Moving Forward, a strategy for improving young people's chances through youth work, was launched yesterday (Tuesday) and marks the start of a "year of action" for the sector. The Scottish Executive will provide a Youth Opportunities Fund of 2.5m in the coming year, mirroring one of the flagship initiatives of England's Youth Matters green paper.
However, unlike in England, bids will be invited from local organisations running projects and other events as well as young people themselves. It will run alongside a YouthLink Scotland-administered 5m Youth Work Facilities Improvement Fund, similar to England's Youth Capital Fund, which will be open for bids next month.
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