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 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 Financial Year 2009-10 is £800,000 The next Trust Board meetings are in early :      June 2010--suggest apply before mid March 2010      October 2010       February 2011 Please note : Proposals are considered as they arrive and suitable applications reviewed on a 'first come first served' basis, so you are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later. Don't leave it to the last minute before a meeting or you may be disappointed.  Meetings will be 'closed' to submissions at the discretion of the Trust and without prior warning when the number of suitable applications received far exceeds the grant funds available for the next Trust Board meeting.