York's youngsters can bid for some of the £120,000 on offer for young people's groups across the city as part of this year's YorKash bonanza.

City of York Council's YorKash fund is aimed at children and young people between 11 and 21 years of age. Youngsters can bid for funding to support a project that they have come up with and that will have long term benefits for young people in the city.

The young people must bid for the money themselves, explaining why they think their project will help others, and how they will spend the money.

To gain funding, the project must:
- be based on ideas that have come from young people
- be for 11-21 year olds
- be achievable
- be from a new or existing group
- have long term benefits fro young people
- allow young people an opportunity to develop personally and socially
- provide activities and services for young people, especially those most disadvantaged in society

Tim Waudby from the council's play team, said: "The YorKash fund has proven hugely successful in previous years and some great projects have come about as a direct result of funding from the scheme. Because young people have to take ownership of their bid, coming up with the concept themselves and making the application for funding, they gain a lot from the process itself."

Anyone wanting further information about the fund and how to apply, should contact Mary Bailey on 01904 554699 or email mary.bailey@york.gov.uk

Groups can apply for any amount of money before the closing date of 21 July.