Don't miss the chance to apply for these awards and opportunities.
The Small Business Growth Awards
The awards are free to enter for all small businesses and sole traders across the UK. From start-ups to family owned, there will be a category for you. The Small Business Growth Awards recognise the achievements of small businesses in a wide range of areas, like innovation, and growth.
Applications close 9 February 2026.
Military Spousal Founders Programme
For military spouses with dreams of starting or growing a business. Are you part of the armed forces community with plans to become a business founder? The Military Spousal Founders Programme is designed just for you.
Applications close 10 February 2026.
Veteran Founders Programme
For veterans with dreams of starting or growing a business. Are you part of the armed forces community with plans to become a business founder? The Veteran Founders Programme is designed just for you.
Applications close 10 February 2026.
QEST
QEST offers three grants for training, education and skills development to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK.
Applications close on 18 February 2026.
Stelios UK Young Entrepreneur Awards 2026
A total of £300,000 in cash prizes to be won by three young entrepreneurs in the UK. Entrepreneurs entering the Stelios awards must be 34 years old or younger - born in1992 or later.
Applications close on 23 February 2026 at 5pm.
The Small Awards 2026
Small businesses can apply for a grant from the Small Awards. Award descriptions and guidance for applicants are available on the website.
Applications close on 28 February 2026.
Arts Council England
Arts Council England is looking for organisations, artists, events, initiatives and others to apply for funding and help achieve its strategy, Let's Create.
This is a rolling funding programme with no set deadline.
Creative Debuts - Activist Art Fund
Are you wanting to paint a mural in support of a social cause but the costs of paint is stopping you? Apply for the Activist Art Fund. Murals must be visible to the public and located either on legal street art locations or private walls with approval from the owner. Murals have to be in support of social justice, climate change, or human rights.
This is a rolling funding programme with no set deadline.
Creative Debuts - Black Artists Grant
The Black Artists Grant (BAG) is offered by Creative Debuts as a no-strings attached financial support to help black artists.
This is a rolling funding programme with no set deadline.
Pathways Programme
The Pathways Programme is a fully-funded, nine-month programme designed for 18 to 30 year olds in London. Each participant receives over £18,000 worth of support, including one-to-one business coaching, digital skills training, workspace and event access, funding opportunities, connections to paid placements and a vibrant community of young entrepreneurs. Plus, a chance to win £6,000 in seed funding to take the next big step.
This is a rolling funding programme with no set deadline.
Social Investment Fund for London
The Social Investment Fund empowers London's social entrepreneurs and enterprises to create a capital in which communities can prosper and thrive.
This is a rolling funding programme with no set deadline.