Open Grants Fund

How to Apply - Two Stages

Stage 1: Application Form

How to Apply

Step 1: Read the Questions

  • Scroll down to the "Our Questions" section.
  • Read the questions and check what documents you need.

Step 2: Start Your Application

  • Go to the bottom of the page.
  • Click one of these buttons:
    • Apply Charity Online Form
    • Apply CIC Online Form
  • The form will ask you to:
    • Register (create an account)
    • Answer 9 to 10 Yes or No questions (These help check if your organisation can apply)

After that, fill in the rest of the form (your contact details, 5 to 6 questions about your organisation and 2 safeguarding questions)

Webinar: Join us on 14 August 2025 from 12.00 to 13.00 to learn more and ask questions - book here

Stage 2: Questions + A Visit 

What Happens Next 

  • We will choose 10 to 14 organisations to go to Stage 2.
  • You will fill in a short form with 3 more questions.
  • We will visit your organisation to:
    • Meet you
    • Learn more about your work
    • Answer your questions
  • After the visit, we will choose about 7 organisations to get a grant.
  • You can read how we decide who gets a grant in thein Frequently Asked Questions here 

See the questions before you apply - download here

It can help to read the questions and see what documents you need before you start your application.

You can download the questions and document list for information only.

Important:
When you are ready to apply, you must click the Apply buttons at the bottom of the page and fill out the online form.

Charity Stage 1 Questions 

CIC Stage 1 Questions

If there's anything you don't understand, please email. 

Key Dates

DateWhat Happens
24 July 2025Applications open (Stage 1 form available)
14 August 12.00-13.00 Webinar Webinar with Q&A  Book here online
25 September 2025, 5pmDeadline to submit Stage 1 form
End of November 2025We'll tell you if you're invited to Stage 2 
18 December 2025, 5pmDeadline to submit Stage 2 form 
January 2026Visit from a Peter Minet Board member and Director
End of February 2026Final decisions and feedback
2026-20293 year funding 
March 2026Next funding round dates shared

Other Information 

  • How long does it take? You'll hear back 2 months after Stage 1 deadline (by end Nov) and final decisions come 3 months later (by end Feb). We give you feedback if you don't get a grant.
  • English not your first language ? That's okay. Write in a way that works for you. If you need help, email us.
  • How do we make decisions? Read about this in FAQs

If You Get A Grant

  • We explain why you got a grant
  • We agree how to stay in touch
  • We sign a Terms and Conditions document -  includes things like the amount of the grant and when you get it
  • We don't ask you to write reports for us (monitoring reports) - we take notes during visits and share them with you
  • You can tell us about any challenges your organisation is facing
  • We want to learn from you and improve how we work 

How to Apply - Links to Open Grant online forms

Important – please click the form that is right for your organisation. Thank you

Apply - Charity online Form 

Apply – CIC Limited by Guarantee online Form