How to apply for a Grant
Main Grants Programme
John Lyon's Charity has a two stage application process:
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.
Closing Dates for Initial Proposals
The next closing dates for Stage One: Initial Proposals in 2008/09 are::
- Friday 25 July 2008 for the Oct / Nov Trustee meeting
- Friday 28 November 2008 for the Feb / Mar Trustee meeting
- Friday 27 February 2009 for the May / June Trustee meeting
- Friday 31 July 2009 for the Oct / Nov 2009 Trustee meeting
Stage Two: Application Form
If your Initial Proposal (Stage One) is assessed positively, you will be advised whether you will need to complete an application form. Forms are required for all applications to the Main Grants Programme and for requests of over £2,000 to the Small Grants Programme
If you qualify for Stage Two you will be advised by your Grants Officer when your application form must be returned.
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.
Small Grants Programme
This programme is designed to provide easier and quicker access to funds. There is no application form. Requests are made by an initial proposal letter. You will be advised if your proposal is suitable for consideration under the Small Grants Programme. Decisions are made at various times throughout the year and we usually aim to hold at least four Small Grants rounds a year.