Grant News
Funding is available for registered charities in England and Wales that support disadvantaged children and young people.
The funding which is being made available through the Masonic Charitable Foundation Charity Grants programme offers two types of grants:
- Small Grants, ranging from £1,000 to £5,000, are available to charities with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 and can be used for any purpose (unrestricted).
- Large Grants, ranging from £10,000 to £60,000, are available to charities with an annual income between £500,000 and £5 million. These grants must be used for specific projects with defined goals and budgets. Funds may be spent on salaries, equipment, training, monitoring, and administration.
Projects should focus on one or more of the following areas:
- supporting children affected by domestic abuse,
- addressing the needs of children in early years (ages 0–5) with a focus on poverty and neglect,
- or helping children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Charities interested in applying should first submit an expression of interest (EOI), which can be submitted at any time. If shortlisted, applicants will be invited to complete a full application.
Additionally, the Masonic Charitable Foundation has a separate grants programme aimed at improving the health and well-being of older people with dementia and their carers. This programme is also currently paused. For updates on when these programmes will reopen, please check the Foundation’s website.
Useful Links:
Small grant application guidance
Large grant application guidance
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