Aims/priorities:
Grants are available for UK registered charities and Community Interest Companies for projects that improve the mental health and wellbeing of girls aged 10 to 17 years from diverse and low socioeconomic backgrounds by moving to music.
The funding is for UK-based community organisations to pioneer innovative, girl-first programmes that combine music and movement.
Projects need to leverage the power of music to get the least active girls aged 10 to 17 years to become more active (that is taking part in sport and physical activity for an average of 60 minutes or more a day).
The funding is for projects that meet the following criteria:
- Reach girls from diverse backgrounds, aged anywhere between 10-17 (inclusive). Inclusive proposals reaching anyone who identifies as a girl are welcome.
- Leverages the power of music to engage the least active girls in regular movement. ‘Least active’ is defined as girls who do not meet the Chief Medical Officer guidelines of taking part in sport and physical activity for an average of 60 minutes or more a day.
- Are creative, innovative, and scalable by design.
- Rooted in improving the confidence and mental wellbeing of girls.
- Co-created with input from the girls the applicant organisation work with.
- The programme will run for at least four months and be delivered between 1 March and 31 August 2024.
- The programme will run regularly and will be delivered in the UK.
Who can apply:
UK registered charities and Community Interest Companies can apply.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have an income of at least £40,000 in the last financial year.
- Have a bank account in the name of their organisation.
- Be able to report demonstrable impact and progress at the end of the six month grant period.
In addition, applicants must have a proven track record in at least one of the following areas:
- Working with girls aged 10-17.
- Delivering programmes to encourage people to be more active.
- Working with young people to improve their mental wellbeing.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £20,000 are available.
Application process:
The criteria and application form can be found on the CAF website. Registration on the CAF website is required to access the both the criteria and application form.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is 30 November 2023. Notification of decisions expected by the end of January 2024.
Contact information: MakeMovesFund@cafonline.org