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