Funding to support inclusive communities and youth leadership.

Groups across the UK have two weeks left to apply for a grant from the new funding programme from Co-op Foundation as part of its 2022-27 strategy, 'Building Communities of the Future Together'.

The Future Communities Fund aims to help diverse young people develop the skills to become future leaders and activists.

To be eligible to apply, charitable organisations must:

• Have an annual income of less than £250,000.
• Have young people’s voices from all backgrounds and abilities at the core of their delivery.
• Advocate for diversity and inclusion in all areas of society.
• Actively engage with young people from diverse communities in a meaningful and inclusive way.
• Have experience of removing barriers and providing opportunities to young people.
• Have experience of delivering meaningful youth social action that supports young people into leadership roles.
• Be able to demonstrate they have experience of co-operation/collaboration.

The fund offers unrestricted grants of up to £30,000 per year for five years.

Applications must be submitted by 12pm on 23 December 2022.

How To Apply

The fund is open until 12pm on 23 December 2022.

Full guidelines and the first-stage application form can be found on the Co-op Foundation website.