• The Ray Fernie Foundation Opportunity Grants are to fund small, unexpected costs which if not met would deny a young person the opportunity to apply for a job, attend an interview, participate in work experience, or some other life-changing experience.

Examples could be to pay for a Birth Certificate copy, Safety Equipment for a Work Experience Placement, or to remove other barriers in the way of an opportunity.

The Ray Fernie Foundation has asked DYW Tay Cities to administer their Opportunity Grants for young people of school-leaving age across Perth & Kinross, Dundee, and Angus.

Eligibility:

• The young person must be of school leaving age from S4 upwards.
• The fund is to support young people with barriers to employment, which must be listed.
• The grants are small but must make a difference in a young person’s journey to employment.

If you would like further information on the process, please email DYW Tay Cities at lisalaidlaw@dywtaycities.co.uk