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The Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) Fund is designed by young people for young people, supporting projects that work with and support people under the age of 30 in the Outer Hebrides.

In order to be eligible, projects must demonstrate that they:

• significantly benefit young people in their area; are achievable within the given timescale; have a legacy/ long-term impact; provide good value for money; and align with at least one of the following YLAG priorities:
• empowering young people;
• dùthchas & dualchas;*
• entrepreneurship;
• mental health;
• personal & professional development.

Applications which demonstrate a particular benefit to young people who are care-experienced, disabled, affected by poverty or part of a marginalised group will be regarded preferentially, as will projects supporting Gaelic language and culture.

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Geographical areas funded: Na h-Eileanan Siar

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Any properly constituted, voluntary and locally based, community group or organisation can apply, as well as sole traders (not individuals) or businesses that can demonstrate a clear community benefit to their project. Public sector organisations that can demonstrate that their project will significantly benefit the third and/or private sector. Evidence of strong collaboration with third and/or private sector partners in the project design is desirable and partnership applications encouraged. Applicants must be based in the Outer Hebrides and the proposed project and its beneficiaries located there.

When to apply

Applications must be submitted no later than midday on Tuesday 14th January 2025.

Next deadline: 14 Jan 2025

How to apply

Applications should be completed and submitted via the online application portal.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Transport Education and training Employability services Environment Heritage and building preservation Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Children Rural communities Local communities Young people

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