New Services and Innovations
Grants under £20,000
Before making an application, please read the eligibility criteria and programme themes. You cannot apply for a research grant under this programme. Applications are considered by the Small Grants Committee and you can download a list of committee members here.
Depending on the type of project for which you are looking for funding, there are different application forms and guidelines.
Service innovation and staff development (for groups of staff rather than individuals) projects:
- Download the guidelines
- Download the application form
Projects to enhance the environment:
- Download the guidelines
- Download the application form
Projects to commission an art work:
- Download the guidelines
- Download the application form
Meeting dates of the Small Grants Committee 2008/09
| Application deadline | Meeting date |
| 26 September | 14 October |
| 17 October | 25 November |
| 23 January 2009 | 10 February |
| 27 March | 14 April |
| 8 May | 26 May |
| 19 June | 7 July |
| 14 August | 1 September |
| 25 September | 13 October |
| 16 October | 24 November |
If you are applying for a grant of more than £5,000 you will probably be invited to present your application at the committee meeting.
The Friends of Guy’s Hospital makes small grants for patient amenities for patients attending Guy’s Hospital. Further information is available from their: website
£17,000 provided radiotherapists with a PIXY phantom for image testing
£20,000 has been awarded for a memory loss database