CfI: Innovation in Play to Improve Child Outcomes

Source-based overview

CfI: Innovation in Play to Improve Child Outcomes is a innovation grant from Innovate UK. Supports practical innovations that expand access to high-quality real-world play for children and young people. It focuses on Children; play; health and development; innovation and is relevant to United Kingdom. The recorded deadline or key date is Published 30 Sep 2026; closes 28 Oct 2026, 11:00 UK. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants and locations: United Kingdom. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.

Funding and benefits

£3m total

See the official call page for funding and support details

Themes and supported activities

Children; play; health and development; innovation

Innovation Grant

United Kingdom

Deadline and timeline

Published 30 Sep 2026; closes 28 Oct 2026, 11:00 UK: Published 30 Sep 2026; closes 28 Oct 2026, 11:00 UK: Oct 28, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.