If, having read the eligibility criteria for applicants, you would like to apply for a grant, the first stage is to submit an initial application, which enables you to share an overview of your project with us.  For all outcome areas you should submit your application through our online form found here.

Please include the following:

  • A cover letter with a description of your organisation (please include sufficient information to allow us to verify you and your organisation).
  • An outline of the project for which you are seeking funding, which should not exceed two sides of A4 using a minimum font size of 11pt.

If you intend to use artificial intelligence in your application or project, we advise that you read our position statement on the use of artificial intelligence.

What makes a strong application?

We know that preparing funding applications is time-consuming, so we’ve put together some tips to help you write your grant application.

  • Include well defined objectives.  What does long term success look like? How will you know you have achieved it?  How will these help achieve FiMT’s priorities?
  • Provide clear rationale for your project.  Do you have evidence to support your approach? What are the potential pitfalls and your contingency plans? Is the timescale realistic?
  • Ensure that the costs requested for your project are necessary and that the figures add up.
  • Write in clear English and avoid technical jargon where possible.
  • Give yourself plenty of time. It’s really important that you avoid rushing your application.

The Research Jargon Buster, produced by the Centre for Evidence for the Armed Forces Community, is a plain language guide to research terms; it might be a useful resource for preparing applications.

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