Funding is available for cross-community projects that give disadvantaged young people (aged 11-18) in Northern Ireland the opportunity to work together on practical projects that foster teamwork, creativity and personal development, especially within the arts or in the great outdoors.

Hope for Youth (formerly the Women Caring Trust) was founded in 1972 and helps young people in Northern Ireland, particularly those from disadvantaged areas. Community organisations based and working in Northern Ireland are invited to apply to its annual grant programme to support delivery of projects which:

Engage with young people in Northern Ireland, normally aged between 11 and 18 years.
Foster community integration.
Focus on outdoor activities, sport, music, dance, drama and the arts.
Promote personal or team development.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a cross community emphasis, eg a focus on improving community integration in regard to cultural, ethnic or religious diversity.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available. Larger sums may be offered in exceptional circumstances at the Trustees' discretion.

The deadline for applications is 31 July 2024.

For more information, please visit Grant Applications — Hope For Youth NI