Essex VVU Community Grant is currently open for applications from not-for-profit organisations based in Essex, Southend and Thurrock, for work with young people. Closing for Applications on 26th October 2026 12.00 noon.

Applicants can apply for up to £35,000 for at least 14 months of delivery of work with young people between 1st July 2027 and 31st December 2028.  Applications need to evidence how what they are seeking funding for meets needs highlighted by young people in the most recent VVU/ECVYS youth voice listening report for the area the applicant is apply to work in – the listening report can be viewed and downloaded here: https://ecvys.org.uk/ecvys-youth-voices/  

More information and the link to apply is here: https://ecvys.org.uk/funding-news/
If you have any questions or would like to discuss an application, please contact Beks@ecvys.ork.uk and James.pearson@essex.gov.uk