Funding:
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation - Innovation Fund
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for R&D funding to scope a new idea which enables them to work together with other organisations or experts outside their usual practice, or to enable them to undertake active research into areas they would not normally have the time or money to explore.
They particularly welcome ideas that take the perspective of people at the receiving end of activities or services, whether as audiences, participants or clients.They are also looking for ideas that demonstrate a cross-sectoral approach.
If projects are specifically local they must be of a kind that have not been implemented elsewhere and which can set a precedent for emulation in other places, or serve as a national pilot.
The funds available are modest in scale and competition is likely to be strong. As a guide, it is expected that grants will average between £10,000 and £25,000.
Outline ideas should be submitted by email using the Initial Enquiry Form download from the website.
Initial Enquiries can be sent in at any time of the year.
For more information and to download the form go to the website
Posted 20th January