PLEASE NOTE: Youth Organisations should be aware that all funding awards open for applications are:
Subject to budget from the Department of Education
Subject to change as a result of partnership work
Subject to change based on the DE review of Youth Work Policy
Subject to the outcome of the Task and Finish Group on SEND
Regional Funding
Supports EA registered local youth work organisations to bring about positive change to the quality of youth work delivery based on assessed need and a strength based approach to planning and delivery.
Available
For up to 3 years
Provides support services to youth work organisations on key themes identified as needed for children and young people to include; supporting the educational attainment of children and young people, support for Section 75 groups and young people who live in rural areas.
Available
For up to 3 years
Is available for the delivery of additional or enhanced key services identified as needed for example; development of research on key issues affecting young people and Small Grants Scheme.
Available
Ongoing
Local Funding
Is for EA registered local youth work organisations who directly deliver in communities across Northern Ireland including;
- Centre-Based Youth Work
- Area Based Youth Work
- Outreach or Detached Youth Work
Available
For up to 3 years
Is for EA registered local youth work organisations who directly deliver youth work on key themes identified as needed for children and young people including; supporting educational attainment, support for Section 75 groups and young people who live in rural areas.
Availability
Annually
Is for EA registered local youth organisations whose provision is delivered by volunteers for example, uniformed organisations, church based organisations.
Availability
Annually
Other Funding
T:BUC is for groups who wish to run a Camp under the T:BUC Camps Programme. The following groups are encouraged to apply:
- EANI registered voluntary youth organisations
- Statutory youth organisations
- Schools
Available
Between: 1st April and 28th February Annually (Subject to funding)
Funding size
Between £3,750 and £22,500 (dependant on the number of participants involved)
*Successful applications are subject to funding being made available
Planned Interventions Programme is designed specifically to enable organisations to work with young people in interface areas and areas where there is the potential of heightened social unrest during the period of the 1st June to the 6th of November annually, particularly on weekends, evenings and during the traditional times of community events. It seeks to provide positive alternatives for young people at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour, sectarianism and recruitment from paramilitary gangs, and to address heightened inter and intra community tension around interfaces.
Available
Between: 1st June and 6th November annually
Funding size
Up to £6,000
Application deadline:
6th March 2026 @ 4pm
*Successful applications are subject to funding being made available
The Small Grants Programme should enable young people to apply for funding to support other young people in their communities to:
- Promote youth participation, leadership and volunteering
- Build and develop life skills
- Explore relevant issues for young people
Available
Programmes must be delivered between the 1st April 2026 and 31st December 2026.
Funding size
Option 1: A Group work Programme with Multiple Sessions. Maximum award of £1,500
Option 2: A one off event. Maximum award of £500
Application deadline:
23rd February 2026 @ 4pm
*Successful applications are subject to funding being made available
The mentoring programme will provide structured, relationship-based support to children and young people in higher-risk contexts who are vulnerable to harm, with a consistent practice standard, robust safeguarding, and an evidence-informed approach that reduces bureaucracy while strengthening outcomes.
Available
Between: 1st April 2026 and 30th March 2027
Application deadline:
25th March 2026 @ 4pm
