There are several funding pots available which individuals can access - some funding is aimed at young people others are available for all. This is a starting point and by no means shows every pot available
Awards for All
National Lottery programme providing grants of between £300 and £10,000 for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities. Applications can be made at any time. Tel: 0845 600 20 40. www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/index
Big Boost
Provides grants of between £250 and £5,000 to young people aged 11-25 across the UK to help them develop projects to develop their communities. Tel: 0800 842 842 www.thebigboost.org.uk
My MediaBox
Fund which offers disadvantaged 13-19 year old's in England the opportunity to develop and produce creative media projects, using film, television, print, radio or online platforms. Young people can apply for funds of up to £1,000 at any time. www.media-box.co.uk
vcashpoint
Funding initiative for young people aged 16-25 in England, who want to set up a volutneering project in their local community. Grants of up to £2,500 provided. The next funding round will open December 2007. www.vinspired.com/vbuzz/campaigns/42
Youth Opportunity and Youth Capital Funds
Funds available to young people aged 13-19 to develop their own community based projects. Applications should be made through your local council and decisions will be made by 'youth panels' of local young people. Further details available at www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople?Youthfunds/index.htm
