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Domestic Programme Fund

What is the Domestic Programme Fund?

It is an annual fund, piloted in 2008, which aims to provide funding to partner agencies for small projects in the UK to achieve key objectives underlined in the FMU's two year Action Plan. The Fund totalled £84,000 for the 2009/10 Financial Year.

What projects are FMU likely to fund?

We are looking to fund around five to six projects per year. Whilst there is no minimum or maximum restriction on the value of bids, our clear criteria is the ability to achieve tangible impact based on value for money: - so low cost bids should focus particularly on demonstrating impact, and high cost bids should be particularly clear on value for money. Project proposals must demonstrate how they will deliver real, measurable impact in support of the FMU Action Plan.

What projects did FMU fund last year?

A list of projects successful in the 2009 –10 bidding round will be posted on this website shortly

Who is eligible?

Please note that if you are already received funding from the DPF, you will not be eligible to bid for further funding unless you are up to date on your reporting to FMU.

Project implementers must be from the voluntary sector. Partnership with local government is strongly encouraged but applications solely from local government organisations will not be considered.

How can I do a good bid?

FMU are looking for well-structured bids that set out tangible and realistic goals and demonstrate a clear work plan on how to get there.

Remember:
  • Successful bids will clearly highlight which objectives from the FMU Action Plan they intend to deliver on.
  • Partnership working is encouraged – if you are working with another NGO or a statutory body, please do include this information on the form
  • We will consider part-funding larger projects – don’t be afraid to tell us that you are receiving funding from other sources as well
  • If you have queries about the bidding form or process, please do contact FMU

When will the next round be launched?

The 2010-11 round of the DPF will be launched in the first half of next year. A detailed timetable will be launched towards the end of 2009.


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