CYP Now - Funding watch

What it is: Mediabox is a Department for Children, Schools and Families fund that gives young people the opportunity to express themselves through the media. It gives disadvantaged 13- to 19-year-olds the chance to develop and produce creative media projects, using film, television, print, radio or online platforms.

How much is on offer: The fund stands at £6m. However, grants available range from between £100 and £80,000 depending on which scheme you apply through.

What it will fund: There are three types of grant. My Mediabox will fund individual young people and groups of young people with grants of between £100 and £1,000. My Mediabox is suitable for projects like film-making, community radio or magazines. Mid Mediabox is aimed at organisations working with young people and will fund anything up to £20,000. The Mid scheme supports large creative projects in film and television, print, radio, interactive media and advertising. Big Mediabox offers anything up to £80,000.

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