{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELast updated: 6 August 2026\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENext update: 1 September 2026\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe want to help young people have adventures.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis grant is for the delivery costs of outdoor activities and adventures that demonstrate significant benefit to the young person involved.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"About this grant:"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAny of the following can apply for this grant on behalf of an individual or a group of young people:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDistrict, including Active Support Units and Sub Teams\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGroups (including Sections)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplorer Scout Units\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYoung Leader Units\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScout Networks\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe may prioritise applications where the regular meeting place or the majority of young people taking part in the project reside in IMD 1-3.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Who can apply?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/grants-from-ukhq/definitions/\u0022\u003EApplicants\u003C/a\u003E can receive one grant in any rolling 12-month period.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe may restrict the number of grants each district (including its constituent \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/grants-from-ukhq/definitions/\u0022\u003EScout Units\u003C/a\u003E) can receive in any rolling 12-month period to ensure funding can be fairly accessed by all.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How often can we get a grant?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe delivery costs of any adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications can be made for one project. A project constitutes any number of activities occurring in one continuous period of time, such as an evening event, a day trip, or a nights away experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExample 1:\u003C/strong\u003E Climbing and caving in the same evening or at a camp would be considered\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003Eone \u003C/strong\u003Eproject.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExample 2:\u003C/strong\u003E Climbing and caving a week apart would be considered\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003Etwo \u003C/strong\u003Eprojects.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately we cannot fund any costs relating to the purchase of equipment.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What can the grant be spent on?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor individuals\u003C/strong\u003E, the maximum grant amount is the lower of:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E50% of the project cost\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u00A3100\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExamples\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere the project costs \u00A350, up to \u00A325 could be offered.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere the project costs \u00A3300, up to \u00A3100 could be offered.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor groups\u003C/strong\u003E, the maximum grant amount is the lower of:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E25% of the project cost\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u00A310 per young person\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExamples\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere the project costs \u00A3100, up to \u00A325 could be offered.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere the project costs \u00A3500, up to \u00A3125 could be offered.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u0027s no maximum project cost.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou may be offered less than the maximum grant amount.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How much can we get?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EApplications should be submitted at least 28 days before your adventure is due to start.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll conditions of any previous grants awarded to the applicant must be completed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe may prioritise applications by areas of deprivation or project timeframe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGrants must be paid into a Scouts bank account. 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