Types of Grant

The Main Grants Programme

Grants awarded under the Main Grants Programme are assessed by an application form, which is then subject to one of three deadline dates throughout the year. We fund capital costs (e.g. equipment, furniture etc.) and revenue costs (e.g. salaries, running costs). The maximum length of any grant is normally three years. There are no strict limits on the amount of grant that may be awarded. Some fixed-term grants may be eligible for renewal depending on changing circumstances, records of achievements, and the availability of funds.

The Small Grants Programme

The Small Grants Programme welcomes 'one off' grant requests of up to £5,000, with no repeat funding. Requests for over £2,000 will be subject to the completion of a short application form.  Small Grants are considered up to six times a year.

We favour:

• one-off small capital grants
• one-off summer schemes
• pump priming funds for small projects that might develop into full grant status

If a repeat request is expected in the following year applicants may be referred to the Main Grants Programme.