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<p>The Million Hours Fund is investing £22 million in youth organisations across England
to enable them to deliver additional hours of positive activities for young people
in areas with higher levels of anti-social behaviour.</p><p>The Department for Culture,
Media and Sport launched the Million Hours Fund in 2023, alongside The National Lottery
Community Fund (TNCLF), who have provided match funding and are also delivering the
Fund. The Fund is split into two delivery phases: Phase 1 was delivered during the
summer of 2023 and Phase 2 awards are currently being finalised, with delivery planned
until March 2026.</p><p>The value of grants awarded under <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-awarded-to-youth-services-for-summer-holiday-activities"
target="_blank">Phase 1 is £3,776,551 and 430 organisations received funding</a>.
These figures are correct as of 16/04/2024. More details on the value and number of
organisations receiving awards under Phase 2 will be announced in due course.</p><p><strong>
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