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Grant Opportunities

Our Grant opportunities are crafted to support community-led initiatives that are reshaping how people experience death, dying and bereavement.

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We believe in the power of compassion, connection and collective care, and we fund work that helps individuals, families and communities feel held, empowered and understood during one of life’s most profound moments. 

We offer four tiers of funding to support work at every stage.

From early ideas that need gentle nurturing to established work ready to grow or deepen its impact.
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Seedling
Grant

Up to £500

For early-stage ideas, small pilots, community gatherings or one-off activities.

Support small, one-off community projects by providing up to £500 to help new ideas get off the ground. Ideal for activities such as organising a Death Café or local community event, this funding can cover start-up costs including venue hire, materials, flyers and awareness-building. Applications are welcome from End-of-Life Doulas and others working in community roles who want to create meaningful, compassionate spaces for connection and support.
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Momentum
Grant

Up to £5,000

For developing projects, expanding reach or creating resources and materials.

Support developing community projects that are ready to grow in reach and impact. This funding helps groups strengthen delivery, expand participation and build on early successes. Ideal for programmes offering regular activities, events, or community support; simple research projects or local death literacy; these grants help organisations deepen their work and increase their visibility within local communities.
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Changemaker
Grant

Up to £25,000

For established initiatives seeking to deepen impact, strengthen delivery or scale their work.

Provide significant support for more established initiatives that are ready to scale. This funding enables organisations to enhance their capacity, deliver structured programmes and demonstrate measurable impact. These grants are suited to projects that show strong planning, community need and the ability to create sustainable change with increased resources.
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Pioneer
Grant

Larger, bespoke grants

For ambitious or innovative projects that could significantly influence how death, dying or bereavement is understood or supported.

Designed for ambitious, transformative projects that have the potential to make substantial and lasting change. This tier supports bold ideas, large-scale collaborations and innovative approaches that address complex community needs. This funding helps organisations deliver high-impact, long-term initiatives that lead the way in shaping compassionate, resilient and connected communities.
Whether you’re an End-of-Life Doula, a community event organiser, a grassroots group or an established non-profit organisation, our grants are designed to help you grow your impact, deepen your reach and create meaningful change in how we support one another through dying, death and bereavement. 

How to apply

Our application process is designed to be clear, proportionate and supportive. If you’re unsure whether your project is eligible or which tier is right for you, we’re happy to help and support you to complete the application.

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