Small Grants Scheme Crown Territories
War Memorials Trust runs the Small Grants Scheme to support the repair and conservation of war memorials anywhere in the UK. The scheme is funded entirely through the charity’s own fundraising.
November 2010: please note this scheme has recently been reviewed and so there are some changes in the eligibility criteria for the scheme. There is also a new Application Form and Guidance Notes for the scheme. If you are interested in applying to this scheme it is important that you review the new Guidance Notes on this page as well as the principles and eligibility criteria document to ensure your project is eligible under the current scheme.
The scheme can fund up to 50% of eligible costs with a maximum of £2,500 per project. There are no set deadlines for this grant scheme but please note that it may take a few months after submission of an application for a decision to be advised, dependent on the quality of information supplied with the application and volume of applications being assessed.
The scheme can support work on both freestanding and non-freestanding war memorials. However if you are planning a project on a freestanding war memorial in England or Scotland you should consider the alternative schemes first as the funding available is greater.
Small Grants Scheme
- focuses on conservation and repair projects to war memorials
- supports work that restrains the process of decay without damaging or altering the war memorial’s historic fabric, overall appearance, historic or architecturally important features
- also in some circumstances funds the enhancement of and additions to war memorials (e.g. improving disabled access and adding names or other inscriptions)
Please read the 'Small Grants Scheme Principles and eligibility criteria' document for details on the type of work which can and cannot be funded. This document also outlines the principles which guide the scheme and assessment of applications so you should ensure your project conforms to these. The Guidance Notes for the scheme give further details on the type of information required for an application so you should consult these notes to ensure you are prepared to supply all the information to the extent required. All applicants must complete a full application and answer all questions, irrespective of the cost of the project.
The scheme is open to anyone to apply, individuals or organisations. However if you are not responsible for the war memorial we do ask you to provide written proof that you have the custodian’s consent to carry out the proposed works.
Download a copy of the 'Small Grants Scheme Guidance Notes' and 'Small Grants Scheme Principles and eligibility criteria'.
In order to clarify if this grant scheme is right for your project and to receive an application form, you need to submit a 'Grants Expression of interest' form. This is the first stage for any funding enquiry.
