Grant applications open to bring young people’s ideas to life in Oswestry
Applications have opened for funding for young people to spend on ideas for projects and activities in the Oswestry town centre area that will make a difference to local young people.
Oswestry Town Council has set aside £1,000 to Oswestry Youth Forum to allocate this small grant programme which will help young people aged 11 to 17 years get an exciting idea off the ground.
Oswestry Youth Forum is particularly keen to hear ideas for projects or activities that are linked to young people’s health, wellbeing and mental health, and the environment. All bright ideas aimed at improving outcomes for young people will be welcomed though.
The Mayor of Oswestry Councillor Mike Isherwood said: “We are committed to work with young people to deliver youth services in the town and to champion youth work. This funding is one of the ways we are doing that.
“It is specifically to support young people get their ideas into reality. So, whatever your idea, Oswestry Youth Forum would love to hear from you.”
Funding of up to £1,000 is up for grabs from the ‘Make a Change, Make a Difference’ grant scheme, and applicants can apply for funding from £50 to £1,000.
As funding cannot be made to an individual, young people will need to submit their ideas with support from a sponsoring organisation with a bank account e.g. school, college, community group, youth club, sports club etc.
Applications are now open and will close at 5pm on 31 January 2025.
Application forms are available to download via the Council’s website (search grant applications) or email Corrie Davies at corriedavies@oswestry-tc.gov.uk or Amanda Hollinshead at amanda@sya.org.uk. Please return completed applications via email to Corrie or Amanda or post to: Corrie Davies, Oswestry Town Council, The Guildhall, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZ.
Oswestry Youth Forum will consider each application at its meeting on 19 February before deciding which ideas to support. Grants will then be awarded.
