If your application goes through to the second stage a member of the Grants Team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps, to discover how best Tudor could support your organisation and its work, and to identify the information we need to move your application forward. A member of staff or a trustee may visit you so that we can gain a better understanding of your organisation and the work you do.

Although your chances of success are significantly higher at this stage, being invited to develop a second-stage application does not guarantee that a grant will be made. Not all second-stage applications get as far as a committee stage, and not all applications going to a committee are funded.

Tudor tries to consider all applications quickly. We aim to make a decision on most applications within three months of their progressing to the second stage, although in some circumstances we can act more swiftly. Complex applications can of course take longer to develop.

Trustees and staff meet every three weeks to consider applications. They will discuss your application in detail and will usually make an immediate decision on funding, although in a few cases they may request further information or a visit if one has not already taken place.