The Astor Foundation
Small grants, usually for between £1,000 and £2,500, are available to UK registered charities for medical research in its broadest sense, as well initiatives for children and youth groups, charities supporting those with disabilities, the countryside, the arts, sport, carers groups and animal welfare.
Who can apply: UK registered charities working in the UK and/or overseas.
Key words: Medical Research, Children and Young People, Youth Groups, Countryside, Arts, Sport, Carers, Animal Welfare, Overseas, United Kingdom.
The Astor Foundation provides small grants for UK registered charities. Its primary area of interest is medical research on a broad front rather than in specialised fields. This can include general medical equipment or equipment for use in research, or grants to cover travelling and subsistence expenses for doctors and students studying abroad.
In general, the Foundation prefers to support the start-up and initial stages of new projects and filling in gaps/shortfalls.
In addition to its primary priority of medical research, the Foundation also supports projects that benefit:
- Children and youth groups
- Those with disabilities
- The countryside.
- The arts
- Sport
- Carers groups
- Animal welfare
UK registered charities may apply for a grant of between £1,000 and £2,500. Higher awards are occasionally made. There is no specified requirement for matched funding.