Notice

FAQs

Published 12 December 2022

Question 1: Can I claim VAT on top of costs?

No, Grant funding is outside the scope of VAT so you cannot charge output VAT on top of your submitted costs. If you incur non-recoverable input VAT costs, you cannot pass this on to UK Space Agency.

Question 2: What will the reviewers be looking for?

The UK Space Agency will base scoring on the 10 questions asked in the application form and the evaluation criteria set out in the call guidance on the website.

Question 3: Will there be any follow up funding to expand on the idea?

Not automatically, though it is our intention to launch future related call opportunities where this could be expanded on but that will also be subject to any open and fair competition terms.

Question 4: When will I know the outcome of the bid?

Early 2023. We will ask in your application form to confirm that you will be able to commence with work in January 2023 if successful.

Question 5: Can I submit more than one proposal?

You can submit more than one proposal but it must be clear how the proposals differ. You cannot submit the same proposal or variations of the same proposal. All proposals will be considered as individual projects and will require separate invoicing, funding breakdowns and grant funding agreements. You will be expected to submit invoices separately and must be able to demonstrate how monies have been spent for each project. If you submit multiple different proposals and these are successful you will need to ensure that you can deliver all within the timeframes and that they remain separate projects throughout the process.

Question 6: Can I submit additional documents to support my application?

We will only consider the information provided as answers to questions in the application form.

Question 7: Where can I find the terms and conditions?

Please see call information page and grant funding agreement.

Question 8: Will there be an opportunity to negotiate any terms in the grant funding agreement?

No, you will be expected to comply with the standard UK Space Agency low grant funding agreement terms.

Question 9: Can we bid as a collaboration?

Only one entity will be awarded the grant and listed on the agreement, the lead would be responsible for distributing between entities and ensuring all terms and conditions are met.

Question 10: Can I have an informal chat with someone before I decide whether to submit a bid?

Yes, but informal conversations will need to be completed by 5pm on 20 December 2022. Please contact us via email to arrange this. uksaeo.climateservices.calls@ukspaceagency.gov.uk