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Youth Matters Fund

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a single grant recipient (or consortium) to lead the Youth Matters Fund (YMF). This £400 million+ programme is committed to delivering significant, long-term change in youth provision across underserved areas in England. The YMF aims to achieve rapid improvements in the quality and level of youth services, long-term sustainability of youth sector facilities, and meaningful local partnerships that drive sector growth. The successful recipient (single or consortium) will lead the programme, manage the grant allocation, and oversee large-scale youth service delivery.

Published opportunity

Funding: From £300 million to £416.8 million
Location: England
Deadline: 22 August 2026, 12:00 AM
Provider: GOV.UK

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Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply: Public Sector, Non-profit, Local authority
Funding organisation: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Location: England
Opens: 10 July 2026, 5:00 PM
Closes: 22 August 2026, 12:00 AM
Requirement: Public Sector, Non-profit, Local authority

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