Momentum Youth Fund

Momentum Youth Fund grants are available to help groups provide the best support, or life-enriching opportunities, to the children and young people in their community.

This grant is funded by Norfolk County Council and was previously administered by Momentum, part of Voluntary Norfolk.

What is it about?

Grants of up to £750 are available to support a range of community activities and projects that benefit children and young people in Norfolk aged 11-19, and up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Momentum Youth Fund are for small voluntary clubs, groups, and organisations with an income of under £350,000.

These grants are for young people, so we want the voice of young people to be at the core of this programme. The Norfolk Youth Parliament will be a key part of the decision-making panel.

This funding may be right for you if:

You are a small grassroots community group or charity, with an annual income of less than £350,000.
You are an established organisation with a track record of delivering activities or services that benefit young people in Norfolk.
You work with young people aged 11-19, and up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
You have developed your project in consultation with young people.

We will fund applications to:

Purchase equipment to support the running of your group.
Run an activity for your group.
Offer training and development opportunities to your staff and volunteers.

Here are some examples of what you might apply for:

A pool table
Arts and crafts resources
Games consoles and games
Computer equipment
Making your youth centre more comfortable
An outreach project
A camping trip
Staff costs
Youth Work training
Mental Health First Aid training

Unfortunately, there are a few things that can’t be funded. This funding is not right for you if:

Your group’s annual income exceeds £350,000. This is based on your group’s most recent annual accounts.
You are applying for maintenance or vehicle repairs.
You want to fund a building/refurbishment project or other permanent changes or repairs to a premises.
You are promoting a religious or political cause.
You are applying for loans or repayment of any kind.
You are applying for retrospective funding.
You are applying to purchase sports team uniforms.
You are applying for any form of fundraising.

What else do I need to know?

When to apply

The Fund is now open. The deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday 17th June at 12pm. We expect to confirm funding decisions by mid to late-July.

How to apply

All applicants should check that they meet NCF’s eligibility criteria.

Momentum are offering a free informative workshop designed to help you feel confident and prepared before submitting your application – Preparing to Apply: Momentum Small Grants Workshop. It will be taking place on the 3rd of June at 2pm. You can sign up here

Call for Applications

Open

Maximum Grant

£750

Deadline

17 June 2025 – 12:00pm

Who can apply?

Charity, Faith organisation, Parish/Town Council, Social Enterprise/CIC, and Voluntary/Community Group

Eligible Area

Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Norwich, and South Norfolk