Cardiff Youth Led Grants are small grants offered by young people to young people to support community action projects that encourage youth volunteering.

Over the last few years, the grant funding has supported a range of projects and activities that provide young people the means to increase their confidence, gain experience and make a genuine difference to their communities. Past examples of funded projects have included volunteering to support health and wellbeing, sports and recreation, among other schemes provided by and for young people.

Click here to learn more about past examples of funded projects.

The next round of the Cardiff Youth Led Grant is now open.

Up to £1,000 is available for each successful project in this round.

Applicants must –

• Be aged 14 to 25 years; if you are applying and are under 18 years of age, your application will need to be supported by an individual over the age of 18 who is linked to the group.
• Apply for the funds on behalf of a voluntary or community group you are a part of or are setting up.
• Be based, working and/or studying in Cardiff.

Please make sure you read and understand the application guidance in full before applying.

The deadline to submit your application is Monday 6th July at 5pm.

We are hosting two information sessions to allow prospective applicants the opportunity to learn more about the Cardiff Youth Led Grant 2026-27, including its eligibility, criteria, reporting and monitoring process, and how to apply.

Click on your preferred date below to book.

Tuesday 30th June, 12:00-13:00

Wednesday 1st July, 18:00-19:00

Photo description: Make a Smile, a successful applicant of our previous round of the Cardiff Youth Led Grant hosting a stall at one of our annual events at C3SC.

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