Grants for young people – YouthBank
How does a YouthBank work?
YouthBanks are run by young people for young people.
If you've got a good idea for a project which could benefit young people or your local community, YouthBanks can give you a grant to help you make it happen. It is a national scheme, and there's a local YouthBank in East Sussex.
Who can apply for a grant?
Anyone aged between 13 and 19 can apply, but your group can be aged up to 25 if you have special needs.
Grant ideas and applications must come directly from a young person. Grants are not given to individuals but to groups of young people.
The guidance notes below give more information about the grants and what you can apply for.
Closing date
If you would like to be emailed when details are announced of the next round of funding, email your contact details to the Youthbank Team.
What can the money be spent on?
You can apply for between £300 and £2,500 from the Youth Opportunity Fund, depending on what it is you are bidding for. With this money, you can buy equipment or develop activities. Activities can vary from one-off events in your area to residential holidays away.
If we get money from other schemes, or which is aimed at funding different types of project, you will be able to apply for this money through YouthBank.
How do I become a member of the East Sussex YouthBank?
There are currently four panels of young people from different areas of East Sussex, who decide where the grants go. If you are interested in getting involved, contact the YouthBank Coordinator below.
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