Young Roots offers grants of between £5,000 and £25,000. The scheme aims to involve 13-20 year-olds (up to 25 for those with special needs) in finding out about their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement. Young Roots projects stem directly from young peoples' interests and ideas, harnessing their creativity and energy and helping them work with others in their local community.

Please Note: The Young Roots programme is changing. You can apply using this application pack up to 30 June 2008. The new Young Roots application materials and guidance are now available. We will start assessing applications under the new programme on 1 September 2008. For more information on the changes to the scheme please click here.

To apply for this grant, please follow these steps: 

STEP 1 - Before you apply
Prior to applying for a grant please read through the following information:

Is it right for you?
• Find out if your project is suited to this grant
  
  Frequently asked questions
• Get answers to FAQs about this grant
  
  Case studies
• Review projects that have been awarded grants
  
  Heritage & young people
• Learn how young people might be more actively involved in finding out about their heritage and sharing it with others and read our Model of Practice document.

STEP 2 - Pre-application advice

Submit a pre-application form online
• If you believe that your project meets the criteria for this grant, please complete and submit our pre-application form online to receive further help on applying for a grant.

• Download the application pack