Alumni UK Grant Programme 2026–27

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Empowering Alumni to Drive Global Impact

The Alumni UK Grant Programme supports UK alumni worldwide to design and deliver innovative projects that create meaningful impact in their communities.

Through funding, guidance, and global connections, the programme enables alumni to turn ideas into action and contribute to solving today’s most pressing challenges.

Programme Focus

For 2026–27, projects should align with one of the following themes:

Climate Action & Sustainability

Initiatives that address climate change, protect the environment, or strengthen community resilience.

Inclusion & Reducing Inequality

Projects that promote inclusion and expand opportunities for underrepresented or marginalised groups.

In some countries, projects may be limited to a single theme. Australia, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey: Only Climate Action & Sustainability projects are eligible.

For full details, please visit your country page.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a UK alumnus/alumna (having studied at a UK higher education institution for at least one term or equivalent).
Be a national of and currently residing in an eligible country.
Submit a project aligned with one or more programme themes.
Demonstrate consideration for equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in project design and delivery.
Submit only one application per call.

Alumni may deliver their projects independently or in collaboration with an organisation but must remain the primary project lead.

For full eligibility criteria, please visit your country page.