Aims/priorities: Grants are available for organisations in England and Wales to provide facilities for the disabled to take part in country sports and recreation, and training in agriculture and horticulture. The Trust also promotes education in the countryside for disadvantaged children and young people.
The funding is intended to support projects that focus on the Trust's three main aims:
- To promote education about the countryside for young people from towns and cities and those who are disadvantaged.
- To provide facilities for those who are disabled, who have learning difficulties or who are in some way disadvantaged to enjoy the benefits of the countryside.
- To support the advancement of education in agriculture, horticulture and conservation for disadvantaged people, particularly the young.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from small and medium-sized charities and not-for-profit organisations such as Community Interest Companies based in England and Wales.
To be eligible, applicants must have a current safeguarding policy and must not have received a grant from CLACT in the previous three years.
Applications are particularly welcomed for projects for children and young people, disadvantaged financially, physically, mentally, or from areas of deprivation.
Grant amount: Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. The average grant awarded is in the region of £2,500.
Application process: An application form can be found on the CLA Trust website. Contact the CLA Trust for further information.
Deadline: Applications should be submitted by the following deadlines:
- Monday 6 February 2023 - for consideration at the March meeting
- Wednesday 26 April 2023 - for consideration at the June meeting.
- Thursday 31 August 2023 - for consideration at the October meeting.
Contact information: Tel: 020 7235 0511 Email: charitabletrust@cla.org.uk
Website: CLA Charitable Trust • CLA