Open nowCloses Dec 14, 2026Award: Up to $700
Small Grant
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Who can apply: Supports activities in mycology; BMS membership may be required for some applications.
Deadline: 20 March, 20 June, 20 September, 14 December
The British Mycological Society primarily funds fungal science and mycology outreach, with a strong emphasis on supporting researchers, students, and events in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Its grants are especially geared toward pump-priming new fungal biology research, training the next generation of mycologists, and improving public understanding of fungi through seminars, conferences, and even arts-based engagement. The society also makes targeted awards for early-career researchers to present work internationally and for postgraduate members to travel, train, and build collaborations.
Small, competitive grants awarded through a mix of rolling and fixed annual deadlines; most awards are modest (typically £300–£10,000) and tied to specific activities such as seminars, research visits, consumables, conference travel, or public engagement projects.
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Check the grant-specific deadline closely: some programs are annual (often opening 1 January with a 31 March deadline), while others are rolling but require advance notice of 1–3 months before the activity. Proposals should clearly show how the project advances fungal science, mycology education, conservation/recording, or public engagement, and applicants should match the request to the correct fund (research, student bursary, event sponsorship, or arts grant).
Current and upcoming funding from British Mycological Society that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Supports activities in mycology; BMS membership may be required for some applications.
Deadline: 20 March, 20 June, 20 September, 14 December
Who can apply: Open to organisers of research seminars in UK university seminar programmes; seminar topic must be an aspect of fungal biology; BMS membership not required.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time but must be received at least 1 month prior to the seminar.
Who can apply: Anyone may apply; work must be accessible to UK audiences.
Deadline: Opens 1 January; deadline 31 March
Who can apply: BMS members employed at a university or research institute within the UK or Republic of Ireland; at least one year of full BMS membership immediately prior to application; no Research Grant in the previous two calendar years; post-doctoral scientists may apply with supervisor support.
Deadline: Opens 1 January; deadline 31 March
Who can apply: Support for activities created, developed and delivered for UK Fungus Day.
Deadline: Opens 1 June; deadline 10 September
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