Apply for #iwill Fund grants to help young people support each other on the move up to secondary school
21 January 2020
Projects that empower young people to support each other as they move up to secondary school can now apply for grants from our #iwill Fund.
Grants of up to £35,000 are available for organisations based in England that empower young people to lead youth social action projects that will help each other through their school transition, and improve their wellbeing.
We plan to award eight grants in this round. Successful applicants may also be able to apply for continuation funding after one year.
Watch our short video to find out if you’re eligible for funding. Alternatively, check out our guidance notes and apply here by 12pm (midday) on Monday 24 February.
Youth social action
We’ve been supporting youth social action projects through our #iwill Fund since 2017.
We’ve already invested £2m into tackling youth loneliness, including grants for the Songs of Belonging project from our Belong partner, Make Some Noise.
Read how they empower young people to support each other on the move up to secondary school, and watch their new film below.
Our #iwill Fund extension
Funding announced today forms part of a £3 million extension to our #iwill Fund.
Other new grants from our #iwill Fund will support young people to advocate to improve community spaces and support each other during bereavement. Subscribe to our blog to find out first when funding is announced.
Our #iwill Fund extension contributes to Co-op’s Co-operate 2022 community plan that aims to improve communities’ spaces, skills and wellbeing.
Good luck with your application. Please fill out our contact form below if you have any queries.
