NHS staff and Grants Access funding Access funding We're proud of - and ever grateful to - our NHS staff in Sheffield for everything you do. We know that if budget allowed, there are things you and your teams might implement to improve learning and wellbeing for staff or to improve care and experiences for patients. That's why each year we provide grants in excess of £2 million to Sheffield's hospitals and social care services to cover costs their NHS budgets can't. Who can apply? Applications are open to employees of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals or Sheffield Health and Social Care, or by Sheffield University employees with a research project supported by a Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Clinical/ Academic Lead. What kind of projects are funded? Our funding typically supports projects in the following key areas: Research & Innovation Staff Study Leave & Conference Costs Refurbishments for Places and Spaces for NHS Staff & Patients Patient Support Equipment for Patients Staff Wellbeing Initiatives How much can I apply for? Guidelines for grants up to £5,000 Guidelines for grants over £5,000 I'm ready to apply! Still unsure whether you are eligible? Fill out an initial funding enquiry Or contact our grants team: Shasta Ashraf (for all queries except study leave / conferences / course payments) E: [email protected] T: 01143052952 Tim Hobson (for all queries relating to study leave/ conferences/ course payments) E: [email protected] T: 0114 271 5366