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International Small Grants

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Overview

Grants are for feasibility studies, research and analysis for future projects. You can apply for a grant of between £500 and £10,000 for research or needs analysis

Projects should be based in one or more of the following countries or regions:

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • The Middle East
  • Central and South America
  • The Caribbean
  • Eastern Europe, including the Russian Federation and Caucasus, excluding members of the European Union

Eligible costs include:

  • professional fees
  • research costs
  • travel in and outside the UK
  • volunteers expenses
  • staff costs
  • fees to hire equipment
  • publicity materials
  • venue hire
  • non-recoverable VAT

The total sum available under International Small Grants is £500,000.

How to Apply

Guidelines and applications form are available from BIG or the BIG website.

GT Team - 17 January 2012

Although this scheme is currently closed, it may reopen later in 2012. GT Team will update when more is known.