It is anticipated that investment and donor income will be severely diminished in 2009 and, most likely, in 2010. Dreamstore has decided, in the current conditions, to prioritise those projects to which there is an existing commitment.
Dreamstore will be accepting no new applications for small grants until such time as we are able to rebuild our grants fund.
This is hugely disappointing for everyone, and not a decision we reached lightly. If you wish to be alerted to news from Dreamstore, please complete the simple registration form at the bottom of this page. Dreamstore will be constantly exploring ways to support the voluntary sector and will provide updates on progress from time to time.
Dreamstore UK small grants programme is aimed at providing a kick start to a project. It would be preferable if this was a contribution to a larger sum, and certainly to a longer term plan. We know that it is often hard to get a project started without a taster day, or without some basic equipment to get going.
A typical small grant would be for around £500, though it could be less and it could be more. We will make a judgement on need and justified expense rather than total sum requested. In all cases the grant would be given where specific costs have been identified – we like to know how our money is going to be spent.
Summarise in a paragraph the project for which the grant is requested. Include how the idea arose, who is involved and what you would do once the first event is completed to maintain the momentum for the forward project. Include:
It is a condition of the small grant that you supply us with a paragraph of text describing the project which can be used for media release once the event has taken place. A photo from the event or of use being made of the items for which a grant has been applied is also required. All media activity must be approved by Dreamstore UK, either before or after an event.
Email your request to info@dreamstore.org
We will quickly let you know whether your grant has or has not been approved. If we need more information we would be in touch within a few days. From application to final consideration the process should not take more than a fortnight, less time if we are able and certainly no more than a month.