It will be one that:

• Promotes fire research, development of equipment or fire service training or proposes to break new ground in fire prevention, fire protection or rescue.
• Demonstrates there is no obvious alternative source of sufficient financing.
• Will directly or indirectly benefit the UK public and/or promote the safety and effectiveness of UK fire service personnel.
• Shows the applicant will be making a significant input of time, organisation and, where appropriate, finance.
• Carries the endorsement of an academic body, professional association or public agency.

One that does not exhibit any of the following features:

• The project does not correspond with or is marginal to the aims of the Trust.
• The event/activity has already been or is being undertaken elsewhere.
• The proposal is of a nature that would normally be financed from public funds or on the other hand appears to have the characteristics of a commercial venture.
• It appears to be too speculative in terms of the likely benefit to the UK public and/or the UK fire service.
• The necessary commitment of the person(s) involved is not amply demonstrated.

Please note: Assuming an application avoids any of the features listed above, it will still be subject to the Trust's policy priorities and budgetary limitations at any particular time.

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