Young Start - Small Grants

National Lottery Community Fund
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

Scotland

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Young Start Small Grants provides £300 to £20,000 for projects that help children and young people in Scotland. Your project can run for up to 1 year. The funding helps young people build confidence and reach their potential. This appears to be a rolling programme with no set deadlines. You can apply throughout the year. The grant covers projects focused on youth development and empowerment. No specific match funding requirements are mentioned.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Project must be completed within 1 year
  • Must focus on helping children and young people build confidence
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 must be completed within 1 year.

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Full details from National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Small Grants offers £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 1 year that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

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Last updated: 19 May 2026