CIPS Foundation grant
Our grants apply ethical and sustainable standards to alleviate societal challenges aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals to build ethical supply chains that are committed to: Reducing the impact on the environment Improving the lives of communities and citizens
Provided by:
CIPS Foundation
Funder website:
https://www.cips.org/about-us/cips-foundation
Maximum value:
£80,000.00
Objective of fund:
Although we currently only fund charities registered with the UK Charities Commission, we support projects being delivered anywhere in the world. We have an interest in projects that are addressing environmental impact.
Who can apply
CIPS Foundation funding is open to any UK registered charity. To apply, you must:
Be a charity registered in the UK with the Charity Commission, although the project we support could be anywhere in the world.
A registered social enterprise.
Have been operating for at least 12 months and have published financial data available.
Have a UK bank account in the charity’s name.
Be a living wage, equal opportunities employer (if the organisation employs people), committed to the prevention of modern slavery.
Restrictions
There are some exclusions to our funding. Here are some examples of what can’t be funded:
Organisations that are not UK registered charities.
Privately owned and profit-distributing companies or limited partnerships.
Public bodies to carry out their statutory obligations.
Applications that will benefit only one person, including scholarships or bursaries. Contributions to general charity appeals.
Religious activity which is not for wider public benefit. Activities that have already taken place.
Any activities that are focused on political advocacy or policy change.
Eligible Expenditure
CIPS Foundation awards grants to UK registered charities (registered with the Charity Commission) to support projects or initiatives that help to improve supply chains or develop new ones, eradicate poor practices within supply chains, develop best practice or support individuals within the chain to access better information and support.
We want to support with the funding of projects and initiatives where issues have been identified and projects are ready to be implemented in response to these problems. We are seeking to fund established charities that are skilled and knowledgeable in tackling issues affecting communities in the UK and/or worldwide. Although we currently only fund charities registered with the UK Charities Commission, we support projects being delivered anywhere in the world.
We are particularly keen to hear about projects being delivered in low and lower-middle income countries, India and the Caribbean. We also have an interest in projects that are addressing environmental impact.
All funding requests must be submitted in a single Word document, sent by email to foundation@cips.org If you consider applying to the CIPS Foundation, you should ensure that your proposal is closely aligned with our Funding Priorities.
How to apply
Download our How to Apply document for full details on eligibility for funding.
Follow the steps on our application portal CIPS Foundation Grant Application
Step 1: Answer the Eligibility Questions and provide all required associated documentation.
Step 2: Answer all Grant Application Questions outlined in our How to Enter document. Clear, concise applications are more compelling, so please try and avoid jargon or buzzwords and ensure your Grant Application document is no more than four pages.
Step 3: Include all required attachments and submit your application
Deadline to apply: 20th November 2026
Useful Links
https://www.cips.org/about-us/cips-foundation-grant-application