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
This is for the direct delivery of youth work on key themes identified as needed for children and young people to include; ensuring the educational attainment of children and young people, support for Section 75 groups and young people who live in rural areas.
Availability: On identification and assessment of need and for up to 3 years.
Funding size: As outlined in Funding Opportunity
Current Funding Submission Information
There are currently no local project funding awards open for application.
Local Project Funding Guidance & Information
All Local EA registered youth organisations who deliver direct services to young people will be eligible to apply.
What Can Be Funded?
This will be detailed in each funding opportunity and could include youth projects which support;
- The educational attainment of children and young people
- Young people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, or at greater risk of social exclusion
- Young people engaged in risk taking behaviour
- Young people who live in interface areas
- Young people who are not in, or who are at risk of disengaging form, education, employment or training
- Young people with additional needs
- Young people in care
- Young carers and young parents
- Young people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
- Young people from the Traveller Community
- Young people who live in rural isolation
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 Local Project 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 Project Funding.
Other Supporting Information:
Applicants will be required to provide an indicative budget profile in line with their submitted costs on the application. Below is the template that should be used and uploaded as part of your application.
There are currently no support workshops planned
Local Project Funding Opportunities
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
No open local project funding opportunities for this area at this time
