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CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund 2022/23 open for applications

6th November 2021

YouthLink Scotland is now receiving applications for the latest round of the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund. Funded projects must be delivered between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023.

They welcome proposals for the delivery of targeted youth work programmes for young people aged between 10 and 24 that:

  • Support young people most at risk of being involved in antisocial behaviour, offending or re-offending into positive destinations.
  • Support young people most at risk of entering the justice system.

A total of £700,000 is available.

The closing date for applications is Friday 17 December 2021.

More information on how to apply. 

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