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CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

Organisations can apply for a share of £3 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop practical solutions that reignite the importance of play and increase access to high quality, real world play experiences, improving outcomes for children and young people.

Published opportunity

Funding
From £200,000 to £500,000
Location
International
Deadline
28 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Provider
GOV.UK
Current Ventra listing

Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply
Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority
Funding organisation
UKRI
Location
International
Opens
15 September 2026, 10:00 AM
Closes
28 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Requirement
Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority

A practical route

What to do next.

  1. 01
    Check the current terms

    Open the provider page and confirm the deadline, location and business-size rules have not changed.

  2. 02
    Compare it with your profile

    Use Ventra’s free matcher to see where this opportunity sits alongside other live routes and why it may fit.

  3. 03
    Prepare the evidence the provider requests

    The exact documents vary. Use the official application guidance as the final checklist before you submit.

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