When young people facing disadvantage told us what they want from employment support, they talked about changes to the whole system. It is clear that these young people need:  

• holistic support that responds to their situation by taking their needs and strengths into account 
• aligned services that work together to help them achieve their goals, rather than pulling in different directions 
• connected services with effective communication and coordination across organisations and sectors so that they don’t have to navigate everything for themselves 
• consistent support over time 

We are looking for partnership bids that tackle this issue.

To be successful, applications must be strong advocates of our mission, our ‘what works’ evidence-based approach and support our values.  

Useful information

If you are interested in Connected Futures funding, we recommend you read the following information to prepare for your application:

• Connected Futures Fund grant prospectus
• Word version of the online application form to help you prepare your proposal (please note your application must be made online)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• List of eligible local authorities
• Example case studies of systems change
• Examples of young people’s experiences of the youth employment system and our Youth Employment System Map

Applications open

Thursday 4 November 2021 

Applications close

Monday 17 January 2022 midnight

How do I apply?

Please apply online here

If you have a question, please call the Youth Futures Foundation on 020 7553 4539 or email: grants@youthfuturesfoundation.org.