Apply for funding Funding opportunities Moments That Matter 2026/27 Application Window: Monthly from 29 April 2026 - 1 March 2027 Proposals should aim to improve someone’s experience of care or work. Moments That Matter The Moments That Matter funding call is now open to support small, meaningful projects between £75 and £2,500 that improve someone’s experience of care or work by creating a moment that matters. This might be a moment of comfort, dignity, calm, connection or joy. We’re looking for simple but powerful ideas that make a noticeable difference to patients, families or staff, and can be delivered quickly, such as comfort packs, toys, sensory items, or resources that support compassionate, person-centred care. Practical items that reduce stress or enhance dignity, like spare clothing or specialist comfort equipment, are also other examples. Have a different idea? We'd love to hear it! Projects must go above and beyond standard NHS provision and be the kind of human impact stories we’d proudly share with donors. Deadlines run monthly from 4 May 2026 to 1 March 2027, with panels held 10 days later. Exclusions We cannot accept applications for: Recreational away days. Office supplies, equipment, technology or furniture. Awards ceremonies, celebration events or staff parties. Education, training, learning or conference attendance that is a requirement of an individual’s role, NHS person specification or professional registration. Small items for staff rooms as you can apply through the Staff Welfare & Amenities Fund . Key Dates: Deadline for Applications Date of Panel 4 May 2026 13 May 1 June 2026 10 June 2026 29 June 2026 8 July 2026 3 August 2026 12 August 2026 31 August 2026 9 September 2026 5 October 2026 14 October 2026 2 November 2026 11 November 2026 30 November 2026 9 December 2026 1 February 2027 10 February 2027 1 March 2027 10 March 2027 Application Process Please read the funding guidance before applying. It contains essential information to help you submit a strong application. Moments that Matter 26/27 Funding Guidance Link opens in new window 1. Eligibility We welcome applications for the Moments that Matter 2026/27 funding opportunity from staff employed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals or who holding a relevant honorary contract. 2. Idea We encourage potential applicants to discuss their idea with their Line Manager and the Grant Funding team before preparing any paperwork. We also advise that you begin all relevant LTHT processes. before applying (e.g. liaison with Corporate Planning, Medical Physics, Information Technology). Book a meeting with the Grants Team Form opens in new window 3. Relevance Applicants should consider how the proposal aligns with the criteria set out in the Moments that Matter guidance including how the Small Grants Panel intend to score applications. For this grant opportunity we also want to understand how patients have been involved. Moments that Matter Guidance Applicants should also review our Funding Policy & Terms and Conditions to consider if the proposal is eligible in line with the policy. Funding Policy and Terms & Conditions Link opens in new window 4. Make an application Please apply via the online application form. Application Form Moments that Matter Guidance Please read the guidance document, which will support you to make your application. It contains helpful information such as the scoring criteria, submission deadlines and the questions from the application form to help you to plan your application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling monthly basis, with deadlines from 4 May 2026 to 1 March 2027 and each panel meeting held 10 days after the corresponding deadline. 5. Review & Decision Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Charity’s Chief Executive Officer and Director of Grants & Impact. See guidance document for submission and decision-making dates. 6. Monitoring & Evaluation All successful applicants will be required to complete a Monitoring and Evaluation form and share with the Charity the impact of grant funding through case studies, blogs, and news stories. Successful applicants will also be required to record a short video about their project that can be shared on social media. Find out more about the projects we have funded If you still have questions after reading the guidance, please contact the Grants Team on 0113 539 7091 or email [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences