Schools, community groups, clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations based and working in England can apply now for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help to improve the education and development of children and young people (between the ages of six and 22 years) in England.
The funding (most grants are for less than £2,000) is for the cost of specific, relatively small-scale projects that might not happen at all or would only happen on a lesser scale without the support of the funder.
Projects can be educational, cultural, sporting or other activities but particular consideration will be given to those that help the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people.
Projects could include but are not limited to:
- Academic education.
- Art and design.
- Community projects.
- Debating.
- Drama.
- Educational excursions.
- Enterprise projects.
- Music.
- Public speaking.
- Sport.
- Vocational training.
The grants can cover a range of costs including:
- Educational materials.
- Sports equipment.
- Musical instruments.
- IT equipment.
- Drama tuition.
- Music tuition.
- Art and design equipment.
- Educational training courses.
- Vocational training courses.
- Educational excursions.
- Competitions.
- Educational events.
- Seed funding for enterprise projects.
- Drama production costs.
The funding will not support projects for children or young people under the age of 5 or over the age of 22; life-skill mentoring services; counselling services; holiday clubs or playgroups; construction, maintenance or repair of buildings or facilities; training adults who work with children or young people; student fees or maintenance; running costs or general activities of an organisation.
Applications are currently being accepted for work in early spring 2026.
