A total of £250,000 has been awarded to Youth United Foundation to establish the network and develop long-term approaches to creating lasting relationships between young people from different backgrounds.
The initiative, which will aim to boost membership of uniformed groups such as Scouts, Police Cadets, and Girlguiding is part of the government's Integrated Communities Strategy in targeted areas of England.
Communities minister Lord Bourne said: "This government is determined to ensure young people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to go as far as their talents take them.
"Organisations such as the Scouts, Cadets and Girls Brigade give young people unique and challenging experiences that help them unlock their full potential.
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