Better Futures Fund Round 2 Local Regional Funding
- Funding
- £155,000,000 – £158,793,656
- Deadline
- 15 January 2027
- Location
- England
- Applications
- Deadline: 15 January 2027
Overview
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is looking for one or more organisations to deliver Round 2 of the Better Futures Fund. The successful applicant will manage up to £158.8 million between 2027 and 2036. This funding supports Social Outcomes Partnerships, where government payments are linked to measurable results. Results include improvements in educational attainment, youth employment, and reduced reoffending. The fund aims to help up to 200,000 children, young people, and families experiencing disadvantage across England. It brings together government, local communities, charities, social enterprises, investors, and philanthropists to deliver place-based solutions.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
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Key requirements:
- Applicant must deliver Social Outcomes Partnerships with payments linked to measurable outcomes
- Programme must support children, young people, and families experiencing disadvantage
- Delivery period runs from 2027 to 2036
- Joint applications are permitted
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This grant is for organisations, or groups of organisations applying jointly, that can manage and deliver large-scale, place-based social programmes across England. Applicants could include charities, social enterprises, or similar bodies with experience in outcomes-based commissioning. It is not for small organisations without the capacity to oversee a programme of this scale.
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Full details from Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
DCMS is seeking a grant recipient (or joint applicants) to deliver Round 2 Local Regional Funding of the Better Futures Fund (BFF). The successful applicant(s) will deliver up to £158.8 million between 2027 and 2036. The £500 million BFF will support up to 200,000 children, young people and families experiencing disadvantage over the next 10 years. It will bring together government, local communities, charities, social enterprises, investors and philanthropists to deliver place-based solutions to social challenges across England. Funding will support Social Outcomes Partnerships, with government payments linked to measurable improvements in areas such as educational attainment, youth employment and reduced reoffending.
How to apply
DCMS is inviting applications from a single applicant or joint applicants. The deadline to apply is 15 January 2027. Contact DCMS directly for application details and requirements.
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