Thank you for enquiring about the Kent Branch of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets small grants scheme.
The Process is now even easier than
before
Complete the short application form and submit your application Click here to apply
The Kent Branch will then verify
the application with you by telephone, to clarify any additional details. Within
two weeks we will let you know if your application has been successful. If it
has then within a further two weeks the money will either be paid into your
bank account or a cheque will be sent to you for the amount granted.
The Kent Branch of the Marine
Society and Sea Cadets are part of the national organisation and are set up to
give local focus and support to the charity as well as promoting maritime
issues within the county
of Kent
To support our work we like to use
case studies as a way of promoting what we do and where possible use pictorial
evidence.
Should you make an application for
funding from the KBMSSC you may be required to supply evidence that the
activity took place or that the purchase was made, such as receipts, reports or
letters and pictures. Please be aware that this is a requirement, before you
complete the application. If for some reason this is not possible then it
should be stated on the form. It will not necessarily bar you from a successful
application but we would need to know beforehand.
Please read carefully the enclosed
material then complete and send to the Secretary along with any relevant
supporting paperwork.
May I take this opportunity to wish
you every good luck with your application!
Application for small grant or Bursary Scheme
Applications may only be made by a person who is 18 years old or
above
All applications should be supported by a referee who has
knowledge of the application and can substantiate the case if contacted by the
Branch.
Applications should in some way have a maritime link such as a sea
cadet activity, be for water based activities, career paths or people involved
in the maritime community within Kent.
Money must be spent within 6 months of receipt.
Those who may apply:
·
Sea Cadet Units who’s headquarters are within the East or West Kent
District
·
Sea Cadet District Officers and District Staff from East or West Kent
District
·
Members of the Kent Branch of the Marine Society
·
Any person who is engaged on a maritime career path whether
Merchant or Royal Navy
·
Any registered club or organisation that promotes / provides
maritime careers or training as long as their activity is in harmony with the
aims and ethos of the MSSC
Criteria supported by the scheme:
·
Grants of up to £250
·
Activities to support personal development, education or training.
·
Awareness of the maritime issues and opportunities within Kent
·
Bursaries offering life enhancing opportunities of a maritime
nature.
·
Hardship and welfare cases where funding cannot be sourced from
statutory organisations
·
Equipment part or whole cost up to £250
When sending the application please enclose any supporting
evidence you can that you feel may assist in making a decision on the
application.
These criteria are a guideline and not exhaustive. If you feel you
wish to make an application that does not appear to fit into any of the above
categories, it will be considered on it’s merits. It may however have to go to
the main Committee for ratification before the application can be approved.
