Youth-Led Creativity funding Q&A: 16 July 2026

30 June 2026

Watch our Q&A webinar about our Youth-Led Creativity funding, which will open to applications in July 2026.

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The panel includes:

  • Naima Khan, Funding Manager - A Fairer Future
  • Daniel Mapatac, Involving Young People Collective
  • Chelbi Hillan, Involving Young People Collective
  • Luna Dizon, Communications Lead (Q&A support)

Links to the presentation, and transcript are below the video. You can also find the full guidance including FAQ here.

Outline of the webinar

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00:01:56 Welcome and housekeeping

00:05:17 About the fund and criteria

00:19:59 What we won't fund

00:21:16 How to apply

00:24:26 Q&A

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