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Community Cash Awards

Grants of up to £3000* to design and set up a youth led community project.

*The amount available varies between each region or country depending on funding. Please check the regional web pages for more information.

What can young people expect?

• The Prince’s Trust will arrange a face-to-face meeting to talk through your project ideas and budget
• Your application for funding will be decided by an independent panel
• If successful, we will pay your grant in instalments and review your spending before releasing the next payment
• At the end of your project we will arrange an evaluation meeting with you

 

Are you eligible?

You can apply if you are:

• aged 14–16 and not expecting to achieve five GCSEs grades A-C
• aged 16–25 and not in education, training or are working less than 16 hours a week

Projects must:

• be set-up and run by you and your friends
• benefit your local community
• develop new skills for your future.

Projects cannot:

• involve overseas travel or projects
• be used as a fundraiser for charity
• fund trips and outings unless there is educational value
• help spread religious or political views.

How to apply

Fill in the application form below, using the guidance notes if necessary:

• Community Cash Awards application form
• Guidance notes

Please send your Community Cash Award application form to your local regional office. We recommend that you keep a copy of the application form.

Alternatively, call 0800 842 842 or text “Call Me” to 07983 385418 and you should be responded to within one working day.