£40,000 Spark Awards

Deadline: Apr 20

Eligibility: UK (18-25)

Calling 18-25-year-old changemakers in England! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to access funding and support to bring your pilot-ready projects to life.

If you’re aged between 18-25, living in England, and you have a pilot-ready project that is reimagining how we create positive social change for all young people, this is your chance to grow, connect, and spark lasting change.

Look forward to:

  • Funding and support.

  • Coaching to help you prioritise personal growth and develop your leadership skills.

  • Joining our community of changemakers, and experience the joy of creating social change.

  • Growing in confidence as you build on your ideas for social change.

  • Exploring your imagination as you discover new passions and have fun.

Up to 10 young leaders, or teams of three, will receive a grant of up to £40,000 to develop their project, and take part in a 12-month tailored learning and development programme run in partnership with The Young Foundation, worth up to £10,000. 

This includes: 

  • 1-2-1 support tailored to individual needs, providing supportive challenge and space for reflection.

  • Peer learning to build network connections and receive support and challenge in a safe environment as you test your ideas.

  • In-person residential's to connect with your peers and build your knowledge of innovation with a focus on 'piloting' approaches.

  • Online masterclasses and guest speakers in focused online sessions providing insight on specific challenges, approaches, and topics.

Learn more: Apply here