Small Grants, Big Gains

The evidence from our programmes demonstrates that small grants can create significant and lasting impact for young people

The front cover of Youth Scotland's Small Grants, Big Gains report

Why Small Grants Matter for Community-Based Youth Work

This report demonstrates that Youth Scotland’s small grants programmes provide essential direct support to grassroots youth organisations, protecting local activities and services that support young people in their own communities.

Community-based youth work provides vital opportunities for young people across Scotland to develop new skills, improve their wellbeing and reach positive destinations. To do this work and to do it well, organisations require adequate funding.

A range of devices show screens from the Small Grants, Big Gains report

This isn’t just a one-off project for us — it’s how we keep our doors open.

Youth Worker, Youth Scotland Grassroots Youth Work Fund recipient

The evidence from our programmes demonstrates that small grants — delivered through trusted relationships and strong support infrastructure — can create significant and lasting impact for young people and communities across Scotland.

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