Applications to fund Scottish projects
The Orienteering Foundation has previously received a substantial donation that is ring-fenced for Scottish orienteers and Scottish orienteering only, and we are actively seeking grant applications to access these funds.
To quote the donor's preferences as to the type of projects that get funded by the money:
I would prefer that donations do not go into basic primary schools introduction to orienteering, or to Elite national squads. Instead I would prefer that the donations go towards the "developing orienteer", preferably youth competitors up to around 25 years old.
The Orienteering Foundation has funded Scottish projects in the past, including:
- Scottish Schools Orienteering Association activities associated with competing in the World Schools Orienteering Championships
- Glasgow and Aberdeen University club projects
- MAROC junior training camp
- Masterplan Adventure club development in Fife
However there remains further ring-fenced money, and we are actively seeking grant applications that meet the donor's criteria above. For example, if you are applying to the SOA Club Development Fund, the Orienteering Foundation might be able to part fund your project and ensure that it goes ahead. Applications for this ring-fenced money need not be restricted to the Orienteering Foundation's target areas of enhancement, alleviation of hardship and innovation.
If you have a project in mind please see Apply for Funding, and we encourage those wishing to apply for the ring-fenced money to do so as soon as possible.