Applied Science & Applied Research

Grants will be given for applied science or applied research in the fields of engineering, biology, ecology, physics, chemistry or mathematics, provided that the funds are either to be used locally or for the direct benefit of Jersey, including any education from which local residents may benefit.

Funding requests may include applications for post graduate qualifications, grants, surveys, studies and development of locally based courses within the relevant areas.

Projects should be undertaken within Jersey in an appropriate field or can involve study done abroad if the studies focus and outcomes would be directly transferable to Jersey for local benefit.

A project might sit exactly within one of the supported disciplines below or involve another discipline.

• Ecology
• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Biology
• Geology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

• Studies concerning native flora or fauna with a goal to improve the management or status of the species.
• Innovative research in any of the relevant fields.
• Development of new technologies or new methodologies in any of the relevant fields.
• Studies outlined as recommendations for parties to multilateral environmental agreements to which the Island is a signatory.

• You must be able to clearly demonstrate the positive impact your project or study will have for the Island of Jersey.
• If applying for post graduate studies, you will need proof of a conditional or unconditional offer from the relevant institution.
• If a project forms the dissertation element of a post graduate qualification a reference from your programme coordinator or supervisor will be required.

• Individuals, charities, not for profit organisations and community groups may apply.
• Successful applications will relate to a project, study or initiative to be undertaken within Jersey, or which benefits Jersey
• All applications must fit one or more charitable purposes as per the Charities (Jersey) Law 2014.
• Grant recipients must report to the Foundation on how the Grant has been spent and the extent to which the funded activity has achieved the desired outcomes. The Foundation will provide the grant recipient with a reporting template.
• Grants should be spent within one calendar year of receiving funding or as agreed otherwise with the Foundation.

• Evidence that the cost of the item or items to be funded has been obtained and is reasonably priced, which evidence may include a selection of quotes or online comparisons;
• Job descriptions and a statement from the Recipient of its need for additional resource if the application is for staff costs;
• Full details of the Recipient’s bank and investment balances;
• The most recent financial statements of the Recipient to demonstrate both good financial management and sustainability;
• A profit and loss statement and balance sheet for the current year of the Recipient (to be supplied before payment if not possible to provide on applying);
• A project budget and details of other sources of funding where the costs are not solely sought from the fund

• Social Sciences
• Permanent paid positions
• The Government of Jersey and Government of Jersey Departments