“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.”

James Madison

The Study of Federal Systems

The objects of the Charity are to support and promote studies of federal government whether within or among states, including studies of processes that may lead towards the establishment of such government, and to support or promote education and dissemination of knowledge of these subjects

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Apply For A Grant

If you would like to apply for a grant from the Trust, please check that your proposed project meets the objectives of the Trust, send a short outline of your proposal to info@jamesmadisoncharitabletrust.org.uk. If your proposal meets the trust’s objectives, we will send you an application form to complete. We can also advise on how to improve your proposal.

The Trust has committed its funds until April 2025 but welcomes applications for grants for projects from that date.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 1st September 2024 and the trustees will meet to review applications in October 2024.