The Money and Pensions Service

Money Guiders Grant Fund 2026/27

A pilot fund from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) offering £5,000 to £25,000 to organisations that are already Money Guiders Partners, for projects that strengthen money guidance across the UK. There are two lots: improving referrals, signposting and collaboration (Lot 1), and raising awareness of money guidance and sharing good practice (Lot 2). Projects run from January to 31 March 2027. The pilot has £400,000 in total.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: £5,000 – £25,000
Deadline: 23 days left; 10 November
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Only engaged Money Guiders Partner organisations: those with a current Expectations and Commitments (E&C) Form in place with MaPS and evidence of active participation in Money Guiders activities during the current financial year
Applicants must be legally registered and operating in the UK; show sound financial standing, with an active UK bank account in the organisation's legal name and no insolvency proceedings; have capacity to deliver and spend all funding by 31 March 2027; comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR; and hold appropriate insurance (public liability and/or professional indemnity) and safeguarding policies where relevant
Consortium applications are allowed with a single lead organisation responsible for the grant agreement, delivery, finance, reporting and governance
Central Government Departments and Money Guiders pilot organisations already funded by MaPS cannot apply

What it funds

Innovative projects that strengthen money guidance across the UK, aligned to one of two lots:

Lot 1 (Help Customers Get to Where They Need to Go): improving referrals, pathways, customer journeys and signposting arrangements; strengthening collaboration between organisations supporting people with money-related issues; helping organisations work together so customers can access the right support at the right time; local and regional activities that improve connections between services
Lot 2 (Raise Awareness and Share Success): increasing awareness of Money Guiders and the value of money guidance; showcasing impact and effective practice; sharing learning between organisations; activities such as case studies, promotional campaigns, celebration events and use of Money Guiders messaging toolkits

an organisation can make one application per Lot. Projects must be delivered between January 2027 and 31 March 2027.

What it will not fund

Activity already funded through another funding source
Organisations that are not current Money Guiders Partners with a valid Expectations and Commitments (E&C) Form
Central Government Departments
Money Guiders pilot organisations already receiving MaPS funding
Spending after 31 March 2027

How to apply

Email GES-grantsadmin@maps.org.uk to receive the Information Pack, Budget and Milestone Plan Template, draft Grant Agreement and the supplier portal quick reference guide
Register on the MaPS eSourcing portal (Atamis)
Complete the application in Atamis and upload the completed Budget and Milestone Plan Template by 5pm on 10 November 2026

clarification questions go through the Atamis portal between 15 October and 3 November 2026. Additional evidence on financial standing, insurance, data protection and delivery capability may be requested during eligibility and due diligence checks.

Have ready

Budget and Milestone Plan Template (Excel), completed
Information about your organisation, project proposal, budget, delivery arrangements and any consortium partners

evidence of financial standing, insurance, data protection compliance and delivery capability may be requested at due diligence.

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