Young Start - Main Grants
One round of Young Start, which has run 2 rounds in total and has 2 open now.
Funding
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Location
UK-wide
Applications
Rolling (always open)
Young Start Main Grants provide between £20,001 and £150,000 for projects that help children and young people in Scotland. Your project can run for up to 3 years. The funding helps young people build confidence and reach their potential. This appears to be a rolling programme with no fixed deadline. You can apply at any time throughout the year. The grant covers projects across Scotland. No specific match funding requirements are mentioned.
Key requirements:
- Must work with children and young people
- Project duration maximum 3 years
- Must focus on building confidence and realising potential
This grant is for organisations working with children and young people in Scotland. Your project should focus on building confidence and helping young people reach their potential. Projects can run for up to 3 years.
Regions
Awards published
47,703
Typical award
£18,689
Most awards
£9,986 to £20,000
Most funded region
London
12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.
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This funder has made 47,703 awards with a typical award of £18,689. Would you qualify?
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Full details from National Lottery Community Fund
Young Start - Main Grants offers £20,001 to £150,000 for projects up to 3 years that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.
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