Co-op Foundation – Future Communities Fund

Description

Unrestricted grants are available to local not-for-profit groups helping to build strong and inclusive communities and engaging meaningfully with young people across the UK.

Current Status: Future

Maximum value: £ 150,000

Objectives of Fund

Funding is intended to support organisations to build communities that:

• Are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• Prioritise youth activism, shared power and transparent governance.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £30,000 per year for five years are available.

Who Can Apply

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.
• Are able to demonstrate they have experience of co-operation/collaboration.

How To Apply

The fund will open on 25 November 2022 and close at 12pm on 23 December 2022.

There will be a funding information webinar from 10am on 23 November 2022.

For more details on this fund please visit https://www.coopfoundation.org.uk/blog/future-communities-fund-webinar/