The Youth Social Action Fund is open to community groups for grants between £1,000 and £5,000 that will promote volunteering, fundraising and campaigning amongst young people aged between 10 and 20 (25 years for young people with disabilities). This fund is part of the wider multi-agency #iwill campaign. 
There are 6 key principles of social action that your project should include:
• Challenging - Taking the young people out of their comfort zone, whilst keeping the activities fun and enjoyable
• Youth-led - Young people are taking a lead in decision making and creating ideas for the project
• Socially Impactful - The project has clear benefit to the community.
• Progressive - There is a knowledge of your local area and how the project can link in with existing activities
• Embedded - A sustainable project giving lasting skills that can be used throughout life
• Reflective - The young people are able to look back on the project and evaluate their experiences
The funding is for community groups working in Greater Manchester. This fund is open to registered charities, constituted community groups and other charitable organisations, including social enterprises and CICs. National organisations with local branches (with their own management committee and bank account) can apply. Projects do not have to be led by a youth group.
If you are unsure that your project/organisation is eligible, please contact the Communities Team and discuss your idea on 0161 214 0940 or email us now.
For further information and to apply, visit: http://forevermanchester.com/youth-social-action-fund/, or contact the Forever Manchester Communities Team on 0161 214 0940 or email: [email protected]
Deadline: Wednesday 30 August 2017