[Cc-fests&FR] perfect funding source for the space

[james holland]

APE is now welcoming applications for funding. The deadline for our next
round of funding is 27th February 2009 (midnight GMT).

http://www.apeuk.org/selection.html


WHO CAN APPLY?

Applications are welcomed from organisations working:

     * To prevent the causes of climate change
     * To defend communities and ecosystems against the impacts of
climate change

These are broad topics and may include, among other things, projects that:

     * create awareness of the causes, impacts and solutions to climate
change
     * create political and social awareness of the need for rapid
change and preparation
     * lead to the adoption of low carbon technologies and lifestyles
     * prepare vulnerable communities and ecosystems for climate impacts
     * protect ecosystems at risk from climate change

RULES FOR APPLICATIONS

     * We regret that we cannot accept applications from individuals
unless they are working in close partnership with a recognised and
accountable organisation.
     * We request that organisations only submit one application per
funding round.
     * Projects selected to receive funding will be asked to provide a
follow up report. Projects will not be be put forward for further rounds
of funding if this report is not received by us.

WHAT SORT OF PROJECTS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

APE evaluates projects on many criteria including:

     * originality and ambition
     * the track record of the applicant
     * the likelihood that the project will produce long lasting social
or political change
     * the degree to which APE funding will make a substantial
difference to the project, will strengthen the applicant organisation or
will enable future work

HOW TO APPLY?

The deadline for receipt of applications is strictly February 27th 2009,
UK time.  Please follow the instructions regarding maximum number of
words/pages as we regret that we will not be able to process any
applications not following this format or received later than the
deadline.  Please do not submit anything further than what we ask for.

To apply for a grant, please send us the following 3 sections by both
email and post:

1. Application Form.
Download our application form.

2. Description of Project.
A maximum two page description of the project containing:

a) What you will be doing
b) How it is connected to climate change
c) What you hope to achieve
d) A timeline
e) Details of partners
f) Short summary budget outlining expected staff, materials, and
overheads (this need not be a fully detailed budget).

3. Description of Organisation.
A maximum one page description of your organisation, your achievements
and current work.

Please send the 3 sections of your application in one email to
info at apeuk.org

In addition, please post a hard copy of your application to:
Artists Project Earth
Funding Applications
P.O. Box 627
Banbury
OXON
OX16 6EZ
UK

We look forward to hearing about your project.

WHAT SIZE GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE?

The size of grants given by APE depend on the total funding available,
the number of applications and the strength of the project.  To date our
grants have been in the range of £500 to £20,000.

You are advised to approach other grant-making organisations. APE may
partially fund projects. However, if a funded project does not go ahead
due to lack of matched funding, you will be required to return the APE
grant.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED?

Shortly after the deadline for submissions, APE's trustees and advisors
will meet to finalise the budget and timeline and will review the
applications that we have received.  Following this we will contact you
to let you know whether your application has been successful or not.
However, it can take 2-3 weeks following the outcome of the Advisory
Board Meeting for letters to applicants to be sent out.  We intend to
release the funding as soon as possible.

Details of projects which receive grants will be posted on this site.
You can see projects which have received grants here.

If you have any queries regarding the application procedure, please
contact us at info at apeuk.org



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James Holland

http://risingclevel.blogspot.com/