Apply for Support

Capacity building grants & support

Applications for our 2026 cohort are now closed.
Please take a look at our alternative funding page for other funding opportunities.

Please read the information below if you are interested in finding out more about our support model.

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We provide a range of support activities funded by our grants and wraparound support

We’d love to hear from you!

Before applying, please take our Eligibility Quiz to check if you meet our minimum criteria.

If Eligible: We welcome an application from you. Please read the information below and complete the form.
If Not Eligible: As a small Foundation with a specific focus, we are sorry you do not meet our minimum criteria. However, we
wish you all the best on your journey and have compiled a list of alternative funders to support your next steps. Good luck!
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AI Statement
We welcome applications supported by AI tools, but please ensure your unique voice and the heart of your organisation still shine through. If your application is successful, we’ll be working closely together, so it’s important we get a real sense of who you are from the very start.
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About The Application Process
The support we offer is bespoke. Your application is the first step in helping us understand your needs.
Shortlisting: If your application meets our criteria, you will be shortlisted and invited for a friendly meeting with our Founder and one of our Trustees to discuss your application in January.
Notification: Successful applicants will be informed in writing at the end of January.
Onboarding: The onboarding process will take place mid-February.
Support: Our partnership period runs annually from mid-February to the end of October.

Ready to apply?

Please complete the form below. Thank you!

Accessibility Support
We’re committed to making our application process as accessible and inclusive as possible.
If you need this form in a different format or need support to complete it, we’ll be happy to help. Please get in touch jane@pearcefoundation.org.uk.

Financial: Grant up to the value £2,000

Fund a range of bespoke support activities
Financial award paid directly to an external provider (e.g. skill-sharer, training provider).
Financial award paid directly to you (e.g. retailer for equipment costs)

Personal: We adopt a coaching approach to;

Get to know you & your leadership style
Explore your values, vision, goals, strategy
Identify key areas of support & connect you with a skill-sharer
Schedule regular check-ins & coaching sessions
Connect you with other Partners

What we’re looking for in an organisation

Those ready to take the next step of growth & invest in themselves.
Align with our values & ethos.
Create time to work ‘on’ their organisation and not just ‘in’ it.
Open to a coaching approach & personal development opportunities.
Commit to our partnership period which runs annually from mid-February to the end of October.