Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support organisations and groups that are working with Black and racially minoritised children and young people to prevent or reduce violence in their communities and lives.
In the current round of funding, priority will be given to support children and young people with the highest risk factors of becoming involved with serious violence.
Who can apply? Funding is for not-for-profit groups, organisations, and charities that:
- Are led by representatives of and work within Black and/or racially minoritised communities.
- Have an annual income of up to £150,000 per year.
- Are located and work in England and/or Wales.
- Work with children and young people who are 18 or under.
- Work with children and young people who are at high risk of becoming involved in violence.
Groups may work with children and young people who are impacted by systemic issues and structural disadvantages, such as those with experience of:
- The care or youth justice systems.
- Abusing or misusing substances
- Abuse, maltreatment, or neglect.
- Negative educational experiences such as exclusion,
- Trauma.
Grant amount: A total of £2 million is available for the current funding round.
Grants of between £30,000 and £50,000 for one year are available.
Application process: Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Ubele Initiative website.
An information webinar will take place on 14 November 2023.
Applicants will be notified of any decisions made by mid-February 2024.
Deadline: Wednesday 6 December 2023, (midnight)
Contact information: Email: luckman.ismail@lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk