PRS Foundation - showcase, Jay PrinceFeedback for applicantsIn 2017 reducing the number of applications was a key priority for the foundation and although we cut applications by 27%, still received over 2,000 applications. This meant we were not able to speak to each applicant to provide feedback. We currently code each application by the main reason we turn it down, and offer feedback to each applicant on that main reason. We also use this data to make our funding guidance and quiz clearer and more helpful. Our most common reason for turning applicants down is that they are a poor match to priorities. We want to explain more clearly why this is the case for each applicant and will aim to do that in 2018.Read more