[Lloyd's Register Foundation](https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk)

January 10, 2025: Proposal summary submission deadline (stage 2 — submit your proposal summary)

Up to £1 million per project (up to 5 years); larger requests considered by discussion; total pool £15 million.

Supports projects advancing safety in maritime systems, infrastructure, and engineering skills through research, innovation, and capacity building.

--- ## Description This funding call supports Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s 2024–2029 strategy to enhance safety across three priority areas: Safer Maritime Systems, Safer, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Skilled People for Safer Engineering. The initiative seeks proposals that address safety challenges through research, skills development, innovation, evidence generation, and the creation of new standards or regulations. Projects should tackle global challenges such as decarbonisation, adaptation to climate change, new technologies, and workforce changes, with an emphasis on international impact, influencing others, leveraging additional resources, and strengthening the Foundation’s trusted voice—especially within developing economies and the maritime sector. --- ## Due Dates - **January 10, 2025:** Proposal summary submission deadline (stage 2 — submit your proposal summary) Applicants are encouraged to submit as early as possible, as the call may close once the funding pool is committed. --- ## Funding Amount - **Typical award:** Up to £1 million per project for up to 5 years. - **Larger projects:** Proposals above £1 million may be considered following an informal discussion with the Foundation. - **Total available funding:** £15 million for this call. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - Registered charities - Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) - Academic institutions (universities, research centres) - Non-profit organisations - Social enterprises (for-profit with social/environmental mission; profits reinvested) - **Ineligible activities:** - Profit-making activities - Political or religious campaigning - Retrospective costs - Debt repayments - Capital expenditures (unless essential and justified) - Activities outside the Foundation’s charitable mission - Activities providing personal benefit to individuals Funding must align with the Foundation’s charitable mission and deliver clear public or organisational benefit. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register:** Create an account on the [Lloyd’s Register Foundation grant portal](https://lrfoundation.flexigrant.com/). 2. **Proposal summary:** Submit a concise summary outlining the problem/opportunity, proposed solution, expected impact, key partners, and an indicative budget by January 10, 2025. 3. **Shortlisting:** If selected, you will be invited to submit a full proposal. 4. **Review:** Proposals undergo independent expert review and are assessed for quality, evidence, value for money, and impact. 5. **Decision:** The Foundation’s panel makes final funding decisions. The call remains open until the funding pool is committed. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should demonstrate expertise and understanding of local needs, especially in developing economies. - Emphasis is placed on internationalising impact, catalysing change through partnerships, leveraging additional resources, and generating robust evidence for safety. - The Foundation is evidence-led; proposals should be supported by relevant data or research. - For projects exceeding £1 million, contact the Foundation for a preliminary discussion. --- ## External Links - [Funding call details and application portal](https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/engineering-a-safer-world-funding-call) - [Lloyd’s Register Foundation grant portal](https://lrfoundation.flexigrant.com/) - [2024–2029 Foundation strategy (PDF)](https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-11/Lloyd's%20Register%20Foundation%20Strategy%20Doc%202024-2029.pdf) - [Sign up for updates](https://info.lrfoundation.org.uk/l/1111903/2025-10-20/9krfhf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Contact/Link | |---------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Tim Slingsby | Director of Skills and Education | [Tim Slingsby Profile](https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/people/tim-slingsby) / [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-slingsby-82a5a18/) | | Jan Przydatek | Director of Technologies | [Jan Przydatek Profile](https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/people/jan-przydatek) | | Chris White | Head of Programme Delivery | [Chris White Profile](https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/people/chris-white) | | General Enquiries | | [Contact Form](https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/contact-us) / Tel: +44 (0)20 7709 9166 |

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