Big, Bold Ideas for a Better Future: The Catalyst Fund Grants

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The Catalyst Fund is a global initiative that provides grants ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 to individuals or organizations with early-stage ideas or projects that address pressing global challenges. Regardless of whether you have 25 years of experience or are just starting out, the Catalyst Fund welcomes applications from anyone, anywhere in the world. To … Read more

The Steel Charitable Trust’s Rolling Grants Programme: Application Guidelines

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The Steel Charitable Trust’s rolling grants programme provides discretionary grants to organizations that demonstrate the potential to make a significant impact. This open application grant-making policy outlines the eligibility criteria and guidelines for applying for grants from the Trust. Applications are accepted throughout the year from all regions of the United Kingdom and are assessed … Read more

The Rufford Foundation Small Grant: A Pathway to Nature Conservation Grant

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The Rufford Foundation offers a range of grants to support nature conservation projects around the world. These grants are provided through a staged funding process, consisting of five different types of grants. The first two stages of funding are the 1st and 2nd Rufford Small Grants, each offering up to £6,000 in funding. These grants … Read more

The Lurgan Trust: Grants and Focus Areas

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The Lurgan Trust is a charitable organization that provides grants in the United Kingdom, specifically in London, as well as in Northern Ireland and South Africa. In the UK, grants are primarily focused on several areas, including music and arts education and participation, support for individuals with disabilities, assistance for the elderly, medical relief including … Read more

Van Tienhoven Foundation Grants

Van Tienhoven Foundation Grants: The Van Tienhoven Foundation offers grants of up to €10,000 through an annual call for proposals. The next call for proposals will open on January 1, 2024, and the deadline for submission is January 31, 2024, at midnight CET. To apply for a grant, grantseekers must submit a project proposal using … Read more

The Penal Grants Programme: Supporting Rehabilitation and Reintegration

The Penal Grants Programme aims to provide support and funding to organizations that are working towards the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. While we primarily fund registered charities, we do consider applications from organizations that are in the process of obtaining charitable status. Our focus is on smaller, grass-roots organizations, particularly those outside of London … Read more

Paul Hamlyn Foundation Grants: Empowering Vulnerable Communities in India

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Aim of the Fund The Paul Hamlyn Foundation Grants aim to enable vulnerable communities living in priority geographical areas in India to improve their lives. These communities have inherent strengths that are often overlooked when modern development frameworks are used to view them. They have closely knit societies, progressive views on resource utilization and sustainability, … Read more

What needs to be looked at while applying for Grants

   Applying for Grants:  What needs to be looked at while applying for Grants – Some donor agencies may have a specific time period for applying for funds and others may have flexible time period.  Here are some of the steps as to how to approach a donor agency for the first time. Step-I.  – … Read more

Grants

Grants are non-repayable funds disbursed by one party (grant makers), often a government department, corporation, foundation or trust, to a recipient, often (but not always) a nonprofit entity, educational institution, business or an individual. In order to receive a grant, some form of “Grant Writing” often referred to as either a proposal or an application … Read more

Steps to be taken while applying for Grants

When we apply for grants we need to ensure that all that is required by donor agencies are adhered to and all the supporting documents are attached to. a) Some donor agencies may have a specified time period for applying for funds and others may have flexible time period. Here are some of the steps … Read more