The deadline for applications is Friday 31 January 2025 for Large Grant applications
Small Grant funding will be open for applications between Sunday 1 December 2024 and Friday 28 February 2025
Funding is available for projects that benefit their local community, with a particular focus on improving education, the lives of children and young people, those with disabilities, and the environment.
Small grants of up to £250 and large grants of between £250 and £3,000 are available to registered charities, state sector schools, and non-profit organisations; they will not fund Community Interest Companies (CICs), individuals, or Local Authorities.
The grant can be used to fund projects:
- That have clear benefits to the local community or environment.
- That work with children or young people.
- That work within the school system.
- That support those with special education needs.
- That support those with disabilities.
The grant cannot fund:
- Core funding or general running costs.
- Major building works.
- Sponsorship or advertising.
- Overseas projects.
- Purchasing second-hand vehicles.
- Third-party fundraising initiatives.
Grant applications are welcomed from all areas within the UK; however, locations near Ford Motor Company Ltd. will be given priority, these are Essex, Bridgend, Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, and Liverpool.
Please email your completed application form to fbtrust@ford.com.
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