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Girls
on the Move
Girls
on the Move is a new funding programme designed to increase
physical activity levels in girls and young women in Scotland.
A sum of £450,000 over three years has been made available
by the Robertson Trust and the Scottish Government Health
Improvements Budget.
Participation
Programme
Large
Grant Scheme
What
is the funding for?
This programme has been designed to support charities in Scotland
working with young people who want to encourage girls and
young women to become physically active and increase their
confidence and self esteem. Projects must promote and increase
awareness of the health and well being benefits of exercise
for girls and young women between the ages of 9 and 16. Projects
seeking funding must also encourage the participation of volunteers
and involve girls and young women in the design and delivery.
How
much money is available?
Awards of up to £2,000 can be made. The programme will
fund part-time or sessional staff costs, volunteer expenses,
capital start-up costs including equipment and additional
overhead costs incurred as a direct result of running the
project.
Who
can apply?
Applications are welcomed from constituted groups working
with young women in Scotland, aged 12 – 18 years, who
are currently not physically active. Applications targeting
the following groups will be particularly welcome:
• Girls and young women living in disadvantaged communities
or those who are homeless or in care
• Girls and young women with disabilities or mental
health issues
• Girls and young women from black and ethnic minority
backgrounds
• Young women who are mothers of young children
Small
Grant Scheme:
Girls
on the Move is now offering small grants through Youth Scotland's
Get Up and Go resource.
Get Up
and Go is a series of challenges designed to encourage young
people to make positive lifestyle choices. Groups that qualify
for Girls on the Move criteria can apply for grants of £50
per challenge. Involvement in Get Up and Go can also be accredited
through the Dynamic Youth Awards.
The Get
Up and Go challenge pack, including information about how
to apply for the £50 completion grants, is available
to download here.
When
to apply
At any time.
How
to apply
Grant applications for the Large Grant can be downloaded from
here.
Key
words: health, sport,women, youth, girls
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