New Funds Available for Communities’ Wildlife and Green Space Projects
We are delighted to announce that GrantScape and
Church Urban Fund have launched an innovative new grant programme which we will jointly fund and
administer.
This programme, “Believing in Your Local Community: Wildlife and Green Spaces”, has been specifically designed to support faith-based community groups delivering nature conservation and green spaces projects with a community benefit in London.
Applications are now invited from eligible groups for grants of up to £10,000. The closing deadline is Tuesday 17 March 2009.
For full details of the new grant programme’s eligibility criteria (including some example projects) and to find out how straightforward it is to apply for grants, please click here. Application Deadline Reminder
If you are planning to submit an application to our Inner London Nature Conservation Fund or Working with Nature, the deadlines are:
| Inner London Nature Conservation Fund | 2 March 2009, 12 noon |
| Working with Nature | 6 April 2009, 12 noon |
Caird Bardon Community Programme
The latest round of the Caird Bardon Community Programme closed on 15th December 2008. Eleven applications were received on this occasion, seeking almost £360,000 for projects with a combined value of over £1 million. Details of decisions will be announced in March.
Applications to the next funding round are now invited. more
CWM Community and Environmental Fund
Four Carmarthenshire-based groups were awarded grants totalling just over £130,000 from the CWM Community and Environmental Fund at the end of 2008.
Applications to the next funding round are now invited. more
What Makes a Good Grant Application?
Before applying for funding you need to understand exactly what you want funding for. A project that is achievable, useful and focused will show funders that it has been well-planned and organised. In simplified terms you need to know:
- What you are trying to achieve
- Why
- Expected costs
- Expected outcome
By the time you are ready to seek funding the project should be fully developed and the planning process largely finished. Obtaining funding should (usually) be the last step in the process.
When planning both your project and a grant application you need to consider:
The first stage of making a grant application is to make sure the elements of the project you wish to apply for are eligible under the funding criteria and then think of ways this can be demonstrated.
A good application is well written and structured. It answers all of the questions cleary and concisely without unnecessary additional information which will ultimately detract from the application.
- State exactly what the project aims to acheive
- Demonstrate need, planning and support for the project
- Specify the amount you require and precisely what it is for
- Clearly state how the project will be maintained beyond the grant and the provisions made for this
- Do not assume that the person assessing your application is an expert
Workshops for Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) Grant Applications
We are offering a one day training workshop designed specifically to help organisations wishing to improve their chances of securing a LCF grant. We will provide training covering all categories under the LCF specialising in biodiversity projects. more
The next course will be held in London on Thursday 26th February 2009. There are a few places available if you would like to attend this course. Please contact Matt Young on 01908 545780 to enquire about this or future training dates.
