Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Pathways to Work Innovation Fund

About this grant

DWP fund testing new or significantly different approaches that help disabled people and people with long-term health conditions get ready for work, find a job, stay in work or progress. Continuing an unchanged existing service is not eligible. Applications close 11:59pm on 26 October 2026; shortlisted applicants are told by 9 November, attend development sessions 16 to 27 November and can submit a refined application 27 November to 4 December 2026, with funding decisions from January 2027. Projects must be delivered within 12 months of signing the grant agreement, with funding available to the end of March 2028.