Our 2009-2012 strategy has now come to an end. We are currently finalising our new grants strategy which will be launched later this year. We will open for applications in September 2013 so please check nearer the time for more details.

Programmes

Most of Comic Relief’s grant making is structured around specific programmes. These define which group of people or issues we want to support to help bring about change. We use these programmes, alongside our grant-making guidelines, to inform how we allocate our funds.

For 2009-2012, we have selected a number of focus areas that build on our previous knowledge and experience. Each programme has a clear strategy that states what we want to achieve and how we will go about it. You will need to read through the relevant programme information before completing an application form.

Below we describe each UK and International programme area, how we see Comic Relief’s contribution within a wider context, and the change that we aim to make.

Regions

Programmes

Young people and mental health	Young people and alcohol
Sexually exploited and trafficked young people	Managing Money Better – Comic Relief’s Older People's Programme
Domestic and sexual abuse: young people	Refugee and asylum-seeking women
Mental health	Local communities
Sport for change	The Robbie Williams Give it Sum Fund

Trade	People affected by HIV and AIDS
People affected by conflict	Street and working children and young people
People living in urban slums	Women and girls
Sport for change	Climate change
Common Ground Initiative	CGI: Enterprise and Employment
CGI: Organisational Development	CGI: Health
CGI: Education