Our Grants Programmes

Strengthening the Voluntary Sector (STVS) - independence grants programme 2008
The Strengthening the Voluntary Sector - independence programme 2008 is now open. This year the programme will focus on strengthening the independence of advice and advocacy organisations in the cities of Bristol, Coventry, Manchester or Sheffield or in the counties of Kent or Lincolnshire. The deadline for submitting applications is 30 June 2008. New grants will be announced in December 2008. This year the STVS programme has a tight focus. The last round in 2006 was relatively open and a very high number of applications yielded a success rate for applicants of 4%. It is important that this year the success rate is higher. There are therefore geographical criteria and a focused theme within the issue of independence from government. The focus also enables us to explore issues at the local level, where independence is coming under greatest pressure. Please note that the criteria are now fixed for this year and cannot be changed to include other organisations.
Click here to see the guidelines for applicants.
Once you have read the guidelines and you are sure of your eligibility to apply to this programme, click here to find out about how to make an application.
If you need further clarification of any aspect of the guidelines either e-mail us or telephone 020 7767 1348.

Joint International Development grants programme 2008
The Baring Foundation and John Ellerman Foundation Joint International Development grants programme 2008 is now closed. New grants will be announced in October 2008.

(To find out more about the agencies and projects we have funded under the international programme click here.)

Arts programme 2008
The deadline for applications to the Arts programme 2008 has now passed and the programme is now closed. New grants will be announced in June 2008.

(To find out more about arts organisations we have funded under the theme of Arts and Refugees since 2004 click here)