Funding opportunity: Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Community Grants Programme

 

VOLA will launch the second round of the Liverpool City Region Youth Guarantee Trailblazer community grants programme on Friday 19th June 2026.

The programme supports 18–21-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), helping them to build confidence, overcome barriers and progress towards employment, education or training.

 

About the funding

Funded by the UK government through the LCR Combined Authority, the programme will make £450,000 available across the Liverpool City Region.

Locally based VCFSE organisations can apply to deliver projects that support young Liverpool City Region residents to overcome personal challenges and barriers.

Key details

  • Grant value: £10,000 to £40,000.
  • Delivery period: September 2026 to March 2027.
  • Eligibility: Criteria apply to both organisational eligibility and the types of projects that can be funded.
  • Further information: Visit VOLA’s website.

 

Online briefing sessions

VOLA is hosting online briefing sessions for interested organisations on Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June.

The same workshop will run on three different days/times for convenience, so you only need to attend one session.  Each will last approximately 1 hour.

 

To book your place, visit VOLA’s website:

https://volamerseyside.org.uk/ygt

 

Any enquiries should be directed to VOLA: YGT@volamerseyside.org.uk.