Grant News

Young deaf people can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to create projects that make positive changes for themselves and other young deaf people across the UK.

The funding, which is made available through the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Make a Change Fund, will support projects that benefit the lives of deaf young people aged 8 to 25, such as improving their local area, addressing an issue they face, or pushing for greater inclusion.

Creative projects involving art, drama, music, film etc, and projects that tie their ideas in with school projects or youth group activities will also be considered.

Projects funded so far are include:

• A sign language club to help deaf and hearing classmates communicate with each other 
• Improving deaf awareness at local leisure centres 
• Sharing deaf awareness tips with bus drivers and emergency services staff. 

A youth worker or an organisation such as a school or youth group must be involved to support and manage the funds.

Applicants should register their interest in the first instance.

For any questions, please email makeachange@ndcs.org.uk or text 07740940726.