YOYO Funds Opens for Applications in Scotland

You’re Only Young Once (YOYO) is a new grant programme wholly designed by lived experienced young people as part of the Way Forward for Families Partnership Fund which is administered by the Corra Foundation.

This small grants programme focuses on supporting children, young people and families affected by alcohol and drugs to shape and share experiences, create connections, and to create the conditions where they are empowered to influence participation, policy and practice across Scotland, and can thrive in the future.

There is a total funding pot of £50,000. Grants of up to £10,000 are available and must be spent within 12 months of the project start date. As few as five grants may be made.

The funding can be used for a wide range of activities; however, there is particular interest in projects which:

• Create the conditions in which children, young people and families feel empowered.
• Put the voices of children, young people, families and communities at the heart of decision-making.
• Provide unique opportunities for children and young people, and their families.
• Bring people together and strengthen community connections.
• Support children, young people and families to participate in democratic processes.
• Development of information campaigns or peer research projects that inform planning and service/policy locally or nationally.
• Engage with marginalised communities and groups that are under-represented in decision making structures for example LGBTQI+, care experienced people, Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

The funding can be used for project costs such as:

• Staff costs (excluding training)
• Participation costs.
• Venue hire.
• Materials and equipment (excluding fixed equipment).
• Activity costs.
• Catering and food.
• Travel/transport.
• Training/accreditation costs that directly link to the programme of work. 

A free webinar will be held on 26 August (10:30 to 11:30 am). Registration required via eventbrite.