Focus Foundation Grants

Focus Foundation Grants is sponsored by The Focus Education Foundation. Provides funding for teacher training, educational programs, technology devices, and extracurricular activities.

Apply for a grant | Focus Foundation We are excited to receive your grant application, and we pride ourselves on building relationships with the charities we work with. At Focus Foundation, we’re committed to making our grants process straightforward, transparent, and time efficient. Our friendly team is here to support you every step of the way, offering a personal touch throughout your application journey.

All applications must be submitted via our online portal, but before you begin, we recommend reviewing our eligibility criteria and FAQs. If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re always happy to help.

To get started, you’ll need to register for an account. This allows you to save, edit, and return to your application at any time. The first step is to complete a short ‘Expression of Interest’ form.

This helps us manage resources effectively and should take around 20 minutes to complete. You’ll receive a response within one month. If your project aligns with our funding objectives, you’ll be invited to submit a ‘Full Grant Application’.

This form takes approximately 2–3 hours to complete, and we aim to respond within 8 weeks. If successful, your application will be scheduled for review at the following Grant Committee Meeting (approximate dates can be found here Grant FAQ’s | Focus Foundation ). We are happy to provide feedback on every application, regardless of the outcome.

If your application isn’t successful, we may still be able to support you, whether by connecting you with other not-for-profit organisations, offering volunteer assistance, or sharing resources to help your charity grow and thrive. If you’re a certified charity partner, meaning you’ve previously received a grant and worked with us, you may be eligible for our Small Grants Programme.

These grants are designed to be quick and accessible, typically funding tangible items for under £1,000, with a turnaround time of approximately 4 weeks. Please note, this programme is invite-only. If you’d like to learn more or explore whether your organisation might qualify, feel free to email us at grants@focusfoundation.

org. uk , we’d love to hear from you. Start a new application or continue where you left off Start a new grant application Apply for a rapid response grant NOW by clicking the link below, where you will be taken to our online portal.

Continue your application Already started an application? Click the link below to continue where you left off. Continue your application Our portal is now open for applications This funding round is invite-only and open to a selected group of our charity partners.

Successful applicants may be considered for multi-year funding of up to three years, providing longer-term support for eligible projects and organisations. Please read the criteria below, before applying for a grant. The charity or community group should primarily support one of our three core pillars.

Charitable or community-based projects should be located in the same county as one of the Focus Group offices. The charity or community group needs to have an annual income of less than £1m. Have core running costs of less than 35% (this does not include professional costs).

The grant should be for a tangible project with clear and measurable benefits. We do not provide part funding for projects. The Charity Grant Committee meet four times a year to review grant applications, but dates may vary.

These are: 8 December 2025, 2 March 2026, 8 June 2026 and 7 September 2026. Still unsure about applying for a grant? Need support with applying for your grant or have any further questions.

Contact us for support and one of our team will be in touch to support your with your enquiry We primarily support projects that fall under the themes below. ​​ Underprivileged children and young people Helping socially and economically disadvantaged children and young people thrive. Mental health charities and initiatives Funding and supporting impactful mental health charities and initiatives.

Charitable or community projects Backing charitable and community projects near Focus Group’s regional offices across the UK. Stories of successful grants in the community Thanks to the ongoing generosity of our incredible donors and the dedication of our passionate fundraisers, we’ve reached remarkable milestones in supporting charities across the UK.

An Evening of Generosity: The 2026 Focus Foundation Winter Ball Raises £148,000 For Grassroots Charities Sussex Charities Share Over £100,000 at a Ground-Breaking Angels’ Den Event Hosted by Focus Foundation at the Brighton i360 Giving Back in Action: Supporting Families with Pelican Parcels