Applying for a grant

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. We award grants covering a broad range of issues and welcome applications from both new and established groups.

Grants we have awarded

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.

Vital Signs Report

Helping you to apply

Please read the ‘Essential Information’ section before applying. You can also see our Grant Making Policy, which outlines our grant making principles.
If you’re 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 read our print-friendly guide to completing application forms by clicking on Application form – Help Notes. You can also watch our ‘Top Tips for Grant Applicants’ video on YouTube that provides a few key considerations when writing your application. Please see here.

We are keen to ensure that we don’t 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 email: applications@quartetcf.org.uk or call 0117 989 7700. We are always happy to help.

Choose a programme

Browse the programmes below. You can apply to the programmes currently open (marked in bold).

Applying for a grant