Small grants programme 2026 supports organisations undertaking exploratory research, pilot studies and safety evidence projects to build knowledge, foster collaboration and advance the safety of life and property.
Funder: Lloyd's Register Foundation
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Applications open) | December 14, 2026, 23:59 GMT (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £10,000 GBP per project for up to 12 months
Summary: Supports small-scale engineering, heritage, education and safety evidence projects that test ideas, build partnerships and reduce risks.
Key Information: Organisations worldwide may apply; individuals are not eligible.
Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s small grants programme supports exploratory work that advances the safety of life and property and delivers public benefit. It funds pilot studies, feasibility studies, proof-of-concept projects, research, knowledge exchange and partnership development. Activities can focus on engineering skills, heritage, maritime, education or other relevant sectors. Both technical and non-technical approaches are welcome, with an emphasis on learning, collaboration and potential benefits beyond the immediate activity.
The programme also supports safety evidence generation through the World Risk Poll and Global Safety Evidence Centre. World Risk Poll projects can use any wave of the Poll to address a specific question or evidence gap through secondary analysis, synthesis or exploration. They should produce new knowledge, evidence, learning resources or practical outputs useful to a defined audience.