What we can't fund
- Schemes planned without the involvement of children or young people.
- Individuals. We can only fund groups (although individuals can submit applications on behalf of such groups).
- Projects that take place outside Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) - and GB-based groups who want to do work outside Great Britain or overseas trips.
- Applications seeking funding towards a larger overall budget (unless the scheme forms a discrete, or 'stand-alone' part of a wider plan) - or for general ongoing funding.
- Groups or organisations promoting a religion or party political cause.
- Retrospective grants - i.e. you must wait to hear the outcome of your application before spending, or committing, any money.
- Companies or activities with the aim of making a profit.
Please read our guidance notes and conditions of funding carefully before you apply.
If you cannot apply for a Help Yourselves Award, why don't you see if you can get support from some of these websites instead?
- Awards for All
- Funding for local community projects covering a range of activities, such as arts, sports, and heritage.
- Youth Music
- Information on Open Programmes, Partnership Programmes, Action Zones and Youth Music Initiatives.
- Community Foundation Network
- Contact your local Community Foundation for information on applying for grants.
- Heritage Lottery Fund
- Funding for projects involving 13-20-year-olds in their local communities, such as finding out about their heritage.
- Big Boost
- Lottery funding for 11-25-year-olds.