UK Aid Match
UK Aid Match funds UK charities to deliver high-impact poverty reduction projects in developing countries by matching public donations with UK government aid.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (concept note) | June 2027 (full application)
Funding Amounts: Matched funding typically from £100,001 to over £1,000,000 per project; government matches £1 for every £1 raised from the UK public.
Summary: Supports UK-based charities for poverty reduction projects in developing countries by matching public donations with UK government aid.
Key Information: Applications are only open to UK-based non-profit organisations and charities.
Description
UK Aid Match is a flagship funding programme of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that enables UK-based charities to deliver high-impact poverty reduction projects in developing countries. The scheme operates on a match-funding basis: for every £1 donated by the UK public to a participating charity’s appeal, the UK government contributes an additional £1 in aid funding. The programme aims to amplify the effectiveness of civil society projects, increase UK public engagement with international development, and support progress towards the Global Goals (SDGs). Eligible projects span sectors such as health, education, water and sanitation, climate change, disabilities, livelihoods, and more.
