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Funding the future of young people in Scotland

Back in May 2022, The Essentia Foundation embarked on an important pilot initiative that aimed to provide long term financial assistance to youth organisations across Scotland. The Multi-year awards programme gave applicants the chance to apply for three-year awards of £9,000.00. This larger grant’s programme aimed to foster legacy projects that would have a wider impact on the lives of young people and the groups that serve them. Following a competitive funding round, 11 organisations from a range of local authorities received an award.

The Trustees, in partnership with our funding partner Foundation Scotland, are delighted to announce the launch of our 2nd Multi-Year Award initiative.

The Fund is looking for projects that:

• Support the participation in mainstream society for individuals with learning disabilities or long-term life limiting health conditions.
• Support young people who face long-term challenges living in poverty and inequality.
• Support those who have been excluded from school to access or return to education or training opportunities.
• Provide skills and training to those who are furthest from the labour market.
• Aim to improve the health and welfare of children and young people (being those under 25), in Scotland.

Please note the above are all in relation to supporting young people up to the age of 25 only.

Check out how The Essentia Foundation could help your group to reduce inequalities for young people who are in need of assistance via our How to Apply guidance information

The countdown is on to the launch of our next round of Funding on Friday 19th May 2023.

Key Dates:

• Fund Launch – open for applications on 19th May 2023.
• Submission deadline for applications – 27th June 2023.
• Decision to applicants – 12th August 2023

See our info graphic guide here.