Irish Youth Foundation Grants – England, Scotland and Wales (Standard Grants)

Funding

£3,001 – £10,000

Location

England, Scotland, Wales

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Irish Youth Foundation funds projects supporting disadvantaged young Irish people in England, Scotland, and Wales. Grants range from just over £3,000 up to £10,000. Your project must support people under 30. Funded activities include youth work, mental and physical health, homelessness support, training, counselling, rehabilitation, and educational or cultural activities. Grants last for one year only. Applications are reviewed independently.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must support disadvantaged young Irish people under 30
  • Projects funded for one year only
  • Must operate in England, Scotland, or Wales
Who is this for?

This grant is for welfare organisations and community groups in England, Scotland, or Wales that work with disadvantaged young Irish people under 30. It suits charities, community groups, and similar organisations running projects in health, youth work, homelessness, or education. It is not for projects outside England, Scotland, and Wales, or those not specifically serving young Irish people.

Full details from Irish Youth Foundation

Annual grants supporting welfare organisations and community groups working with disadvantaged young Irish people in England, Scotland, and Wales. Standard grants of over £3,000 and up to £10,000 are available for projects in areas such as training/counselling, mental and physical health, rehabilitation, youth work, homelessness, and educational/cultural activities. Grants are awarded for one year only and applications are independently reviewed. Projects must support young people under 30.

How to apply

Apply directly through the Irish Youth Foundation. Applications are reviewed independently, so make sure your project clearly shows how it supports disadvantaged young Irish people under 30.

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Last updated: 18 August 2026