Criteria

Who can apply?

• Young people aged 12-25 who live, work, or study in East Renfrewshire.
• Individuals can apply if they are looking to start a group.
• Adults can support a young person to complete an application but cannot be the main contact (we recommend an adult as 2nd contact).

Please note: 

• East Renfrewshire Schools and Nurseries cannot apply directly. However, parent/pupil led groups can apply for funding to support extracurricular activities – please be aware funding cannot be awarded to an ERC affiliated bank account.
• Enjoy East Ren initiatives cannot apply directly. However, parent/pupil or community led initiatives supported by Enjoy East Ren can apply.
• Businesses are not eligible to apply.

Applicants can only apply once.

What can I apply for?

This fund can be used to support ongoing projects, or in setting up new projects and ideas. All activities must take place in East Renfrewshire and directly benefit local young people. Grants of £650 - £3,000 are available to groups and individual initiatives which aim to address at least one of the following four priority areas:

• Environment E.g. Community garden, recycling campaigns.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing E.g. Events and outings for young people community, social activities.
• Accessibility E.g. Support for young people with additional support needs.
• Personal Development E.g. Life skills, employability, sustainability.