The Government has chosen to hand out this funding accross the country, as they want young people to have more control around what is available for young people to do in their area.They have decided that only young people can apply for this funding, and that they can apply to set up new activities and facilities for young people, or improve existing groups that they are already involved in.
What can it be spent on?
Here are just a few ideas for what young people can use the money for...
How can you apply?
The application process is in two stages. The first stage is simple form which outlines what you want the money for and how much, which is sent to the Young Money Panel - who decides whether to sent it to the next stage or not. If you are successful then you go on to stage two, which is a second more indepth application form which also has to be passed by the panel. You can download a copy of the stage one application form in our Online Application section. Alternatively you can write, phone or e-mail the Youth Affairs Unit (YAU) for a form.
Who gets to decide where the money goes?
Only young people can decide where the money goes. The young money panel (whose members are also aged 13-19) get to look at all application forms, and make all the decisions regarding who gets the funds. Currently we take young money applications out to youth groups across the city so that they can make decisions on where the money goes. We are always looking for more young people to be involved on the decision panels, so if you are interested please contact us at the YAU.
(Please note: In general we will only fund activities/ facilities that will benefit groups of young people. Young people will also need the correct support from adults to ensure their safety in the projects and activities we fund. We can also only pay money to groups that have an account that needs more than one signatory to sign a cheque or withdrawal).
