Finding a funder is the easy part. The hard part is working out which of their programmes you're actually eligible for — and not wasting a week on an application that was never a fit. This guide lists Esmee Fairbairn Foundation's currently open programmes so you can check the basics before you commit.
Open Esmee Fairbairn Foundation programmes right now
- Our Natural World
UK-wide. Grants from £30,000 (no max), core/project/unrestricted, typically 3-5 years, for nature and environment systemic change. Rolling, no deadline. Excludes orgs under £100k turnover and capital costs. - A Fairer Future / Creative, Confident Communities
UK-wide. Grants from £30,000 (no max), core/project/unrestricted, for social/economic justice and community-led culture. Rolling, no deadline. Excludes orgs under £100k turnover, capital costs and healthcare.
Each programme links to Esmee Fairbairn Foundation's official page. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines there before applying — funders update their pages, and "rolling" does not mean funding is guaranteed.
Before you apply to Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
- Check the eligibility basics first: where you work, the type of organisation you are, who you help, and the realistic size of grant you can deliver.
- Look at who Esmee Fairbairn Foundation has funded recently — recent grants are the best signal of whether your work fits their priorities.
- Don't rely on one funder. The charities that win consistently keep a live shortlist of several well-matched opportunities, not a single bet.
See which of these you're eligible for — in seconds
Tell GrantNest about your charity once — cause, region, beneficiaries, income and what you're funding — and we match you against live UK tenders and verified open grant programmes like these, then show you the few you're genuinely eligible for.
GrantNest helps you discover and draft funding opportunities. We are not affiliated with Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. We don't guarantee you'll win funding, and nothing here is financial or legal advice. Programme details verified 2026-06-07.