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 Paul Hamlyn Foundation's currently open programmes so you can check the basics before you commit.
Open Paul Hamlyn Foundation programmes right now
- Migration Fund
UK-wide. Up to £60,000/yr (3–4 years) or £50,000/yr (5 years) for charitable organisations working towards a world in which everyone is free to move and no one is forced to move. Rolling application cycle; ~4 months application to decision. PHF actively funds work outside London and across the UK. - Youth Fund
UK-wide. Up to £150,000 over 3 years for organisations working with young people (14–25) to drive change so future generations of young people can thrive. Rolling application cycle; ~4 months to decision. Charitable work only; PHF prioritises work outside London. - Arts-based Learning Fund
UK-wide. £30,000–£300,000 (up to £100,000/yr) over 1–4 years for arts and cultural organisations partnering with schools to make arts-based learning a core part of education. Rolling application cycle; ~4 months to decision.
Each programme links to Paul Hamlyn 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 Paul Hamlyn 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 Paul Hamlyn 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.
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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 Paul Hamlyn Foundation. We don't guarantee you'll win funding, and nothing here is financial or legal advice. Programme details verified 2026-06-13.