Ford Britain Trust: Small Grant Program (UK)

Deadline: 28-Feb-22

The Ford Britain Trust has announced a Small Grant Program, to supporting the communities that they work and live in, they pay special attention to projects focusing on education, environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and projects that provide clear benefits to the local communities close to their UK locations. The Ford Britain Trust particularly encourages applications supported by Ford employees, but is open to all.

Funding Criteria

Small grants for amounts up to £250

Benefits

It provides a mechanism through which local grassroots organizations can apply for much needed support
Ford employees can vouch for organizations and therefore have a process by which they can offer assistance
Ford are one of the few organizations to operate their own Trust, which has corporate reputation advantages

Eligibility Criteria

Grants cannot be provided to:

Individuals
CIC
Local Authorities, Councils, Government and Government Departments

Grant applications from the following organisations will be considered:

Registered charities
Schools/PTAs (Non-fee paying, state sector schools only. Independent/private; fee paying schools will not be considered)
Non-profit organisations (including small clubs and societies)

Grant applications are considered for the following purposes:

Contributions to capital projects (e.g. refurbishments)
Capital expenditure items (e.g. furniture/equipment/computers)
Contribution towards the purchase of new vehicle (maximum grant £3,000*)
Grant applications supporting the following activities will be considered:
Work that has clear benefits to the local community/environment
Work with young people/children
Education/schools (mainstream)
Special education needs
People with disabilities

Grant applications are NOT considered if they support the following purposes or activities:

Core funding; General running costs
Major building works
Sponsorship or advertising
Research
Overseas projects; Travel
Religious projects; Political projects
Purchase of second-hand vehicles
Third party fundraising initiatives (exceptions may be made for fundraising initiatives by Ford Motor Company Limited employees and retirees)

Grant applications will be considered for projects being undertaken/expenditure being made in all UK postcodes however locations near Ford Motor Company Limited / FCE Bank plc UK operations are given a higher weighting: