Charles Hayward Foundation, OverseasGrants
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The Overseas Grants programme supports projects improving the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth countries in Africa. Its priorities include access to clean water and sanitation, sustainable livelihoods connected to environmental and wildlife conservation, and farming or income-generation skills that enable communities to become more self-sufficient. The programme is particularly relevant to projects that combine practical service delivery with community participation and a credible plan for continuing benefits after the grant ends. A project in Nigeria could be relevant if it addresses one of the stated priorities and is delivered by an eligible UK-registered charity with a proven local partner.
Requirements checklist
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The lead applicant must be a UK-registered charity; an ordinary Nigerian NGO cannot apply directly unless it meets the foundation's registration requirements.
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The charity must have annual income between £150,000 and £4 million.
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The project must operate in an eligible Commonwealth country in Africa, including Nigeria.
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The proposal must address clean water and sanitation, sustainable conservation-linked livelihoods, or farming and income-generation skills.
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Demonstrate an established local delivery partner and meaningful community participation.
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Explain how the project will remain sustainable after the funding period.
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Provide a proposal of no more than four A4 pages, as specified by the foundation.
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Include a project budget, timetable, expected outcomes and monitoring arrangements.
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Supply the required charity accounts, annual report where available and trustee information.