Covid-19 Response Fund

The Volant Trust accepts applications from charities in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Who can apply

The Volant Trust only accepts applications from registered charities, community interest companies and community organisations.

The Covid-19 response fund covers the UK and international, providing that the charity applying demonstrates a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eligible expenditure

The Volant Trust does not generally provide funds for capital expenditure. It specifically gives funding towards project and administrative core costs. Although for the Covid-19 response fund, applications can be submitted for projects which include PPE or other essential medical equipment with awards made at the sole discretion of the Trustees.

How to apply

If you have read through the FAQs and still think you are eligible to apply, please complete our Eligibility Checklist for the Open Grants Programme or the Covid-19 response fund , to help you to determine whether your project meets either of our funding criteria.

For more information, including how to apply, visit: https://www.volanttrust.org/how-to-apply-covid-19/