The successful organisation(s) will be expected to work alongside others in the third sector and with External Relations in the Cabinet Office in order to best support the Island’s education and awareness on international development matters.

Objectives

• The successful grant holder will deliver activities to work towards the following objectives:
  • An increased awareness and understanding among the Manx population of global issues, international development and the Island Community’s role within this space
    • By doing so, the grant holder will be expected to run/attend on-island events;
  • Keep regular contact with the External Relations team in the Cabinet Office where the organisation can discuss issues that might incur and highlight potential opportunities;
  • Create and promote opportunities to engage people of all ages in aspects of global development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals including but not limited to:
    • Global Development Education;
    • Education for sustainable development;
    • Human Rights Education;
  • Work with the private sector engaging in corporate social responsibility activities in relation to international development;
  • The approved programme will have a strong focus on achieving results in the following priority areas: - primary and post primary education, higher education, youth sector and the further, adult and community sector.

Funding Information

• A grant of £60,000 will be offered over a period of two years (£30,000 per year).
• The grant period will run from August 2025 – August 2027.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility Organisations applying for International Development Education and Awareness Raising grant must meet the following criteria:
  • Be registered in the Isle of Man under the Isle of Man Charities Registration and Regulation Act 2019 and meet the requirements of this act, or;
  • Be a company registered with the Isle of Man Companies Registry.

For more information, visit gov.im.

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/cabinet-office/international-development/funding-streams/international-development-education-awareness-and-strategy-ideas-grant/