Key 103 and magic 1152 Cash for Kids hold 2 rounds of grant funding each year. The deadlines to submit your applications are March 31st or September 30th. 

Key 103's Cash for Kids may only distribute money to or through registered Charities and other formally constituted voluntary and community organisations.

Key 103's Cash for Kids exists for the sole purpose of helping children under the age of 18.

Grant applications can only be made to children that live in / registered charities that are based in the Key 103 / Magic 1152 broadcast area. 

Consideration for grants will only be given to projects aiming to help children:
- suffering mental, physical or sensory disabilities
- suffering behavioural or psychological disorders
- living in severe poverty or situations of deprivation
- suffering distress, abuse or neglect
NB: No differentiation of importance is made between any of the above.

Grants will not normally be given to the following:
- National groups or charities – except in the case of a local project connected with a national group
- Any group or organisations with political affiliations
- Any bid which does not contain corroborative evidence of genuine need
- Any bid seeking to fund a salary - unless an exceptional circumstance can be proven

Examples of activities / projects that Key 103's Cash for Kids will fund:
- Out of school activities – after school, weekends, school holidays
- Educational attainment support – e.g. homework clubs, reading groups
- Sports, arts and recreational activities
- Holiday and play scheme activities
- Positive experiences improving self confidence & self esteem
- Activities designed to have an impact on youth nuisance and youth crime
- Specialist Equipment for children
- Holiday breaks

What sorts of expenditure can the grant be used for?
- Courses and training for the children and young people
- Start up and project costs
- Equipment
- Entrance Fees
- Minibus hire and other transport costs
- Volunteer expenses
- Sports kits
NB: Whilst the Charity will fund sports kits it is not regarded as a priority and if a grant is awarded, the maximum will be £500.

Successful schemes will be of good quality with careful consideration being given to the safety and well-being of children.

Grant applications must be accompanied by the most recently audited annual accounts of the organisation seeking the grant. 

Timing of Applications:
Applications are submitted on an ongoing basis. All applications are acknowledged.  The Trustees meet twice a year to allocate grants and will reply to successful and unsuccessful applications shortly thereafter.  Applications must be received by 31st March and 30th September decisions will be made approximately 8 weeks after each deadline.

All grants will be audited and you will be required to supply receipts and documentation of how your grant was spent in accordance with the conditions set out by the Trustees.

Allocation of funds must be spent within twelve months of the award date. 

Successful applicants will be required to complete a full evaluation.

Our average grant value is circa £2,500 however we are interested to receive and do support significantly larger grants. In October 2008 we issued a £55,000 grant to the Young Oncology Unit at Christies Hospital. Following a successful on-air appeal we have also ring-fenced over £140,000 of funds for Harley Slack.

If you have any queries regarding grant applications please call Key 103's Cash for Kids on 0161 288 5066 or email emma.brown@key103.co.uk.

If you would like to apply for funding please download the Key 103 & Magic 1152's Cash for Kids Grant Application Form by clicking here.