This fund makes grants to:

• The national offices of organisations that have a national structure, for example that have branches or affiliates providing services around the country
• The only office/base of an organisation that provides a nationwide service or has a national focus.
• The annual closing date for the National Fund is 31 August. 

In most cases, these grants are used for either running costs for the national office and/or the network, or activities aimed at supporting the work of local groups - for example training, newsletters, information, publicity etc.  Sadly the Trust’s resources are not large enough to be able to make a meaningful contribution at local level as well.

There is no maximum amount.  Last year the average grant was $13,000, and very few were more than $20,000.  (This changes from year to year depending on funds available and the number and quality of applications.)

To see recent National grants. click here.

You can also see information about applying for a grant, or download an application cover sheet.