Funding overview
- The King’s Coronation Youth Fund offers up to £800,000 in grants to support cultural and sporting activities for young people aged 0–25 across Hammersmith & Fulham.
- Organisations can apply for grants between £10,000 and £50,000, with most awards expected to be at the lower end of the scale.
- Cultural projects will have one funding round, for which the closing date is 16 June 2025. Sports projects will have two funding rounds, for which the first round closing date is 23 June 2025.
- Cultural projects must include a public-facing element taking place between March and September 2026.
- Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations based in the borough.
- Organisations must have a year’s track record, appropriate governance, safeguarding and insurance in place.
- At least 10% of the total project cost must come from other sources, with a minimum of half provided in cash.
- Projects should be co-designed with local residents and offer clear progression routes for young people to develop their interests or skills.
- All activities must be delivered by suitably qualified professionals.
- Cultural projects must be artist-led.
- Sport projects must be led by local clubs with strong community links.
- Projects should include formal recognition of achievement for participants, such as Arts Awards, Sports Awards, or digital badges.
King Charles III Coronation Youth Fund | London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
