Tampon Tax Fund – Guide for Applicants
The Government announced at Autumn Statement 2015 that it will operate a
new £15 million annual fund to support women’s charities. This is equivalent
to the VAT raised on sanitary products each year. The fund will run over the
course of this Parliament, or until the UK can apply a zero rate on sanitary
products.
To be considered for the current bidding round, applicants should submit
their detailed proposal by Monday 22 February 2016 to
. Successful proposals will be
announced at Budget 2016.
Proposals will continue to be welcomed after this date and will be considered
for further announcements and bidding rounds.
Eligibility

The purpose of the fund is to support a range of good causes across the UK
specifically benefitting women.
To be eligible for funding, the proposal should be affiliated with a registered
UK charity, however all innovative proposals representing good value for
money will be considered.
The core objectives of the charity do not need to be limited to sole benefit of
women, as long as the proposed project is in line with the purpose of the
fund.
Funding may be requested to support new or existing projects, and for
multiple years.
Applications for funding
In their proposals, applicants should include:
• The scope of the project, including: who will benefit, the specific
objectives and activities that the funding will support, and how the
recipient will demonstrate that the objectives have been achieved
• The amount of funding requested and the funding profile. Applicants
should also consider the costs of performance monitoring and
evaluation
• Whether the Tampon Tax funding will fund the entirety or part of the
project
• Provide details of the registered charity that will receive the funding
• Indicate whether the charity and/or the project is currently receiving
any other funding, including any Government funding
Additionally applicants are encouraged to provide an overarching executive
summary.
There is no application form to apply for funding.
Please provide a telephone number and email-address for a named contact.
The Treasury will get in touch if further details are required.
Due diligence will be completed on successful applicants.

HM Treasury, February 2016