GRANT CRITERIA

In order to ensure an honest and easy process, WHEAT Trust set up guidelines for both the process and the outcome of grant giving. Below, you can find the summarized version of these guidelines. Are you interested in applying? Make sure to read all the important information in the  Grant Criteria Document.

What we fund:

The WHEAT Trust does not fund international organisations. 

WHEAT funds are available to women-led community based organisations (CBOs) in South Africa that are making advancement in the following areas:

• HIV and AIDS 
  
• Sustainable income for women
  
• Gender based violence
  
• Refugee women and migrant rights
  
• Lesbian women’s groups
  
• Environmental sustainability

What we do not fund:

• Organisations whose aim is to convert people to a religion or to evangelise
  
• Organisations that have links to political groups/organisations 
  
• Government departments
  
• Terrorist activities
  
• Academic organisations and/or institutions
  
• Women’s organisations that are not led by women. 

Criteria for the review of grant applications

Preference will be given to women’s groups/organisations that meet the following criteria:

• Women from rural and peri-urban areas
  
• Women-led grassroots organisations that cannot yet access formal funds
  
• Groups/organisations that are making a contribution in the development of women’s rights
  
• Women-led grassroots organisations that commit to using the grant for the development of the organisation
  
• Women-led grassroots organisations that are able to prove the impact of their group/organisation to the development of the community
  
• Women-led grassroots organisations that are sustainable

How can you apply for a grant?

Interested organisations are asked to send applications to:

• P.O Box 18046, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7824
  
• Or by fax 021 797 2876
  
• Or you can send a "please call me" on 082 6932805
• Or email: [email protected]

Application forms will be accepted in English 

WHEAT Trust will send a confirmation receipt of the application via post and it should be received within 30 days  

The outcome of the application will be communicated via post and should be received within approximately 90 days after receipt of confirmation of receipt of application letter. 

Potential applicants are also welcome to call the office in order to clarify any information (021 762 6214).