Advance HE is investing in sector-wide innovation and collaboration through three distinct funding programmes available exclusively to member institutions. Whether you're looking to work across institutions, innovate in teaching, or expand global partnerships, there's support available.
Collaborative Development Fund
Collaborative Development Fund supports the development of our members by addressing key sector challenges together, through a series of innovative projects. By tackling important sector concerns collectively, the funding awarded by Advance HE helps our members to find new solutions and benefit from the shared learning of what works.
Global Impact Grants
Global practice sharing and learning is a cornerstone of the support that Advance HE provides for member institutions. Through funding small case studies, our Global Impact Grants are an opportunity for international Advance HE members to share success stories about higher education projects that have had a demonstrable impact on their staff or students. The case studies are available to members as examples of international best practices.
Innovative Impact Grants
Innovative Practice Grants support our small, specialist, independent and college-based HE members from within the UK in sharing good practice and impactful initiatives. Grants of £500 are awarded to successful applicants.
Member Benefits 2025-26
Our 2025-26 membership offer has been shaped by invaluable feedback from sector leaders, addressing the sector's most pressing challenges, including financial sustainability, educational transformation, and leadership development. In response, we've evolved our approach to deliver practical, accessible solutions that support institutions in meeting regulatory requirements whilst maintaining excellence.