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
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
Funding size: As outlined in Funding Opportunity
Current Funding Submission Information
Closing Date for Applications:
Friday 28 November 2025 at 4pm
Area Based Funding Guidance & Information
EA registered local youth work organisations who deliver essential local youth work.
Eligibility Includes;
- Proven track record of quality local youth work delivery with the specified area
What Can Be Funded?
This funding will be for the essential direct delivery of local youth work for example;
- Centre-Based Youth Work
- Area Based Youth Work
- Outreach or Detached Youth Work
When Will This Funding Be Available?
Funding Opportunities will be publicly advertised on the EA Funding website. There will be availability of up to 3 years funding.
What Can I Use This Funding For?
You can use this funding for core costs associated with the following;
- Staffing Salaries
- Programme Development
- Overheads
How Do I Apply For This Funding?
You can apply for Area Based Funding here.
How Will I Account For The Funding?
You will be required to complete:
- An Income and Expenditure form by 30th April each year or at the end of project
- EA Financial Verification
- EA Target Monitor on agreed outcomes – Engagement Framework, Outreach/Detached Framework and Youth Work Outcome Framework
- EA Moderation
Application Form Questions
Please Click Here to download the Assessment Criteria for responses for application form questions
Please Click here to download a copy of the Guidance notes for Local Area Based Applications.
Other Supporting Guidance for Applicants
Our Funding and Assurance Officers are holding a number of support workshops for organisations to attend. These will be held online using Microsoft Teams.
Dates:
Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 7pm
Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 10am
Monday 17 November 2025 at 7pm
Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 10am
Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 11am
Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 2pm
To register for a workshop, click here.
Local Area Based Funding Opportunities
26-LA-AC-001: Local Area Youth Provision – Portadown North West Interface
26-LA-AC-002 Local Area Youth Provision – Portadown West
26-LA-AC-003 Local Area Youth Provision – Portadown North East
26-LA-AC-004 Local Area Youth Provision – North Lurgan
26-LA-AC-005 Local Area Youth Provision – Lurgan Town
26-LA-AC-006 Local Area Youth Provision – Greater Craigavon SEND
26-LA-AC-007 Local Area Youth Provision – Keady
26-LA-BN-001 Local Area Youth Provision – Lower Shankill
26-LA-BN-002 Local Area Youth Provision – Woodvale
26-LA-BN-003 Local Area Youth Provision – Ballygomartin
26-LA-BN-004 Local Area Youth Provision – New Lodge
26-LA-BN-005 Local Area Youth Provision – Waterworks
26-LA-BN-006 Local Area Youth Provision – Ardoyne & Cliftonville A
26-LA-BN-007 Local Area Youth Provision – Ardoyne & Cliftonville B
26-LA-BN-008 Local Area Youth Provision – Ballysillan
26-LA-BN-009 Local Area Youth Provision – Greater Oldpark
26-LA-BN-010 Local Area Youth Provision – Beersbridge
26-LA-BN-011 Local Area Youth Provision – Ballymacarrett and Sydenham
26-LA-BN-012 Local Area Youth Provision – Bloomfield & Connswater
26-LA-BN-013 Local Area Youth Provision – Orangefield & Clarawood
26-LA-BS-001 Local Area Youth Provision – Markets
26-LA-BS-002 Local Area Youth Provision – Lower Ormeau
26-LA-BS-003 Local Area Youth Provision – Upper Ormeau
26-LA-BS-004 Local Area Youth Provision – Lower Falls
26-LA-BS-005 Local Area Youth Provision – Divis
26-LA-BS-006 Local Area Youth Provision – Clonard
26-LA-BS-007 Local Area Youth Provision – Whiterock & Ballymurphy
26-LA-BS-008 Local Area Youth Provision – Turf Lodge
26-LA-BS-009 Local Area Youth Provision – Glen Road
26-LA-BS-010 Local Area Youth Provision – Suffolk & Lenadoon
26-LA-BS-011 Local Area Youth Provision – Upper Springfield A
26-LA-BS-012 Local Area Youth Provision – Upper Springfield B
26-LA-BS-013 Local Area Youth Provision – Mid Falls
26-LA-BS-014 Local Area Youth Provision – Upper Andersonstown & Shaws Road
26-LA-BS-015 Local Area Youth Provision – Twinbrook
26-LA-BS-016 Local Area Youth Provision – Lagmore and Mount Eagles
26-LA-CG-001 Local Area Youth Provision – Limavady
26-LA-CG-002 Local Area Youth Provision – Coleraine East and Churchlands
26-LA-CG-003 Local Area Youth Provision – Armoy and Mosside
26-LA-CG-004 Local Area Youth Provision – Ballymoney
26-LA-CG-005 Local Area Youth Provision – Benbradagh
26-LA-CG-006 Local Area Youth Provision – Cushendall, Cushendunn and Waterfoot
26-LA-CG-007 Local Area Youth Provision – Stranocum and Dervock
26-LA-CG-008 Local Area Youth Provision – Loughgiel and Cloughmills
26-LA-CG-009 Local Area Youth Provision – Greysteel, Burnfoot, Ballykelly and Glack
26-LA-DS-001 Local Area Youth Provision – Galliagh
26-LA-DS-002 Local Area Youth Provision – Waterside – Clondermott and Victoria
26-LA-DS-003 Local Area Youth Provision – Tullyally and Currynierin
26-LA-DS-004 Local Area Youth Provision – Creggan
26-LA-DS-005 Local Area Youth Provision – Brandywell
26-LA-DS-006 Local Area Youth Provision – Ballymagroarty
26-LA-DS-007 Local Area Youth Provision – City Centre
26-LA-DS-008 Local Area Youth Provision – Strand Road
26-LA-DS-009 Local Area Youth Provision – Waterside
26-LA-DS-010 Local Area Youth Provision – Newbuildings
26-LA-DS-011 Local Area Youth Provision – Park, Artigarvan and Donemana
26-LA-DS-012 Local Area Youth Provision – Enagh, Claudy and Eglington
26-LA-DS-013 Local Area Youth Provision – Pennyburn
26-LA-DS-014 Local Area Youth Provision – SEND Young People Citywide
26-LA-LC-001 Local Area Youth Provision – Castlereagh South
26-LA-LC-002 Local Area Youth Provision – Downshire East
26-LA-LC-003 Local Area Youth Provision – Moira Area
26-LA-LC-004 Local Area Youth Provision – Maze Area
26-LA-LC-005 Local Area Youth Provision – Killultagh
26-LA-LC-006 Local Area Youth Provision – Lisburn North
26-LA-LC-007 Local Area Youth Provision – Lisburn South A
26-LA-ND-001 Local Area Youth Provision – Downpatrick Town Centre
26-LA-ND-002 Local Area Youth Provision – Newry City Centre
26-LA-ND-003 Local Area Youth Provision – Newry Wide (excluding City Centre)
26-LA-ND-004 Local Area Youth Provision – Newcastle Area
26-LA-ND-005 Local Area Youth Provision – Crossmaglen Area
26-LA-ND-006 Local Area Youth Provision – Kilkeel (A)
26-LA-ND-007 Local Area Youth Provision – Mayobridge Area
26-LA-ND-008 Local Area Youth Provision – Kilkeel (B)
26-LA-ND-009 Local Area Youth Provision – Newry
