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:
- 24 August – 7 September 2026
More information
For full grant guidance and criteria, please visit the Metal For Good website.
Youth Music Trailblazer Fund
Two grant steams are available to support young people who want to change their lives through music but face barriers because of their identities, backgrounds, or life experiences.
The grants are for organisations who want to trial work or test a new way of working, sustain a grassroots programme or disrupt the status quo (or all three).
Your work must meet one of the following themes:
- Early years
- Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people
- Youth justice system
- Young people facing barriers
- Young adults
- Organisations and the workforce.
Eligibility
Legally constituted, UK-based VCS organisations may apply. Match funding of 10% is required. More details on the grant’s eligibility and match funding requirements can be found on the Trailblazer Fund webpage.
Funding amount
Grants of £2,000 to £15,000 are available to organisations of less than one year old.
Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 are available to organisations of more than one year old.
Closing date
The upcoming application windows are:
- 31 July until 28 August 2026 at 5.00pm
More information
Visit the Trailblazer Fund | Youth Music webpage for more information and to apply.
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
Cycle One closed 27 March 2026.
More information
For full details and guidance, and to join their mailing list to be notified when Cycle Two opens, visit The Happiness Fund 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.