Sharing a list of your current and recent funders helps us avoid wasted time, duplicate applications, and ineligible submissions.
Think of this as your exclusion list.
1. To avoid applying to funders you can’t approach again
Many funders have restrictions such as:
Only one active grant at a time
A minimum gap between applications (e.g. 6, 12, or 24 months)
“No repeat funding” rules for the same project
If we don’t know who you’re already funded by, we risk:
Submitting ineligible applications
Damaging relationships with funders
Wasting time on bids that can’t succeed
Providing this list lets us rule these funders out immediately.
2. To prevent duplication or conflicts
Some funders won’t support organisations that are already funded by:
The same trust or foundation
A related corporate or family fund
Another funder supporting the same costs or project
Knowing who funds you helps us avoid overlap and conflicts in your funding strategy.
3. To build a smarter funding plan
Your existing funders also tell us a lot about:
What types of funders already back your work
Which funding levels are realistic
Where there may be opportunities for future reapplications (once time limits pass)
This helps us plan what to apply for now and what to line up for later.
What to include
Please share:
Current funders (active grants)
Recent funders (ideally last 1-2 years)
Any funders you cannot reapply to yet, including:
The restriction period (e.g. “12 months from award date”)
Any known reapplication rules
If you’re unsure about exact dates, that’s fine. Approximate information is still helpful.