Please read carefully before completing the online application

The Year of Young People 2018 aims to inspire Scotland through its young people, celebrating their achievements, valuing their contribution to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally.

This new fund has been created to provide opportunities for local groups working with young people to facilitate informal education and learning opportunities that support this aim.

Proposals must:

  1. Engage young people aged 8 – 26 years
  1. Be co-designed with local young people to ensure they are fully involved in the development, management and delivery of the proposed activity.
  1. Promote equality and be open and accessible to young people
  1. Demonstrate sustainability (whether in attracting other resources or in leaving a legacy)

Further Guidance:

  1. This fund will look to support educational activities which resonate strongly with one or more of the programme themes of the Year of Young People 2018 as listed below;
  • Participation
  • Education
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Equality and Discrimination
  • Enterprise and Regeneration
  • Culture

Please note the fund will only support activities developed specifically for YOYP2018. The fund won’t support core activities.

  1. This fund will support a range of ideas including (but not limited to) – community events, workshops, award shows, outdoor activities, seminars, conferences and community learning opportunities.
  1. Proposals should also clearly demonstrate how they contribute to one or more of the programme objectives:
  • Provide a platform for young people to have their views heard and acted upon
  • Showcase the amazing talents of young people through events and media
  • Develop better understanding, co-operation and respect between generations
  • Recognise the impact of teachers, youth workers and other supporting adults on young people’s lives
  • Provide opportunities for young people to express themselves through culture, sport and other activities
  1. Proposals should also clearly demonstrate how they contribute to the one or more of the programme outcomes:
  • Young people have a greater say in decisions that affect their lives
  • Improved public perception of young people
  • More opportunities for intergenerational work and conversations
  • Young people have more opportunities to take part in positive activities and experiences

How Much Can You Apply For?

Maximum Award £2,000

Minimum Award £500

Funding Period

All proposed activities must be delivered between 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2018

Closing Date for Applications

Friday 3rd November at 12:00 noon

Who Can Apply

The fund will consider applications from the following bodies;

  • Constituted groups and organisations from the voluntary youth work sector
  • Local Authority Youth and/or Community Learning Services
  • Organisation working in partnership with a local youth work provider

Information you will need to complete your application

To complete the form you will require the following information at hand:

  • Bank account details
  • Programme budget with detailed workings
  • Contact details of;
  • Independent referee
  • Senior Authorising Officer from organisation
  • Young person involved with the development of this application

You will also be asked to upload electronic copies of the following documents

  • Annual Accounts / Receipts & Payment Statement
  • Bank Statement (for organisation who have been operating for less than one year)
  • Insurance Details
  • Previous evaluation reports (optional)

YouthLink Scotland is a company limited by guarantee (registered in Scotland No. 164547) with charitable status (charity reference SCO03923).

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