Young Foundation - Community Knowledge Fund

Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to turn ideas into action and build stronger community connections to research and innovation.

Who can apply? The following types of constituted groups and organisations may apply:

  • Charitable trusts.
  • Registered charities.
  • Community Interest Companies (CICs).
  • Social enterprises.
  • Cooperative and Community Benefit societies.
  • Local authorities.
  • Voluntary or community groups.
  • Non-profit companies limited by guarantee.

Partnership applications are also accepted.

Grant amount: The Fund is providing a total pot of £950,000 to support up to 34 grants.

  • In Phase 1, development grants of up to £10,000 will be awarded
  • In Phase 2, a small number of larger grants from £50,000 up to £100,000 will be awarded

Application process: The deadline for Phase 1 applications is 7 November 2022, with notifications expected by 27 January 2023.

Key dates for Phase 2 funding will be announced early 2023.

Guidelines and an online Expression of Interest form can be found on the Young Foundation website.

Deadline: Monday 7 October 2022

Contact information: Email: communityknowledgefund@youngfoundation.org

Website: Community Knowledge Fund – The Young Foundation