Local Project Funding

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 and up to an annual maximum of £30,000. 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 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:

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 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.

Funding Scheme Budget Submission Form