Below are common questions regarding the Creating Change Grant Programme. If your questions are not addressed below, please contact us on 028 9032 3000. What type of things do you fund? The Creating Change programme fits under the main funding objectives of the Foundation. These are categorised under two broad headings, ‘Education and Training’ and ‘Social and Community Needs’. Download a copy of the Guidelines for the Creating Change Grant Programme from this website for further information on what is eligible for funding under this programme. How much can we apply for? The Creating Change Grant Programme will fund approximately 20 organisations up to £100,000 each over a maximum 6 year period. Can I apply for core funding? Yes, the Creating Change Grant Programme can support salary costs, core costs and development costs within an organisation. How many grant rounds will there be? The Creating Change Grant Programme is a pilot programme for the Foundation. There will be just one closing date for applications, 5pm on 7th September 2007. What areas does the Creating Change Grant Programme not fund? There are a number of areas that will not be funded under the Creating Change Grant Programme. Please see the page Areas Outside the Guidelines of the Creating Change Grant Programme for a comprehensive list. Who can apply? The Creating Change Grant Programme is open to organisations that are a registered charity AND have an annual income of less than £250,000. What happens if we receive funding for the same thing from another source? It is important that you keep us up to date with your funding situation during the assessment period. If you receive other funding during the assessment period of September to December, you should contact the Foundation to inform our decision making process. Can I send in a draft application? No, we do not have the capacity to review draft application forms, however, we would gladly provide telephone advice on any aspect of the application process. Contact us on 028 9038 2864. Do we have to spend the grant within a certain time frame? Yes, the grant will be over a maximum of a six year period, with a review at the end of each year to inform the decision to release the next year's funding. Can I apply to both the Standard Grant Programme and the Creating Change Programme? Yes, as there are no guarantees that you would be successful in either grant programme. If you are successful in the Creating Change Grant Programme, you will not be eligible to apply the Standard Grant Programme until the Creating Change Grant is complete. When would we know if we are successful? All organisations will be informed if they have been successful or not, by post, during December 2007. What will you ask for if our organisation receives a grant? Your organisation will be asked to draw up milestones which will be reviewed annually to monitor the progress of your project. We will also ask you to submit annual financial expenditure of the grant. What documents do we need to send in with the application form? The essential enclosures required are all listed at the bottom of the last page of the application form. It is vital that ALL enclosures are submitted, otherwise your application will not go forward for assessment. Will someone come and visit us? It is envisaged that Foundation staff will make monitoring and support visits to those successful organisations during the life of the grant. Can I apply if I have had the full quota of 3 years' continuous funding? Yes, if you fit the criteria for the Creating Change Grant Programme, you can submit an application, regardless of the number of successful Standard Grants you may have had from the Foundation. If you are successful in the Creating Change Grant Programme, you will not be eligible to apply for another grant in the Standard Grant Programme until after the end of the Creating Change Grant. Can I apply if I currently hold a Standard Grant from Lloyds TSB Foundation NI? If you currently hold a grant from the Foundation, and you fit the criteria for the Creating Change programme, then you can make an application. If you are successful in the Creating Change Grant Programme, you will not be eligible to apply for another grant in the Standard Grant Programme until after the end of the Creating Change Grant. Should we send in other additional information such as business plans? No, it is important that you send in all of what is requested with your application form only. No supplementary information of any kind will be considered.
