Objectives of Fund:
- Grants are for early intervention approaches. These grants will support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children aged 8-13 years living in spatially isolated communities.
- This is an invite only programme for organisations working in rural, remote and island areas.
- As applications are by invitation only they will be developed through conversations with BBC Children in Need teams
- We are committed to funding grassroot organisations across Wales to provide those vital positive relationships that support good emotional wellbeing and mental health.
- Funding of up to £5,000 will be awarded (although we expect there to be mix in the range of grants awarded)
- Organisations can apply for up to 2 years, with no application deadlines
- Applicants may already hold a grant with us but we are keen to target organisations and groups that have not been funded by us.
- Organisations will only be able to hold one Big Sky grant.
Restrictions
All organisations must meet our Minimum Standards for Grantmaking
We will not fund:
- Work that statutory bodies (such as schools or local authorities) have a duty to fund
- Educational institutions, including schools, universities, and pupil referral units. Special schools are the only exception
- Local government, prisons, or NHS bodies
- Capital or building projects
- Projects that promote religion
- Trips abroad, or other activity taking place outside the UK
- Medical treatment or research
- Pregnancy testing or advice, information, or counselling on pregnancy choices
- Awareness-raising work, except where targeted at children or young people most at risk
- Bursaries, sponsored places, fees, or similar costs
- Holidays where there is little or no project involvement
- Political activity, including party political organisations or direct lobbying
- Individuals
- Costs passed on to other organisations
- General appeals or endowment funds
- Help with budget shortfalls or debt repayments
- Work that has already taken place – or any costs incurred – before the date we give you a decision (retrospective funding)
- Projects unable to start within 12 months of the grant award date
- Unspecified expenditure
How to apply
If you are interested in applying under this scheme please email cin.wales@bbc.co.uk to arrange a conversation with a member of the team.
