FUNDING Opportunity
Essex VVU Community Grant (funding period 1st July 2027 to 31st December 2028)
Now open for applications – Closing date for applications 12 noon on 26th October 2026
Not for profit organisations based in Essex, Southend and Thurrock can apply for up to £35,000 to deliver projects working with young people, that meet specific needs as highlighted by young people in the Essex VVU and ECVYS Listening Report 2025-2026. The report includes an Essex overview followed by a section for each of these 14 areas (Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, Harlow, Maldon, Rochford, Southend, Tendring, Thurrock, Uttlesford). Applicants can ONLY apply for funding to deliver in 1 of these 14 areas.
Projects to commence delivery of work with young people between 1st July 2027 and 30th September 2027 and provide the project/activity for at least 14 months between 1st July 2027 and 31 December 2028. For more information and to apply go to: https://ecvys.org.uk/funding-news/