Morley Agricultural Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £100,000
- Where they fund
- East Anglia
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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tmaf.co.ukAbout Morley Agricultural Foundation
The Morley Agricultural Foundation is an independent charitable trust that supports arable research and education in East Anglia. Established from the assets of the former Morley Research Centre, the Foundation is rooted in Norfolk and East Anglia. Its mission is to advance agricultural science and education for public benefit, with a focus on improving productivity while reducing negative impact on the natural environment. The Foundation values evidence-based, unbiased research and wide knowledge dissemination. It uniquely integrates charitable funding with a commercial farm that hosts field trials and demonstrations. The Foundation funds research, training, and project delivery, and also supports individuals through continual professional development and PhD studentships. It accepts applications from individuals, registered charities, universities, and research organisations, with a strong geographic focus on East Anglia. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and reviews them regularly.
What Morley Agricultural Foundation funds
The Foundation funds arable research relevant to East Anglia that improves productivity while reducing negative impact on the natural environment. It supports PhD projects in collaboration with other funders and partners, focusing on topics such as developing strategies for the control of ergot on farm. The Foundation also funds continual professional development (CPD) for individuals at all levels, and initiatives to inform a wide audience – from school age children to adults – about agricultural practices. Funded activities include research, training, and project delivery in the areas of environment and education/skills. The Foundation's work is concentrated in East Anglia, with a priority on Norfolk.
Who can apply
The Foundation accepts applications from both individuals and institutions. Eligible applicants include registered charities, universities, research organisations, schools, and community groups. The Foundation prioritises projects that benefit East Anglia, particularly Norfolk. It supports researchers, farmers, students, and the general public. There is no religious restriction on applicants. The Foundation welcomes applications from organisations of any size, and there is no income scale restriction. Applicants should have a connection to arable agriculture in East Anglia.
What Morley Agricultural Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund work outside its remit of arable agriculture and related education. It does not support direct people-focused support or capital projects. The Foundation concentrates exclusively on arable research, education, and training relevant to East Anglia, and does not fund activities unrelated to this focus.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides grants for research, training, and project delivery. It supports multi-year PhD studentships, with funding available for up to four years. The Foundation also offers one-off grants for projects and CPD. It welcomes unsolicited approaches and encourages potential applicants to get in touch to discuss their ideas. The Foundation works in collaboration with other funders and partners on PhD projects.
How much does Morley Agricultural Foundation give?
Morley Agricultural Foundation runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 25 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- Multi-year funding
- Two-stage process
- 2 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Morley Agricultural Foundation funds — and what they won't
Developing strategies for the control of ergot on farm
Good to know
How to apply to Morley Agricultural Foundation
Morley Agricultural Foundation takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Morley Agricultural Foundation's application asks
We hold the 5 questions from Morley Agricultural Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“a letter outlining why you are interest in this project and why you want to do a PhD”
“your CV”
3 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Morley Agricultural Foundation provide?
Morley Agricultural Foundation typically provides grants of £500 - £100,000.
Where does Morley Agricultural Foundation fund charities?
Morley Agricultural Foundation funds charities operating in East Anglia.
Does Morley Agricultural Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Morley Agricultural Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Morley Agricultural Foundation?
Morley Agricultural Foundation takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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