Co-op Foundation - Future Communities Fund

Aims/priorities: This is the first fund launching from Co-op Foundation's new strategy, 'Building Communities of the Future Together'.

Funding is intended to support organisations to build communities that:

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

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.

Grant amount: Up to £30,000.00

Application process: The fund will open on Friday 25 November 2022 and close at 12pm on Sunday 23 December 2022.

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

Initial guidelines and a link to register for the webinar can be found on the Co-op Foundation website.

Deadline: Sunday 23 December 2022.

Contact information: Tel: 08437 519251 Email: foundation@coop.co.uk

Website: coopfoundation.org.uk