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A new phase of funding has been announced 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.

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:

1. Providing safe spaces and suitable activities for young people to combat boredom, frustration, and isolation, which can contribute to antisocial behaviours.
2. Supporting young people to understand their own value and become positive influences and leaders within their communities.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Key information

Please 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:
  • Video recording of funding information webinar
  • Transcript of funding information webinar

We will add Frequently Asked Questions in this area soon, which will include any question and answer information from all three webinars.

Register now for information webinars

Registration is now open for online sessions with detailed guidance on the application process. The three webinars will cover the same content. A video recording and transcript of one of the webinars is now available.

• Tuesday 27 May, 3-4pm: Event ended
• Wednesday 28 May, 10-11am: Event ended
• Tuesday 3 June, 6-7pm: Register now

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.