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
Provision of support services to youth organisations 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
Closing Date for Applications:
Friday 28 November 2025 at 4pm
Regional Project Funding Guidance & Information
Organisations who provide quality support services to youth organisations on key themes identified within the;
- EA Regional Assessment of Need and
- The Regional Youth Development Plan
Eligibility Includes;
- 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
What Can Be Funded?
This will be detailed in each funding opportunity and could include;
- Research development
- Curriculum Development
- Evaluation and Quality Assurance
- Measurement of Impact
- Workforce Development
Key themes will be identified such as;
- supporting youth services that will ensure the educational attainment of children and young people
- supporting youth organisations who work with children and young people from Section 75 groups
- supporting youth organisations who work with young people who live in rural isolation
- supporting the development of CRED and Shared Education
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 You 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 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 Regional Strategic Funding Specification submissions.
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:
Friday 7 November 2025 at 10am
Thursday 13 November 2025 at 2pm
To register for a workshop, click here.
Regional Project Opportunities
26-RP-001 Regional Youth Voice Project Partnership (Network for Youth)
26-RP-002 Regional Project to Support Children and Young People who are deaf or have partial hearing
26-RP-003 Regional Project to Support LGBTQI+ Children and Young People
26-RP-004 Regional Project to Support Children and Young People who are Newcomers or Asylum Seeking
