Community Groups Funding Approval

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Closes 7 Nov 2024

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Community Groups Awarding Criteria

Please check 'yes' or 'no' if you approve.

If you have any comments or amendments, please add them to the free text box.

1. The Awarding Criteria
  • The community groups must have the discipline of 'biomedical' within their remit.
  • The community group must be Black-led.
  • Their work must have a positive impact on those from Black heritage backgrounds. This includes Black African, Black Caribbean, Black British and those with Mixed Black heritage.
  • Community groups can apply even if they are not legally registered organisations or have no business bank account.
  • The grant is given to sustain the objectives of the organisation. This includes, but is not limited to, staff payment, training, legal consultation, digital infrastructure, i.e., Zoom subscriptions, and events.
  • Applicants can apply for up to £5,000.
  • This funding cannot be used for personal gain or to create a new group.
  • Those applying must come from an existing research community group.
  • The MRC BBRAG Community sub-group will serve as the panel to review funding applications.
  • Each awarded community group will receive a lump sum payment and will have the opportunity to reapply next year. This funding call will only be available for two years.
  • The awarded community groups are required to attend an evaluation session at the end of the financial year with the MRC BBRAG Community Group sub-group.
2. Do you approve of the community groups awarding criteria?
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3. Do you have any comments or criteria you would like to add?