The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a lead delivery partner to oversee the Youth Matters Fund – a major national programme designed to improve youth provision in underserved communities across England. This opportunity is aimed at organisations with the capacity and experience to manage large-scale grant programmes and work collaboratively across the youth sector.
Who can apply?
- Charitable, benevolent or philanthropic organisations
- Consortia led by an eligible organisation
- Applicants must have the experience and capacity to deliver a large, national programme across England
What can you get?
- One large grant to act as the national delivery partner for the Youth Matters Fund
Deadline
21 August 2026
Key notes
- The successful organisation will lead a programme focused on delivering long-term improvements to youth provision in underserved areas of England.
- This is a strategic funding opportunity intended for experienced organisations with strong programme management and partnership expertise.
- Smaller charities may wish to explore opportunities to become delivery partners or collaborators within a consortium.