Timetable for Africa Programme applications

The first formal stage of applying for a grant is to send a written outline application. The purpose of the outline proposal is to save the time of both the applicants and the Foundation by ensuring that only applications with a reasonable chance of success reach the full application stage. Having considered your outline we will advise you whether the proposal is suitable for further consideration and whether there are any particular questions or issues you should consider in a detailed final proposal.

There are no guaranteed processing times for these grants. It is likely, however, that the whole process will take at least six months - although some smaller grant applications may be decided upon sooner. Guidance will be provided to applicants from the early stages of the application process through the various stages.

Following the Trustees' review of the first years of operation of the Africa Programme, it has been decided to move to a more focused and proactive scheme, supporting three or four large, collaboratively funded, activities.

There will be one final call for applications under the existing programme. The closing date for this is March 15th 2012.