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Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Microsoft Research Limited Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Microsoft Research Limited Fund is a charitable grant programme designed to support voluntary and community organisations delivering projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged people across Cambridgeshire.
The fund invests in initiatives that address social inequalities, improve access to opportunities, strengthen community wellbeing, and create positive local change. It supports organisations working directly with vulnerable individuals through practical services, education, employability support, and environmental improvements.
Unlike project funding that focuses solely on infrastructure, this programme prioritises activities that generate lasting social benefits for local communities.
The programme distributes approximately £23,500 annually across two funding rounds.
Grant Details
Total annual funding available: Approximately £23,500
Number of funding rounds: Two per year
Typical number of grants awarded annually: 6–9
Typical grant size: £2,000–£5,000
Maximum grant available: £5,000
Minimum grant for organisations: £1,500
Average grant awarded: Around £2,900
Average organisational grant: Approximately £4,500
The programme is open to a wide range of community-focused, not-for-profit organisations operating within Cambridgeshire.
Eligible applicants include:
National organisations may also apply if funding is exclusively used for eligible projects delivered within Cambridgeshire.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should also meet the following requirements:
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