Darwin Plus Strategic Grants

Darwin Plus Strategic, a grant scheme, is now open for ambitious projects. They offer grants from £1 million to £3 million for projects lasting 3 to 5 years. The application process is simple, with only one stage and an interview for shortlisted candidates. Applications for Round 13 started on 22nd April 2024 and will close on 29th July 2024. Successful projects from this round are expected to start from 1st April 2025.

1. Submission: Through Flexi-Grant, in comprehensible English.
2. Stages: Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 applications must meet the published criteria.
3. Completion: All questions must be filled (N/A is acceptable if appropriate).
4. Signature: Applications must be signed with a PDF signature uploaded as part of the application.
5. Dates: The start and end dates must fall within the funding period stated in the guidance.
6. Supporting Materials: All required supporting materials must be submitted, adhering to format and length requirements (for example, CVs should be one page only and uploaded as a single PDF document).