[WiLT] Freemasons' Grand Charity - Non-Masonic Grants - Apply by 27th February 2009

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Freemasons' Grand Charity  - Non-Masonic Grants - Apply by 27th
February 2009

The Freemasons' Grand Charity regularly suports national charities
that are not connected with Freemasonry.  Over more than 25 years,
hundreds have benefited from its support.  Download a list of
Non-Masonic grants awarded since 1981. In total, over £30 million has
been donated to non-Masonic charities of all sizes. This includes over
£7 million for Hospice services as part of a special programme of
support that began in 1984 and over £1.5 million for emergency relief
work worldwide.

Major Grants - Charities seeking funding for specific projects can
apply for grants of over £5,000. Before applying for a grant, you are
advised to read the detailed Grant Application Guidelines on website
below.  The majority of grants awarded are for between £10,000 and
£25,000. A few grants of over £50,000 may be approved each year.
Grants are not normally made for capital building projects, whether
for new buildings, renovation, updating or extension. Examples of
projects supported by a Major Grant can be found in the Case Studies
section.

Minor Grants - Smaller charities can apply for a grant of £5,000 or
less for general purposes In 2008, The Freemasons' Grand Charity
intends to award minor grants totalling around £50,000. Examples of
recent grants are on website below. The grants of up to £5,000 are
given towards core funding for smaller charities whose annual income
does not exceed about £1 million.

Major and minor grants are awarded under the following headings:
* Vulnerable people;
* Medical Research;
* Youth Opportunities.

Major and minor grants are only made to registered charities in
England and Wales. Applicant charities must operate nationally,
throughout England and Wales. Local charities (i.e. serving an
individual city or region) should apply to the Provincial Grand Lodge
of the region in which they operate Contact details for Provincial
Grand Lodges are on website below.

Disaster Relief Grants - Emergency grants for disaster relief can be
authorised by the President of the Grand Charity

Hospice Grants - Hospices can apply for a grant towards their annual
running costs.
For further information please contact the Non-Masonic grants team
Tel: 0207 395 9294

Head of Non-Masonic Grants, The Freemasons' Grand Charity, 60 Great
Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ

Website: http://www.grandcharity.org/pages/nonmasonic_grants.html


Major Grants

During 2007, The Freemasons' Grand Charity supported national
non-Masonic charities with grants totalling over £3.0 million.   Our
grants helped to fund activities ranging from research into the
treatment of male cancers through to concerts for elderly people in
care and help for young people struggling with their education.
Examples of grants

The grants of more than £5,000 are given for designated purposes (e.g.
a specific project, salary or activity).  Funding may be granted for
up to three-years where there is evidence of an on-going need.

Summary guidelines
* Before applying for a grant, you are advised to read the detailed
Grant Application Guidelines
* Major grants are only made to registered charities in England and
Wales
* Applicant charities must operate nationally, throughout England and
Wales
* Local charities (i.e. serving an individual city or region) should
apply to the Provincial Grand Lodge of the region in which they
operate Contact details for Provincial Grand Lodges

Major grants are awarded under the following headings:
* Vulnerable people
* Medical Research
* Youth Opportunities

The majority of grants awarded are for between £10,000 and £25,000

A few grants of over £50,000 may be approved each year

Grants may be made for capital projects provided the application is
for an identifiable element of the project

Examples of projects supported by a Major Grant can be found in the
Case Studies section

How to apply - Download the Application Form  (see link below)

To apply for a major grant you must complete and return the Major
Grant Application Form to:

Head of Non-Masonic Grants
The Freemasons' Grand Charity
60 Great Queen Street
London
WC2B 5AZ

Closing Date

Major grant applications are considered at meetings held in January,
April and July.

Applications are currently being accepted for consideration at the
meeting to be held in April 2009.  The closing date for receipt of
applications for presentation at this meeting is Friday 27 February
2009.

Applications received after the closing date will be held over to the
next meeting (July 2009).

Further Information

For further information please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions
or contact the Non-Masonic grants team on 0207 395 9294

http://www.grandcharity.org/pages/major_grants.html


Minor Grants

In 2008, The Freemasons' Grand Charity awarded minor grants totalling
around £50,000. Examples of recent grants

The grants of up to £5,000 are given towards core funding for smaller
charities whose annual income does not exceed about £1 million.

Summary guidelines
* Before applying for a grant, you are advised to read the detailed
Grant Application Guidelines
* Minor grants are only made to registered charities in England and
Wales
* Applicant charities must operate nationally, throughout England and
Wales
* Local charities (i.e. serving an indvidual city or region) should
apply to the Provincial Grand Lodge of the region in which they
operate.  Contact details for Provincial Lodges

Grants are awarded under the following headings:
* Vulnerable people
* Medical Research
* Youth Opportunities

Grants are made towards the general charitable purposes of the
applicant charity

How to apply - Download an application form (see link below)

To apply for a minor grant you must complete and return the Minor
Grants Application Form to:

Head of Non-Masonic Grants
The Freemasons' Grand Charity
60 Great Queen Street
London
WC2B 5AZ

Closing Date

Minor grant applications are considered at meetings held January,
April and July

Applications are currently being accepted for consideration at the
meeting in April 2009.  The closing date for receipt of applications
for presentation at this meeting is Friday 27 February 2009.

Applications received after the closing date will be held over to the
next meeting (July 2009).

Further Information

For further information please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions
or contact the Non-Masonic grants team on 020 7395 9294

http://www.grandcharity.org/pages/minor_grants.html