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We are currently closed for regular applications
Deadlines for submission of applications can be up to two months before the meetings. The next submission deadline will be announced on this page and in our newsletter. Please sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of the website. DO NOT submit applications until the deadline is announced.
The Barry Amiel and Norman Melburn Trust welcomes funding applications from individuals or institutions for projects that fall within the funding remit of the Trust. Applications for funding awards are considered twice a year at the January and July trustees meetings. Regular awards (up to £7,350) are considered at both meetings. Applications for major funding awards (over £7,350, and up to £15,750) are only considered once a year – at the January meeting.
New: Urgent Small Awards
From May 2024, the Trust is trialing a new funding scheme: Urgent Small Awards. We have created this scheme in recognition of the fact that small and grassroots organisations can face unforeseen circumstances in which a small amount of support can go a long way. The maximum award for Urgent Small Awards is £500 and with a limited funding pot, we urge applicants to think carefully before applying and to do so because an unexpected need has arisen. As with all our other awards, the Trust does not award funds to: subsidise the continuation or running of university or college courses; cover transportation and costs attached to attending conferences; or subsidise fees/maintenance for undergraduate or postgraduate students. Find out more about Urgent Small Awards>