Grants for youth organisations: what is open now
As of 28 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 105 live grants for youth organisations in the UK. 20 close in the next 30 days, the first on 30 October 2026, 70 are open all year with no fixed deadline, and 33 were added this week. Each entry links to the official source.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Youth clubs, uniformed groups and charities working with children and young people can apply to dedicated youth funds, community foundations and National Lottery programmes. Every grant on this page is specifically for work with children or young people, or names youth groups as eligible, links to the official source and shows when we last checked it.
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London Stansted Airport Community Award 2026/27
London Stansted Airport (MAG)
London Stansted Airport's Community Award offers grants of up to £5,000 for tangible items that bring lasting benefit to your community. Think equipment and furniture, the kind of things your group will use for years to come. The fund is for organisations that operate within the airport's 'Area of Benefit'. It is keen to support projects that help specific groups, such as voluntary youth groups like scouts, guides and youth clubs, older people or disabled people. It also welcomes projects that improve community facilities such as village halls, infrastructure for community use, community drama, art, music, sport and leisure, and environmental or conservation schemes that help people get out into the countryside. The fund will not pay for operating or running costs, maintenance, venue hire, salaries or other consumables. Schools and preschools are not generally eligible unless they can show the items will be used by the wider local community, including people who do not attend the school. Statutory bodies can only be funded for projects outside their statutory responsibilities. Applications opened on 5 October 2026 and close at 5pm on 6 November 2026. You should hear the decision in the week commencing 7 December 2026. When you apply, include quotes for the items you want to buy, your organisation's constitution and your annual financial information, including any other funding you have. One thing to keep in mind: if you have had a grant from this fund before, you must wait three years before applying again. If you have questions, email community@stanstedairport.com or call Dan Turpin on 07562 205 044. Official source: https://magcommunityfunds.smapply.org/prog/2026-27_london_stansted_airport_community_award_up_to_5000/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme (County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton)
Point North (High Sheriff of County Durham)
The High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme celebrates young people and the community groups that help them make a positive difference. It is run by Point North with the High Sheriff of County Durham. It covers County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. Shortlisted groups receive grants of between £1,500 and £5,000 at an awards ceremony in early February 2027. The funder is especially interested in groups that support young people with their mental health. It also wants to hear from groups that work with young offenders or help young people stay away from crime, and groups that help young people become positive role models in their communities. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your group must have charitable aims. Voluntary and community groups, registered charities and CICs can all apply. In the past, groups have used their awards for trips and activities, including residential trips. They have also bought materials and resources for their youth group, run training and development workshops for young people, and paid for food and refreshments. These are just a few examples of how an award can be used. Applications close on 8 November 2026. You nominate your own group using the online form. Point North aims to give you a decision by Friday 18 December 2026. Keep two practical points in mind. First, you can only nominate your own group, not someone else's. Second, if your group received an award from this scheme in February 2026, you cannot apply this time. If you are shortlisted, you must be available to attend the ceremony in early February 2027, so check your diary before you apply. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Greenham Trust Community Grants
Greenham Trust
Greenham Trust gives grants to organisations working in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Its grant committees meet roughly every six to eight weeks, so you have several chances to apply each year. You can submit an application at any time. It will go to the next available committee meeting. The next Greenham Trust Grants deadline is 9 November 2026. Your application must be live on The Good Exchange platform by that date. The Trust suggests you allow at least a week for any questions or extra information, so your project goes live in time. Dates for 2027 are already set. Greenham Trust Grants deadlines fall on 15 February, 22 March, 10 May, 6 September, 18 October and 8 November 2027. Peter Baker Grants deadlines are 11 January and 28 June 2027. Peter Baker Grants cover a slightly different area. They fund charitable purposes within a 20-mile radius of Market Place, Newbury, in line with the original wishes of Peter Baker. Several committees make the decisions. The Community Grants Committee sits twice a year. A Youth Distribution Committee of local secondary school pupils and youth organisations awards grants of up to £1,500 per project, from a total of £15,000. A Tenant Distribution Committee of long-term Greenham Business Park tenants has up to £150,000 a year to allocate. One practical point: the Trust says applications are more likely to be considered if you have already raised some funding for the project. Official source: https://greenhamtrust.com/distribution/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Eco Youth Fund for Sustainability 2026/27 (Moray)
tsiMORAY (with Elgin Youth Development Group and Money for Moray)
The Eco Youth Fund for Sustainability 2026-27 is now open. It supports projects in Moray that benefit young people and help create a greener, more sustainable future. Local young people designed the fund. Its work is supported by the Elgin Youth Development Group, Money for Moray and tsiMORAY. You can apply for up to £5,500. Your project must be based in Moray and benefit young people. It must also support at least one of these aims: creating or improving green spaces, reducing carbon emissions, tackling climate change, improving environmental sustainability, or developing green skills for life, play or work. Youth groups, charities, community organisations and social enterprises can apply. If your group does not have a constitution or bank account, contact tsiMORAY, as you may still be able to apply. Young people decide which projects win. Young people aged 5 to 25 will vote in a public vote from 2 to 16 December 2026. Results are announced in January 2027. Applications close at 12 noon on 13 November 2026. Any money you are awarded must be spent by 31 March 2027. One important point: the fund only pays for equipment, tools, materials and other lasting assets. It cannot pay for salaries or staff posts, activities or events, or trips and excursions. Plan your budget around items that will last, and read the fund guidance before you apply. Official source: https://tsimoray.org.uk/funding/eco-youth-fund-for-sustainability/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Reading Small Grants Fund 2026/27
Reading Borough Council
Reading Borough Council has set aside £150,000 for small grants to the voluntary and community sector in 2026/27. Grants of up to £7,500 are available to smaller local groups that want to help make Reading a more equal place to live. The fund can pay for one-off local events, running events, minor start-up costs to get a new idea off the ground, equipment and sessional costs. Your project should show how it builds the financial resilience of individuals or communities. It should also support the council's aims to tackle inequality and to be actively anti-racist. The fund suits charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, faith groups, sports groups, arts groups, cultural organisations, uniformed groups, schools and not-for-profit social enterprises based in Reading borough. Your annual income must be below £100,000. A share of the money is set aside for bids under £2,500, to support smaller local activities. If you only need £250 to £500, the council says you should apply for a micro grant instead. The deadline is 13 November 2026. The council says it will tell you whether you were successful before Christmas. One practical point to plan for: your project must meet an unmet need of Reading residents and must not already be available in your local area. You will also need to show it is not funded, or able to be funded, through other sources. You can only submit one bid per organisation, and you cannot ask for money to continue a project funded in a previous round. Funding must be spent within 12 months of the award. You will need to send an interim report after 6 months and a full report at the end of the project. Official source: https://www.reading.gov.uk/about-reading/voluntary-and-community-support/funding/small-grants-fund/guidance-small-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.
Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund
Community Foundation Wales
The Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund helps young people up to the age of 25 across Gwent live safer, more positive lives. It supports charities and community groups running projects that prevent crime, reduce risks for young people, offer alternatives to antisocial behaviour and build trust between communities and the police. Your project should fit at least one of three themes: prevention, involvement in crime, or perceptions of the police in the community. Examples include youth clubs, play schemes, sports, arts, cadets, mentoring, road safety, online safety and advice on drugs, alcohol or healthy relationships. You can apply for up to £7,500 to spend in 2026-27. This can cover piloting a new project, running costs for a programme of activities, or equipment and materials. A small number of multi-year grants may also be awarded, worth up to £22,500 over three years. The fund closes at 12 midday on 16 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will hear in the week commencing 18 January 2027. Local people then choose which projects to fund at the Your Voice, Your Choice participatory grant-making event on Saturday 20 March 2027 in Torfaen. Multi-year awards are decided there, based on your project and the strength of your pitch. Plan carefully. If you are shortlisted but cannot attend the event, your application will be withdrawn. Grants are not awarded until March 2027, so build that into your project timescales. Grassroots groups where volunteers play a key role are particularly welcome. Official source: https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/ghscf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
LGBT+ Fund Youth Joy Fund
The LGBT+ Fund (Consortium)
The Youth Joy Fund helps organisations supporting LGBT+ young people across England to create moments of joy, belonging and positivity. It pays for projects, trips, local events, youth work, community engagement and other enriching experiences. The aim is for young people to feel more self-acceptance, a stronger connection to community and better wellbeing. The LGBT+ Fund, powered by Consortium, runs the fund with £300,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund's You Decide programme. LGBT+ young people help shape the fund, and a youth panel assesses the applications. Grants range from £5,000 to £25,000. You can ask for the amount you need to deliver your work. The fund suits England-based non-profit LGBT+ organisations and youth groups working with young people aged 11-25. You must have delivered youth work for at least two years and already run LGBT+ youth provision. The funder particularly wants to support groups in historically underfunded areas, such as the North East, East and South West of England, and places lacking provision. It also welcomes work with intersectional communities, such as disabled LGBT+ young people or LGBT+ global majority young people. The fund opened on 7 October 2026 and closes at 12pm midday on 18 November 2026. You can apply in writing, by video or with support from the Giving team. Decisions are expected by the end of March 2027. Be realistic about your chances. The funder expects the programme to be oversubscribed and can only award a limited number of larger grants. Based on similar programmes, about 1 in 5 applications may succeed. If you need help applying, get in touch early so the team has time to support you. Official source: https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/youth-joy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Saffron Community Fund
Essex Community Foundation (Saffron Building Society)
The Saffron Community Fund has reopened. Smaller charities and community groups in Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk have another chance to apply for funding. The fund was set up by Saffron Building Society and is managed in partnership with Essex Community Foundation. The fund supports projects that help elderly people, children and young people, and environmental or green causes. Charities, not-for-profits and volunteer groups can apply. Priority goes to organisations based near a Saffron Building Society branch, but eligible groups across all three counties are welcome. Each application is assessed individually so that funding is shared fairly. The fund awards around £50,000 in total each year. Recent awards include £5,000 towards the core running costs of a dance charity for people living with dementia and Parkinson's. Another £5,000 went towards activity days and outings for adults with SEND. A support charity for survivors of rape and sexual abuse received £10,200 over two years towards its running costs. These examples show the fund can pay for core costs as well as specific projects. Applications close on 25 November 2026. You apply using the application form linked from the Essex Community Foundation page. The grants team recommends that you get in touch before you submit, so you have the right guidance. You can call, email or book a time slot to speak with a grants officer. One thing to plan around: the panel will consider applications at the end of January 2027, with decisions shared shortly afterwards. Make sure your project start date and activities allow for this, as you will not know the outcome until early 2027. Official source: https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/2026/10/the-saffron-community-fund-reopens-for-applications/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
The Charity Service Cinderella Grants (respite and short breaks)
The Charity Service
Cinderella Grants from The Charity Service help pay for respite care, short breaks, holidays, out of school clubs and group activities for children and young people aged under 25. The children and young people must be sick, have special educational needs or disabilities, or be disadvantaged for another reason. The activity should give them a positive experience and give their parents, carers and family a short period of rest. You can apply as a registered charity, constituted community group or CIC. Professionals such as social workers and teachers can also apply on behalf of a child or young person. Grants are for residents of Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, North East Cheshire and North West Derbyshire. Individual applications can receive up to £1,000. Group applications can receive up to £3,000, although the average grant tends to be around £1,000. The next deadline is 4.00pm on 27 November 2026, and the grants committee meets on 18 December 2026. A later round closes at 4.00pm on 5 February 2027, with decisions on 26 February 2027. Further rounds for spring 2027 will be announced. Before you apply, contact Pete Yarwood to talk through your idea and get an application form. You only need basic information at this stage, and he can confirm whether you are eligible. Keep in mind that the funder will normally only pay for respite where the family cannot afford it, or where the local authority cannot provide it. Every application must be approved before the activity takes place, because grants are never paid retrospectively. Individual applications must be completed by a sponsor, such as a social worker, GP or teacher, who knows the family well. Official source: https://charityservice.org.uk/for-grant-applicants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Ernest Cook Trust Outdoor Learning Leader Grant
The Ernest Cook Trust
The Ernest Cook Trust's Outdoor Learning Leader Grant helps charities and non-profit organisations pay for an Outdoor Learning Leader. The Trust believes inspirational role models are key to helping young people actively engage with the natural environment. This grant funds people to fill that role. An Outdoor Learning Leader encourages young people to enjoy the outdoors. They also teach communities about land and biodiversity, and help grow respect for the local environment. If your organisation works with young people and wants a dedicated person to lead this kind of work, this grant could suit you. You can receive up to £20,000 per year for up to three years. This gives you the chance to fund a role over a longer period, rather than a one-off project. The grant is open to charities and non-profit organisations. However, it is only available in specific postcodes and catchment areas of the UK. Where you are based will decide whether you can apply. The Trust gives full details and how to apply through the link on its grants page. The Trust is currently accepting Expressions of Interest. The deadline is 5pm on 30 October 2026. The Trust's grants aim to break down barriers to learning outdoors and help grow a more environmentally engaged society. It also offers smaller grants, including a £500 Communities Grant for organisations supporting young people aged 11 to 19. If you have questions, you can call the Trust on 01285 712492 or email hello@ernestcooktrust.org.uk. Official source: https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/. Official source: https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Young People's Emotional Support Fund (Staffordshire)
Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire
Staffordshire County Council is offering small grants, managed by the Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, for projects that improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people. Projects should support young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with SEND or an EHCP. The fund wants to help young people stay well, stop needs from getting worse, and build resilience, self-worth, positive relationships and self-care. Activities should focus on the 'getting advice' and 'getting help' areas of the iThrive framework. Fair access for young people who need support is a priority. It suits charities and community groups in Staffordshire, outside Stoke-on-Trent, that have been running for more than 12 months. Youth organisations are welcome. So are wider groups such as allotment groups, residents' associations or hobby clubs with inclusive, imaginative or innovative ideas. You can apply for up to £5,000. The grant can cover project, event, training and revenue costs, small items of equipment and proportionate core costs. The next closing date is 30 October 2026. The panel meets in the week of 9 November 2026, and payments start from 28 November 2026. Year 1 activities must be delivered by 31 March 2027. Think carefully about your project's main outcome. The fund will not pay for work where arts, sports or recreation is the main goal. It will not fund school-based projects where pupils are the main group taking part. It also cannot fund work that has already started, or overheads above 10% of your request. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/young-peoples-emotional-support-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
The Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to non-profit organisations in Peterborough. It supports groups that help local young people with learning disabilities take part in positive activities and develop their full potential. If your organisation works with young people with learning disabilities in Peterborough, this fund could suit you. Past awards show the range of work it backs. A Polish school received £3,499 for sensory toys, equipment and staff costs for those working with pupils with special educational needs. A community interest company received £2,400 for specialist equipment in a new community music centre. A Special Olympics swimming group received £1,000 towards pool hire, coaching and competition entry fees for at least 28 young people. A Down's Syndrome group received £5,000 to set up a speech therapy group for babies, toddlers and their families. The fund has four deadlines each year: 1 February, 1 May, 1 August and 1 November. Check the funder's page to plan which round to aim for. Before you start, read the Foundation's application guidance. You then apply through an online application form. Bear in mind that the fund only covers work in Peterborough. Your project also needs a clear focus on young people with learning disabilities, so make that link plain in your application. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/olive-jesse-palmer/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme (County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton)
Point North (High Sheriff of County Durham)
The High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme celebrates young people and the community groups that help them make a positive difference. It is run by Point North with the High Sheriff of County Durham. It covers County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. Shortlisted groups receive grants of between £1,500 and £5,000 at an awards ceremony in early February 2027. The funder is especially interested in groups that support young people with their mental health. It also wants to hear from groups that work with young offenders or help young people stay away from crime, and groups that help young people become positive role models in their communities. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your group must have charitable aims. Voluntary and community groups, registered charities and CICs can all apply. In the past, groups have used their awards for trips and activities, including residential trips. They have also bought materials and resources for their youth group, run training and development workshops for young people, and paid for food and refreshments. These are just a few examples of how an award can be used. Applications close on 8 November 2026. You nominate your own group using the online form. Point North aims to give you a decision by Friday 18 December 2026. Keep two practical points in mind. First, you can only nominate your own group, not someone else's. Second, if your group received an award from this scheme in February 2026, you cannot apply this time. If you are shortlisted, you must be available to attend the ceremony in early February 2027, so check your diary before you apply. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Greenham Trust Community Grants
Greenham Trust
Greenham Trust gives grants to organisations working in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Its grant committees meet roughly every six to eight weeks, so you have several chances to apply each year. You can submit an application at any time. It will go to the next available committee meeting. The next Greenham Trust Grants deadline is 9 November 2026. Your application must be live on The Good Exchange platform by that date. The Trust suggests you allow at least a week for any questions or extra information, so your project goes live in time. Dates for 2027 are already set. Greenham Trust Grants deadlines fall on 15 February, 22 March, 10 May, 6 September, 18 October and 8 November 2027. Peter Baker Grants deadlines are 11 January and 28 June 2027. Peter Baker Grants cover a slightly different area. They fund charitable purposes within a 20-mile radius of Market Place, Newbury, in line with the original wishes of Peter Baker. Several committees make the decisions. The Community Grants Committee sits twice a year. A Youth Distribution Committee of local secondary school pupils and youth organisations awards grants of up to £1,500 per project, from a total of £15,000. A Tenant Distribution Committee of long-term Greenham Business Park tenants has up to £150,000 a year to allocate. One practical point: the Trust says applications are more likely to be considered if you have already raised some funding for the project. Official source: https://greenhamtrust.com/distribution/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Eco Youth Fund for Sustainability 2026/27 (Moray)
tsiMORAY (with Elgin Youth Development Group and Money for Moray)
The Eco Youth Fund for Sustainability 2026-27 is now open. It supports projects in Moray that benefit young people and help create a greener, more sustainable future. Local young people designed the fund. Its work is supported by the Elgin Youth Development Group, Money for Moray and tsiMORAY. You can apply for up to £5,500. Your project must be based in Moray and benefit young people. It must also support at least one of these aims: creating or improving green spaces, reducing carbon emissions, tackling climate change, improving environmental sustainability, or developing green skills for life, play or work. Youth groups, charities, community organisations and social enterprises can apply. If your group does not have a constitution or bank account, contact tsiMORAY, as you may still be able to apply. Young people decide which projects win. Young people aged 5 to 25 will vote in a public vote from 2 to 16 December 2026. Results are announced in January 2027. Applications close at 12 noon on 13 November 2026. Any money you are awarded must be spent by 31 March 2027. One important point: the fund only pays for equipment, tools, materials and other lasting assets. It cannot pay for salaries or staff posts, activities or events, or trips and excursions. Plan your budget around items that will last, and read the fund guidance before you apply. Official source: https://tsimoray.org.uk/funding/eco-youth-fund-for-sustainability/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund
Community Foundation Wales
The Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund helps young people up to the age of 25 across Gwent live safer, more positive lives. It supports charities and community groups running projects that prevent crime, reduce risks for young people, offer alternatives to antisocial behaviour and build trust between communities and the police. Your project should fit at least one of three themes: prevention, involvement in crime, or perceptions of the police in the community. Examples include youth clubs, play schemes, sports, arts, cadets, mentoring, road safety, online safety and advice on drugs, alcohol or healthy relationships. You can apply for up to £7,500 to spend in 2026-27. This can cover piloting a new project, running costs for a programme of activities, or equipment and materials. A small number of multi-year grants may also be awarded, worth up to £22,500 over three years. The fund closes at 12 midday on 16 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will hear in the week commencing 18 January 2027. Local people then choose which projects to fund at the Your Voice, Your Choice participatory grant-making event on Saturday 20 March 2027 in Torfaen. Multi-year awards are decided there, based on your project and the strength of your pitch. Plan carefully. If you are shortlisted but cannot attend the event, your application will be withdrawn. Grants are not awarded until March 2027, so build that into your project timescales. Grassroots groups where volunteers play a key role are particularly welcome. Official source: https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/ghscf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
The Charity Service Cinderella Grants (respite and short breaks)
The Charity Service
Cinderella Grants from The Charity Service help pay for respite care, short breaks, holidays, out of school clubs and group activities for children and young people aged under 25. The children and young people must be sick, have special educational needs or disabilities, or be disadvantaged for another reason. The activity should give them a positive experience and give their parents, carers and family a short period of rest. You can apply as a registered charity, constituted community group or CIC. Professionals such as social workers and teachers can also apply on behalf of a child or young person. Grants are for residents of Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, North East Cheshire and North West Derbyshire. Individual applications can receive up to £1,000. Group applications can receive up to £3,000, although the average grant tends to be around £1,000. The next deadline is 4.00pm on 27 November 2026, and the grants committee meets on 18 December 2026. A later round closes at 4.00pm on 5 February 2027, with decisions on 26 February 2027. Further rounds for spring 2027 will be announced. Before you apply, contact Pete Yarwood to talk through your idea and get an application form. You only need basic information at this stage, and he can confirm whether you are eligible. Keep in mind that the funder will normally only pay for respite where the family cannot afford it, or where the local authority cannot provide it. Every application must be approved before the activity takes place, because grants are never paid retrospectively. Individual applications must be completed by a sponsor, such as a social worker, GP or teacher, who knows the family well. Official source: https://charityservice.org.uk/for-grant-applicants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Northolt Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)
Ealing Council
Northolt Town Team Community Fund has £55,000 from Ealing Council for projects that help young people aged 4 to 18 in Northolt learn, grow and thrive. It backs ideas that build skills, support success at school and open up opportunities for the future. You could run safe, structured after-school sessions where children can study, socialise and get guidance. Tutoring and mentoring also fit. So does help with the move from primary to secondary school, and volunteering or social action that builds hope and ambition. The fund welcomes every young person. It will prioritise projects for those who face barriers such as cost, location, limited support at home or low aspirations. Your project should focus on one age group: 4-7, 8-11, 12-14 or 15-18. You can combine the 12-14 and 15-18 groups. There are two pots. Smaller grants go up to £1,000 and larger grants go up to £10,000. Local organisations, schools, community groups, faith groups and individuals with a good idea can all apply. Applications close at 1pm on Thursday 3 December 2026. Plan your timing carefully. Projects must run between late February 2027 and 31 December 2027. Your start date depends on signing a grant agreement and providing the information needed for checks and payments. The fund will not pay for costs you have already spent. Official source: https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/northolts-community-fund-26-27/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Southall Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Your Voice Your Town programme is offering community funding in Southall for 2026-27. The fund backs ideas that help children aged 4 to 18 in Southall improve their health, wellbeing and learning. Young people up to 25 with special educational needs are included too. Projects should show an impact in at least one area: learning, communication and development; health and wellbeing; family stability and opportunity; or belonging, participation and community. That could mean book clubs, science clubs, music and arts, sport, dance and play, healthy eating and food growing, support with school transitions, or routes into training and work for families. Priority goes to projects that reach young people facing barriers such as cost, location, caring responsibilities, disability or limited support from a parent or guardian. You can apply as a resident, young person, local organisation, school, community group or faith group. There are two pots: smaller grants of up to £1,500 and larger grants of up to £15,000. Southall has up to £175,000 in total. Last year 13 projects were funded from 37 applications. The fund closes on 3 December 2026 at 1pm. Funded projects must use the money between February 2027 and December 2027. The start depends on signing a grant agreement and completing checks. The money cannot pay for costs you have already spent, profit-making projects, promoting religion, political or campaigning activity, or anything for personal benefit. Drop-in sessions run in Southall and online to help you shape your idea. Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service can also support your application. Official source: https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/southalls-community-fund-26-27/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Blaby District Council Community Grants
Blaby District Council
Blaby District Council's Community Grants help community groups, sports clubs and charities improve facilities or run activities. There are five types of funding, and you use the same application form for all of them. Capital Green grants of up to £5,000 pay for eco-friendly projects, with 20% match funding. Large Capital grants of up to £5,000 cover building work or equipment, with 50% match funding. Small Capital grants of up to £500 cover equipment or start-up costs. Revenue grants of up to £500 cover running costs or events. Everyone Active grants of up to £500 support health and wellbeing projects. The three smaller grants need no match funding. Past awards include £5,000 for solar panels on a village hall, £5,000 for a rainwater harvesting system at a cricket club, and £500 towards a Christmas lunch for older people who would otherwise be alone. The council runs four grant rounds each year. The next deadline is 5pm on Friday 4 December 2026, and the one after that is 5pm on Friday 5 March 2027. The grant panel meets two weeks after each deadline. You should hear the decision by email around three weeks after the deadline. You can hold one grant at a time, and the council usually funds an organisation only once every two years. It may fund more often for projects that tackle special priorities such as climate change and the cost of living. Have your constitution, equality policy, bank statements for all accounts and most recent accounts ready, because the council cannot look at your application without them. At the end of the project you will need to report on how the money helped, send receipts and show how you mentioned the council's support. Official source: https://www.blaby.gov.uk/leisure-health-and-community/voluntary-and-community-sector/community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Belfast Summer Scheme Grant for Children with Disabilities and/or Additional Needs 2027
Belfast City Council
Groups and SEN schools can get up to £10,000 to run a summer scheme for children aged 5 to 17 with disabilities or additional needs in Belfast. Schemes must run for at least 5 days in July and August 2027. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/6._Summer_Scheme_for_Children_with_disabilities_and_or_additional_needs_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Belfast City Council Summer Scheme Grant 2027
Belfast City Council
Belfast community groups can get up to £2,500 to run a summer scheme for children aged 5 to 14 in summer 2027. Schemes must run for at least 10 days. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/5._Summer_Scheme_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
John Lyon's Charity School Holiday Activity Fund
John Lyon's Charity
John Lyon's Charity's School Holiday Activity Fund helps organisations run fun, accessible activities for children and young people during the school holidays. That covers every half-term break, plus Easter, Christmas and the summer holiday. You can apply for up to £5,000 towards the running costs of a holiday programme. You can spend the grant across several school holidays within a 12-month period. Suitable activities include holiday drop-ins, arts and sports projects, family activities and trips out of London. Costs can include sessional staff, transport, venue hire and other direct project costs. The Charity prefers activities that are free or low-cost for participants. The fund suits registered charities, special schools and alternative provision settings based in the Charity's Beneficial Area. Mainstream schools cannot apply. However, the Charity will consider charities that deliver activities at mainstream school settings. The fund is considered three times a year. The deadline is 15 January for Easter and May half-term, with a decision by 1 March. Other rounds close on 1 May for summer and October half-term, with a decision by 1 July, and on 1 October for Christmas and February half-term, with a decision by 1 December. If you plan to deliver across several holidays, apply by the deadline for the first holiday you want to cover. The Charity will not fund trips abroad, education catch-up or tuition, existing permanent staff salaries or large items of equipment. When demand is high, priority goes to organisations with an annual income under £1m. It also goes to organisations that have not had a grant from this fund for three consecutive years, to activities that run over several days and to non-residential projects. You can apply once a year. Official source: https://www.jlc.london/grants/charities/school-holiday-activity-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Mid Suffolk District Council Locality Awards 2026 to 2027
Mid Suffolk District Council
Locality Awards are a light touch community grant from Mid Suffolk District Council. They let District Councillors support small-scale community groups and projects in their local area. Councillors can also use them to contribute towards larger projects. Eligible projects range widely. Examples include improvements to community facilities and sports clubs, wildflower planting, and buying equipment for youth groups or community shops. Whatever you plan, your project must benefit the community where the funded activity takes place. Each District Councillor has a budget of £10,000 to allocate across their area. This is the councillor's total pot, not a set award size. The amount you receive will depend on your project and your councillor's decision. The scheme suits community groups in Mid Suffolk with a clear local project in mind. It works well for modest, practical needs, and it can also add a contribution to a bigger scheme. The 2026/27 round is open now and closes on Friday 29 January 2027. One practical point matters most. Your organisation and a District Councillor must both complete the application form. The council recommends that you talk your project through with your District Councillor before you submit. Starting that conversation early gives you time to secure their support before the closing date. The 2026/27 Locality Awards Guidance sets out the full eligibility criteria and a breakdown of eligible projects. The council updates allocations monthly and lists them alphabetically by ward. You can see how money has been spent in your area this year and in earlier years. Official source: https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/w/locality-awards. Official source: https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/w/locality-awards. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
And 21 more in all open grants below.
Guide: grants for youth organisations
Checked 16 October 2026 against the official sources linked.
Where youth funding comes from
Local youth funds, community foundations, council schemes and charitable trusts focused on children and young people make up most of the grants on this page. National Lottery Awards for All England offers £300 to £20,000 for projects that bring people together and improve communities, and youth projects are eligible.
Source: National Lottery Awards for All England, The National Lottery Community Fund: funding programmes
Safeguarding and age ranges
Funders working with young people expect a safeguarding policy and checks for staff and volunteers. Many youth funds also set an age range, such as 13 to 19 or up to 25, so check it on each grant page.
Source: National Youth Agency
Build up in steps
Start with smaller, rolling grants to build a track record. A funder that has given you a few thousand pounds and seen a good report is far more likely to back a bigger bid later.
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 70 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 14 |
| Over £100,000 | 3 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 18 |
By nation
| Nation | Open grants |
|---|---|
| UK-wide | 11 |
| England | 85 |
| Scotland | 5 |
| Wales | 10 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
A grant open in more than one nation is counted in each.
All open grants for youth organisations (105)
No deadline listed
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Bernard Sunley Foundation
Bernard Sunley Foundation
The Bernard Sunley Foundation funds charities in England and Wales. It supports work that improves quality of life for young people, older people, disabled people, and those who are disadvantaged. You can apply if your charity works with one or more of these groups.
Cash For Kids - Holiday Hunger Grants
Cash For Kids
Holiday Hunger Grants help organisations provide food and activities for disadvantaged children during school holidays. The grants support projects for children up to 18 years old in North West England. Your project must encourage healthy eating and physical activity. You can use the money to provide meals and activities during school breaks. The grants are available on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The funding amount is not specified in the available information.
Liddle Thomson Community First Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Liddle Thomson Community First Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in north Allerdale, mainly around Wigton and Carlisle. It supports work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Groups that support children and young people will get priority. Examples of projects the fund has supported include improvements to a community-run swimming pool, equipment for play parks for children, and activities and running costs for a youth organisation. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. This is a small grants fund, so it suits modest local projects and running costs. Plan your budget with that ceiling in mind. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation also applies its normal exclusions on top of this, so read them before you start your application. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. The funder provides a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/liddle-thomson-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
South Yorkshire Music Hub Open Doors Small Grants
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation (SYMCA and South Yorkshire Music Hub)
Open Doors Small Grants give £750 to £2,000 for inclusive music projects for young people aged 25 and under across South Yorkshire. Instruments, equipment and work that reaches under-represented young people can all be funded. Awards are made on a rolling basis. There is no fixed deadline, so you can apply at any time while funds last. Official source: https://doncastermusic.org.uk/open-doors-small-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Funding for voluntary and community organisations
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Council brings together several funding schemes to help voluntary and community organisations run projects and events for Newcastle residents. This page is a starting point. Each fund has its own focus, so you can pick the one that matches your work. The Newcastle Fund offers grants of up to £25,000 for projects delivered by the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Newcastle. If your project is smaller, the Small Grants strand of the Newcastle Fund offers up to £5,000 for grassroots projects delivered to communities in the city. The Newcastle Youth Fund supports activities for young people aged 13 to 19. It also covers young people up to 25 if they have special educational needs and disabilities. Ward committee funding is for smaller projects or events that focus on specific neighbourhoods, or on up to four council ward areas. The Pride in Place Programme is a separate £80 million pot of Government funding. It is for Elswick, Walker, Fawdon, and Throckley, Newburn and Walbottle. That figure is the total programme budget, not the size of a single grant. These funds suit charities, community groups and social enterprises working in Newcastle. Some strands are tightly targeted, so read the focus of each fund carefully. The Youth Fund is limited by age, ward funding is tied to particular neighbourhoods, and Pride in Place only covers the named areas. Choosing the right strand first will save you time. Official source: https://new.newcastle.gov.uk/communities/grants-funding/funding-voluntary-and-community-organisations. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Beeby Family Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Beeby Family Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that support and improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people. The money comes from the Beeby Family. The fund is aimed mainly at young people living in Wigton and the surrounding areas. Applications from the wider Cumbria area may be considered where there is exceptional need. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. It supports groups that encourage personal development, build confidence and teach employability skills in young people. It also backs activities that help stop children and young people developing problems that lead to difficulties later in life. Priority goes to projects that promote life skills, help young people fulfil their potential and encourage personal development. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered, so if your work needs longer support, it is worth making that case in your application. A practical point to bear in mind: the fund is focused on Wigton and nearby areas. If your project is based elsewhere in Cumbria, you will need to show exceptional need. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Annalee Holliday at the Foundation. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/beeby-family-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
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Community Foundation Wales
The Gwent High Sheriff's Community Fund helps young people up to the age of 25 across Gwent live safer, more positive lives. It supports charities and community groups running projects that prevent crime, reduce risks for young people, offer alternatives to antisocial behaviour and build trust between communities and the police. Your project should fit at least one of three themes: prevention, involvement in crime, or perceptions of the police in the community. Examples include youth clubs, play schemes, sports, arts, cadets, mentoring, road safety, online safety and advice on drugs, alcohol or healthy relationships. You can apply for up to £7,500 to spend in 2026-27. This can cover piloting a new project, running costs for a programme of activities, or equipment and materials. A small number of multi-year grants may also be awarded, worth up to £22,500 over three years. The fund closes at 12 midday on 16 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will hear in the week commencing 18 January 2027. Local people then choose which projects to fund at the Your Voice, Your Choice participatory grant-making event on Saturday 20 March 2027 in Torfaen. Multi-year awards are decided there, based on your project and the strength of your pitch. Plan carefully. If you are shortlisted but cannot attend the event, your application will be withdrawn. Grants are not awarded until March 2027, so build that into your project timescales. Grassroots groups where volunteers play a key role are particularly welcome. Official source: https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/ghscf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Young Start - Small Grants
National Lottery Community Fund
Young Start - Small Grants is open to applications. It is for organisations in Scotland that support children and young people aged 8 to 24 and want to learn how to involve them in their work. The funding helps children and young people influence decisions about your organisation, its activities or services. They can also choose when and how they are involved. For example, they might work on a project from the idea through to design and delivery, decide what activities happen and how they run, or share ideas and feedback that lead to real changes. They might also get involved at all levels of your organisation. You can apply for between £300 and £20,000 to fund a project that runs for up to 1 year. The page says a decision takes 12 weeks. No closing date is given. Your work must meet 2 outcomes. First, it must involve children and young people in ways that benefit them. Second, it must improve how your organisation works with children and young people. One practical point to note. This strand is for organisations that are still learning how to involve children and young people. If your organisation already involves them, the funder points you to Young Start - Main Grants instead. The funder worked with children and young people to design this funding. Young Start is funded by the Dormant Assets Scheme, with priorities set by the Scottish Government. The National Lottery Community Fund distributes it. Official source: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/young-start-small-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.
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Questions
What grants can a youth club apply for?
Local youth funds, community foundation grants, charitable trusts and National Lottery funding. This page lists every grant we track that is open to youth organisations today.
Do we need to be a charity?
Not always. Many funds accept constituted voluntary groups and CICs. Check who can apply on each grant page.
How do you check these grants?
We collect grants from official funder pages, GOV.UK and community foundations, and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply.
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