General Grants
Introduction
The Katharine Howard Foundation (KHF) is an independent grant-making Foundation whose particular emphasis is on the support of community projects and initiatives. KHF was established in 1979 by Katharine Howard and is operated through a voluntary Board of Trustees and a small number of support staff.
The Foundation supports organisations and projects related to work in disadvantaged areas throughout Ireland, with Co. Wexford and South Wicklow (where the late Miss Howard lived) given particular consideration.
The Trustees are keen to support the formation and development of community groups by those who live in the area, especially where this will lead to building co-operation and community spirit at local level. KHF concentrates on giving a small grant to projects where it will make an impact and the Foundation therefore looks favourably on start-up projects and to those that might be co-funded from other sources. It is also interested in projects that seek to learn the lessons arising from their work and that involve themselves in informing policy at a local and national level.
Funding for research studies that aim to produce positive recommendations for improving the quality of life of children and their families living in disadvantaged circumstances will also be considered through the General Grant applications. The Foundation is particularly interested in co-funding action research projects that link to early intervention, parental involvement and family support in disadvantaged areas.
General Grants - Information
Applications are considered from groups individually and collaboratively (where a number of groups join together to receive a larger grant).
Projects need to show that they:
- Are community based
- Involve the targeted group in their design and management
Grants are not be considered for:
- Individuals
- Organisations operating outside of Ireland
- Medical or health related research if attached to larger organisations
- Sport organisations
- Art or entertainment (unless community based and focused on children)
- Organisations where a small grant will make little impact
- Work that has already taken place
Note: Only in rare cases are grants be given to projects involving buildings, their repair, or restoration.
- Grants normally range between €500 - €1,500. However grant amounts may be flexible and tailored to suit the application whereby applicants apply for collaborative ventures.
- Normally grants are once off. However the Trustees are willing to consider an annual grant over two or three years where it is seen to be a more effective use of funding.
- In the case of research projects, grants depend on various factors, including the amount of co-funding secured.
(Please note that where grants are allocated to groups in Northern Ireland, cheques will be issued in euros.)
NOTES RE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
It is important that the Income & Expenditure sheet on page 3 of the application form is completed. If Audited Accounts are a mandatory requirement for an organisation, it is necessary that a copy of the last year's Audited Accounts are enclosed with the application.
N.B. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY CONSIDERED IF ALL SECTIONS OF THE FORM HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
Forms can be found on the Application Forms page
If you require any further information on our General Grants Scheme, please contact us