FAQ

• What type of projects do you fund?

  We fund projects which are aligned to our strategic pillars as outlined on our website (https://www.ea-foundation.org.uk/)  and in our Guidance Notes shared with this document. Please note that this is a special ‘by invitation only’ funding round. This includes largely applicants from the previous funding including a small number of new applicants who have demonstrated a good fit to our strategy and an urgent need. 

   

  Kindly note that although applicants have been invited to apply, there is no guarantee of funding. 
• Do you fund projects in the UK?

  We no longer fund projects in the UK, except by invitation. We fund projects in low-income countries which demonstrate a strong alignment to our strategic pillars.
• Do you only fund organisations based in the UK?

  Currently we mainly fund through UK-registered charitable organisations, except by invitation. If you are based overseas or are a private company (other than an eligible charitable company as outlined below), please contact us to discuss your work and proposal before applying. Eligible charitable companies are as follows:

  • Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

  • Charitable company, limited by guarantee

  • Community Interest Company (CIC), limited by guarantee
• Can we apply as part of a partnership?

  Yes, whilst we primarily fund through UK-based organisations, we welcome collaboration with multiple partners which can be based in the targeted geography. 
• Do you provide grants to individuals?

  No, we only provide grants to registered charities or eligible charitable companies as outlined above. 
• How much can we apply for?

  We have not specified any upper or lower limits to the budget, as we would like a realistic picture of the true costs of the work. However, based on our current giving trends to date, the grants approved have averaged between £20,000 - £50,000 for an average duration of 12-24 months. Please visit 360Giving for more information about the organisations and range of work we have funded to date:  https://grantnav.threesixtygiving.org/org/GB-CHC-1194169. You can also find an overview of our recent grants on our website: https://www.ea-foundation.org.uk/ea-foundation-awards-over-600-000-in-funding-to-18-partners 
• Can we still apply if we have an ongoing grant?

  Yes, however please contact us if you are applying for further funding for a project that we have previously funded or are currently funding. 
• Can I apply for part funding where all funds have not yet been secured?

  We would prefer to be the first and / or majority funder for the projects we support, however we understand that this might not always be possible. Therefore, we would want to understand in your application form how you are working to address any funding gaps and what mitigation strategies you have in place should all funds not be secured. 
• Can we resubmit a previously unsuccessful application?

  Resubmissions are by invitation only so we would advise that you do not resubmit a previously unsuccessful application. 
• Can we apply for core funding?

  We have largely provided project funding to date. We fully appreciate the importance of core funding to organisational sustainability and to this end, we take the approach of first nurturing long-term partnerships, starting with smaller funding and graduating to more strategic partnerships and potentially the provision of core and unrestricted funding.
• Do you have a % limit on the amount of overheads you will fund?

  We do not have an upper limit and would welcome all applicants to calculate their project budget on a full cost recovery basis. By this we mean outlining all direct project costs in addition to the overhead as a % of costs related to other current projects within your organisation. 
• Can I submit a written application by post?

  All applications should be made using our application form provided in this pack of documents. If you have already applied in the previous round, you will not be expected to complete another application unless we advise you that one is required. 
• Do I need to include any documents with my application form?

  This funding round is primarily targeted at organisations that applied in the last round. If you are being invited into this funding round, you would have already provided the documents outlined below. Kindly provide any updates if needed to the following:  

  • A copy of the audited/independently examined accounts for your organisation for the most recent full financial period

  • A summary budget for the project or activity that is the subject of this grant application

  • A copy of the Safeguarding policy for your organisation and your partner(s) as applicable

  • Any supporting material you think will help us assess your application (please aim to limit the volume of material you send in for review alongside your application)

   

  A small proportion of new organisations (that is, organisations that did not apply in the last round) have been invited to submit an application. In which case, you will be expected to submit the above documents with your application form. 

   

  References: all applicants are requested to kindly confirm the names and contact for 2 Referees from organisations which can validate your application and work.
• Who approves the applications?

  Applications (including subsequent clarification questions) will be reviewed again by a team at the EA Foundation, with all final decisions made by our Board of Trustees.
• When will applicants be notified of the outcome of our application?

  Applicants will be notified of the decision by mid-June 2024.
• When will there be another funding round?

  We anticipate that there will be another funding round in September, however the priorities for this round are yet to be confirmed. 
• Do we need to report back on our grant?

  Yes, you would be expected to send regular progress reports. These are usually every six months depending on the duration of your grant. 
• Who should we contact for any questions on your work, the form or application process?

  For any questions, please email grants@ea-foundation.org.uk 
• I clicked on "Lost password" but I have never received an email with a link to create a password.

  3 possibilities :

  - The email address you entered doesn't match any of the email addresses registered in our database. In this case, please check which email address you used to create your account (a confirmation email was initially sent to you), then click on "Lost password" and enter the correct email address.

  - You have made a typing error when entering the email address to which the link to create a password must be sent. Click on "Lost password" and enter the correct email address.

  - You haven't entered the correct email address when creating your account. Please contact the organisation for which you submitted, or you would like to submit, a request and ask them to replace the first email address with the correct email address.

  Tip: If you have clicked more than once on "Lost password", only the last link received will be valid.
• I have invited a contributor to complete my project, how do I know that he/she has logged into the interface and completed the part?

  Once the person you invited will have completed her part and clicked on "validate and send", you will be immediately notified by email.
• I clicked on "Lost password" but when I click on the link received by email, an error message is displayed.

  If you have clicked more than once on "Lost password", only the last link received will be valid.
• I click on "next screen" in the form but I am stuck on the same page.

  If you use Internet Explorer 7 or 8, please try again with a more recent version (Internet Explorer from the 9th version) or with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.
• How can I read the first part of my project I submitted again?

  You can look over your project by :

  - opening the PDF you received in the confirmation of reception email after you submitted your first part.

  - going to "My account / Manage my requests" and by clicking on the link "view" under the first part of your project.
• I have tried to log into my account and I got to that page: "INVALID LINK" "ARE YOU SURE YOU RECEIVED A RECENT LINK?" Please check with the person who passed it on to you. DID YOU CLICK ON A LINK OR DID YOU TYPE THE ADDRESS MANUALLY? Please try to copy/paste the link in the address bar of your browser. If you contact us, thank you for sending us the following error code: "invalidLoginCsrfToken."

  If you are sure you have the correct address, please check if your cookies are activated in your browser by clicking on this link: https://www.whatismybrowser.com/are-cookies-enabled. If the answer is "yes", you will have to delete the cookies.

  Below is a link where you will find the steps to follow in order to delete the cookies based on the browser you use: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/clear-cookies-installed.html.
• When does the autosave apply ?

  • every 2 minutes

  • every 30 seconds after a data has been entered or a change has been made

  • after having entered a first answer and started replying to the second question

  • when clicking on “previous screen” or “next screen”

  • when clicking on another screen on the menu on the left hand side of the interface