How to apply for a Grant
John Lyon's Charity operates a two stage application process for requests for Main Grants, Access to Opportunity and Small Grants of more than £2,000.
Stage One: Initial Proposal
Please write to the Grants Office with the following information:
- a summary of the main purpose of the project
- details of the overall amount requested
- the timescale of your project
- some indication of how funds from the Charity would be allocated.
Please click here to download our guidelines on writing an initial proposal letter.
John Lyon's Charity will accept Stage One Initial Proposals at any time.
Decisions are made at Trustee meetings three times a year in March, June and November. You should be advised that the application process takes approximately four months to complete. Proposals received less than four months before the Trustee meeting may not be considered until the following meeting.
Stage Two: Application Form (Main Grants, Access to Opportunity and Small Grants for more than £2,000)
If your Initial Proposal (Stage One) is assessed positively, you will be advised whether you will need to complete an application form. Forms will be sent to you by a member of the Grants Team who will also advise you when your application form must be returned.
Small Grants (under £2,000)
There is no application form for requests for under £2,000. Applications are made by Initial Proposal letter. You will be advised by a member of the Grants Team if more information is required.
Access to the Arts Fund
Schools wishing to apply to the Access to the Arts Fund can download an application form here. Forms can be sent to the Charity at any time but must be in advance of the activity you wish to receive funding for.
Applications by fax or email will not be accepted.
Electronic versions of the application form can be made available.
The decision of the Grants Committee is final.
For more information on the application procedure please contact the Grants Office on 020 7591 3330.