Grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 are available to small to medium-sized UK not-for-profit organisations for projects which are focused on delivering activities which make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money.
The funding is intended for a wide range of not-for-profit organisations in the UK for activities that improve people's ability to become more financially capable in their present and future circumstances.
MSE Charity defines financial capability as the ability to manage money well – both day-to-day and through significant life events, such as: having a baby; moving home; unexpected job loss; bereavement; major illness or injury. It gives people the confidence and knowledge to make the most of their money and improve their lives. This means addressing all the factors that influence people’s behaviour around money: skills and knowledge, attitudes towards money, motivation to take action, and accessibility to financial services.
Grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 are available. It is anticipated that between six to nine projects will receive funding each grant round.
The MSE Charity will consider full project cost recovery, but costs must only relate to the project itself and not the organisation's core funding.
There will be two grant rounds in 2026.
Stage 1 Outline Proposals will be accepted during a one-week window:
- Winter Round: opens 19 January 2026, closes 26 January 2026
- Summer Round: opens 6 July 2026, closes 13 July 2026.