CYP Now - Guide to government coronavirus funding

Following an initial £750m package of support for charities during the pandemic announced by the government in March, the Department for Education and other ministries have in recent months unveiled a number of new funding programmes to boost the finances of statutory and voluntary organisations so they can deliver vital services.

Families with children that have complex needs and disabilities can apply for grants of around £500 for vital equipment through the Family Fund

Here is a summary of the key grants on offer:

SCHOOLS

Schools can get help with the additional costs of providing education through an exceptional costs scheme established by the DfE. This will contribute towards the extra costs of implementing cleaning, social distancing and free school meals measures during the summer term.

As more pupils return to the classroom, the DfE is providing grants worth more than £750,000 for the Diana Award, the Anti-Bullying Alliance and the Anne Frank Trust to help schools and colleges build relationships between pupils, boost their resilience, and improve mental health support for pupils and teachers.

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