Evidence Applications

Introduction

IWT Challenge Fund Evidence grants, ranging from £20,000 to £100,000, are intended for projects which gather evidence to design an intervention. Applications should describe how the improved evidence base will be used to design an intervention where there is a gap in approaches. Projects may include, for example, market research to design and baseline demand reduction interventions. Applicants are encouraged to develop evidence projects into full interventions as part of follow-on applications to the IWT Challenge Fund. Projects should last up to 2 years maximum.

Applications to Round 11 of IWT Challenge Fund Evidence are now open.

Applications for Round 11 opened on 20^th August 2024.

Applications to IWT Challenge Fund Evidence are a single stage process.

• Deadline for applications: Monday 28^th October 2024
• Results are expected by early February 2025 at the earliest

The expected start date for successful projects is from 1^st April 2025.

Guidance

Before applying, you should first read the documents found under How to Apply.

Application Process

Once you have read the guidance, complete the IWTCF Evidence Round 11 – Single Stage application form on the Flexi-Grant application portal. For drafting purposes, you may find the Word version of the IWTCF Evidence Single Stage application form below useful.

IWTCF Evidence Round 11 – Single Stage application form - Word template

The budget spreadsheet for IWT Challenge Fund Evidence projects can be found below:

Biodiversity Challenge Funds budget forms (grants under £100,000)

Additional materials that you will be required to complete as part of your application can be found below or downloaded from within Flexi-Grant. Please note there are different requirements for Stage 1 and Stage 2 – read the guidance for more information.

Biodiversity Challenge Funds Workplan Template

For further queries, see our Frequently Asked Questions.