximum amount but grants typically are up to £25,000.
Closing date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More information
Please visit the The Drapers Charitable Fund website.
Arts Council England - National Lottery Project Grants (England)
The National Lottery Project Grants scheme aims to support thousands of artists and community and cultural organisations.
The fund aims to create and sustain quality work. It also seeks to help people across England engage with arts and culture.
Current, time limited priorities of the fund are detailed on the Art Council website.
Eligibility
Museums, libraries, individuals and organisations with projects focussing on the above artforms and disciplines.
Funding amount
Grants of between £1,000 and £100,000 for a 3-year project.
Closing date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
For information
Please visit the Arts Council England website.
The Golsoncott Foundation (UK)
The Golsoncott Foundation is an arts-funding trust whose objective is to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts, particularly the fine arts and music.
Eligibility
Registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), and arts organisations.
Funding amount
Grants of up to £5,000.
Closing date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More information
Please visit the Golsoncott website.
The Victoria Wood Foundation
Established in memory of the celebrated comedian Victoria Wood, the Victoria Wood Foundation fosters Arts initiatives throughout the United Kingdom. Their funding prioritises arts projects in London and the North of England.
Eligibility
Arts organisations and groups are invited to submit funding applications for consideration by the Foundation's trustees, who convene twice annually in July and December. To ensure timely review, applications should be received at least two weeks before the relevant meeting date.
Funding amount
Grants of up to £5,000.
Closing date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More information
Please visit the Victoria Wood Foundation website.
John Ellerman Foundation
The John Ellerman Foundation gives money to UK charities that make between £100,000 and £10m. Funding is available to charities that focus on the arts, environment, and social action. The grants it gives are usually between £10,000 and £50,000 each year, for up to three years.
The foundation's goal is to make people, society, and the natural world better by giving money.
Eligibility
UK Registered Charities.
Funding amount
Between £10,000 and £50,000 per year, for up to three years.
Closing date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More information
Please visit the John Ellerman Foundation website.