Work Wise: Funding Watch - Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Main Fund
Children Now
16 January 2008
What it is: The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation has launched a new funding approach this month. Its Main Fund now distributes about two-thirds of its overall funding to a wide range of projects, focused primarily on the UK's cultural life, education, environment and the participation of disadvantaged people.
How much is on offer: Last year, the foundation made grants totalling
£30m, two-thirds of which were allocated through the Main Fund.
The average grant is about £50,000, although applications for more
or less money are also considered. What it will fund: The foundation is open to suggestions on benefiting
charitable organisations in innovative ways. It is...