Starbucks Youth Action Grants
Fund ID:S38324
Status:Open for Applications
Last updated:13/07/2015
Reason for last update:
For 2015/16, applications will be considered monthly between July 2015 and March 2016. The final deadline for
applications is 7 March 2016.
Funding to empower young people in England, Scotland and Wales to make a difference in their
communities and to enable them to bring their ideas to life.
Further Information
Funding body:Starbucks UK
Maximum value:Discretionary
Application deadline:07/03/2016
Background
This scheme is managed by UK Youth working in partnership with Starbucks.
Objectives of Fund
The scheme aims to inspire and empower young people to make a difference in their communities and to enable
them to bring their ideas to life.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £1,000 are available with an additional contribution for youth workers support time.
To support young people through their project they will be given access to a specially designed App which can be
download in order to keep track of their project milestones and achievements while supporting them with the
planning and delivery of their social action project.
All workers supporting young people will receive a copy of an employability toolkit to run through employment
ready sessions and the QCF Unit Leadership pack, which will provide activities and recording documents for the
young person to complete to gain their QCF unit in Leadership. In addition, young people will have access to job
and apprenticeship vacancies within the Starbucks Coffee Chain.
Who Can Apply
Young people in England, Scotland and Wales aged between 16 and 24 years who are not in education or
employment are eligible to apply
Two young people need to lead the project and engage a further 50 young people throughout the course of the
project. The young people will need to have a youth worker/training organisation able to support them throughout
the project.
Location
England, Scotland and Wales
Terms and Conditions
If successful the supporting organisation will receive and monitor the funding.
Restrictions
Funding is not to be used for salaries, for projects outside of the UK or to directly fund other organisations.
Eligible Expenditure
Funding is available for projects that provide a positive benefit to the local community and that look to enhance
the young leaders employability and leadership skills.
How To Apply
Deadline(s):
For 2015/16, applications will be considered monthly between July 2015 and March 2016. The final deadline for
applications is 7 March 2016.
Frequency: Annual
Link to guidelines:
http://www.ukyouth.org/our-work-with-young-people/corporate-responsibility/youth-action
Useful information:
Application forms are available to complete online at the UK Youth Action website.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
1.
Becky Wyatt
UK Youth
483 & 485 Liverpool Road
Islington
London
N7 8PG
Tel: 07720 339 221
Email: starbucksyouthaction@ukyouth.org