I'd be happy to give you some help with the funding applicatin Neil.<br><br>cheers,<br><br>Chris<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">2009/2/3 <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:wildwoodsman@riseup.net">wildwoodsman@riseup.net</a>></span><br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">This looks great as a possible source of funding.. I'd suggest we set up a<br>
small group to draw up an application & meet up in the next couple of<br>
weeks. I'd be interested in helping out with this if people think its a<br>
good idea?<br>
Neil<br>
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<br>
> APE is now welcoming applications for funding. The deadline for our next<br>
> round of funding is 27th February 2009 (midnight GMT).<br>
><br>
> <a href="http://www.apeuk.org/selection.html" target="_blank">http://www.apeuk.org/selection.html</a><br>
><br>
><br>
> WHO CAN APPLY?<br>
><br>
> Applications are welcomed from organisations working:<br>
><br>
> * To prevent the causes of climate change<br>
> * To defend communities and ecosystems against the impacts of<br>
> climate change<br>
><br>
> These are broad topics and may include, among other things, projects that:<br>
><br>
> * create awareness of the causes, impacts and solutions to climate<br>
> change<br>
> * create political and social awareness of the need for rapid<br>
> change and preparation<br>
> * lead to the adoption of low carbon technologies and lifestyles<br>
> * prepare vulnerable communities and ecosystems for climate impacts<br>
> * protect ecosystems at risk from climate change<br>
><br>
> RULES FOR APPLICATIONS<br>
><br>
> * We regret that we cannot accept applications from individuals<br>
> unless they are working in close partnership with a recognised and<br>
> accountable organisation.<br>
> * We request that organisations only submit one application per<br>
> funding round.<br>
> * Projects selected to receive funding will be asked to provide a<br>
> follow up report. Projects will not be be put forward for further rounds<br>
> of funding if this report is not received by us.<br>
><br>
> WHAT SORT OF PROJECTS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?<br>
><br>
> APE evaluates projects on many criteria including:<br>
><br>
> * originality and ambition<br>
> * the track record of the applicant<br>
> * the likelihood that the project will produce long lasting social<br>
> or political change<br>
> * the degree to which APE funding will make a substantial<br>
> difference to the project, will strengthen the applicant organisation or<br>
> will enable future work<br>
><br>
> HOW TO APPLY?<br>
><br>
> The deadline for receipt of applications is strictly February 27th 2009,<br>
> UK time. Please follow the instructions regarding maximum number of<br>
> words/pages as we regret that we will not be able to process any<br>
> applications not following this format or received later than the<br>
> deadline. Please do not submit anything further than what we ask for.<br>
><br>
> To apply for a grant, please send us the following 3 sections by both<br>
> email and post:<br>
><br>
> 1. Application Form.<br>
> Download our application form.<br>
><br>
> 2. Description of Project.<br>
> A maximum two page description of the project containing:<br>
><br>
> a) What you will be doing<br>
> b) How it is connected to climate change<br>
> c) What you hope to achieve<br>
> d) A timeline<br>
> e) Details of partners<br>
> f) Short summary budget outlining expected staff, materials, and<br>
> overheads (this need not be a fully detailed budget).<br>
><br>
> 3. Description of Organisation.<br>
> A maximum one page description of your organisation, your achievements<br>
> and current work.<br>
><br>
> Please send the 3 sections of your application in one email to<br>
> <a href="mailto:info@apeuk.org">info@apeuk.org</a><br>
><br>
> In addition, please post a hard copy of your application to:<br>
> Artists Project Earth<br>
> Funding Applications<br>
> P.O. Box 627<br>
> Banbury<br>
> OXON<br>
> OX16 6EZ<br>
> UK<br>
><br>
> We look forward to hearing about your project.<br>
><br>
> WHAT SIZE GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE?<br>
><br>
> The size of grants given by APE depend on the total funding available,<br>
> the number of applications and the strength of the project. To date our<br>
> grants have been in the range of £500 to £20,000.<br>
><br>
> You are advised to approach other grant-making organisations. APE may<br>
> partially fund projects. However, if a funded project does not go ahead<br>
> due to lack of matched funding, you will be required to return the APE<br>
> grant.<br>
><br>
> WHAT HAPPENS AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED?<br>
><br>
> Shortly after the deadline for submissions, APE's trustees and advisors<br>
> will meet to finalise the budget and timeline and will review the<br>
> applications that we have received. Following this we will contact you<br>
> to let you know whether your application has been successful or not.<br>
> However, it can take 2-3 weeks following the outcome of the Advisory<br>
> Board Meeting for letters to applicants to be sent out. We intend to<br>
> release the funding as soon as possible.<br>
><br>
> Details of projects which receive grants will be posted on this site.<br>
> You can see projects which have received grants here.<br>
><br>
> If you have any queries regarding the application procedure, please<br>
> contact us at <a href="mailto:info@apeuk.org">info@apeuk.org</a><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> --<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> James Holland<br>
><br>
> <a href="http://risingclevel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://risingclevel.blogspot.com/</a><br>
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