Young Women in Mind 2026–2028 Grant Programme: Up to £500,000 for Mental Health Services Supporting Young Women in the UK ·Young Women in Mind

Overview

The Young Women in Mind 2026–2028 funding programme offers significant grant funding to charities delivering therapeutic mental health support for girls and young women across the United Kingdom.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations must operate within one or more of the following regions:

• Northern Ireland
• Scotland
• North East England
• North West England
• Yorkshire and Humber
• The Midlands

Organizations must work with young people aged 14–25 and demonstrate how their services support girls and young women within this age group.

Benefits

The programme provides funding of between £200,000 and £500,000 distributed over three years (2026–2028). This long-term funding model supports charities by enhancing sustainability and flexibility in service delivery.

How to Apply

Interested organizations should:

1. Review the official funding guidelines.
2. Complete the eligibility quiz.
3. Prepare and submit a stage one application.
4. If shortlisted, proceed to stage two.

Deadline

Key dates include:

• Programme Opening Date: 11 May 2026
• Stage One Application Deadline: 22 June 2026
• Stage Two Application Deadline: 24 August 2026
• Notification of Decisions: End of November 2026