The Journey of a Standard Grant Application

Pre-Application Phase

  • Download an Application Form along with our Guidelines, Advice on completing the Form, Monitoring and Evaluation Factsheet and Supporting Document Checklist from our website
  • For advice or assistance please call or email the Foundation Office
  • Applications received are checked for completeness and eligibility

Assessment Phase

  • The Assessor may contact you by telephone or personal visit to discuss the application
  • The Assessors report is presented to the Assessment Team including the Executive Director
  • The Team agree a recommendation

Decision & Post-Decision Phase

  • Three Trustees consider the applications, along with Team
  • Recommendations at the pre-Board, Review Committee Meeting
  • The applications and recommendations are then considered at the Board Meeting
  • Letters advising of the applications outcomes are sent to all groups within 7 days
  • Successful applicants will be asked to submit signed Terms and Conditions, upon which a cheque will be released. However, if the Trustees require you to meet a conditions, payment will be delayed until the requirement has been satisfied.

Evaluation (12 months later)

  • You will need to submit an evaluation form
  • You may receive an evaluation visit from a member of the Foundation Team
  • 12 months from your date of application, you can re-apply to the Foundation