South Yorkshire Mayoral Youth Impact Fund

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation
Deadline

Funding

£2,000 – £10,000

Deadline

4 December 2026

Location

Yorkshire and The Humber

Applications

Deadline: 4 December 2026

Overview

Grants for exceptionally gifted and talented young people to pursue academic, sporting or creative talent, covering equipment, fees, travel and resources. Activity starts from 1 March 2027. Amount: £2,000 to £10,000. Closes 5pm 4 December 2026. Who can apply: Young people aged 11 to 19 living in South Yorkshire (including care-experienced young people placed elsewhere) from families eligible for free school meals or mainly on Universal Credit, with a nomination from a coach, tutor or mentor. How to apply: Read the full guidance notes on the SYCF fund page and apply online by 5pm on 4 December 2026. Families may help, but the young person's voice must be clear; a video submission option is available. Official source: https://www.sycf.org.uk/apply/search-our-grants/south-yorkshire-mayoral-youth-impact-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

individual

Key requirements:

  • Closes 5pm 4 December 2026
  • £2,000 to £10,000

Young people aged 11 to 19 living in South Yorkshire (including care-experienced young people placed elsewhere) from families eligible for free school meals or mainly on Universal Credit, with a nomination from a coach, tutor or mentor.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

Young people aged 11 to 19 living in South Yorkshire (including care-experienced young people placed elsewhere) from families eligible for free school meals or mainly on Universal Credit, with a nomination from a coach, tutor or mentor.

Full details from South Yorkshire's Community Foundation

Grants for exceptionally gifted and talented young people to pursue academic, sporting or creative talent, covering equipment, fees, travel and resources. Activity starts from 1 March 2027. Amount: £2,000 to £10,000. Closes 5pm 4 December 2026.

How to apply

Read the full guidance notes on the SYCF fund page and apply online by 5pm on 4 December 2026. Families may help, but the young person's voice must be clear; a video submission option is available.

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Last updated: 19 October 2026