uk aid - from the british people

UK Aid Direct

A 5-year, £150 million programme, currently changing the lives of over 3 million of the world's poorest people with UK aid from the UK Government

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What we fund

UK Aid Direct supports civil society organisations working on sustained poverty reduction in marginalised and vulnerable communities

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Latest funding round - Specific focus

Read more about the priorities for the latest UK Aid Direct funding

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UK Aid Direct grants portfolio - Thinking of applying?

What types of grants are available through UK Aid Direct?

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Team - who we are

UK Aid Direct is delivered by a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in fund management

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Latest resource - pdf

Grant holders Y Care International share their learning from sustainable livelihoods project for young people in Liberia

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Applying for a UK Aid Direct grant but new to working with DFID?

NEWS - Applying for a UK Aid Direct grant but new to working with DFID?

UK Aid Direct team shares news of a course designed for organisations considering applying for a UK Aid Direct grant and other DFID-related funds

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Lessons learnt - pdf

General observations on applications submitted for Small Charities Challenge Fund grants in first 6 months

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Eligibility

Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) grants are available to groups that are registered in the UK

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