Norfolk Community Foundation’s Inspiring Opportunities Fund (UK)

Deadline: 15-Aug-25

The Norfolk Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Inspiring Opportunities Fund.

The Inspiring Opportunities Fund was established to offer children in care and care leavers to:

• Develop new skills and/or hobbies
• Gain new and positive experiences
• Unlock potential for future education, training and employment
• Spark enthusiasm and interest in initiatives that will help them socialise with other children and young people outside of school

Funding Information

• Grants of up to £300

Eligibility Criteria

• The Fund can support children in care and care leavers in Norfolk (aged 8-25), or those under the responsibility of Norfolk County Council placed outside the county.
• If a child/young person has previously received a grant, any future applications should be made 2 years after the previous award. Due to the level of funding available, first-time applicants will generally be prioritised.
• Grants should start to be used within 4 months of being awarded.
• Eligible Area
  • Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Norwich, and South Norfolk

Ineligibility Criteria

• Exclusions:
  • Items or activities that are paid for before receiving a grant.
  • General subsistence costs including utility bills, council tax or rent.
  • Mobile phones/mobile phone contracts, driving lessons, or other ongoing costs that go beyond the life of a grant.
  • Help with moving house, including purchase of general household items when moving house.
  • General household items that are not directly related to accessing or enabling a skill, activity, or training/education/employment opportunity.

For more information, visit Norfolk Community Foundation