LGBT+ Fund - Youth Joy Fund
Summary: Grants for England-based non-profit LGBT+ organisations and youth groups supporting LGBT+ young people aged 11 to 25. Funding supports activities that foster joy, belonging, self-acceptance, community connection and improved wellbeing.
Deadline: 18 November 2026 at noon.
Maximum value: £25,000. Grants range from £5,000 to £25,000, with £300,000 available overall.
Other information:
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- Eligible costs include core and running costs, staff salaries, rent, utilities, management, administration, training, venue hire, refreshments, volunteer expenses, participant transport and small project purchases.
- Activities can be in person or online, including in education settings.
- Applicants must have delivered youth work for at least two years and have existing LGBT+ youth provision, appropriate governance, safeguarding arrangements, DBS checks, recent accounts, a project budget and an organisational or fiscal host bank account.
- Priority is given to traditionally underfunded areas, areas lacking provision and work supporting intersectional LGBT+ communities.
- Decisions are expected by the end of March 2027.
Trusts & Foundations - National
Amount/Type of Funding
Large Grants (Over £10,000)
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