Our aims
We aim to: (1) be accessible to a wide range of organisations and communities, large and small, and to make reasonable efforts to make sure all organisations have the same chance to apply for grants; (2) reflect any geographical, cultural and religious differences of groups and communities across Uganda in the grants we give; (3) be fair and open and to answer for our procedures; (4) practise equal opportunities in our grant-making.
Our practice
We will:
- monitor and evaluate our service to make sure we provide the best service we can;
- assess all eligible applications against our criteria;
- acknowledge applications and answer letters within 14 days of receiving them, in a professional and polite way; and
- make sure that we treat all groups fairly.
Information and openness
We will:
- publish our annual report and accounts so that everyone can see how we work and the types of projects we have supported;
- produce information about our programmes in English
- aim to keep in touch with the views and needs of the Civil Society sector.
- Being polite and helpful
- We aim to be efficient, polite and supportive in everything we do.
- If possible, we will suggest how you can get help to fill in your application form.
Your obligations
You must:
- read the assessment criteria carefully;
- apply for a grant under the most relevant grants programme;
- send in a complete application;
- answer all our questions thoroughly; and
- be willing and prepared to talk with our Grants Officers.
