Genius Within CIC has opened the latest application window for its Blooming Genius grants, supporting grassroots organisations working with neurodivergent children under 18 and their families across the UK. Genius Within is a social enterprise specialising in neurodiversity and supporting neurodivergent people in education, employment and wider society.

Blooming Genius provides small grants for grassroots initiatives that help neurodivergent children and families, particularly in communities where information and support around neurodiversity may be limited. Grants typically range from a few hundred pounds to around £2,000, although there is no fixed maximum award.

Key points:
• UK grassroots organisations can apply.
• Projects must support neurodivergent children under 18 and their families.
• Grants are typically worth up to around £2,000.
• The current application window runs from 1 September to 24 October.
• Applications are capped at 200 per funding window.

The closing date for applications is 24 October 2026.  . Successful applicants in the current round are due to be notified on 5 December, with grants awarded during the week commencing 8 December 2026.

Genius Within cap applications at 200 per window. Once this limit is reached, they will not process additional applications.