Grants are available for schools, community groups, clubs, societies or other not-for-profit organisations based andworking in England to improve the education and development of children and young people (between the ages of six and 22 years) through educational, cultural, sporting and other activities.
The funding is for relatively small-scale projects, which might not happen at all or would only happen on a lesser scale without the support of Blue Spark.The Foundation aims to help children and young people reach their full potential by supporting projects that have the following objectives:
Projects could include but are not limited to:
The funding wil not support the following:
Applications are currently being accepted for work in early Spring 2026.
Grants to support grassroots organisations providing safe social spaces, mentoring, work, or social skills for young people aged 11 to 25 years old. Priorities are safe spaces, diversionary activities and life skills.
Grants available for UK-based Charities/Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) working with vulnerable children and young adults, especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation.
Grants for UK-registered charities for projects supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Projects should provide life skills, including food education, healthy living and budgeting.
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