Before you start the application process please read our Funding Strategy 2019 to 2022 here. We have clearly set out our funding objectives in the document. The Trust will only consider applications from organisations and projects that clearly demonstrate that they can achieve the Trust’s priorities and funding objectives.
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for applications for the 1st October Grant-making Meeting is Friday 14th August
Our core funding objectives for Perth and Kinross are:
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creating positive change in people’s lives and communities
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Increasing inclusion, empowerment and independence
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Increasing access to employment, volunteering, education and leisure opportunities
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Increasing equality of opportunity and active citizenship
- Increasing participation, opportunities and experiences through sport, culture, leisure, environment, heritage
- Raising aspirations and realisation of full potential
- Improving access to accredited training and learning
- Increasing employability and employment options
- Increasing leadership or mentoring
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Providing greater access to services and facilities
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Improving infrastructure
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Offering more sustainable services and facilities that reflect local priorities
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Enhancing the natural and built environment
Our core funding objectives for the Rest of Scotland are:
- Improving access to accredited training and learning
- Increasing employability and employment options
- Increasing leadership or mentoring
Please follow the seven steps to apply for funding. See downloads section below for Funding Application Pack.
Step 1
Please download our Funding Application Pack below.
Step 2
Read the Gannochy Trust Funding Strategy 2019 to 30 June 2022.
Step 3
Read our guidance notes including a step by step guide to completing the application form, guidance on presenting your aims, outcomes and activities and your budget schedule;
Step 4
Complete the application form including the aims, outcomes and activities template and budget template. Remember to only include how your project will meet the Trust’s outcomes and not your own. The Trust’s outcomes can be found in the Funding Strategy and a template is provided for you to complete.
Step 5
Read our checklist to make sure you have provided all the correct information:
- An Organisation Information Sheet (See page 1 of application form)
- An Application Form
- An Aims, Outcomes and Activities Template
- A Budget Template
Step 6
Send application form and supporting documents to admin@gannochytrust.org.uk or to The Gannochy Trust, Pitcullen Crescent, Perth PH2 7HX
Step 7
Wait for us to contact you. We aim to acknowledge your application by email within a week of receiving it and we would expect to notify you of the decision within three to four months.
- Funding Application Pack (zip)
Download
- Funding is limited to one year for first time applicants or beneficiaries who haven’t applied for over 10 years;
- If your budget template includes the salary costs of any members of staff (even if they are already in post) we will require a copy of the job descriptions.
- If you have any queries or require further advice, please get in touch by email or telephone – 01738 620653 or admin@gannochytrust.org.uk.
When completing your application form, please remember to only include how your project will meet the Trust’s outcomes and not your own. The Trust’s outcomes are clearly outlined in the Funding Strategy.
You can check if you are eligible for funding further up the page.
Please follow our seven step process
We offer three funding packages:
- Small up to £10,000
- Main up to £30,000
- Major over £30,000
We will acknowledge receipt of your application by e-mail within a week and notify you of our decision within three to four months.
Under the current funding strategy, a maximum of three years.
Yes you can but please note that we have a new funding strategy running from January 2019 to 30 June 2022 with new aims, outcomes and conditions. If you are seeking continuation of revenue funding after three years, you must request an assessment meeting three months after the final payment of your current grant before re-applying.
An organisation can normally only have one grant at a time from the Trust.
Yes but please do not re-apply until at least 12 months after the date of the refusal letter.
Amount funded by category
