Applications
Review Cycle
Applications are reviewed on a six-monthly cycle with a deadline of 31st January and 31st July each year.
Qualifying Criteria
● Be aged 16-24 when you complete the project.
● Be a resident of the UK or a British citizen.
● Be undertaking or planning to undertake a ‘polar project’, which can include research/technical, education, creative/artistic or an expedition/exploration. We welcome applications for polar-relevant projects of other kinds.
● Polar Project applications must clearly set out how the project will be of benefit to the polar regions
● You should be a member of a youth organisation such as a school/university, Scouting/Guiding, Duke of Edinburgh Award, charity etc.
● You must have an advocate who can support your application. An advocate is an adult who is not a family member, who can support your application. We recommend this could be your youth organisation section leader or teacher or your line manager in your youth organisation (e.g. Scout leader, commissioner etc.)
● You must be an individual. We will not accept applications made on behalf of groups.
● You can re-apply for the award, whether successful or not previously. We welcome second applications for those who have been successful in the past, however, priority will be given to those who have not received a grant from us previously. One unsuccessful re-application attempt will be accepted if you have been unsuccessful previously.
● If you are uncertain as to whether your project would qualify, or you have further questions, please contact us at info@requestfoundation.org.uk.
● Applications must not be retrospective.
● Grant applications must meet all of the minimum criteria outlined.
Application Form
Projects will be considered against how well applicants address the questions asked in the application form.
o Note applications cannot be considered retrospectively (if the project has already taken place).
o If you are applying for funding, we may offer to cover the cost of one or several particular items on your budget.
o ReQuest Foundation Polar Project Awards are typically up to around £500. For multiyear or complex projects we may elect to award greater amounts, possibly staged over the project period.
o We may make our financial contribution contingent on other funds being raised and/or on achieving staged milestones.
o Within two months of completing your polar project you must provide a report of at least 800 words (including images where possible) or at least 2-3 minutes of video or audio. The report must set out how the results and outcomes of the polar project are of benefit, directly or indirectly to the polar regions.
o Grant applications will be reviewed by a panel of at least 3 (& odd number of) trustees and approved by 50% +1 trustee.