Current funding opportunities
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
- Summary: Grants are available to large charitable groups and organisations for projects that further the objectives of the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, particularly those that educate young people in rural areas and the relief of poverty in rural areas.
- Deadline: 9 October 2026
- Maximum value: £75,000
- Priorities: Priority is given to larger initiatives that can demonstrate a significant impact on rural communities, particularly at regional or national scale, with particular emphasis on:
- Educating young people in rural areas.
- Relieving poverty in rural areas.
- Agriculture-related education and research.
- Insurance-related education and research.
- Social welfare and community benefit in rural areas.
- Link: NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
Tesco Fruit and Veg Grants
- Summary: Grants are available for schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations supporting children and young people to improve access to fruits and vegetables. There is no deadline set for applications.
- Maximum value: £1,500
- How funding is allocated:
- Tesco customers vote for shortlisted projects in local stores.
- The project with the most votes receives up to £1,500.
- Second place receives up to £1,000.
- Third place receives up to £500.
- Priority activities:
- Breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs providing healthy food.
- Projects addressing holiday hunger.
- Youth and sports clubs offering healthy meals or snacks.
- Growing, gardening and cooking projects involving fruit and vegetables.
- SEND-focused food provision.
- Healthy eating initiatives supporting families to cook nutritious meals on a budget.
- Foodbank support for families with children.
- Link: Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants
