Post session 5 - Survey responses (anon)

This document contains feedback and suggestions on a proposed grant funding program, covering key aspects like who should be able to apply, appropriate grant sizes, and how decisions should be made. Participants generally suggest tiered grant amounts, with small grants starting from around £500 and larger grants going up to £100,000 or £250,000, though some worry that very large grants might consume too much of the overall fund. There's a strong call for an accessible and straightforward application process, possibly with continuous applications for smaller grants and fixed rounds for larger ones. While direct applications are often favored, methods like distributed dialogue and community panels are also discussed, with some caution against public voting. Eligibility criteria largely focus on projects that align with the fund's themes and benefit people within the Cairngorms National Park, with suggestions to exclude academic bodies, very large businesses, or those seeking personal financial gain. There's also a clear emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), highlighting the need for practical support for diverse applicants and ensuring EDI communities feel valued, alongside calls for clearer guidance on what ideas best fit the fund's objectives, possibly referencing the 2030 agenda.