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Guide to grants for individuals and families in need
Author: Fiona MacGillivray, head of grants, Family Action
Last Updated: 18 June 2012
Publication Date: 22 December 2009
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Introduction
What are grants?
What support is available?
Who can apply?
How do I identify suitable grant-giving charities?
Identifying funds for the relief poverty (welfare grants)
Identifying funds for education and training needs
How do I make a grant application?
Eligibility criteria
The application form
Supporting documents
Who can submit the application form?
When to apply
Golden rules when applying to grant-giving charities
Where else can I find information on grant-giving trusts?
Free (unrestricted access) resources
Other resources
Introduction
This guide provides practical guidance to social care and other professionals in identifying and applying for non-statutory grants on behalf of their service users.
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What are grants?
A grant is made as a gift of money, goods or services.
The majority of grants made by charities are a “one-off” to pay for a specific item, such as a cooker, school trip, disability equipment or college fees.
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