Excellence Network project grants scheme
Our Excellence Network project grants scheme will improve Parkinson’s services across the UK.
Grants rounds for 2026 are now closed. Keep checking back here for announcements about 2027 rounds.
Grants scheme key information
Our project grants scheme funds projects that improve statutory health or care services for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.
Excellence Network small grants scheme
For: projects up to £12,000
We welcome applications from any statutory health or social care organisation in the UK, including:
- NHS trusts
- NHS health boards
- NHS health and social care trusts
- other statutory healthcare-related organisations or authorities (for example, integrated care systems)
- statutory social care providers
- social enterprises contracted to provide statutory health or care services
- private enterprises contracted to provide statutory health or care services.
We also accept applications from UK universities, UK research institutions, voluntary organisations, and social and private enterprises not contracted to provide statutory health services, as long as they partner or collaborate with at least 1 statutory health or care organisation. This ensures your project has a clear pathway to improving statutory services for people with Parkinson’s.
In 2026, we welcomed projects that support local, regional, or national service improvements. Projects could relate to one or more of the 2026 themes that demonstrate direct impact in the community. Read about the 2026 themes (PDF, 186KB).
Expressions of interest for our small project grants scheme in 2026 are now closed. If you would like to discuss your project for a future grant cycle, email [email protected].
- Monday 13 April 2026: open 2026 grant round; invite expressions of interest.
- Thursday 10 September 2026, 5pm: deadline to submit expressions of interest.
- Thursday 15 October 2026, 5pm: final deadline for applications.
Expressions of interest for our small project grants scheme in 2026 are now closed. Results will be announced once the review process is complete.
Download guidance and find out more
Get more information on the application process, the criteria for applying, how to write a strong application, and the grant evaluation and results process.
Read our Excellence Network project grants terms and conditions.
Learn more about our process for making funding decisions and administering project grants.
More about our project grants scheme
2026 themed call for applications
The 2026 small grants round is now closed for expressions of interest. The large grants round was also paused for 2026. Updates about the 2027 round will be shared later this year.
This year, we ran a themed call for applications aligned with our strategy. We welcomed applications from across the UK for projects of up to £12,000 in the following areas:
- no diagnosis without support, including mental health support
- enhancing research participation
- connected care closer to the community.
Download our Excellence Network small project grants 2026 themed call (186KB).
What we were looking for
We aimed to prioritise projects that reduce health inequalities, build the evidence base for best practice care, and can be replicated in other settings or locations.
Applicants were asked to show how project outcomes will be sustained after the funding period, and how results will be shared across Parkinson’s and professional communities.
Our progress so far
Have a question about the schemes?
Our Excellence Network Grants team is happy to answer any questions about the application process. Email our Grants team at [email protected].