The Educational Opportunity Foundation supports work that reduces the disadvantage of care experienced young people through education and training.

The Foundation awards grants of between £30,000 to £60,000 per project (maximum £30,000 per year for multi year projects) to UK registered charities with an income normally between £100,000 and £2.5 million. 

The Foundation funds which support care experienced young people (under the age of 25 and living in the UK), including unaccompanied young refugees, to achieve any of the following:

• Improve attendance, engagement and attainment in school, alternative education or further education.
• Access and successfully complete higher education.
• Improve employability through training outside of the formal education system.

Deadline: Currently closed. Application opening dates will be confirmed Autumn 2026. 

This fund is not managed by Funding for All. Please click ‘Funder’s website’ above and contact the funder directly for more information.