In this section you will find general information about funding opportunities, for both practitioners and young people planning projects and activities in London.
For fuller information on funding, members of PYL can log into the Funding section of the Members Area, where there are details of funders, individual funding streams, and information about forthcoming deadlines for applications.
PYL is pleased to announce a NEW funding stream from the London Development Agency (LDA). At a recent meeting co-ordinated by VCS Engage and Partnership for Young London with the LDA on 26 January 2010, Denise Burke, Head of Youth and Childcare at LDA, gave advance notice of the funding that will be available in 2011 for VCS and/or private organisations, working in consortia, to address issues relating to young people who are, or are at risk of becoming, not in education, employment or training. There then followed round table discussions, which identified future support needs, some areas of concern and some topics to be addressed through lobbying. Notes of both sessions are included in the feedback.
These two funds were introduced in 2006, and have proved so successful that they have been continued from 2008. They are both designed to be truly young people-led: young people submit applications to panels of other young people, who make decisions on funding and also monitor progress. The following documents may be helpful in applying to (or delivering) the funds:
Youth Opportunity and Youth Capital Fund guidance to local authorities - DCSF, 2008
Youth Opportunity and Youth Capital Fund guidance notes - DfES, 2006
Youth Opportunity and Youth Capital Fund Good practice guide - Youthbank UK, 2008
Youth Opportunity and Youth Capital Fund evaluation report - NfER, 2008
The Young Roots programme, run by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), offers grants of between £3,000 and £25,000 to involve 13-25 year-olds in finding out about their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement. Young Roots projects stem directly from young people's interests and ideas, harnessing their creativity and energy and helping them work with others in their local community. The link above takes you to the Young Roots homepage, where you can find information about the eligibility crtieria and how to apply to the fund.
Awards for All England is supported by the Arts Council England, the Big Lottery Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England. It awards grants of between £300 and £10,000 for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community. You can apply at any time. The application form is short and simple and you will be told if you are successful or not within eight weeks. Important News - Awards for All will be changing in April 2009. The current application form for England is valid until 31 March 2009; no applications received on this form will be accepted after 31 March 2009. New application materials will be available from April 2009.
Read how the Big Lottery Fund is planning to distribute its funding across the next six years here.