The next application window opens for 7 days from MONDAY 19th JANUARY to MONDAY 26th JANUARY 2026 for outline proposals.
The charity has retained its interest in applications which use memorable, innovative and or creative ways of delivering financial capability and life skills which will make a lasting impact on the way people think, behave and manage their money.
The charity defines financial capability as influencing the attitudes, skills and knowledge around the ability to manage money well. This can be from day-to-day or through significant life events, such as:
o Bereavement.
o Inability to work through disability or injury.
o Major long-term illness.
o Moving house.
o Pregnancy, and
o Redundancy.
Following its review of its grant-making, the Charity has introduced a new 3-stage application process, as follows:
1. Stage 1: Grant Eligibility Quiz – to determine if the organisation and project meets the Charity’s general grant criteria. If successful, applicants will be able to proceed to Stage 2.
2. Stage 2: Outline Proposal – this consists of a brief application that gives applicants the opportunity to tell the MSE Charity about their organisation and the activities they would like funded. This should provide sufficient detail for the Charity to assess whether the project proposal meets its grant-making objectives.
3. Stage 3: Full Application – invited short-listed applicants will be sent a link to complete a full application form with approximately one month to complete. This will require more detailed information to be provided about their organisation; evidence of need, the project activities; the team’s experience; the outcomes they are hoping to achieve; a detailed project budget; and submission of supporting documents including their accounts and a recent bank statement.
The deadline for Outline Proposals (Stage 2) is Monday 26th January 2026. Please note that the fund opens to applications on Monday 19th January 2026 with just a 7-day window.
Further information, guidance, Frequently asked Questions (FAQs) and an eligibility quiz can be found on the Charity’s website by following this link https://www.msecharity.com/how-to-apply/application-guidance Charity’s website.
