The Development Grants Board (DGB) has a remit to dispense grants as agreed by the Committee of Council, in support of local Scouting development projects. Full information can be gained from factsheet:
There are several types of Grants available:
Development Grants Board
Building Fund - HQ pilot project (September 2008)
The Association recognises the importance of appropriate meeting facilities for the successful delivery of Scouting locally. Following the success of the Future Growth Fund, launched during the Centenary, the Association is piloting a grant scheme to offer Scout Groups a 'Building Grant' for the refurbishment/building of Scout Headquarters which will support the further growth of Scouting locally The Development Grants Board has set aside a sum of £400,000. Whilst no maximum or minimum grant level is set, it is envisaged that the Board will support 10-12 successful applications during the pilot scheme period. To find out if you are eligible for a grant, download the factsheet/application form (FS 185096) here
Timescale for applications and progress there after.
All applications must be submitted by Wednesday 24th December 2008.
A special meeting of the Development Grants Board will be convened in late January 2009 to select pilot projects. Applicants may be subject to a visit prior to formal consideration. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application. All projects should begin work within 6 months - that is by the end of July 2009. Projects need to have reported back on progress to the Board on or before, the end of September 2009. Projects will continue to be monitored after this time regarding building progress and the state of growth at the Census in January 2010 and future years. The Pilot Project will be reviewed and evaluated initially by the Board at their meeting in November 2009 and at subsequent meetings thereafter. A full report on the Pilot Project and any recommendations forthcoming will be made through the existing committee structure of the Association.
Start Up Grants
From April 1st 2005, £100 grants will be provided to any new youth section. This maybe in establishing a new Group or extending provision within an existing Group. Applications will be welcomed throughout the year.
Grants are provided by way of a cheque made payable to the Group, District, Area or County applying. Grant recipients will be encouraged to make full use of the mail order and on-line systems available through Outdoors Ltd, although no restrictions will be made on how the grant is used. Districts and Areas/Counties will be encouraged to match fund new Sections, where funds are available locally.
To find out if you are eligible for a grant, download the checklist here:
You can download a copy of the application form here:
Small Grants
Applications for up to £2000 maybe made at anytime throught the year for any general development project. Further details are on the factsheet, or by calling the Development team at Gilwell Park.
- PDF version of Application form for Small grants
- Microsoft Word version of Application form for Small grants
Small Grant report form for recipients of Small Grants:
Large Grants
Applications for funding over £2,000 should first be made by completing an 'Expression of interest Form'. Completed forms should be sent to the Development Team at Gilwell Park who will discuss your project with you and advise about completing the application form. Formal final applications for large grants should be submitted to the Secretary of the Development Grants Board by March 1st of each year, to be presented to the Board at its meeting in May. This allows time for the Board memebrs to review and comment on applications.
Review form for recipients of Large Grants:
King George VI Memorial Fund
The King George VI Memorial Fund provides grants to support leadership training and delivery.
If you are seeking financial help with the provision or expansion of training in your County/Area, you can apply at any time of the year and send the application form to the office. We will endeavour to process the application within 4 weeks.
You will find more information about the fund and how to apply in the factsheet.
- FS185086: Funding for leadership training through the King George VI Memorial Fund
- PDF version of King George VI Memorial Fund Application Form - Jan 2008
- Microsoft Excel version of King George VI Memorial Fund Application Form - Jan 2008 (NB: Form is three seperate pages, use tabs at bottom of screen)
Funding Training Adviser recruitment and suport projects
The Development Grants Board has a particular interest in supporting projects aimed at the recruitment, support and development of adult volunteers. The DGB has identified a need for funding projects aimed at the recruitment and support of Training Advisers. These new grants for adult training will be available from 1st October 2006 for an initial period of two years to help the training scheme develop.
There is more information about how to apply for funding for the recruitment and support of Training Advisers in the factsheet:
Applications can be made by completing a Small Grants application form:
Funding priorities
As with any grant making body, the DGB lays out priorities, in this case in line with the strategy of the Committee of Council. Full details are available in the Factsheet.
