About
Founded in 2008, the AgriFood Charities Partnership (AFCP) brings together 120+ members, charities and other organisations to increase charities' impact in UK food and agriculture. The AFCP convenes, collaborates and innovates via its network with other funders to support the next generation of farmers, growers, researchers and businesses. The organisation supports educational projects by bringing together charities to maximise returns from scarce resources, helping identify funding opportunities for individuals and organisations across R&D, Higher Education, Further Education, career development, and travel.
Funding Opportunities
Post-Graduate Study Award
The Farmers Club Charitable Trust Post-Graduate Study Award is specifically designed to help those employed in agricultural education, between the ages of 22 and 50 years, to widen and develop their own technical expertise outside the United Kingdom. The award assists the career prospects of the applicant and also benefits any students for which they will be responsible after their return. The Trust was founded in 1981 by The Farmers Club to assist the agricultural community to achieve a number of objectives which will contribute to the development of the industry. Specific objectives include the dissemination of information, loans or scholarships or other financial assistance for research, or courses connected with the study of agriculture and support activities calculated to advance education and training in agriculture. This funding opportunity supports postgraduate study and research projects in various agricultural disciplines including agribusiness, arable farming, beef and sheep, dairy, environmental management, equine, farm and land management, farming systems, food, horticulture, pigs, poultry, and veterinary science.
Chadacre Agricultural Trust Grants
The Chadacre Agricultural Trust advances the education of the public in all aspects of agriculture and farming by providing grants for training and research. The Trust awards grants to students of agriculture and allied subjects, with priority given to those studying practical training courses which prepare them for employment on farms. The Trust may also award grants to enable farmers and others within agriculture to acquire relevant new skills. Additionally, the Trust is empowered to grant-aid the education of the general public about the true nature of agriculture and how it can co-exist with nature conservation, as well as agricultural research that is capable of yielding practical benefits to farmers during its progress or soon after its completion. Grants are given in support of people rather than 'bricks and mortar' projects.
West Country Dairy Awards
The West Country Dairy Awards were established in 1925 and provide grants to people studying courses related to the dairy industry. The awards distribute over £10,000 every year to support students of all ages who are undertaking further education courses related to the dairy industry. Funds are available to sons and daughters of farmers or farm employees, or students who can demonstrate commitment to the dairy industry and show aptitude to 'add value' to the industry. Applicants must live in one of the following four counties in the South West of England: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset or Somerset. The program provides financial support for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, as well as UK travel and subsistence costs. From time to time, funds are also available through the WD, KW and BW Pocock Memorial Fund for postgraduate scholarships in Dairy Science.
The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust
The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust's principal objective is to support the improvement and welfare of British Agriculture for the Public Benefit. The Trustees have developed a progressive strategy informed by strategic research and reports addressing global issues, centred on enhancing the productivity of British Agriculture to meet the challenges of a growing world population and increased competition for resources. The Trustees encourage applications for financial support with projects and programmes that identify and spread best business and technological practice for the benefit of British Agriculture. Grants will only be made where clear benefits are quantified, together with details of how these will be communicated and applied to the industry as a whole. The key element is 'leadership' – as the Trustees wish to see robust outcomes translated into widespread practical action. The Trust supports postgraduate education, academic research projects, applied research projects, commercial research projects, postdoctoral research, and equipment or facilities. The Trust focuses on promoting leadership and innovation to enhance British agriculture's productivity, sustainability, and benefit to society.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 4
- Active Now
- 4
- Source Domain
- afcp.org.uk
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