Who Can Apply

Our Small Grants Scheme is designed to support charities registered and operating in the United Kingdom, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. Please note we are not able to support individuals. School PTAs and Friend groups are not eligible to apply. We are unlikely to support newly set up charities without a track record.

What the Foundation will Fund

We make single grants only (no multi-year grants) towards core costs (including supporting salaries), projects, essential equipment or building projects. Our priority will be to support local charities still active in their communities which are currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community.

How Much Can You Apply For

Charities can apply for between £2,000 and £10,000. Please note that if successful, the Trustees may award less than the amount requested.

Planned Completion of the Small Grants Scheme

The Foyle Foundation will complete its grant giving programme in 2025, thereby marking 25 years of giving to the fields of the Arts, Learning, Community Small Grants, State Schools Libraries and formerly Health.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL STOP ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS TO THE SMALL GRANTS SCHEME ON 31st JANUARY 2025.

Applications can continue to be submitted at anytime up to the final cut off date noted above. Please also note that we can only consider applications for projects (and funding periods) which will be completed before the end of 2025.

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