Grant Applications 2024

Grant application forms and guidelines for funding in 2024 are now available. 

Please note that the deadline for submissions is Monday 8 July 2024.

Grant Information

Irish Youth Foundation (UK)’s funding period for all grants is one year.

We do not support the following;

  • Individuals (except for university students applying under the Lawlor Education programme for Irish undergraduates)

  • Capital bids

  • Overseas travel

  • Multiple applications from a single organisation

  • Projects for over 30s

  • General appeals, large/national charities

  • Academic research

  • Alleviating deficits already incurred

  • Replacing loss of statutory funding

Key Application Information

  • Please review our guidelines and hints document before starting your application - please see below.

  • Please email your completed application form, together with any other required documents to: linda@iyf.org.uk by Monday 8 July 2024

  • If you have any queries regarding your funding application, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Tanner on 0208 563 8232.

  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

  • Please do not send hard copies in the post.

  • We expect to notify successful and unsuccessful applicants in September 2024.

Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)


Irish Youth Foundation (UK) grants for organisations in England, Scotland and Wales fall into two categories:

1. Small Grants for grants of £2,500 or less.

2. Standard Grant for grants over £2,500 and up to £10,000.

Northern Ireland


Projects based in Northern Ireland should use the Northern Ireland Grant Application form.

Applications can be made up to £10,000 however grants awarded are usually in the region of £5,000.