KFC Foundation Community Grants Programme

The KFC Youth Foundation is committed to backing grassroots organisations that are helping young people to thrive. Their grants programme supports youth‑focused organisations across the UK working with young people aged 11-25 in areas of high deprivation. They fund programmes that create safe spaces, offer diversionary activities, and build life skills – from confidence and resilience to job readiness – to help young people feel secure, empowered, and ready for a positive future.

Who can apply

The KFC Youth Foundation welcomes funding applications from organisations which meet all of the following criteria:

• Youth focused organisations running solely youth focused programmes.
• Who are registered as a CIC or Registered Charity.
• With a gross income under £400,000.
• Based and operating exclusively in the UK.
• Benefits young people aged 11-25 years old who are in areas of high deprivation
• By providing them with either a safe space, diversionary activities or life skills.
• Ultimately empower all young people to fulfil their potential and build a positive future.
• Will demonstrate positive results within 12 months of our funding being received.

Sign up to be the first to hear when the programme next opens in January 2027.