For the delivery of additional or enhanced key services identified as needed including development of research on key issues affecting young people and Small Grants Scheme.
Available Specifications will be publicly advertised on the EA website.
Application deadline As per specification
Current Funding Submission Information
Application Closing Date:
22nd January 2021 @ 4pm
Regional Development Funding Guidance & Information
Development funding will be available based on assessed need and to organisations who can deliver additional or enhanced key services, as detailed in the Regional Youth Development Plan.
Eligibility Includes;
Having
- A constitution or governing document
- A Management Committee/Board of Directors or Governing Group/Body
- Insurance; Public and Employers Liability, Building and Equipment
- Comply with DE Circular ” Disclosure and Barring Arrangements: vetting requirements for those working or providing a service in youth organisations” (DE 2014)
- A bank account and appropriate accounting procedures
- If working with or for young people aged 18-25 years you must have a policy for working with Adults at Risk from Harm and Adults in Need of Protection
Is available for the delivery of additional or enhanced key services identified as need for example;
- Delivery of key elements of The Network For Youth
- Development of Research on key issues affecting young people
- Development of The Small Grants Scheme
When Will This Funding Be Available?
Specifications will be publicly advertised on the EA website when available.
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 Regional Development funding here.
How Will I Account For The Funding?
You will be required to complete an income and expenditure form by 31 March each year. You will also complete an annual report, the EA Target Monitor on agreed outcomes and EA Moderation.
Application Form Questions
Please Click Here to download the Assessment Criteria for responses for application form questions
Specification Assessment
Please see specification document. Contained within each section of the specification is an assessment criteria.
Please Click here to download a copy of the Guidance notes for Regional Strategic Funding Specification submissions.
Applicants will be required to provide a Delivery Plan outlining how they will deliver the specification outputs. Below we have provided a copy of this template.
Regional Development Specifications
21-RD-001 Development of an Irish Medium Model of Youth Work
21-RD-005 Development of Drugs and Alcohol Curriculum Resources
21-RD-007 Development of Sexual Health Curriculum Resources
21-RD-008 Development of Accredited Youth Work Programmes
21-RD-009 Development and Delivery of Regional Volunteer Programmes