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John Swinney has been selected by the Scottish Parliament as their nominee for First Minister. He will be appointed by His Majesty the King and sworn in at the Court of Session.

Legal support for children's rights: grant funding

Grants for law centres to provide legal advice and representation for children and young people. Closed for applications.


Grant 1: legal support and representation

What this grant is for

This grant funds:

  • legal information for those who provide advocacy and other support to help children and young people to access their rights
  • free legal representation to help children and young people enforce their rights
  • strategic litigation where possible

What you can apply for

You can apply for up to £233,000.

Requirements

You must show your project will provide both legal information and legal representation.

Funding period

This grant covers April 2026 to March 2027.

Contact

Email: ChildrensRightsandParticipation@gov.scot 

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