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:
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.