Who cannot apply

We cannot accept applications from:

• statutory or public bodies
• schools
• individuals
• sole traders
• organisations based outside the UK
• companies that can pay profits to directors, shareholders or members (including companies limited by shares)
• organisations applying to more than one of our funds for the same project at the same time. We do not provide duplicate funding. You can apply to a different fund if your previous application was unsuccessful
• organisations contracted through Applicant Support
• organisations funded through Support for Meithrin Natur grant holders
• one organisation applying on behalf of another

Getting help with your application

Do not use a private businesses, bid writers or consultants to write your application. We will not accept them. No one is authorised to act on our behalf or claim to be a preferred supplier.

If you're not sure on anything in the application, contact us. You can also get help from trusted support organisations, like your local authority or County Voluntary Council (CVC). They can give advice and support with writing your application.