Day 13: Grants & Funding

The world of grant making is evolving.  Below are the best websites where you can access guidance on applying for grants plus advice on how to manage a relationship with a funder. These sites contain more sources, more commentary and more funding analysis than anywhere else. Subscribe online at the individual websites.

Warning… these websites can seriously improve your fundraising success!

trustfunding

  • 4,500 trusts giving over £3.9 billion
  • Application procedures and grant-making guidelines
  • Income, assets, grant distribution and beneficial areas
  • Emails on new and updated trusts
  • New application and award rates to increase your chances

gfi

  • 3,500 trusts giving £362 million
  • Funding available for individuals in need
  • Includes trusts giving for both educational and welfare needs
  • Emails on new and updated trusts
  • Powerful search instantly identifies trusts relevant to you

gf

  • Over £2.3 billion local, regional, national and European sources
  • Notifications on funding rounds before they open
  • New funder ratings and improved search function
  • Search by type of grant e.g. small grants, loans, contracts

cg

  • 600 companies giving over £850 million
  • Cash donations and community support
  • Details of what they are likely to fund
  • Emails on new and updated companies
  • Powerful search instantly identifies companies likely to fund you
  • Organisations the companies have supported in the past