Deadline: 4-Nov-22
The Eagle House small grants scheme is offering grants of up to £500 to improve the wellbeing and independence of young people by supporting their education, talent, professional development, employment, or enterprise.
Eagle House grants are awarded based on your personal circumstances (e.g. the length of time supported by Children’s Social Care and your current financial situation) and how much your proposed activity is likely to enrich your education, nurture your talent, contribute to your personal development, further your employment prospects, or develop your enterprise.
The Trust offers financial assistance to children and young people in Somerset and historic Avon (i.e. Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire) who have been looked after in foster/residential care or have received considerable support from Children’s Social Care at some point in their lives.
Funding Information
- Grant of up to £500 is available.
Eligible Funding
- You could apply for a training course that will help you pursue your career, for a bike to get you to and from college, for an educational trip or activity, as well as other activities.
- Please note that you can apply for up to £250 for a bicycle.
- The maximum grant for a laptop is £300.
Eligibility Criteria
You must be:
- Aged 16 to 24 (at the time of applying) and have been looked after or have received considerable support from Children’s Social Care;
- Able to provide the contact details of a referee (usually a social worker) and;
- Not be under the care of a different local authority.
For more information, visit https://www.somersetcf.org.uk/grantfunding/grants-individuals/eagle-house-grant-guidelines