Cash from Crooks up for Grabs
Inverclyde Council is appealing to local community youth groups to bid for a share of money seized from criminals.
Applications are now open for a share of £700,000 from the Scottish Government’s Cashback for Communities Youth Work Fund.
Education & Communities Convener Councillor Jim Clocherty said: “This money will help fund projects for children and young people who themselves run the risk of getting caught up in the criminal justice system by circumstance rather than choice.
“There is no doubting the link between deprivation, exclusion from education and anti-social behaviour and more serious contacts with the police and the courts.
“We want to hear from projects targeting these issues to apply for vital funding that can benefit communities and change young lives for the better.”
“The Council is determined to give young people every opportunity to make the most of their lives and Cashback is a great way to source extra funds.”
Cashback takes assets seized from drug dealers and other criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act and ploughs the money back into communities.
Priority will be given to projects and activities which address inequalities, particularly in areas of deprivation.
The closing date for applications is 1.00pm on Friday 7th December 2018
More information on the latest round of the CashBack Youth Work Fund, grant criteria and details is available on the YouthLink Scotland website.