Alliance for Youth Organising Funding Opportunities: Strengthening Youth Movements Across the UK

The Alliance for Youth Organising is offering two exciting funding opportunities to support and strengthen youth organising efforts across the UK. These grants are aimed at organisations and projects that are actively involved in empowering young people to lead change, organise, and build collective power. The funding will help expand the reach of youth-led movements, foster collaboration, and explore new ideas in the field of youth organising.

1. Anchor Fund – Up to £85,000 Over Two Years

The Anchor Fund is designed to support UK-based organisations that have a proven track record of youth organising and aim to expand their impact with additional support. The fund provides £40,000 per year for two years, alongside £5,000 for learning and strategic insight—totaling £85,000.

What We Want to Support:

• Organisations that support youth organising through capacity building, leadership development, political education, and resource provision.
• Organisations offering place-based support, training programmes, and networks that empower young organisers to create systemic change.
• Groups that face challenges in securing long-term funding to sustain their core work of youth organising.

Who Should Apply:

• Organisations with experience in youth organising, including leadership training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Those supporting youth-led movements, especially in underserved areas like Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, or marginalised communities.
• Applicants that can demonstrate how their work will benefit the wider youth organising field.

Key Dates:

• Fund Opens: 1 December 2025
• Fund Closes: 26 January 2026 (by 23:59)
• Decisions Made: April 2026

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2. Explore Fund – Up to £15,000 for Exploration Projects

The Explore Fund offers five grants of £15,000 to support projects that explore gaps in action or understanding within the youth organising field. This fund aims to foster collaborative learning and experimentation to drive innovation and growth in youth-led organising.

What We Want to Support:

• Projects that explore new ways to expand youth organising, test new models, and address key questions within the field.
• Collaborative efforts involving multiple youth organisations, networks, or movements, with a focus on action learning.
• Projects that are willing to embrace both success and failure, sharing lessons learned openly to strengthen the field.

Who Should Apply:

• Organisations actively working with youth organisers or youth-led movements.
• Those interested in testing new approaches to youth organising, sharing insights with other organisations, and contributing to the broader movement.
• Applicants who are committed to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and documenting their learning for the benefit of others.

Key Dates:

• Fund Opens: 1 December 2025
• Fund Closes: 16 February 2026 (by 23:59)
• Decisions Made: April 2026

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How to Apply:

Applications for both funds will be reviewed by independent experts. The Alliance is particularly keen to encourage applications from youth-led organisations, organisations supporting marginalised communities, and those addressing gaps in youth organising.

Application Tips:

• Online Session 1: 10 December 2025, 12pm
• Online Session 2: 7 January 2026, 12pm

How We Decide:

The Alliance will select recipients based on the track record, potential impact, and diversity of the organisations and their proposed work. The goal is to ensure the grants reach a wide range of organisations and communities, ensuring that youth organising is supported across all areas of the UK.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for organisations and groups that are passionate about building youth power and driving social change. Whether you’re expanding existing initiatives or exploring new ways to empower young people, the Alliance for Youth Organising is here to help fuel your mission.

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