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Further funding available for projects involving young people
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 00:00

fundingWe have recently been made aware of a host of funding sources that may be of interest to you, all of which hand out grants for projects involving young people. So have a browse through the information below and see if your project is eligible for a little extra money.

 

 

 

Joseph Strong Frazer Trust

Grants are used to support a very wide number of good causes, including: children; youth; old and infirm; hospitals and home; deaf and blind; disabled; mentally handicapped; medical and other research; maritime; armed forces; caring organisations; other trusts, funds and voluntary organisations; schools and colleges; leisure activities; animals and wildlife; and religious bodies. For application details contact the trust, c/o The Secretaries: Ward Hadaway, Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX. Or call 0191 232 8065.

 

Old Possum's Practical Trust

The principal object of the trust is to increase knowledge and appreciation of any matters of historic, artistic, architectural, aesthetic, literacy, musical or theatrical interest. Funding is more likely to be given for projects that involve: children or young people; disabled or disadvantaged people; and communities. Further details are available from here.

The Taylor Family Foundation

The objects of the foundation are to help and support children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in the areas of education, health, recreation and the performing arts. Further details are available from here.

 

Comic Relief UK Grants

There have been some changes to the closing dates for applications to the Comic Relief UK Grants Programme. The priorities cover sexually exploited and trafficked young people, young people and alcohol, sport for change, young people and domestic and sexual abuse, refugee and asylum seeking women, mental health, and young people and mental health. Details of the programmes to support older people and for young carers have yet to be published. You are encouraged to apply when you are ready, but applications are considered in cycles. The revised deadline dates are 11 January 2010 and 21 May 2010.

 

The Jason Kanabus Fund

Start up in the farming industry with The Jason Kanabus Fund at The Prince's Trust. The Fund supports young people to get established in farming. This includes: growing of crops or fruit; rearing of livestock; maintenance of farmland; activities associated with or supporting farming. Developed and promoted in association with the National Farmers Union and National Federation of Young Farmer's Clubs.

 

The Prince's Trust has set up The Jason Kanabus Fund to help give young people interested in farming two routes into the industry. You could apply for money and support through:

  • Development Awards
    A Development Award could give you: A cash award of up to £2,500 for tools or equipment leading to work in the farming industry; relevant course fees; money towards the costs of a work placement on a farm.
  • Business Programme
    The Business Programme could give you: business planning support and specialist advice; a low interest loan of up to £5,000; a grant of up to £2,000; on-going advice from a volunteer business mentor; a test marketing grant.

Further details are available from kanabus@princes-trust.org.uk, tel 0800 842 842 or tel 029 2043 7000.

 

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