Applying for a grant
Covid-19 outbreak: We’re here to help you during difficult times
We want to be as helpful as possible over the coming weeks so local causes can focus on the important work of supporting our communities.
If it’s necessary to adapt your Quartet funded activities in response to the Covid-19 outbreak, please be reassured we’re here to support you.
If you need to take action due to resourcing issues or in response to the changing needs in our communities, please do get in touch
We’re happy to discuss any proposed changes to how you use your grant. And remember our grant application portal is open 24/7.
Applying for a Grant
Quartet Community Foundation (QCF) awards grants to support community based work that has a charitable purpose. Primarily grants are awarded to organisations based and working in the West of England to benefit local people and where a relatively small amount of funding can make a significant difference. We award grants covering a broad range of issues and welcome applications from both new and established groups.
We would encourage you to read our Vital Signs social needs report before submitting an application. The report combines the latest research and survey data to present a concise analysis of social needs in our region. We hope it will stimulate discussion around how best to respond to the complex challenges faced by our local communities.
Understanding the process
Before submitting an application, please read the ‘Essential Information’ section. If you are then happy to proceed you can browse the grant programmes we have available below. By clicking on the individual grant programme you can view the full guidelines, closing dates for the submission of applications and find out how to apply.
You can also see our ‘Top Tips for Grant Applicants’ video on YouTube. Please see here.
We are keen to ensure that we do not waste your time, so if you have any questions regarding eligibility, the application process or would just like to discuss your application before you apply, please call Andy O’Sullivan on 0117 989 7748 or Julie Newman on 0117 989 7711. We are always happy to help. Please use the following link if you would like to download our full Grant Making Policy:
Choose a programme
Browse the programmes below. You can apply to the programmes currently open (marked in bold).
All regions
- Coronavirus Response Fund (open all year)
- Express Grant (closed)
- R W Barnes Bursary Grant (closed, opens on20th April 2020)
- Roger Guck Design Award Grant (closed)
- Stoke Park Group Friend’s Fund Grant (open all year)
- Surviving Winter Grant (open all year)
- Tampon Tax Community Fund (closed)
- Wessex Water Community Fund Grant (Grant programme will open for applications from 6 January 2020.)
- Wessex Water Money Matters (closed)
Bath and North East Somerset
- Bath & West Community Energy Fund Grant (The BWCE Fund grant programme will open for applications from 17 September 2019)
- Bath and North East Somerset Community Wellness Fund Grant (closed)
- Bath Half Marathon Fund Grant (closed)
- Coronavirus Response Fund (open all year)
- Emerging and new needs affecting children & young people grant ( Limited funding remaining. Please contact the Philanthropy team at Quartet on applications@quartetcf.org.uk or on 0117 989 7700 to discuss the potential project. )
- Express Grant (closed)
- Somerset Crimebeat Trust Grant (open all year)
- Stoke Park Group Friend’s Fund Grant (open all year)
- Surviving Winter Grant (open all year)
- Tampon Tax Community Fund (closed)
- Wessex Water Community Fund Grant (Grant programme will open for applications from 6 January 2020.)
- Wessex Water Money Matters (closed)
Bristol
- Bristol City Council Youth Sector Support Fund Grant (closed)
- Bristol City Funds: No Child Goes Hungry grant programme (closed)
- Bristol Youth & Community Action – Holiday Activities Grant (open, closes on 22nd April 2020)
- Building a Stronger Britain Together (closed)
- Coronavirus Response Fund (open all year)
- Express Grant (closed)
- Funding the Future (no end date specified)
- Megawatt Community Energy Fund Grant (open, closes on 10th June 2020)
- Stoke Park Group Friend’s Fund Grant (open all year)
- Surviving Winter Grant (open all year)
- Tampon Tax Community Fund (closed)
- TAP for Bristol Grants (closed)
- The Funding Network (closed)
- Wesleyan Foundation (closed)
- Wessex Water Community Fund Grant (Grant programme will open for applications from 6 January 2020.)
- Wessex Water Money Matters (closed)
North Somerset
- Coronavirus Response Fund (open all year)
- Emerging and new needs affecting children & young people grant ( Limited funding remaining. Please contact the Philanthropy team at Quartet on applications@quartetcf.org.uk or on 0117 989 7700 to discuss the potential project. )
- Express Grant (closed)
- Megawatt Community Energy Fund Grant (open, closes on 10th June 2020)
- North Somerset Community Partnership Fund Grant (closed)
- North Somerset Community Transport Grant (closed)
- North Somerset Council Children & Young People’s Fund Grant (closed)
- North Somerset Older People’s Community Grant (open all year)
- North Somerset Realising Potential Grant (open, closes on 3rd June 2020)
- Somerset Crimebeat Trust Grant (open all year)
- Stoke Park Group Friend’s Fund Grant (open all year)
- Surviving Winter Grant (open all year)
- Tampon Tax Community Fund (closed)
- Wessex Water Community Fund Grant (Grant programme will open for applications from 6 January 2020.)
- Wessex Water Money Matters (closed)
South Gloucestershire
- Coronavirus Response Fund (open all year)
- Emerging and new needs affecting children & young people grant ( Limited funding remaining. Please contact the Philanthropy team at Quartet on applications@quartetcf.org.uk or on 0117 989 7700 to discuss the potential project. )
- Express Grant (closed)
- Megawatt Community Energy Fund Grant (open, closes on 10th June 2020)
- Stoke Park Group Friend’s Fund Grant (open all year)
- Surviving Winter Grant (open all year)
- Tampon Tax Community Fund (closed)
- Wessex Water Community Fund Grant (Grant programme will open for applications from 6 January 2020.)
- Wessex Water Money Matters (closed)