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The Light Fund

Location:
UK & overseas
Grant Size:
Up to GBP £5,000. The Fund granted GBP £282,000 in 2025 with 51 charity beneficiaries.
Eligibility:
All UK registered charities in the UK and/or overseas are invited to submit a proposal for a distinct project they would like to be considered for funding. In the case of charities operating outside of the UK, they must have a UK registered charity number.
Status:
Upcoming
Opening Date:
Thu 1 Oct, 2026
Closing Date:
Sat 7 Nov, 2026
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Broad themed funder supporting charities concerned with helping men, women or children. Applications that outline that the funds being applied for will be allocated to a tangible project or outcome generally perform better in the voting process.

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Health

MSD for Mothers Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity

Location:
Global
Grant Size:
Up to USD $250,000
Eligibility:
Non-profit organisations only including (501(c)(3) or internationally recognised nonprofits. Cannot be a government entity, hospital, or health system. Grant cannot exceed 50% of annual operating budget.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Tuesday 30 June, 2026
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Climate Change and EnvironmentSustainable Livelihoods

Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust

Location:
UK & overseas
Grant Size:
GBP £1,000 - GBP £10,000
Eligibility:
The Trust requires all applicants to be charities which have been registered with a UK Charity Commission/Register for at least 12 months. All applicants, regardless of level of income, are asked to provide 12 months of independently verified accounts.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Saturday 1 August, 2026
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Gender Equality and Women's EmpowermentHuman RightsPolicy and Campaigns

Global Affairs Canda – Action Aid Nigeria – Feminist Hub Strategic Opportunity Grant

Location:
Nigeria
Grant Size:
6m - 17m ₦ NGN (c GBP £3,000 - GBP £9,000)
Eligibility:
This call is open to women led organizations, women’s rights networks, and women human rights defenders operating in Nigeria.
Status:
Ongoing
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