Deadline: 16 March 2017
The Comic Relief is seeking proposals for its Levelling the Field that offer funding to organisations working in partnership in the UK, which use the power of sport to empower women and girls to reach their full potential.
Organisations may address the many challenges faced by women and girls in different ways.
Funding Information
- This is a £1 million initiative funded by Comic Relief and the Treasury to support projects in the UK.
- Applications are welcome for a minimum of £30,000 and a maximum of £250,000, over a period of between 12 and 36 months.
Expected Outcomes
Proposals must work towards the overall outcome of inspiring women and girls to reach their full potential. In addition, proposals must work towards a minimum of one of the following outcomes:
- Reduce gender stereotypes that have a negative impact on women and girls – the use of realistic role models may be appropriate
- Increase social inclusion of women and girls – please note that proposals must focus on more than just bringing women and girls together
- Increase opportunities for women and girls to access education, employment and training – these may, or may not be within the sport industry
- Improve the leadership skills of women and girls – equipping women and girls with the skills to become leaders, in the setting appropriate to them
- Tackling violence against women and girls – enabling women and girls to live free from harm, and with access to crucial support
Eligibility Criteria
- Comic Relief will only accept applications from organisations working in partnership. The partnership must include a track record of working with women and girls, and using sport as a tool for change. There must be one lead organisation which must have at least one partner; however they expect both/all partners to play a role in project delivery.
- Comic Relief will require the lead organisation to upload a partnership agreement for each partner as part of the application process.
- It is not a requirement for organisations to use the Slack channel. Applications from existing partnerships, or partnerships developed outside this channel are also welcome.
- There is no minimum / maximum turnover for applicant organisations.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: United Kingdom
For more information, please visit Levelling the Field, UK.