Deadline: 15-Feb-23
Applications for BEARR’s 2023 Small Grants Scheme are now open.
The focus of much of BEARR’s work has been on Ukraine and Moldova, with the Ukraine Emergency Appeal at the forefront of the activities. This year, the main Small Grants Scheme (Project A) will focus on other countries with which they work, with another scheme (Project B) reserved for applicants in Ukraine and Moldova.
It has been part of BEARR’s long-term mission to foster cooperation and partnerships, in the belief that this is fundamental to the operation of successful civil society organisations (CSOs).
For 2023, they are inviting applications for up to £4,000 for joint projects that promote the long-term partnership between two or more CSOs supporting vulnerable people in any area of health or social welfare. Applications are welcome from CSOs in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan.
They will also be inviting separate applications for up to £1,000 from existing grantees in Ukraine and Moldova for projects aimed at building organisational resilience. These grants are separate to the Emergency Appeal (which will continue to fund the distribution of humanitarian aid) and are designated specifically to support activities that improve the welfare of staff and volunteers, as well as to improve the organisation’s resilience.
No grants can be made at present to Russian and Belarusian CSOs because of difficulties transferring funds to those countries.
Projects
- Project A
- Joint projects that promote the long-term partnership between two or more CSOs supporting vulnerable people in any area of health or social welfare. Applications are welcome from CSOs in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan.
- Project B
- Projects aimed at building organisational resilience or to improve the welfare of staff and volunteers. Applications are welcome from former grantees in Ukraine and Moldova only.
Eligibility Criteria
- The BEARR Trust will not accept applications from individuals, unregistered volunteer groups, universities or schools. They will only accept applications from CSOs, which can include registered charities, non-government organisations (NGOs), associations and other non-profit organisations.
For more information, visit BEARR Trust.