Area Based Funding

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 and up to an annual maximum of £130,000. This is subject to ongoing review in collaboration with the Department of Education.

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

1. Terms and Conditions of EA Youth Service Funding for Voluntary Youth Organisations
2. Moderation and Monitoring of EA Funded Voluntary Youth Organisations
3. Financial Verification of EA Funded Voluntary Youth Organisations
4. Use of the Education Authority Logo for EA Funded Voluntary Youth Organisations

Applicants are required as part of the application process to submit an indicative budget profile that reflects their applied for costs. This must be completed using the template provided below.

Funding Scheme Budget Submission Form