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A new phase of funding is now open for the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities programme. The fund will strengthen communities across Scotland by supporting young people at risk of involvement in antisocial behaviour, offending or reoffending.
The funding, which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act, will provide the opportunities and the tools to support young people to make informed decisions about their future.
Applications for funding are now open, and the deadline for applications is Thursday 7 August 2025 at 12pm noon.
The next phase of funding will provide up to £26 million from April 2026 to end of March 2029. Organisations can apply for grants between £150,000 and £1,500,000.
In this phase, CashBack for Communities partners will deliver early and effective prevention activities for children and young people aged 10-25. By strengthening ties with local communities, we will provide positive activities for young people facing the greatest challenges.
This phase will focus on:
- Providing safe spaces and suitable activities for young people to combat boredom, frustration, and isolation, which can contribute to antisocial behaviours.
- Supporting young people to understand their own value and become positive influences and leaders within their communities.
- Delivering holistic support for particularly vulnerable young people which includes their family or care environment. Where a young person may have the potential to come into conflict with the law, support will be extended for family and caregivers.
- Offering support for young people who are already in conflict with the law to reflect on past behaviours and work towards a more positive future.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from:
- Not-for-profits
This includes registered charities and not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee or shares. - Organisations working in Scotland
- Organisations with a track record of delivering similar services
For a full list of eligibility criteria, see Section 6 of our Guidance on How to Apply.
How to apply
Read the Guidance on How to Apply to find out more about the fund and for step-by-step help on the application process. In particular, check you are eligible to apply and your project meets the fund criteria.
- Guidance on how to apply
- Guidance on how to apply – Easy Read version
- Logic model
- Logic model accessible version – Word
- Funding information webinar:
- Technical guidance for the application form
We will add Frequently Asked Questions in this area soon, which will include any question and answer information from all three webinars.
As part of the application, you will need to upload a budget, for which you can use this Budget Template.
When you are ready, APPLY HERE.
You will be asked to complete a Declaration. We will send you the application form once you complete the Declaration.
Get help and more information
If there are any barriers to you accessing the information to apply for this fund, please get in touch by email: CBEnquiries@InspiringScotland.org.uk.
You can also contact us through an online British Sign Language interpreter using Contact Scotland BSL. You may find the information on the Ability Net website: mycomputermyway useful for help on adapting your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs.