Deadline: 28-Jun-21
The Essentia Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program.
Purposes
The fund is looking for projects that:
- Support the participation in mainstream society for individuals with learning disabilities or long-term life limiting health conditions
- Support young people who face long-term challenges living in poverty and inequality.
- Support those who have been excluded from school to access or return to education or training opportunities
- Provide skills and training to those who are furthest from the labour market
- Aim to improve the health and welfare of children and young people (being those under 25)
Note- The above are all in relation to supporting young people up to the age of 25 only.
Objectives
The Foundation provides financial support to charities and community groups to help achieve the following objectives:
- Improved health and social welfare of children and young people up to the age of 25 years old.
- Increased opportunities for training, enhancing learning, upskilling, and developing career opportunities, and supporting young people up to the age of 25 years old to move towards employment.
Funding Information
- Grants of between £500 and £3,000 are available.
Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants must meet Foundation Scotland’s Common eligibility criteria, please check this list before starting your application.
Ineligible
In addition, the Essentia Foundation cannot support the following:
- Projects benefit-ting those over the age of 25 years old.
- Standalone costs for small capital or equipment costs.
- Grant requests that are less than 25% of the total project cost.
- Applications from individuals or private businesses.
- Organisations with an annual gross income of more than £250,000.
For more information, visit https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/essentia-foundation