Lloyd's Register Foundation 2026: small grants of up to GBP 10,000 for safety of life and engineering projects
Verified by the editorial team 25 October 2026
Added to the catalogue Added to the catalogue from the 23 October GetGrant export, terms verified on the Lloyd's Register Foundation small grants programme page
Summary
Up to GBP 10,000 per project for registered organisations from any country: pilots, partnerships and research on safety of life, engineering, maritime and heritage, plus analysis of World Risk Poll data. Deadline - 14 December 2026.
About the call
Lloyd's Register Foundation is a UK charity whose mission is engineering a safer world. Its small grants programme, built on the idea that a little can go a long way, funds small projects that start partnerships, test ideas through pilots and feasibility studies, or generate new knowledge about risk and safety.
Applicants can request up to GBP 10,000 per project; World Risk Poll data projects can last up to 12 months. Areas include the safety of people and property through engineering, risk and systems approaches, the maritime sector, engineering education and heritage, plus a dedicated track for analysing World Risk Poll data. The Foundation does not cover full salaries, capital works, general-purpose equipment, lobbying or retrospective funding.
The Foundation funds globally, and most money is expected to go to organisations outside the UK, particularly in developing economies. For Ukrainian NGOs it is a chance to get a small grant for community safety projects: mine and industrial safety, safe rebuilding of infrastructure, risk education or research using World Risk Poll data on Ukraine. Recent financial statements of the organisation are required.
Who can apply
- Charities and non-governmental organisations from any country
- Community and voluntary organisations, social enterprises and not-for-profits
- Academic and research institutions
- Public sector bodies and statutory organisations
- Companies and other incorporated entities
Who cannot apply
- Individuals
What the funds are for
- Pilot projects, feasibility studies and proof-of-concept activities
- Partnership development and knowledge exchange
- Safety, engineering, maritime, education and heritage projects
- Analysis and use of World Risk Poll data to generate new evidence on risk
What is not funded
- Activities outside the Foundation's mission and projects benefiting only the applicant
- Capital works and general-purpose equipment
- School, college or university fees
- Retrospective funding, lobbying and campaigning
- Full salaries and general overheads
- Conservation of historic vessels and projects focused solely on naval history
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Read the criteria on the programme page and complete the eligibility checker
- 2Register on the Foundation grants portal
- 3Complete the application in English and submit by 14 December 2026, 23:59 GMT
- 4Expect a decision within about 12 weeks of the closing date
Timeline
Questions and answers
- Can a Ukrainian NGO receive a Lloyd's Register Foundation small grant?
- Yes. The Foundation accepts applications from registered organisations in any country and expects most funding to go to organisations outside the UK. Individuals cannot apply.
- Can salaries be included in the budget?
- Full salaries and general overheads are not funded, but proportionate and justified staff time for project delivery can be included.
Change history
- Added: Added to the catalogue from the 23 October GetGrant export, terms verified on the Lloyd's Register Foundation small grants programme page
Donor contacts
Email: info@lrfoundation.org.uk
Website: www.lrfoundation.org.uk
