FUNDING DEADLINES

Grant Funding Deadlines Calendar 2025: Never Miss Another Opportunity

Complete month-by-month guide to UK grant funding deadlines. Plan your applications strategically with our comprehensive calendar of government, trust, and corporate funding opportunities.

Critical Deadline Alert

Grant deadlines are typically hard deadlines – even one minute late means automatic rejection. Always aim to submit at least 24-48 hours before the deadline to account for technical issues.

January 2025 Deadlines

Major January Opportunities

15 January - Comic Relief Main Grants

>£10,000 - £100,000 | Community projects, disadvantaged groups

31 January - Heritage Lottery Fund

>£3,000 - £250,000 | Heritage projects, community involvement

31 January - Lloyds Bank Foundation Small Grants

>£500 - £5,000 | Charities supporting disadvantaged people

February 2025 Deadlines

Key February Applications

14 February - Big Lottery Fund Reaching Communities

>£10,000 - £500,000 | Community-led projects, lasting change

28 February - Garfield Weston Foundation

>£1,000 - £100,000+ | Wide range of charitable causes

28 February - Arts Council England Project Grants

>£1,000 - £100,000 | Arts projects, cultural activities

March 2025 Deadlines

End of Financial Year Rush

15 March - Government Levelling Up Fund

>£500,000 - £20M | Infrastructure, regeneration, culture

31 March - Multiple Local Authority Grants

Various amounts | Check your local council websites

31 March - Corporate Year-End Grants

>£1,000 - £25,000 | Many companies end financial year March 31

Planning Your Application Schedule

Strategic Deadline Planning

  • • Start applications 8-12 weeks before deadline
  • • Never have more than 3 major applications due in same month
  • • Build in 2-week buffer for final review and refinement
  • • Track decision dates to plan follow-up applications

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