TURN A GOOD IDEA INTO A STRONGER CASE FOR FUNDING
FUNDING SUPPORT FOR ORGANISATIONSFinding a funding opportunity is only the beginning. Securing support means showing why your project matters, who it will benefit, what it will achieve and why your organisation is well placed to deliver it.
Eureka helps charities, companies, education providers and community organisations find appropriate funding and turn promising ideas into clear, evidence-led and credible proposals.
Whether you are starting with an early idea, responding to a specific funding opportunity or developing a complex partnership bid, we can help you build a stronger case.
01 — FUNDING RESEARCH
FIND OPPORTUNITIES THAT FIT
Not every funding opportunity is the right opportunity.
We research relevant grants and tenders and assess how well they align with your organisation, the people you support and what you want to achieve. The aim is to focus your time and resources on opportunities that make sense.
02 — STRATEGY & READINESS
GET READY BEFORE YOU APPLY
Strong applications usually begin long before the application form.
We help you clarify priorities, assess funding readiness and develop a realistic approach to generating income. This can include identifying gaps in evidence, planning future opportunities and deciding where your organisation should—and should not—invest its time.
03 — PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
TURN YOUR IDEA INTO A COMPELLING PROPOSAL
A funder needs to understand the problem, your solution and the difference their investment will make.
We help turn your idea into a structured proposal with a clear case for need, realistic activities, measurable outcomes and a credible delivery plan. We also help make complex ideas easier for assessors to understand.
OUR FUNDING SUPPORT
THE RIGHT FUNDING. A STRONGER PROJECT. A CLEARER CASE.
Every organisation starts in a different place.
You may know exactly what you want to do but not where to find the funding. You may have found an opportunity but need help developing the application. Or you may need evidence, partners or a clearer project plan before you are ready to apply.
Eureka provides support where you need it.
04 — PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
BRING THE RIGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER
Some projects become stronger when organisations combine their expertise, reach and resources.
Eureka can help identify and engage appropriate partners, shape the partnership and establish clear roles and responsibilities.
For European projects, we can also support the development of international partnerships and collaborative project ideas.
05 — RESEARCH & EVIDENCE
SHOW WHY YOUR PROJECT IS NEEDED
A good idea becomes more persuasive when it is supported by good evidence.
We can strengthen your case using demographic and community research, stakeholder insight, consultation and other relevant evidence.
The result is a proposal that does more than describe a problem — it demonstrates why action is needed.
06 — MONITORING & EVALUATION
SHOW THE DIFFERENCE YOUR PROJECT MAKES
Funders increasingly want to understand not only what you will do, but what will change as a result.
We help you define meaningful outcomes and develop practical ways to measure progress, demonstrate impact and capture learning.
OUR EXPERIENCE
FUNDING EXPERIENCE GROUNDED IN DELIVERY
We understand funding applications from both sides of the process: developing the proposal and delivering what has been promised.
Our team combines extensive experience in funding, tendering, education, skills and international projects with practical knowledge of turning funded ideas into successful activity.
MORE THAN 60 YEARS’ COMBINED EXPERIENCE
Expertise across funding, tendering, education, learning and skills.
EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE SINCE 2002
Practical experience of developing and delivering European and international projects, partnerships and funded activity.
We understand that a successful application is only the beginning. Funded projects must also be realistic to manage, capable of meeting their commitments and able to demonstrate meaningful results.
ERASMUS+ FUNDING
THINKING ABOUT ERASMUS+ IN 2027?
We can help your organisation prepare early and develop a clear, credible approach to a future Erasmus+ application.
- Explore organisational eligibility and project fit
- Identify the right mobility or cooperation partnership route
- Find suitable European partners
- Define the need, objectives and intended outcomes
- Connect the idea to Erasmus+ priorities
- Plan management, inclusion, quality and evaluation
- Develop a credible proposal
Funding rules, priorities and deadlines are set by the official Erasmus+ programme authorities and should always be checked against current published guidance.
FUNDING QUESTIONS
COMMON QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU START
Can Eureka guarantee that our application will succeed?
No. Funding decisions are always made by the funder.
What we can do is help you develop a stronger project and present it as clearly and convincingly as possible, with appropriate evidence, realistic outcomes and a credible delivery plan.
When should we begin preparing?
Earlier than the application deadline.
Good proposals take time. Researching the need, developing the project, engaging beneficiaries, finding partners and agreeing realistic outcomes are all easier when they are not being rushed.
If you already know about a funding opportunity, speak to us as early as possible. If you do not yet know where the funding might come from, we can help you explore that too.
Can you help us find European partners?
Yes. European partnership development is one of Eureka's core areas of experience.
We can help identify potential organisations, make appropriate connections and work with partners to develop a shared project with clear roles and objectives.
Do you only support Erasmus+ applications?
No.
Eureka supports organisations with a range of grants, tenders and other funding opportunities. Erasmus+ and European projects are an important part of our expertise, but our funding support extends beyond international programmes.
£3.2m
Funding generated
70
Projects supported
42,355
Beneficiaries supported
400
Volunteers supported
HOW IT WORKS
A CLEAR ROUTE FROM IDEA TO APPLICATION
Our process is practical, collaborative and shaped around the needs of your organisation.
01 — UNDERSTAND
We start with your organisation and your idea. We clarify what you want to achieve, who should benefit, the evidence already available and the capacity you have to deliver.
02 — MATCH
We identify suitable funding opportunities. We assess eligibility, strategic fit, likely timescales and the level of work required so that you can make an informed decision before committing resources.
03 — DEVELOP
We shape the project and proposal. Together we develop the case for need, activities, outcomes, delivery arrangements, partnerships and budget into a coherent plan.
04 — STRENGTHEN
We review, test and refine the application. We check that the proposal is clear, evidence-led, realistic and aligned with the funder’s priorities before submission.
YOU DON’T NEED A FINISHED PROPOSAL TO TALK TO US
Sometimes the best place to start is simply with the idea. We can help you explore the opportunity, test whether it is a good fit and identify the practical next steps.
Our support is independent and practical. Funding decisions are always made by the funder, and no application can be guaranteed.