Grants
Development Awards are
cash grants of up to £500* to
help young people get into education, training or
employment.
*Award averages vary locally according to funding (please
contact
regional offices for more information)
Who can apply?
UK residents;
- Aged 14-16 and not expecting to achieve five GCSEs (or
equivalent) grades A-C
- Aged 16-25 and not in education, training or employment
How does it work?
Eligible young people are invited to meet face to face with a
Prince’s Trust Awards Assessor to discuss their Award and to fill
out an application which will then be sent to a Prince’s Trust
Awards panel for a decision. The whole process can take up to 6
weeks so applications should be made well in advance, if
possible.
Examples what can be funded include:
- tools or equipment for a job or qualification e.g. hairdressing
kit, carpentry tools, chef's whites
- course fees
- interview clothes
- license fees e.g. CSCS card (construction) or SIA license
(security)
- childcare costs to help single parents access short term
education
- transport to a new job until first pay cheque
The following cannot be funded:
- retrospective grants
- gap year or overseas projects
- medical treatment
- course fees that are far above the £500 funding limit
- costs associated with NVQ Level 4, HNC, HND, degree or
post-grad courses or courses of an equivalent level
Key facts
- Approximately 5000 young people receive Development Awards each
year
- 80% of Award recipients are in sustained employment, education
or training (measured 3 months post Award)
How to apply?
- Fill out the online
enquiry form
- Speak to someone about all Prince’s Trust programmes and any
general enquiries by calling 0800 842842
- Find out what’s happening in your
region
- Alternatively, text “Call Me” to 07983
385418.