FAQs

What sort of work do you fund?

Our Information for Applicants provides more information about the type of projects that we support. The Trustees are most interested in funding projects that are housing and/or community-related, are based in Scotland, and which have a specific housing focus.

What don't you fund?

LintelTrust does not fund individuals, national appeals for general funds, large capital projects (smaller capital projects will normally be offered a loan rather than a grant), holidays or vehicles.

Can I speak to someone about the application that I wish to make?

LintelTrust encourages prior contact from potential applicants by phone or e-mail to help you decide whether to apply for a grant or not.

Can we apply for core funding?

We will consider applications for core funding excluding capital costs but encourage prior contact before an applicant applies to discuss the potential application.

Do you award grants over a number of years?

We make small, one-off grants.

How much can we ask for? Do you have a maximum level of grant?

Our average one-off grant donation is around £2,000 or less and matched funding is expected to be obtained by projects before our grant can be awarded.

Our recent grant application to the Lintel Trust has been turned down. Can we re-apply?

There is no time limit on re-applications, however we suggest that you talk to us before making a second application so that we can give you any support and advice required.

We have had a previous grant from the Lintel Trust; can we re-apply for a different area of work?

Yes.

How often do the Trustees meet and do you have deadlines for applications for each meeting?

The Trustees meet 4 times a year usually in March, June, September, and December. Deadlines for applications are two weeks prior to the Trustees' Meeting at which you would like your application to be considered. We tend to let applicants know very quickly after ther Trustees' Meeting whether they have been successful or not.

How do you evaluate funded projects?

If you have received a one-off grant, evaluation is one year after the meeting took place at which your grant was agreed. LintelTrust will send or email you a form for completion, and encourages photographs (if appropriate) of the project, and any relevant publicity materials. Publicity materials should highlight lIntelTrust's contribution.