Grant Timetable

For grant requests less than £100,000 (£75,000 from October 2018)

Single stage application process

Applicants are invited to submit applications early in order that any more detailed or missing information can be sought well before the Grants Committee meeting date. This application should be made using the Grant Application form.

For grant requests of £100,000 (£75,000 from October 2018) or more

Two stage application process

An initial application must be made at least 2 months before the deadline. This is to allow for discussion with intending applicants. This application should be made using the Preliminary Grant Proposal form.
After a period of preliminary discussion with the Foundation, applicants should then make their application using the Grant Application form.

All grant applications must be made through the Foundation web site.

Application window timetable (April 2018)

Applications for grants of £100,000 or more to make initial contact no later than Monday 19th February 2018.
Applications invited by 5pm on Thursday 12th April 2018.
Decisions to recipients by end of July 2018.

Application window timetable (October 2018)

Applications for grants of £75,000 or more to make initial contact no later than Thursday 2nd August 2018.
Applications invited by 5pm on Tuesday 2nd October 2018.
Decisions to recipients by mid-December 2018.