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KFC Youth Foundation: Community Grants Programme

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The KFC Foundation welcomes funding applications from organisations which:

  • Benefit young people aged 11-25 years old
  • Supports those in a position of social disadvantage (i.e. care leavers, those experiencing homelessness, young carers, young parents, young people at risk of or with experience of the criminal justice system)
  • Support by providing spaces that allow young people to feel safe and secure, helping to unlock talent and build life skills, provide mentoring and improve their chances to gain meaningful employment
  • Ultimately empower all young people to fulfil their potential and build a positive future
  • Will demonstrate positive results from their project within 12 months of our funding being received

Projects should demonstrate positive results from their project within 12 months of our funding being received

Who can apply?

The KFC Foundation welcomes funding applications from UK-based organisations which are a registered charity, a registered community interest company, an unincorporated club or association or an unregistered charity.

Organisations must have have existed for at least 12 months at the time of submission, have a signed constitution/ governing documents, have a bank account in its own name which requires two unrelated signatories/ dual authorisation, have an active board of trustees or directors and have a suitable safeguarding policy.

Maximum annual income: £400,000

How to apply

To apply, submit a two minute video and complete an online expression of interest form which can be accessed from the Foundation's website. If you are shortlisted after the first stage, you will asked to complete a more detailed application on the application portal.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27 February 2026.