Young Start - Main Grants
Funds Scottish projects that empower young people (8–24) to lead and shape initiatives, building skills, confidence, wellbeing, and positive relationships.
Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Due Dates: Rolling (Open to applications)
Funding Amounts: £20,001–£150,000 per project; up to 3 years
Summary: Funds Scottish organisations engaging young people (8–24) in shaping and delivering projects to build skills, confidence, and wellbeing.
Description
This grant supports organisations in Scotland that actively involve children and young people aged 8 to 24 in the design, decision-making, and delivery of projects or organisational activities. The programme is intended to empower young people, giving them meaningful roles and influence in shaping initiatives that affect them. Funded projects must help young people build positive relationships, increase self-awareness or understanding of others, take action on important issues, or develop skills to boost their confidence and future prospects.
