Last chance to apply for small grants funding

Saturday 28 January 2023

The closing date for applications to the Social Investment Fund’s Small Grants Programme is looming, with all requests having to be submitted by Tuesday.

The grant scheme is aimed at charities and non-profit organisations which support Bailiwick residents.

Under the Small Grants Programme, eligible charities can apply for a grant of up to £25,000 to put towards one-off projects, capital expenses or running costs of up to a year’s duration.

The programme is funded using the Guernsey net proceeds of the Channel Islands Lottery.

In 2022, £309,000 was distributed to thirty different charitable organisations, with grants ranging from hundreds of pounds up to the full £25,000.

Sadie Siviter de Paucar, Lead Officer of the Social Investment Fund, said: “We know that several charities need funding for their activities in 2023 so we encourage them to apply. The application process is straightforward and decisions on funding will be made swiftly in March.”

For this programme, SIF works with the Guernsey Community Foundation which provides administrative support in coordinating applications. 

Complete applications must be received by 12:00 on Tuesday 31 January.

There will be a further round of small grants applications in summer 2023 so charities will have another chance to apply for funds then. 

Applications for grants in excess of £25,000, including applications for ongoing salary costs, can be made to SIF’s Major Grants Programme, which will open again for applications soon.