Applications
Minimum Criteria
● Be aged 16-24 when you complete the project.
● Be a resident of the UK or a British citizen.
● Be undertaking or planning to undertake a ‘polar project’, which can include research/technical, education, creative/artistic or an expedition/exploration. We welcome applications for polar-relevant projects of other kinds.
● You should be a member of a youth organisation such as a school/university, Scouting/Guiding, DofE, charity etc. You must have an advocate who can support your application.
● An advocate is an adult who is not a family member, who can support your application. We recommend this could be your youth organisation section leader or teacher or your line manager in your youth organisation (e.g. Scout leader, commissioner etc.)
● You must be an individual. We will not accept applications made on behalf of groups.
● You can re-apply for the award, whether successful or not previously. We welcome second applications for those who have been successful in the past, however, priority will be given to those who have not received a grant from us previously. One unsuccessful re-application attempt will be accepted if you have been unsuccessful previously.
● If you are uncertain as to whether your project would qualify, or you have further questions, please contact us at info@requestfoundation.org.uk.
● Applications must not be retrospective
Assessment Criteria
● Projects will be considered against the Assessment Criteria and having regard to relevance to polar regions.
● Grant applications will be reviewed by a panel of at least 3 (& odd number of) trustees and approved by 50% +1 trustee.
● Grant applications must meet all of the minimum criteria outlined.
Application Form
Projects will be considered against the Assessment Criteria and having regard to relevance to polar regions. All applicants will automatically be considered for the iceberg award. Please tell us about your project (this should be around 300-500 words or a three-minute video/audio)
o Include the aims of your project.
o Include the time-frame of your project.
o Include any key people or partnerships involved.
o Include the locations of anywhere you may be visiting.
o Note applications cannot be considered retrospectively (if the project has already taken place).
o If you are applying for funding, we may offer to cover the cost of one or several particular items on your budget.
o Initially we may offer up to £500 per six months (rolling over to no more than £1000 per year).
o We may make our financial contribution contingent on other funds being raised and/or on achieving staged milestones.
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Within two months of
completing your award you must provide a case study of at least 400
words (including images where possible) or at least 2-3 minutes of video or
audio.