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King George VI Youth Awards

Funds youth work projects in Northern Ireland. Community groups and individuals can apply.

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Amount
Up to £500
Scope
All Northern Ireland
Deadline
26 October 2026

Criteria and guidance

Projects must be for young people aged 14-21 and linked to the Youth Work Curriculum. The maximum grant is £500.

Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 26 October 2026 via email to admin@kgviyouthawards.org.uk.

What is funded

The King George VI Youth Awards funds youth work projects in Northern Ireland for young people aged 14-21. Your group must be based in Northern Ireland and your project must be part of a curriculum based youth work programme, linked to the Youth Work Curriculum.

Applications are also accepted from individual young people who must be resident in Northern Ireland. The maximum grant available is £500.

Other criteria apply – please read the criteria carefully before making your application. Completed applications should be submitted by 5pm on Monday 26 October 2026.

For more information, email the Youth Awards Administrator, Linda Gordon – admin@kgviyouthawards.org.uk The Awards have funded a wide range of youth work activity since being established in the 1980’s. Previous grants have included funding towards youth work training; purchase of equipment; fitness programmes; dance workshops; mental health workshops; camps and events.

Your application must be received before the closing date – 5pm on Monday 26 October 2026. Applications received after this time and date will not be considered.

Full Details: www.kgviyouthawards.org.uk/

Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply.

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Listings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Last indexed 14 Sept 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).