In this grant round, we will focus on funding and evaluating two key areas of work:  1.) Digital/virtual delivery of programmes, specifically:   2.) Face-to-face activity that can be delivered whilst adhering to social distancing/stay at home guidelines, specifically:   Will prioritise funding for activities and work which: 

The Youth Endowment Fund opens new £6.5m COVID-19 grant round to support vulnerable young people at risk of youth violence.

The Youth Endowment Fund’s COVID-19 grant round will fund and evaluate work which supports vulnerable young people at risk of youth violence, and can be delivered whilst adhering to UK government social distancing and stay-at-home guidelines. 

The average grant will be for £50,000 (from a pot of £6.5m, 50% of which will be for charities and social enterprises).  The minimum grant that organisations can apply for is £25,000.  There is no maximum, however grants awarded will be proportionate to the turnover of the organisation(s) applying.  If you are applying for a one-year grant, grants no larger than 50% of your total income for the previous financial year, will be awarded.

What activities and work will it fund?

• Remote/digital/virtual delivery of programmes delivered on a one-to-one basis
• Remote/digital/virtual delivery of group-based programmes
• Remote/digital/virtual delivery of guided self-help or interactive content

• Face-to-face activity delivered within schools, including activities to help vulnerable young people return to school
• Face-to-face delivery of detached youth work

• Can clearly describe why the activities will be effective, especially if activities are being adapted to remote, digital or virtual delivery.
• Are tailored to young people and involve regular virtual contact with a practitioner (for remote/digital/virtual activities).
• Have clear strategies for engaging the most at-risk young people and monitoring their engagement.

Application process: an application can be made by any legally constituted organisation delivering in England and Wales including: charities and social enterprises, for-profit companies and public sector agencies e.g councils, schools, health or police forces.

Deadline for applications is: midday on Wednesday 3rd June 2020. For further details, application form and guidelines and support go to: https://youthendowmentfund.org.uk/grants-2/covid-19-round/

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