Irish Youth Foundation Grants – England, Scotland and Wales (Small Grants)
Funding
Up to £3,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England, Scotland, Wales
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
The Irish Youth Foundation funds projects that support disadvantaged young Irish people under 30. You can apply for grants between £3,001 and £10,000. Projects can cover areas like mental health, youth work, homelessness, training, counselling, and educational or cultural activities. Grants are awarded for one year only. You must be a welfare organisation or community group based in England, Scotland, or Wales.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must support young Irish people under 30
- Must be a welfare organisation or community group
- Grants awarded for one year only
Welfare organisations and community groups supporting disadvantaged young Irish people under 30 in England, Scotland, and Wales.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for welfare organisations and community groups in England, Scotland, or Wales that work with disadvantaged young Irish people under 30. It covers projects in areas like mental health, homelessness, youth work, and education. It is not for projects outside these regions or those supporting people aged 30 and over.
Full details from Irish Youth Foundation
Annual grants for welfare organisations and community groups supporting disadvantaged young Irish people in England, Scotland, and Wales. Small grants of up to £3,000 are available for projects in areas such as training/counselling, mental and physical health, rehabilitation, advice/advocacy, youth work, family support, homelessness, educational, cultural and social activities, cross-community initiatives, traveller support, and disability services. Grants are awarded for one year only and organisations may reapply the following year.
Applications are independently reviewed by the Irish Youth Foundation. Contact the funder directly to find out how to submit your application.
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