The purpose of this Scottish Government fund is to support (CLD) third sector youth work and adult learning organisations to develop their staff and volunteers in order to meet the needs of young people and adult learners across Scotland. Bids for funding from this fund should be for workforce development and relate directly to tackling child poverty, promoting education and skills for the most marginalised, and promoting equality, diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
Who can apply?
The following eligibility criteria apply:
- The delivery of youth work/adult learning must be the primary purpose of your organisation or you must be an intermediary organisation with the specific remit of supporting youth work/adult learning organisations
- The fund is open to national; regional and local organisations. However, if you are a member of a national umbrella/membership organisation that is applying to the fund you are not eligible to apply – unless you are a specialist equalities focused organisation.
Timeline
- December 2023 – the fund opens for applications.
- 10th January 2024 – deadline for submission of applications.
- 9th – 22nd January 2024 – assessment (panel meeting on or around 22nd January).
- 31st March 2024 – deadline for completing delivery of funded activity.
- 30th April 2024 – submission of end of project reports.
Find out more and apply.
Please contact Jane Dailly, National Grants Manager, YouthLink Scotland.
