Cash for Kids: Holiday Hunger

Overview

Holiday Hunger Grants are available to groups, organisations and service providers. They must support children and young people (up to and including 18 years old) that have a genuine need for support, are disadvantaged due to poverty, the increase in the cost-of-living and face food insecurity.

This funding is specifically to provide disadvantaged children and young people who have a lack of access to food AND activities in the school holidays. 

Projects must focus on outcomes that encourage children to eat more healthily and be more active during the school holidays.

Who can apply

• Applications will be accepted from registered charities, schools, and community organisations with an annual turnover under £1 million. 
• Organisations must have a formal constitution / governance document, safeguarding policy and relevant insurances in place. 
• Staff and volunteers working with children or young people on your project should have Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland / Access NI enhanced clearance. 
• Projects should have a First Aid trained member of staff / volunteer on site. Individuals / families cannot self-refer or apply directly for support.
•  Incomplete applications that do not have the required uploads will be rejected. 
• Previous applicants who have not provided all post grant evidence cannot apply

Grant size

• Grant amounts will typically be between £1,000 and £3,000 but may vary dependent on the length of the holiday programme, activities involved, and the supervision of children ratios required. 
• Cash for Kids reserves the right to amend the grant amount at any time. 
• Applications will only be accepted from organisations that are providing both activities and access to food in the school holidays

Eligible costs

Holiday Hunger grants can be used for the below items: 

• Nutritious food (as part of a project / trip / activity). 
• Proportionate staffing / supervision costs dependent on age and needs of the children. 
• Equipment to deliver activities e.g. play/craft/sport resources. 
• Activity instructors / coaches. 
• Room / facility hire. 
• Proportionate transport costs.
•  Entrance fees for cinema, theme park, play centre, zoo / safari / farm parks etc. 
• Residential activity for youth groups where benefits are clearly identified. 
• Please note that other tangible items should comprise the majority of the application, such as: 
  • Food 
  • Entrance fees 
  • Equipment 
  • Facility hire