Deadline: 22-May-2026
The LandAid Young Futures Fund supports organisations delivering frontline housing and homelessness services for young people across the UK.
The programme aims to improve:
- Access to safe and affordable housing
- Independent living opportunities
- Housing stability for vulnerable youth
- Long-term tenancy sustainment
- Community-based homelessness support
The fund focuses specifically on housing and accommodation support rather than standalone education or employability programmes.
Funding Details
Eligible organisations can apply for:
- Grants from £5,000 to £40,000
- One-year project funding
While applications up to £40,000 are allowed, most grants are expected to be awarded at lower amounts due to high demand.
Key Focus Areas
The fund supports projects related to:
- Emergency accommodation
- Supported housing
- Independent living support
- Tenancy sustainment
- Rent deposit schemes
- Move-on support services
- Home starter packs
- Essential furniture and furnishings
- Frontline housing services
- Community-rooted housing projects
- Youth-centred homelessness support
Priority Groups
LandAid encourages projects supporting over-represented and vulnerable groups, including:
- Care leavers
- LGBTQAI+ young people
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Communities facing racial inequity
- Young people affected by domestic abuse
- Young people with disabilities
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include:
- UK-based not-for-profit organisations
- Registered charities
- Community organisations
- Faith organisations delivering non-religious projects
- Partnership projects led by one accountable organisation
Applicants must:
- Have independent governance structures
- Maintain safeguarding procedures
- Demonstrate experience supporting homeless or housing-insecure youth
- Deliver projects within the UK
Eligible Costs
Funding may support:
- Housing service delivery
- Refurbishments
- Fixtures and fittings
- Furniture and household essentials
- Project-related overheads
- Frontline staffing costs
- Monitoring and evaluation activities
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Develop a housing-focused project for young people aged 16–25
- Demonstrate local community need
- Show youth-centred and lived-experience approaches
- Prepare safeguarding and governance documentation
- Submit a detailed funding application before the deadline
Strong applications should demonstrate:
- Frontline homelessness experience
- Community partnerships
- Clear housing outcomes
- Sustainable support plans
- Meaningful youth involvement
Tips for Applicants
To improve your application:
- Focus directly on housing and accommodation support
- Include measurable outcomes for young people
- Demonstrate community impact
- Show how young people shape the project
- Prioritise vulnerable and underrepresented groups
- Provide realistic budgets and delivery plans
Avoid applications focused only on training or employability without housing support elements.
FAQ
Who can apply?
UK-based not-for-profit organisations supporting young people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity can apply.
How much funding is available?
Organisations can apply for grants between £5,000 and £40,000.
What age group does the fund support?
The programme supports young people aged 16–25.
What types of projects are eligible?
Housing-focused projects such as emergency accommodation, tenancy sustainment, supported housing, and independent living support are eligible.
Are partnership applications allowed?
Yes. Partnership applications are permitted if one lead organisation manages funding and reporting responsibilities.
Can current LandAid grant holders apply?
Yes. Organisations already receiving LandAid funding may apply for different projects, and repeat applications are welcomed.
Conclusion
The LandAid Young Futures Fund 2026 provides important support for UK organisations helping vulnerable young people access stable housing and move towards independent living. Through community-rooted and youth-centred approaches, the programme aims to reduce youth homelessness and strengthen long-term housing security across the UK.
For more information, visit LandAid.