Big Lottery Fund: Young People's Fund 2
Big Lottery Fund: Young People's Fund 2 (Local Grants) Programme Launched
Launched yesterday, Young People’s Fund 2 is designed to put young people across England at the heart of planning and running projects that will benefit them in their local area.
The programme has two aims:
- To ensure that all organisations that provide services to young people, involve them in developing, running and reviewing policies and services.
- To help achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes (be healthy; stay safe; have improved economic wellbeing; make a positive contribution; enjoy and achieve in life).
Grants of between £10,000 and £500,000 are available for capital and revenue initiatives lasting between one and five years, where young people lead from start to finish.
The money will primarily be offered to run activities and services, however, up to £50,000 may be provided to develop land and buildings.
The programme will focus on young people aged 10-18. However, those aged up to 25 may be included in cases where they are finding the change to independent living difficult.
Voluntary and community youth organisations, including charities and social enterprises, may apply. Once working with these groups, the main applicant may involve other bodies to bring the project to fruition, including local authorities, businesses or community groups.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 16 October 2008.
For more information, go to http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
last updated on 28th May 2008