The 2023 Easter School Holiday Food and Activities Fund closes to new applications on Sunday 12^th March (to ensure funding is process in time for the Easter school holidays), with funding of up to £1,000 available.

The fund aims to support local organisations delivering activities and food to children and young people from low-income families during the Easter school holiday.

Who is the funding for?

The funding is aimed at school aged children, aged 5 – 14 years old, who are most likely to be experiencing disadvantage due to continued poverty. 85% of the fund should be targeted at (but not limited to) children and young people from the fund’s priority family groups, listed below:

children from lone parent families
children from ethnic minority families
children from families with a disabled adult or child
children from families with a young mother (under 25 years old)
children from families with a child under one year old
children from larger families (3 or more children)

The remaining 15% of the funding can be used flexibly to reach other children, including those under 5 years old and older children, who would benefit from access to free holiday clubs, food and activities. This could include, but is not limited to:

children from other low-income families
care-experienced children and young people
young carers
children in need of protection
children supported by a Child’s Plan
children with additional support needs (ASN)
children who have undergone significant transitions, for example, starting in ELC, primary or secondary school

How to apply and deadline

The deadline for applications is Sunday 12^th March, to ensure funding is process in time for the Easter school holidays.

To apply, please download and complete the application form, along with the application guidance (both linked for your convenience). All completed application forms and supporting documents should be returned by email to the Fairer Falkirk team: fairerfalkirk@falkirk.gov.uk