Grants are normally given in the form of a salary. The Trustees prefer to support innovative and imaginative people - often early in their  research career - with whom they can develop a direct relationship. Applications should be submitted by those directly involved in the work--not development offices or paid fundraisers. Sometimes a contribution towards the expenses of a project are given. Grants are normally limited to 2 or 3 years, but are sometimes extended. They are paid to or through registered UK charities. Applicants should be sure that any proposal fits the Trust's current priority areas. Small one-off grants are sometimes given to projects falling within the current priority areas. These grants are awarded throughout the year. The total grant budget for April 2008 to March 2009 is £910,000 The next Trust Board meetings are in early :        February 2009 - closed       June 2009--proposals now  welcome       October 2009 Proposals are considered as they arrive and suitable applications reviewed on a 'first come first served' basis, so apply sooner rather than later. Don't leave it to the last minute before a meeting or you will be disappointed.  Meetings are 'closed' to submissions at the discretion of the Trust.