NCF Trustees welcome enquiries and formal bids for financial support for chess-related projects.
You may be a chess club or chess organisation, or a school or other community group that sees an interest and benefit in encouraging chess as a social and educational activity. You may be an individual with an ambition and promise seeking support to succeed at a high level in chess.
Funds may be requested for equipment, learning materials, venue or running costs, expertise (e.g. professional coaches), competition expenses etc. Chess is not a high-cost activity to get started and NCF’s resources can extend to a variety of new and ongoing projects.
What we expect from you
- A practical plan and the time, support and ability to make it happen.
- A clear idea of what the grant will be spent on.
- A completed application form to capture all the necessary information.
- An end-of-project report and updates on progress if requested.
How to start your application
Start by writing an email to the trustees, with a brief explanation of what you have in mind:
There might be a follow-up phone call, meeting or email from a trustee to provide advice and clarification.
Read the Grant-Making Policy to make sure your plan fits in with the NCF’s aims.
If your proposal is something we can help with, you will be sent an application form to complete the necessary details.
The completed form will be considered at the next meeting of trustees (usually every two months) or sooner.
If successful, you will be informed by email and a payment transfer will be made. Please note that, if you intend to purchase equipment, we may ask for invoice or receipt as proof of purchase.
Trustees also request that you provide a brief report after the successful completion of your project or activity, with a note of outcome and numbers taking part.