Spark Awards for Big Changemakers Faqs

FAQs for the Spark Awards

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The Spark Awards aim to discover, fund, and support young changemakers aged 18-25 in England, who have pilot-ready projects with the potential to create lasting change to help young people to thrive.

Yes, you can read the guidance pack here, and you can read the terms and conditions here.

Help us support all young people, regardless of their background or circumstances, to thrive in life. Together we can spark lasting change.

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FAQs for the Spark Awards

Your questions, answered

Is there a guidance pack I can read before I start my application?

Who can apply?

Who is running the Spark Awards? Who are the partners involved?

Could I receive feedback about my idea or project before I apply?

Can I request an extension if I need more time to gather information?

What is the process for the Spark Awards?

Can I use AI to help me write my application?

How will the grant funds be disbursed?

What languages can I use in my submission?

What costs are not covered by the award?

What costs can be covered by the award and support?

Can I submit more than one application?

Can I apply if I’ve received small grants before and have raised my own funds?

Can I apply as part of an existing organisation?

Do I need to be part of a team or can I apply individually?

What kind of projects are Big Change looking for?

What kind of support will be available, aside from funding, for successful applicants?

What is the selection criteria for the Spark Awards?

What do you mean by a pilot-ready project?

What do you mean by young people, and what age groups should my project focus on?

Can my project be delivered outside of England?

Do I need lived experience of the problem I am trying to solve?

I have a question that hasn’t been answered here. Is there someone else that I can reach out to?

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FAQs for the Spark Awards

Your questions, answered

Is there a guidance pack I can read before I start my application?Chevron

Who can apply?Chevron

Who is running the Spark Awards? Who are the partners involved?Chevron

Could I receive feedback about my idea or project before I apply? Chevron

Can I request an extension if I need more time to gather information?Chevron

What is the process for the Spark Awards?Chevron

Can I use AI to help me write my application?Chevron

How will the grant funds be disbursed?Chevron

What languages can I use in my submission?Chevron

What costs are not covered by the award?Chevron

What costs can be covered by the award and support?Chevron

Can I submit more than one application?Chevron

Can I apply if I’ve received small grants before and have raised my own funds?Chevron

Can I apply as part of an existing organisation?Chevron

Do I need to be part of a team or can I apply individually?Chevron

What kind of projects are Big Change looking for?Chevron

What kind of support will be available, aside from funding, for successful applicants?Chevron

What is the selection criteria for the Spark Awards?Chevron

What do you mean by a pilot-ready project?Chevron

What do you mean by young people, and what age groups should my project focus on?Chevron

Can my project be delivered outside of England?Chevron

Do I need lived experience of the problem I am trying to solve?Chevron

I have a question that hasn’t been answered here. Is there someone else that I can reach out to?Chevron

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Get involved

Say hello on socials:

Is there a guidance pack I can read before I start my application?

Who can apply?

Who is running the Spark Awards? Who are the partners involved?

Could I receive feedback about my idea or project before I apply?

Can I request an extension if I need more time to gather information?

What is the process for the Spark Awards?

Can I use AI to help me write my application?

How will the grant funds be disbursed?

What languages can I use in my submission?

What costs are not covered by the award?

What costs can be covered by the award and support?

Can I submit more than one application?

Can I apply if I’ve received small grants before and have raised my own funds?

Can I apply as part of an existing organisation?

Do I need to be part of a team or can I apply individually?

What kind of projects are Big Change looking for?

What kind of support will be available, aside from funding, for successful applicants?

What is the selection criteria for the Spark Awards?

What do you mean by a pilot-ready project?

What do you mean by young people, and what age groups should my project focus on?

Can my project be delivered outside of England?

Do I need lived experience of the problem I am trying to solve?

I have a question that hasn’t been answered here. Is there someone else that I can reach out to?