Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support organisations that are helping young people from ethnic minority and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds into work.
Who can apply? To be eligible to apply, organisations must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a UK-registered registered charity or social enterprise delivering all or most of their work within England and Wales.
- Have at least five members of staff.
- Be supporting young people (aged 14-25) where:
at least 50% are from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
at least 50% are from ethnic minority backgrounds.
- Deliver a programme/intervention that targets employment or employment-related outcomes for young people.
- Have achieved at least break-even in two of the past three years, or must hold at least two months of operating costs in their reserves.
Impetus are particularly interested in working with organisations that serve young people from Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Black communities because recent data shows these groups are facing the most significant barriers to employment.
Organisations led by individuals and leadership teams from ethnic minority backgrounds are particularly encouraged.
Grant amount: Unrestricted funding of £100,000 per year for two years is available.
Application process: Applicants must first complete the online eligibility form. Eligible organisations will be sent an application form to complete.
A webinar is taking place on Thursday 14 March 2024 at 10am. Applicants can register for the webinar on the Impetus website.
Deadline: Sunday 7 April 2024, 11:59pm.
Contact information: Email: investment@impetus.org.uk
Website: Grant round: Youth Employment