Grant fundraising


Funding alert!


Which grant-giving trusts are eager to help you make your next school project happen?


Arts Council England Amount: Small grants up to £15,000, large grants up to £100,000 Deadline: Ongoing – allow up to 12 weeks Areas of interest: Funding is provided for projects that engage children in the arts, and activities must provide opportunities for pupils to gain new skills and identify routes into creative industries. Schools must also demonstrate that the project bene ts the wider community. Previously-funded project: Eastbrook School, Derbyshire was awarded £1,276 for its Shakespeare Schools Festival. artscouncil.org.uk/funding


10 TIPS FOR GRANT SUCCESS


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Read the guidelines! Read the guidelines again! Do you meet


the funder’s criteria? If not, move on and find one where you do.


If the funder does not have specific guidelines, then check geographical preferences and note any similar organisations or projects that have been funded in the past.


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If the trust or foundation states that it is willing to offer advice


before an application is made, then contact them – an initial call could save you time and effort.


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Biochemical Society Amount: Up to £1,000 Deadline: September 2016 Areas of interest: The Society’s Scientific Outreach Grants support activities that communicate the excitement of molecular bioscience to young people and the community. Previously-funded project: The Gordon Schools, Aberdeenshire received £993 for their ‘DNA Day’, in which students gained practical experience of experimental techniques using electrophoresis gels. biochemistry.org/grants


The Legal Education


Foundation Amount: Up to £100,000 Deadline: 4 October 2016 Areas of interest: Funding is provided for projects that increase children’s understanding of the law and the capability to use it, and how technology plays a part in the legal system. Previously-funded project: Oakgrove College, Derry was awarded £50,000 for their ‘Awfully Lawful’ project. Pupils learnt about the impact of illegal behaviour on victims and how the law protects their interests, as well as alternative methods for resolving disputes. thelegaleducationfoundation.org


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Henry Smith Charity Amount: Between £500 and £2,500 Deadline: The next round runs from 1 July to 18 November 2016 Areas of interest: Grants are given to fund recreational trips for pupils from areas of deprivation, aged 13 and under. The main purpose of the trip should not be for academic study, but rather to provide an experience that the children would not otherwise have the opportunity to access. A maximum of two thirds of the cost of the trip will be funded. Previously-funded project: Armitage CofE Primary School, Manchester was awarded £2,500 for a two-night trip to an activity centre in Lancashire. henrysmithcharity.org.uk


The Roman Society Amount: Up to £500 Deadline: 1 November 2016 Areas of interest: Funding is awarded to help promote the teaching of Latin and Roman studies. Grants are offered for purchasing textbooks and other resources, and organising Roman- themed workshops or study days. Previously-funded project: Brooke Weston Academy, Northamptonshire received £400 towards redeveloping its Latin department. romansociety.org


If the funder provides an application form, complete it


as fully as you can – incomplete application forms are likely to be the first ones to be filtered out.


Where no application form is provided, be concise in your


letter of application and include your latest accounts and annual report. Don’t enclose additional materials at this stage – if they are interested, they will request these.


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The proposal should be written by someone who has a good


understanding of your school and the project that you are requesting funds for. This person should be the named contact, should a funder require more information.


relate this to how it will help you serve the children at your school.


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Be realistic about how much you are asking for.


Don’t rely on a positive response from a single trust or foundation


– apply to as many relevant funders as you can to boost your chances.


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Be patient, and be prepared to never receive a reply! Some


funders acknowledge receipt of every application received, but most only contact successful applicants.


Demonstrate a need for the funding and be able to directly


Find Funding FundEd members


can search our online database of grants.


Go to funded.org.uk/ grants.


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