The Future Stories Fund invests in innovative, storytelling-led projects that help underrepresented young people aged 12–18 unlock their creativity, strengthen their confidence, and expand their sense of what’s possible. Funding is available for grassroots organisations and community groups based in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Applications for the Future Stories Fund are now open until Sunday 17th May!
To apply, all organisations need to do is click on the linktree link below where the Fund is explained in more detail, as well as how to apply, eligibility, FAQs and contact details.
Please also share the application support that is on offer to any relevant organisations:
- An hour-long pre-recorded webinar with Audible where we will be talking through the Fund further. You can access the recording on our linktree.
- One-on-One 15-minute drop-in sessions with Fund organisers, Think Beyond. Organisations can sign up for sessions here.
Fund Details and Criteria
This round of funding is currently only open to applications from non-profit organisations and community groups who are delivering projects based in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, which includes Hull & East Yorkshire; South Yorkshire; West Yorkshire; York & North Yorkshire.
To be eligible, projects must:
- Serve young people aged 12-18 (11-year-olds can also participate, if they are in secondary school)
- Engage youth from underrepresented communities (e.g. racial and/or ethnic minority, gender, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+, low‑income)
- Embed storytelling at its core, within project design and delivery
- Demonstrate an innovative approach to using storytelling to ignite imagination and build skills