Meningitis Now

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Typical grants: £30,000 – £120,000
Where they fund: GBR
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Two-stage application

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About Meningitis Now

Meningitis Now is a UK-wide charity formed from the merger of the Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK. Their mission is to save lives and rebuild futures for people affected by meningitis. They fund cutting-edge, innovative research working towards the eradication of meningitis and related diseases through prevention, alongside emotional and practical support for anyone living in the UK affected by meningitis, regardless of when their experience occurred. The charity focuses exclusively on meningitis, combining research with direct support services.

What Meningitis Now funds

Meningitis Now funds research into the prevention, treatment, and after-effects of meningitis, as well as emotional and practical support for those affected. Through the Rebuilding Futures Fund, they provide grants for equipment, training, and support that helps individuals rebuild their lives after meningitis. Their research programme supports innovative work aimed at eradicating meningitis and related diseases. All funding is for activities within the UK.

Who can apply

Meningitis Now accepts applications from two distinct groups. For research, they fund UK-based academic institutions and established research groups with expertise in meningitis. For individual support through the Rebuilding Futures Fund, they fund people living in the UK who have been affected by meningitis, no matter how long ago their experience occurred. The charity prioritises those who need emotional and practical help to rebuild their lives.

What Meningitis Now doesn't fund

Meningitis Now does not fund medical treatment, long-term therapy (though short-term therapy awards of up to 12 sessions may be considered), holidays, domestic bills, general travel costs, nursery placements, legal fees, or the purchase of animals. For the Rebuilding Futures Fund, they also exclude building or home adaptations on rental property without landlord consent, non-specialist clothing or furniture, recreational hot tubs or swimming pools, private vehicle purchases (except a deposit towards a Motability vehicle), and payments in cash.

How they like to fund

Meningitis Now offers one-off grants through the Rebuilding Futures Fund for individual support, equipment, and training. Their research programme funds projects through unsolicited applications. The charity supports both research and direct support, with a focus on meningitis-specific work.

How much does Meningitis Now give?

Meningitis Now runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 21 sourced facts

Meningitis research programmeCurrently closed

Two-stage process

Rebuilding Futures FundOpen to applications

Up to £1,500

Online application form
Decisions in ~1 weeks
Single-year grants

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What Meningitis Now funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Meningitis Now fund cutting edge, innovative and impactful research that works towards the eradication of meningitis and related disease through prevention

Where they fund

GBR

Costs they'll cover

ResearchEquipmentTraining

The full exclusions list (1)

Holidays. Short breaks will be considered where benefit to the family unit can be demonstrated through third party supporting evidence. Building, home and garden adaptations on a rental property, without appropriate prior written consent from the landlord. Payment of domestic bills including arrears e.g. telephone, gas, electricity, council tax, mortgage or loan repayments. Non-specialist clothing, bedding, furniture. Recreational hot tubs / swimming pools. Contribution to purchase a private vehicle (we will consider funding a deposit towards a Motability vehicle). Nursery placements. Legal fees. Medical treatment (medical & dental procedures). Purchase of animals and pets. Payments in cash. General travel costs. Long-term therapy. Awards for short-term therapy (up to 12 sessions) will be considered.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

HealthChildren & youth

How to apply to Meningitis Now

Meningitis Now takes applications via two-stage application.

Published programme route: two-stage process.
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Meningitis Now provide?

Meningitis Now runs 2 grant programmes — Rebuilding Futures Fund: Up to £1,500.

Where does Meningitis Now fund charities?

Meningitis Now funds charities operating in GBR.

Does Meningitis Now accept unsolicited applications?

Meningitis Now accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Meningitis Now not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Holidays. Short breaks will be considered where benefit to the family unit can be demonstrated through third party supporting evidence. Building, home and garden adaptations on a rental property, without appropriate prior written consent from the landlord. Payment of domestic bills including arrears e.g. telephone, gas, electricity, council tax, mortgage or loan repayments. Non-specialist clothing, bedding, furniture. Recreational hot tubs / swimming pools. Contribution to purchase a private vehicle (we will consider funding a deposit towards a Motability vehicle). Nursery placements. Legal fees. Medical treatment (medical & dental procedures). Purchase of animals and pets. Payments in cash. General travel costs. Long-term therapy. Awards for short-term therapy (up to 12 sessions) will be considered.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Meningitis Now?

Meningitis Now takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.