Upcoming Funding Deadlines – November and December 2025

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Here are some funding deadlines coming up in November and early December

Common Ground Award 
Grants of up to £10,000 in capital funding to charities in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector that are bringing people together from different backgrounds, supporting the cost of constructing or renovating facilities, or the purchasing of equipment to deliver services.

Deadline 21 November

Airbnb Best of British Fund 
£1 million fund to help support the exceptional stays, experiences and attractions that make British holidays unforgettable, whilst helping local communities across the country thrive.

Grants of up to £100,000 for applications which protect, restore or celebrate the UK’s rich history and traditions.

Deadline 23 November

Seed Corn Grants
This new UK-wide programme offers grants, training, and digital tools to help you explore, share, and celebrate your community’s stories. Seed Corn Grants offer between £500 and £5,000 to community groups, museums, libraries, archives and galleries to support early-stage, exploratory projects that spark new ideas and approaches to community engagement with heritage.

Deadline 28 November

The Boring Fund 
Grants of £200 for small charities to fund the boring, essential, but hard to fund costs e.g. insurance, accountancy, admin time, web hosting, training, office costs etc.

Deadline 30 November

Art Fund Weston Loan programme
Helps regional and smaller museums to borrow works of outstanding quality and significance from national and major lending institutions.

Grants of up to £35,000 are available to cover the practical elements of strategic loans projects. The programme also funds activities to maximise the impact of the loaned items and to develop the skills of museum professionals.

Deadline 12th December

Links to other funders are also available on our Other funding sources page.