Funding for Publically Accessible Automated External Defibrillators (England)
Community organisations across England can apply for funding to acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for public spaces. Eligible applicants include charities, local government bodies, sports clubs, and other community-focused organisations, but schools and academies are excluded. Applicants must install the defibrillator in an external, publicly accessible location available 24/7, provide an electrical power source, and contribute approximately £750 in match funding. The total funding pool is £1 million, with applications assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested organisations should complete the enquiry form on the official website. The application process is currently open, and prompt application is encouraged as the fund will close once all available defibrillators are allocated. The funding is made available through the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) Community Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fund.

Funding to Develop Better Treatments for Blood Cancer (UK)
The Blood Cancer Research Fund has reopened for applications to support research into blood cancer. Available to researchers at all career stages, it particularly encourages early career researchers to apply. There are two types of grants: project grants of up to £300,000 over three years and innovative pilot grants of up to £30,000 for one year. These grants can be used to fund a range of research activities, including basic science, clinical trials, and translational research. The fund is provided by the Blood Cancer Research Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting blood cancer research. Applications for pilot grants are now open, with a deadline of 3pm on 16th January 2025, while applications for project grants will reopen on 30th October 2024 and close at 3pm on 6th March 2025.