[WiLT] Alcohol Education and Research Council Grants - Dev People and Orgs Grants and Small Grants

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Alcohol Education and Research Council Grants


Developing people and organisations grants

The Alcohol Education and Research Fund can only be used to pay for
project activities that are outside the responsibilities of central or
local government agencies and services.

The Council's present policy is to give grants for specific projects
rather than for general support of the established administration of
voluntary organisations.

Within the area of interest selected by the individual applicant the
Council wishes particularly to be satisfied that the proposal will
meet an accepted and urgent need and will not duplicate existing
provision.

In all applications a sound evaluation will be required.

Aims of Developing People and Organisations initiatives

 Improving practice by developing knowledge skills and motivation: One
aim is to improve the alcohol-related practice of both generic and
specialist alcohol workers. Enabling autonomy and motivation in
dealing with alcohol issues is a core objective.

Influencing change: Translating evidence into policy and practice is a
main objective.

Promoting organisational development: Working with other organisations
to facilitate cultural change is another objective.

Evaluation: A main objective is to obtain evidence of "what works"
that will help others to replicate.

Make clear your aim and how the project will develop people and
organisations. Outline your plans for leadership, organisation and
method, and the timetable you will set for the main stages of the
project. Indicate, also, how you will arrange for your project to be
evaluated.

Developing People and Organisations grants are between £5,000 and
£50,000.

Developing people and organisations grants - guidance notes for
applicants - http://www.aerc.org.uk/grantsDPOGuid.htm


Small grants

The Council funds small projects up to a maximum of £5,000. Priority
will be given to evidence based projects, pilot research studies or
demonstration projects with a strong evaluation component. The main
aims of the Council are to increase the capacity of individuals and
organisations to deal with alcohol issues and also to develop the
evidence base relating to alcohol issues. The overall aim is to make a
difference.

Small grants will be rapidly processed throughout the year with no
deadline.

For application form and more details about Small Grants go to
http://www.aerc.org.uk/grantsSml.htm


Details of AERC Research Grants
http://www.aerc.org.uk/grantsResearch.htm


For more information on the Council's priorities go to
http://www.aerc.org.uk/News4.htm


Deadline for applications - 5th September**

How to apply http://www.aerc.org.uk/grantsHow.htm

About the AERC http://www.aerc.org.uk/aboutOrigins.htm


** Please check this date.

Committees & Grants Manager
Mrs. Andrea Tilouche
Tel: 020 7340 9502
Or use online form at http://www.aerc.org.uk/contactAndrea.htm