Funding for research, campaigning and policy work to improve living standards and personal finances for people on low to middle incomes in the UK.
Funding programmes are focused on three significant areas that influence financial well-being (income, spending, assets), as well as a cross-cutting climate change and household finances in the UK initiative.
ELIGIBILITY
Funded activity must aim to create a step change in policy, practice, attitudes and/or behaviour. This includes policy work, campaigning, research, public attitudinal work, and improving practice and design. Evaluations of existing initiatives that have not been evaluated will also be funded.
VALUE AND DURATION
There is no minimum or maximum grant, and the amount you request should be the amount you need. Grants usually range between £10,000 and £200,000, with most being between £50,000 to £120,000 in total. Sometimes larger grants are made, but this is rare.
The amounts are usually spread over one, two or three years (and sometimes for shorter periods, for example six months).
KEY DATES
Next deadline: 5 June 2025 (1pm)
Applicants will find out if they are shortlisted within two months of the closing date.
It takes around four to five months from the application deadline to a decision.
Full details can be found in the guidance documents below. See also the opportunity webpage and FAQs.