Children in Need is offering small grants of up to £10,000 a year for three years for third sector organisations working with children and young people.

The scheme is designed to reach organisations that have not previously considered applying for Children in Need funding.

Grants will be allocated in four tranches, with application deadlines on 15 January 2010, 15 April 2010, 15 July 2010 and 15 October 2010.

Any not-for-profit organisation working with children and young people under the age of 18 can apply, with some exclusions such as projects carrying out medical research or promoting religion. Decisions are expected to be made within 14 weeks of the closing date of each round.

For further information and to apply, visit: www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/smallgrants.shtml.