Is my project eligible?
Before applying, read through our Catalyst criteria to check your eligibility and to ensure your final application closely aligns with the purpose of the Grant.
RSA Catalyst programme
The Catalyst Grant is available to Fellow-led projects that align with the RSA’s key themes, and offers help to utilise the expertise within the Fellowship to make your project a success. The Grant aims to catalyse your ideas into scalable projects of innovative social change, to make long-term impact.
How does Catalyst work?
- “There are two grants on offer: £2,000 Seed Grant, and £10,000 Scaling Grant. We open for applications three times each year.
- Applications are reviewed by two panels: one of internal RSA staff, and an external panel of Fellowship Councillors”
- Successful projects will receive the grant funding and be supported by a dedicated staff member
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Deadline for applications |
Decisions communicated to applicants |
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2018 - Round 1 |
22nd January |
13th April |
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2018 – Round 2 |
1st May |
19th July |
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2018 – Round 3 |
18th September |
26th November |
Seed Grants of £2,000
These grants are for new projects that are in their early stages, and in need of a financial boost to help them develop into a sustainable project which will deliver impact.
Scaling Grants of £10,000
These grants are for exceptional projects that have clearly demonstrated their proof of concept and are ready to scale up. We offer a limited number of £10,000 grants and will award to the projects where we feel our grant will have the greatest impact.
Blogs by catalyst recipients
Her Lens, Her Story: A global movement from the ground-up
7th March 2018
An article by: Bonnie Chiu
Bonnie Chiu recounts the story of Lensational, a global social enterprise committed to sharing women’s stories through the transformative power of photography and videography.
6 women who use the RSA Catalyst fund to push for change around the world
5th March 2018
An article by: Amy Butterworth
Empowering homeless people through creativity
15th January 2018
An article by: Marice Cumber FRSA
RSA Catalyst funded project Accumulate is seeking a Business Development Manager who is excited by social good.
You can read more blogs by Catalyst Grant recipients, past and present, here
IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL OR ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION?
If you have a specific question that hasn't been addressed here please see our FAQs for further information. The RSA’s Catalyst Grant Programme is managed by the Engagement and Services Teams in the Fellowship Department, who you can contact directly with any questions about the Catalyst application and grant administration process.
Send a message to the team using catalyst@rsa.org.uk, or call us on +44 (0)20 7451 6827.
