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AI Safety Institute – Systemic Safety Grants

Closing Date: 1 Apr 2026

Further to the AI Seoul Summit announcement, this programme looks to fund researchers who will collaborate with the UK government to advance systemic approaches to AI Safety. The grants aim to address the risks that AI poses to people and society by looking beyond the capabilities of the models themselves.

Location National

Funding organisation Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

Who can apply Personal / Individual,Public Sector,Non-profit,Private Sector

How much you can get From N/A to N/A

Total size of grant scheme £8.5 million

Opening date 22 May 2024, 12:00AM

Closing date 1 Apr 2026, 12:00AM

Cladding Safety Scheme

Closing Date: 1 Apr 2030

The Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) will meet the cost of addressing life safety fire risks associated with cladding on residential buildings over 11m in height (11-18m in London).

Location England,Northern Ireland

Funding organisation Homes England (England), Department for Levelling up, Housing & Communities (NI)

Who can apply Personal / Individual,Non-profit,Private Sector,Local authority

How much you can get From £250,000 to £20 million

Total size of grant scheme N/A

Opening date 24 Jul 2023, 12:00AM

Closing date 1 Apr 2030, 12:00AM

UK Global Screen Fund: International Distribution Film Sales Support

Closing Date: 1 Apr 2026

Supporting UK sales agents to increase their international promotion and sales of UK feature film projects.

Location National

Funding organisation British Film Institute

Who can apply Public Sector,Non-profit,Private Sector

How much you can get From £1 to £25,000

Total size of grant scheme £1 million

Opening date 1 Apr 2023, 12:01AM

Closing date 1 Apr 2026, 12:00AM

UK Global Screen Fund International Distribution Festival Launch Support

Closing Date: 1 Apr 2026

Supporting the festival launch of UK films in order to enhance their promotion, reach and value internationally.

Location National

Funding organisation British Film Institute

Who can apply Public Sector,Non-profit,Private Sector

How much you can get From £1 to £15,000

Total size of grant scheme £1 million

Opening date 1 Apr 2023, 12:01AM

Closing date 1 Apr 2026, 12:00AM

UK Global Screen Fund: International Distribution (P&A Support)

Closing Date: 1 Apr 2026

Supporting UK films to reach international audiences.

Location National

Funding organisation British Film Institute

Who can apply Public Sector,Non-profit,Private Sector

How much you can get From £1 to £100,000

Total size of grant scheme £1 million

Opening date 1 Apr 2023, 12:00AM

Closing date 1 Apr 2026, 12:00AM

Business Support for Scotland

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2030

FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot gives an overview of grants, loans, funding, advice and other support available to businesses in Scotland, offered by over 100 Scottish public sector organisations, conveniently in one place. Information is available for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from start-ups and sole traders to large enterprises and includes support for social enterprises.

Location Scotland

Funding organisation Scottish Government

Who can apply Personal / Individual,Non-profit,Private Sector

How much you can get From Various to Various

Total size of grant scheme Various

Opening date 23 Sep 2022, 12:01AM

Closing date 30 Sep 2030, 11:59PM

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services General Grant Scheme

Closing Date: 29 Mar 2027

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services General Grant Scheme for support for people with shared protected characteristics or shared experiences or to promote rehabilitation and desistance to support the aims of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) to protect the public and reduce reoffending. This includes the aims to improve people’s engagement in, and experience of, probation and other rehabilitative activities; to support an individual’s rehabilitation and desistance journey; and to improve HMPPS’ knowledge of which activities work to support people and to encourage rehabilitation and desistance.

Location England,Wales

Funding organisation Ministry of Justice

Who can apply Non-profit

How much you can get From £8,000 to £450,000

Opening date 22 Jul 2022, 12:00PM

Closing date 29 Mar 2027, 05:00PM

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Closing Date: 1 Jan 2028

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) supports the decarbonisation of homes and small non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. The scheme provides upfront capital grants of up to £7,500 to encourage property owners to replace existing fossil fuel heating with more efficient, low carbon heating systems including heat pumps and biomass boilers.

Location England,Wales

Funding organisation Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Who can apply Personal / Individual,Private Sector

How much you can get From £5,000 to £7,500

Total size of grant scheme £450 million

Opening date 23 May 2022, 12:01AM

Closing date 1 Jan 2028, 12:00AM

Apply for Funding for Community Projects

Closing Date: 31 Dec 2025

Find out information from your Local Authority about community-based funding and grants for projects like activities for young people, volunteer programmes and development of communal facilities.

Location England,Wales

Funding organisation Local Authorities

Who can apply Personal / Individual,Public Sector,Non-profit,Private Sector

How much you can get From Various to Various

Total size of grant scheme Various

Opening date 1 Apr 2022, 12:00PM

Closing date 31 Dec 2025, 11:59PM

Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2035

This funding programme provides grants to local communities and economies that are disrupted by the construction of Phase One and Phase 2a of HS2 between London and Crewe.

Location England

Funding organisation HS2 Ltd

Who can apply Public Sector,Non-profit

How much you can get From £1 to £250,000

Total size of grant scheme £45 million

Opening date 8 Mar 2017, 12:01AM

Closing date 31 Mar 2035, 11:59PM

Value AD

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INVESTMENT

What is Value Ad?

Value Ad is an innovative policy designed to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between two key groups: new businesses and service providers. This policy helps startups save significantly on essential services while enabling service providers to gain valuable traction and growth opportunities.

How is it a Win-Win Deal?

For New Businesses:

Cost Savings: Startups can save 50% to 80% on essential services such as website development and marketing. This means they don’t need to invest heavily upfront, making it easier to launch and grow their business.

Alternative Investment: The money saved through these discounts can be reinvested into other critical areas of the business, acting as an alternative investment that fuels further growth and development.

For Service Providers:

Initial Customer Base: Service providers, often tech startups themselves, can attract a significant number of initial customers by offering their services at a discounted rate. This helps them build traction and demonstrate value, which is crucial for attracting venture capital (VC) funding and other opportunities.

Marketing Efficiency: By providing affordable services, service providers do not need to spend heavily on marketing to acquire new customers. The discounted services themselves become a powerful marketing tool, bringing in customers who can spread the word and enhance the provider’s reputation.

Growth and Expansion: Attracting more customers through Value Ad helps service providers expand their client base and build long-term relationships, which can lead to increased revenue and business growth.

Alternative Investment for New Businesses:

For new businesses, the significant cost savings achieved through the Value Ad policy effectively serve as an alternative investment. Instead of spending large amounts on website development and marketing, they can leverage the affordable services provided by service providers. The saved funds can be redirected into other strategic areas of the business, enhancing overall growth and sustainability.

Benefits for Service Providers:

Service providers benefit from the Value Ad policy by gaining access to a ready pool of new customers who are drawn by the discounted rates. This initial customer base is crucial for:

Building Traction: Demonstrating product or service viability to potential investors.

Securing Funding: Enhanced customer traction and a growing user base can make the service provider more attractive to venture capitalists and other funding sources.

Market Penetration: Establishing a presence in the market quickly and efficiently without heavy marketing expenditures.

In Summary:

Value Ad is a strategic policy designed to create a win-win scenario for both new businesses and service providers. By offering significant discounts on essential services, startups can save and reinvest those savings, while service providers gain crucial initial customers and market traction. This mutually beneficial arrangement supports the growth and success of both groups, making Value Ad a powerful tool for business development and investment.

Value AD

CAN BE

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT