"A VISION FOR THE FUTURE - OUR STRATEGY 2020-2023"
Our new stratey 2020-2023 has seen the creation of 4 exciting new grant programmes - Small Grants, Medium Grants, Large Grants and Special Initiatives. The grant programmes have been streamlined to ensure charities can spend more time delivering their essential work, rather than completing lengthy application forms.
SMALL GRANTS
Up to £2,500 available ,12 month grant, rolling programme, maximum 4 month turnaround for decision, aimed at charities with income under £1M, evaluated after 12 months.
MEDIUM GRANTS
£2,501 to £10,000 available, 12 month grant, rolling programme, maximum 4 month turnaround for decision, aimed at charities with income under £1M, evaluated after 12 months.
LARGE GRANTS
Up to £50,000 available over 3 years, max of £20,000 in years 1 and 2 and max of £10,000 in year 3, programme opening in January and closing in February each year, decision received in June each year, aimed at charities with income under £1M, monitored annually.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
Aimed at supporting the Third Sector, must be strategic in nature, NI wide potential, up to £20,000 available for a maximum 2 year programme.
Apply here for Special Initiatives
FUNDING CRITERIA
In order for organisations to be eligible to apply for any of our grant programmes, they must have an income of less than £1 million in the previous 12 months. For registered charities with a Headquarters based outside Northern Ireland, the income of their Northern Ireland operation will be the figure used to assess eligibility.
The Trustees have taken this decision as there have been an increasing number of applications to the Foundation which makes the decision process more difficult. Also the Trustees are keen to ensure they stay in line with the overall aim of the Foundation, ‘to support underfunded charities that enable people, especially disadvantaged or people with special needs, to play a fuller role in the community.’ This new eligibility will stay in place for the foreseeable future.