The BNI Foundation gives grants by application only.
Criteria
The grant monies should fund projects which:
will help to changes lives by improving circumstances for children facing financial instability that negatively affects their educational opportunities
provides support and activities which develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in sociality as mature and responsible individuals
are a resource for young people up to the age of 18 living in UK & North Ireland by providing advice and assistance for educational and other activities as a means of advancing education and relieving unemployment
will support initiative that provide resources to educators and organisations that make success easier for children, either by removing barriers or by providing incentives for focusing on studies. This is particularly delivered well through the Business Voices Initiative
will promote, sustain and increase individual and collective knowledge and understanding of specific areas of study, skills and expertise, through; community education; development of young people; training (including vocational training) and life long learning; adding to collective knowledge and understanding of specific areas of study and expertise; the development of individual capabilities, competences, skills and understanding, volunteering time and apprenticeships
will collaborate with other charitable organisations and groups supporting young people's education.
Grant Review Process
Grants will be awarded by the BNI Foundation's Trustees. This panel operates on a rolling programme and will begin in 2021
The amount of available funds at the time of the funding cycle is dependent on monies raised.
The grants value will be between £500-£1000 and amount should be specified in application.
The grant we give out each year comprises of donations from members and public and money raised at our Regional Events and National Conferences.
The Grants Panel will meet twice a year – application opens 1st October for one month and 1st May for one month. Grants awarded 1st November and 1st June, respectively.
All grant applications will be considered in line with BNI non-discrimination statement, without regard to race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
What kind of information do you require from me in order to be considered for a grant?
Our grant application is very straight forward and can be accessed by our website or email address.
We will need to know your contact information, information about your project, such as size of impact, subject, name of your project, how it will benefit the students and how you will measure that; how you will spend the grant money; how if you are being assisted by the local Business Voices team; who is your contact and what is their contact information; and the amount of the grant you are applying for.
If I have another organisation who will pay part of my project, may I apply to the BNI Foundation for the balance of the costs?
Yes, we are happy to fund in part or full.
May I apply more than once?
You may apply in every grant application cycle.
How will I know if I have been awarded the grant?
We pride ourselves on getting through the grant cycle quickly and efficiently. We make every effort to have the grants reviewed and recipients selected within 30 days of closing a grant cycle.
Will I be notified if I am not awarded the grant?
We will make every attempt to notify everyone of the status of your application; however, due to the volume of requests received, it is not always possible to notify everyone. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us to inquire as to the status of your application.
