grants
Grants might be a good way of getting some extra money
There are many grants available for a variety of purposes. For large fundraising projects a grant might be a good way of getting some extra money. It’s worth spending some time researching grants using the internet and other resources. They can deliver substantial amounts of much needed funding to large projects. Here are a few points to remember when thinking about applying for grants:
you will normally be competing with other good causes for a donation so it’s worth spending as much time as possible putting your case together
talk to colleagues and friends to see if they have had experience of getting grants before, especially if they have been successful or have applied for the same grant as you
don’t rely on a grant to meet all your needs, unfortunately there are many more causes than grants to go round, so even if your application is accepted, you might find that the amount you get is not as much as you need
there are many grant giving organisations, download our funding resources document containing a small sample of grant giving bodies in th UK and their contact details.
The information provided on grants should be seen as a guide. It is an extensive subject and should be investigated further to ensure your individual requirements are considered.
