This fund makes grants to organisations that:

• Operate in one area of the country only, and
  
• are NOT part of a national structure – for example, by being affiliated to a national network, or a branch of a national organisation.  In these cases, the national office may apply to the National Fund.  The main reason for this is that the Trust’s funds are not big enough to assist the many networks at a local level; we usually aim to help the national body provide support for local services.

Closing dates for the Regional Fund are 28 February and 31 May.  An organisation may apply only once each year.

There is no maximum amount.  However, bear in mind that last year the average grant was $2,850, and very few were more than $5,000.  (This changes from year to year depending on funds available and the number and quality of applications.)

You can see a list of recent Regional grants online.

You can also see information about applying for a grant, or download an application cover sheet; this includes a list of the information we ask you to send us.