Shackleton Foundation

Shackleton Foundation Seed-Funding Programme (UK)

Last update: May 8, 2026 Last update: May 8, 2026

Details

Location:UK
UK
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Shackleton Foundation
Grantmaking entity type:Grant-making Foundation / Charity
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: GBP 15,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Private Sector & Trade
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Private Sector, Individuals
Eligible applicant countries: UK
UK
Date posted: May 8, 2026

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Description

Shackleton Foundation Seed-Funding Programme (UK)The Shackleton Foundation is supporting aspiring individuals and social entrepreneurs across the UK with seed-funding and leadership support to help launch innovative ventures that create positive change fo
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About the Funding Agency

A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.

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About the Sectors

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

Locations

UK

The United Kingdom invests in rail modernization, renewable energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regional transport connectivity to support economic growth. Major programs include high-speed rail development, offshore wind projects, and urban transit upgrades. Infrastructure financing combines public expenditure, private sector participation, and regulated asset models. Decarbonization targets, regional inequality, and productivity enhancement shape long-term infrastructure priorities.

Nr. of tenders: 22700
Nr. of grants: 9618
Nr. of donors: 749
Nr. of jobs: 460
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