Young Start - Main Grants

National Lottery Community Fund
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

Scotland

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must work with children and young people
  • Project duration maximum 3 years
  • Must focus on building confidence and realising potential
Who is this for?

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.

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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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Last updated: 19 May 2026