Guernsey grants scheme open for applications

States of Guernsey said more than £1m in funding was handed out by the Social Investment Fund in 2023

Charities and non-profit organisations can apply for large sums of funding through a grant scheme.

States of Guernsey said the Social Investment Fund (SIF) is taking applications for the 2024 round of grants until 12:00 BST on 10 July.

The SIF aims to support charitable organisations based in the Bailiwick and handed out more than £1m in grants in 2023, the States said.

The States added applicants can apply for grants of more than £25,000 to help towards running costs, salaries, capital costs or multi-year funding for projects.

'Inclusive community'

The States said applications must demonstrate they would improve the lives of people with specific needs, provide employment, education or training opportunities, or protect Guernsey's natural environment, culture and heritage.

Applications should also show that they could improve health and wellbeing within the Bailiwick and promote an inclusive community, the States added.

It said funding for SIF comes from the Guernsey net proceeds of the Channel Islands Lottery and the Guernsey Probate Registry.

In 2021, the States also agreed to give SIF a percentage of proceeds from seized assets.