The Early Intervention Youth Fund, which opened for funding applications today, is part of the Serious Violence Strategy published by the government in April.
The fund was originally set to distribute £11m over two years but Home Secretary Sajid Javid has now doubled the amount of money available to £22m.
"Intervening early in the lives of vulnerable young people can help focus their talents on positive activities and steer them away from the dangers of serious violence," said Javid.
"This is why we are doubling our Early Intervention Youth Fund to £22m. The fund will support groups at the heart of communities who educate and interact with youths - and provide them with an alternative to crime."
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