Below are some of the questions we are regularly asked in relation to our grants programme. If you have a question which isn’t included here, please email us at: grants@jeansforgenes.org
Who can apply to the Jeans for Genes Grant Programme?
Our grant programme is aimed towards genetic condition-specific charitable organisations, or those whose beneficiaries are solely those with genetic conditions and/or their families. For the purposes of this grant programme, we define a genetic condition as one caused by a gene or chromosome alteration, absence, and/or addition. The full eligibility criteria can be found in our guide for applicants
What does Jeans for Genes want to achieve through its Grants Programme?
- Make a real difference to the lives of people and families affected by genetic conditions
• Give charities the flexibility to focus on what matters most for their communities
• Support organisations to grow stronger, more resilient, and better able to create lasting impact
Where do the funds come from?
We raise funds through our annual Jeans for Genes campaign. Funds are then granted to charities via our grants programme.
How do we apply
Please complete the flexible unrestricted funding grant application form
Do you provide grants to individuals?
No, we only provide grants to charities that are registered and regulated by one of the UK’s charity regulators. Our charity partners are specialists with the necessary expertise required to put the money raised by Jeans for Genes fundraisers to work to change the lives of those across the UK with a genetic condition.
When will funding be available?
This year’s funding round will be open for applications 2 February 2026 and close 2 March 2026.
What type of funding do you give?
This year we are offering flexible, unrestricted funding between £3,000 and £5,000. We are also running a pilot programme to build closer relationships with three ‘spotlight charities’ who will be offered a larger grant of up to £10,000. Full details can be found in our guide for applicants.
Do you award multi-year grants?
At present, multi-year grants are not available via the Jeans for Genes Grant Programme.
Can we apply if we are a new organisation?
Through our grand funding we want to fund established organisations (by this we mean at least 18 months old and have published their first set of annual accounts) that have a track record of providing direct services and support to those with a genetic condition.
Can CICs or Social Enterprises apply?
No. This funding round is only available to genetic condition specific charities registered with one of the UK authorities and at least 18months old
You have funded us in the past, can we apply again?
Yes. providing you meet the current eligibility criteria.
Do you fund charities outside the UK?
No, organisations must be based in and working within the UK.
How will we know that you have received our application?
All applications will be acknowledged by email following submission.
If changes occur to our organisation after we have applied, do we need to inform Jeans for Genes?
Yes – please keep us updated of any important changes that may affect the outcome of your application. This is especially important if your contact details change, or if the person who submitted the application leaves your organisation.