Swale Youth Development Fund helps talented young people to flourish by doing what they love.

We believe that when a young person is good at something and loves doing it, they should be able to go as far as their ability and determination will take them. We also know that the world will throw lots of obstacles in the way - one of those obstacles is financial cost. And that’s where we come in. We can provide funding to help with the big expenses (like travel or equipment) and allow that brilliant young person to focus on their own development.

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Need a helping hand?

If you live in the Borough of Swale and are aged between 8 and 18 (or you’re the parent/guardian of someone who fits this criteria) use the button below to ask whether we can help. With effect from 17 July 2025 the age limit changed to 18 for new applicants.

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Any questions?

Anyone between 8 and 18 years old living in the Borough of Swale. The application must be received by our Grant Processing Officer before the applicant’s 18th birthday.
Please note that from 17 July 2025 the age limit for new applicants changed to 18.
Almost anything! If it’s creative, athletic or educational then we’ll consider it.
No, regrettably we can’t fund education expenses.
That depends on what you need the money for. In recent years grants have tended to be between £50 and £750 but, in special cases, bursaries up to £2,000 could be awarded.
No, but there might be occasions when a grant comes with conditions attached.
Yes, but on a repeat application you will need to provide proof of improvement since your previous application. We’re more likely to approve a repeat application if you have made an effort to seek additional support elsewhere. We’ll normally consider only one application per person per year.
Trustees meet four times a year: January, April, July and October. For an application to be assessed at a particular meeting it must be received by the first day of that month.
Click the Apply For Funding button above and complete the application form. If you’re under 14 then your parent or guardian will need to sign the application.

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