Funding Opportunities

£19 million has been allocated to Phase 5 of the CashBack for Communities fund to help support young people, families and communities most affected by crime. A total of 24 organisations have been awarded funding, taking the total investment in the unique programme to more than £110 million since it began in 2008. Phase 5 of the programme which runs from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023.

Current funding opportunities currently open for application are detailed below.

CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund

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 1st April 2021 and 31st March 2022.

We welcome proposals for the delivery of targeted youth work activity 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 1.00pm on Friday 18th December 2020

Please click here for further detail.