Small Grants Programme
The British Association for Local History (BALH) Small Grants Programme has been designed to enable groups and organisations to deliver projects which support the study, enjoyment and dissemination of local history.
** We are closed currently to new applications, due to high demand. **
The BALH Trustees have allocated a total budget of £5,000 in the first year towards the Small Grants Programme, initially as a pilot to gauge interest and test the process. Applications for up to £500 are invited, this could be for the entire project or contribution towards a larger one. We encourage applications from a diverse range of groups.
Please find the application form and guidance notes below. Any queries and completed applications can be emailed to outreach@balh.org.uk.
What we will fund
The aim of the fund is broad in terms of supporting the study, enjoyment and dissemination of local history. We are open to a wide range of methods and outputs to achieve this aim. These could include, but are not limited to:
- Publications – printed and digital
- Exhibitions
- School and other educational projects
- Walks
- Podcasts
- Research
- Training and development
- Events
Assessment
Each application will be assessed by a grant panel made up of BALH Trustees and Committee members. We plan to meet every three months to review applications. Please be aware we have a limited fund available; once this is allocated we may have to close the programme down early to review.
Payment Schedule
Typically grant payments will be made in instalments to be agreed with each successful applicant. A typical example would be 50% upfront, 40% part way through the project then the remaining 10% on project completion and evaluation.
Communication
We expect all applicants to make use of and engage with our communication methods. This could be via our digital (social media, blogs, podcasts, online talks, etc) or printed (The Local Historian and Local History news) platforms.
Evaluation
All successful applicants will be required to provide an evaluation report of their project against the aims set out in their application. This will be shared publicly as a report on our website and Local History News.
Applications
Hugo Javier Freitas
Laura Yeoman
