East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) summer holiday grant scheme has launched for 2026.
Applications are welcomed from organisations, charities, schools, town and parish councils, faith groups and businesses to provide four-hour sessions and a healthy meal for children and young people in receipt of benefits related free school meals. Organisations can apply for up to £20,000 to deliver fun activities in the summer holidays.
Sessions could include sport, play, drama, cooking, crafts, music, healthy lifestyles, art, outdoor adventure or animal experiences. Funding can be spent on management and staff delivery, equipment, venue, food, marketing, capital costs, volunteer expenses and excursions.
This year delivery partners will also have to offer paid places on their holiday programmes enabling all families to access activities in the holidays.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 7 April 2026 at noon.
Apply for summer grants: https://eastridingofyorkshirecouncil.flexigrant.com/startapplication.aspx?id=16492
