Deadline: 22 November, 2021
WCVF has opened applications for the Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme.
The Wales and Africa grants scheme is a grant fund for community groups and organisations throughout Wales who work with partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa.
The global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are being felt differently worldwide. With the varying needs of partnerships in mind, the Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme seeks to support requests which meet current needs in communities.
Benefits
- Small grants between £5,000–£15,000 are available for projects which are responding to an identified need in the community that works in line with at least one of the aims of the grant
- Large Covid-19 grants between £30,000–£200,000 are available for projects responding to a need caused by the Covid-19 pandemic
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For the large Covid-19 grants, £200,000 is available
Eligibility
- The lead applicant must be based in Wales
- All activities should clearly demonstrate a benefit to Wales
- Applications should clearly demonstrate a fit with one or more of the four thematic areas
- Applicants with prior experience of delivering grant-funded activity from the Wales and Africa Programme should demonstrate the impact of this project and any lessons learnt
- Individuals cannot apply; however, they may apply through a host organisation
- All relevant purchases to be made with Wales and Africa grant scheme funding will consider ethical and fair trade criteria
To apply and for more information, click here.
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