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Calouste
Gulbenkian Foundation
The Calouste
Gulbenkian Foundation was established in Portugal in 1956.
The U.K. branch supports projects that are original in their
field.
What
is the funding for?
The
Foundation focuses on a few specific grant priorities in any
one year and in 2004 the priorities are: Arts, Education,
Social Welfare and Anglo-Portuguese Cultural Relations.
The Social
Welfare category is relevant to community groups. It is strongly
focused on capacity building in local groups and neighbourhoods
and on exploring new forms of area management and service
delivery.
How
much money is available?
Amounts
of between £5,000 and a maximum of £15,000 are
available.
Who
can apply?
Any
charitable organisations.
When
to apply
At any time. There are three trustees meetings per
year, usually held in March, July and November. Inital proposals
should be made at least 10 weeks before the trustees meetings.
How
to apply
Firstly visit the website, for the detail required
within the application letter, click on Calouste
Gulbenkian Foundation, then click on the Uk Branch Entry
section. .
Applications
must be made in writing only, to; The Calouste Gulbenkian
Foundation, 98 Portland Place, London W1B 1ET
Enquiries
only can be made via telephone, fax or e-mail.
Tel: 020
7636 5313 or Fax: 020 7908 7580 or click on Calouste
Gulbenkian to e-mail.
Key
words: arts, community, education, social welfare
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