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to the David West Trust Fund are now open. In the memory of David West,
who was a company director of Proteus NI Ltd, a trust was
established in July 2005, with the aim of providing small grants
to individuals. (Click image for full view - JPEG 1.0MB) Following two very successful years during which twenty David West Awards were distributed the Trust is pleased to announce the call for applications for 2008. As before, we are offering individuals the chance to apply for grants of up to £500 to assist them with personal or professional development in the following broad categories: Categories for 2008:
Grants could cover a range of items:
Obviously, this list is not exhaustive, and the Trust will consider applications for other items, as long as the application relates to one of the above 4 categories, and that a good case is made to support it. All we ask is that applicants are able to show that there will be some improvement to their lives from the grant, and that they let us know what they did with the grant. Depending on the level of interest, we may need to interview applicants before reaching final decisions. We hope to give out 6 grants in 2008, and if you are interested in applying, full details and application forms are on the PROTEUS website (www.proteus-ni.org). Alternatively, if you know someone who you feel would be deserving of an award, but might be reluctant to apply themselves, you can apply on their behalf. We will also accept nominations from locally-based groups on behalf of individuals. Copies of the forms are also available by post from Proteus NI Ltd, 8 Edgewater Office Park, Belfast, BT3 9JQ. Phone 9037 1023. Applications should be returned by 31st March 2008 at the latest. Some additional guidance for applicants and nominators: 1. Grants are intended for individuals, not groups 2. Applications should be for one category only, and at least one category must be selected. 3. Applicants or individuals being nominated must reside in Northern Ireland 4. Grants are not retrospective – if the proposed activity has already taken place, the equipment has been purchased or the course has already begun, then please do not apply for a grant. 5. Grants are intended to cover items or activities for which other funding (including statutory) is not available. You will be asked about this on the new application form. 6. Normally, the Trust will pay on invoice from the supplier, or on production of receipts. If this poses particular difficulties, the Trust will try to accommodate successful applicants by liaising with suppliers. 7. In the case of computer hardware or other large equipment, the Trust may decide to purchase these items on behalf of successful applicants, in order to ensure value for money. 8. Grants will be for one year only, and successful applicants may not reapply in subsequent years. 9. Successful applicants must agree to allow the award to be publicised at the discretion of the Trust. 10. The Trust awards are discretionary, and decisions are final. There is no right to appeal.
Download Application form (Downloadable file: MS Word 55KB) Download Nomination form (Downloadable file: MS Word 65KB)
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