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.
Grants are unrestricted for organisations working in the fields of youth social action and community development.
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: Grants of up to £30,000 per year for five years are available.
Application process: There will be a funding information webinar from 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: The fund will open on 25 November 2022 and close at 12pm on 23 December 2022.
Contact information: Tel 08437 519251, Email foundation@coop.co.uk
Website address: www.coopfoundation.org.uk