Application timeframes
The final round of funding in our current grant strategy is now closed to new applications. We are working on our next grant strategy, with more information available in spring 2027.
In the 2024-27 grant strategy we have made funding decisions four times a year. The full process typically takes around 6-8 months from initial enquiry to final decision.
Final funding decisions for this programme will be made in March 2027 from enquiries already received.
For decisions in September 2026
No more new enquiries can be made for this decision round.
Finalised Stage 1 applications must be submitted before Thursday 14th May and will be reviewed by mid-June. Successful applications that are invited to Stage 2 will be reviewed by our board in September 2026. Those offered grants will receive initial funds shortly after.
For decisions in December 2026
No more new enquiries can be made for this decision round.
Finalised Stage 1 applications must be submitted before Friday 7th August and will be reviewed at the end of August. Applications invited to Stage 2 will be reviewed by our board in December 2026. Those offered grants will receive initial funds shortly after.
For final decisions of the programme (March 2027)
No more new enquiries can be made for this decision round.
Organisations invited to apply will meet online with us for an introductory conversation and an application meeting between Monday 10th August – Wednesday 30th September 2026.
Finalised Stage 1 applications must be submitted before Wednesday 7th October 2026 and will be reviewed in November and December. We will let applicants know of their progress in mid-December.
Applications invited to Stage 2 will meet us for Stage 2 Assessments in late January – early February 2027. Their applications will be reviewed by our Board in March 2027. Those offered grants will receive initial funds shortly after.