Apply for funding
Six steps
There are six steps to applying for Esmée support.
Scroll down for the first three steps, and further information on: what we don't fund, why we turn things down, other sources of funding help and FAQs.
We also held a Q&A webinar on our strategy and how we make decisions.


1. Eligibility quiz
Take the quiz to find out if your organisation is eligible for Esmée support.
It also asks how much funding you are looking for, and takes you through what we do and do not support.
Take the quiz
2. Read the guidance
Read the guidance to decide whether your work could contribute to Esmée’s impact goals.
You can also read more about our aims in OUR NATURAL WORLD, A FAIRER FUTURE, and CREATIVE, CONFIDENT COMMUNITIES.
Read the guidance
3. Expression of Interest
When you are ready to tell us about your work, you can submit an expression of interest. This is in two parts.
First, some details of your organisation including: charity or company number; total income for the last financial year, number of staff, trustees and volunteers, date established.
Second, tell us in 100 words what you are aiming to achieve, and how you will make it happen with Esmée funding.
This is meant to be short. We’ll use your 100 words, along with your organisation details and website, to judge whether your work is a potential match for our aims.
We will get back to you within two weeks.
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Q&A on Esmée's new strategy and how we make decisions
Watch our webinar on our new strategy and how we make decisions. The Esmée Team also share more detail around our impact goals and priorities under each aim.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers about the foundation, our funding and applications
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Exclusions: what we don't support
Unfortunately, we can't support all the work that fits our funding priorities. On this page, we list our general exclusions.
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Why we turn things down
We hope it's helpful to share feedback on the reasons applications are not successful.
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Other sources of funding help
Information on other funding sources including a comprehensive guide to fundraising for small organisations.
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