Funder Support

Our services:

• Mapping of funding and commissioning flows within the area’s communities, places, and themes you are looking to support. To avoid duplication, build alignment to other investment and achieve better outcomes 
• Evaluation of funder strategy and co-design of new strategic direction including action plans, deliverables and sought outcomes 
• Consultation and capacity building to support participatory and people-led commissioning and funding, leading to improved outcomes and sustainable impact 
• Support with the design, delivery and management of grant programmes including full end to end services, grant payments, due diligence and monitoring and evaluation 
• Development of specifications, market warming support and research to inform targeted approaches 
• Capacity building and support to help applicants develop better applications through one-to-one support, workshops and surgeries 
• Assessment and awards management including support for unsuccessful applications and grant agreements and due diligence for successful grantees 
• Mobilisation and implementation support to help projects get going effectively and efficiently including mentoring, hands on advice and support and collaborations 
• Bespoke support and the set-up of proportionate monitoring, evaluation and learning processes for grantees/suppliers
• Establishing learning processes for ongoing reflection and adaptation including peer learning to shape delivery and future rounds and commissioning.