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England sets out how 60 councils can use £20.75 million in youth grants

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13 Nov 2026, 7:20 pm IST1 min read

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The UK culture department published guidance on 13 November for 60 English councils receiving a combined £20.75 million for youth services in 2026–27. The funding is the first phase of the Youth Matters Fund Programme.

The guidance focuses on young people aged 10 to 21, with support up to age 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities. Councils are expected to involve young people in choosing activities, which could include sports, arts and youth club sessions.

The same 60 areas will be eligible for the wider Youth Matters Fund, which the department expects to open in early 2027.

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Credit: UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. · Summarised/translated by KROV · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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