+ Can I speak to someone before I make an application?

We are sorry we cannot discuss or consider a potential application or project before an application is made via our online application form.

+ What happens to my application?

Once we have ascertained that we have all the information we need we will make a decision.

We will contact you if you have been successful, and we will ask for the following information:

• Bank details of your organisation, in the form of a copy of the organisation’s bank statement, paying-in slip or cheque book

• In some cases, we may ask for ID, such as payslip from the organisation, driving licence or passport

We reserve the right to ask for references or speak to other funders about your organisation.

Please be aware, because of the high level of applications we receive, we regret we can ONLY respond to those who are successful.

+ Do you have application deadlines?

No, Moondance generally does not have deadlines.  In some circumstances, we have to close to applications, but try to keep this time to a minimum.

+ How long does the whole process take?

We try to respond and issue the grant funding as quickly as we can, as we know how important this is for organisations.

If you have not heard within 12 weeks, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

+ How long should my application be?

We ask all organisations to complete our online Application Form and answer questions as fully as possible. Please follow the word count guide on the application form questions where stated.

+ If I do not not receive any funding from Moondance, am I able to get any feedback?

Unfortunately, because of the high levels of applications, we only respond to those we will be funding, and we cannot give detailed feedback to those who do not receive Mooondance support.

We try to make our website and guidelines as straightforward as possible to help you to ascertain if you are eligible to apply and request all the information we need in your application to make an informed decision.

Typical reasons for applications being declined include:

• your organisation is not operating in Wales, this is where we focus most of our funding.

• unclear application that does not explain what you do, why it is needed and what difference you are making.

+ If we apply for too much funding, will we get nothing?

Not necessarily, if your requested sum is larger than the Trustees think is appropriate, they may grant a smaller amount to help your work on the condition that additional funding will be successfully secured from other sources.

+ If I receive funding, what are my obligations

RECEIPT

As soon as you receive the payment, please email a receipt on your letterhead. The receipt must state the date the funds were received and the amount.

REPORTING

The reporting requirements will be confirmed when the funding is transferred. In most cases, we ask for two reports at six-month intervals from the project or funding start date, to help us understand the impact of the Moondance funding.

We do not have a reporting template and do not require individual receipts. We would like to see any case studies, stories, photos, or videos you wish to share that bring your activities to life.

The frequency of reporting will depend on the nature of the project and the amount of money awarded; we do not want to make any reporting overly onerous for you.

+ How to reapply for funding

Grant recipients may only reapply after the grant period has ended and the final report has been emailed to us.

We will not consider a new application unless all required update reports have been submitted on time, as set out in the email confirming the transfer of funds. Please note that reminders will not be issued.