Grants of £20,001 to £150,000 for up to 3 years. Young Start Main Grants has 4 new outcomes. Projects must help children and young people: learn more about themselves or other people; take action on issues that matter to them; build positive relationships that improve their wellbeing; learn skills that help them feel more confident for the future. No deadlines – apply any time.
This funding is for organisations that:
The children and young people should be able to:
For example, they might:
You can apply for between £20,001 and £150,000 to fund a project that runs for up to 3 years.
We worked with children and young people to design this funding. It focuses on what matters to them and how they want to be involved.
Projects must meet at least one of these outcomes.
Your project must help children and young people:
You can meet more than one outcome. But you will not improve your chances of getting funding by meeting more than one outcome.
Young Start is funded by the Dormant Assets Scheme with priorities set by the Scottish Government. Funding is distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund.
You can apply for Young Start – Main Grants if your organisation is a: