[WiLT] JRF - New Insights - proposals by 2nd August 2010

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JRF - New Insights - proposals by 2nd August 2010

JRF is committed to working towards better outcomes for people and places that
experience poverty and social disadvantage. They are concerned that the current
economic, social and environmental context - coupled with a long-term reduction
in public spending - presents a real threat to these communities.

They are seeking proposals for projects that help them understand the future we
are facing, and make concrete suggestions for ways in which disadvantaged
communities can be protected, or even supported to thrive.

Proposals must have relevance to our mission to search out underlying causes,
demonstrate solutions and influence lasting change in one or more of our
overarching themes: poverty, place and empowerment.

They are interested in funding a range of projects, including theoretical work
or deliberative processes, as well as research projects. They will not fund
ongoing service delivery, but will consider funding projects that draw on
practice to demonstrate solutions to the challenges we face.

Proposals under this call must have relevance to our mission to search out
underlying causes, demonstrate solutions and influence lasting change in one or
more of our overarching themes:
* Poverty:  to examine the root causes of poverty, inequality and disadvantage,
and identify solutions.
* Empowerment: to identify ways of enabling people and communities to have
control of their own lives.
* Place:  to contribute to the creation and development of strong, sustainable
and inclusive communities.

We define these themes broadly, and encourage potential applicants to look at
the range of our work at Website: www.jrf.org.uk

They are very unlikely to fund any project with a budget of more than £100,000.
They expect to fund a complementary mix of larger and smaller projects and our
focus is on value for money rather than cost.  They therefore welcome both
larger and smaller proposals.

They do not have any preconceptions about the design and shape of proposals.
However, the suggested design must be appropriate to meet the aims of the
proposed project.  For research proposals, they expect a high standard of
methodological rigour.

The timetable is as follows:
* Deadline for receipt of outline proposals: 12 noon on Monday, 2 August 2010
* Notification of shortlisted proposals: Friday, 20 August 2010
* Deadline for receipt of final proposals: 2 pm on Friday, 1 October 2010
* JRF Trustees' Meeting: Tuesday, 7 December 2010
* Notification of outcome: Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Requests for an extension to the deadlines cannot be considered.

Download Full information and application form from Website:
http://www.jrf.org.uk/funding/new-insights2010