The Voluntary Sector Studies Network invites applications from members for proposals to support and develop an idea or activity that will benefit voluntary sector studies in the UK. While grants can be related to any topic, we are particularly interested in applications focused on equality, diversity, and inclusion issues within the voluntary sector (see our statement regarding EDI here). We welcome applications from any VSSN member, but especially welcome applications from people from under-represented groups.
The grant can be used to fund seminars, workshops, roundtables, webinars, and other activities linked to research, learning and teaching. We encourage using the grant to support creative approaches such as arts, podcasts, film/ animation. The focus is to bring researchers, practitioners and/or policy makers together to facilitate a dialogue on a voluntary sector or volunteering related issue.
Application and guidance notes can be found here https://www.vssn.org.uk/small-grants/
Call opens: 30 September 2024
Deadline for applications: 15th November 2024
Panel Assessments: December 2024
Successful Applicants notified: End of December 2024
Announcements: January 2025
Completion of activities: December 2025
Reports Submitted: January 2026
Deadline for reclaiming costs: 30 June 2026
