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This stream provides all those EA Local Registered groups in receipt of Local Area Based Funding the opportunity to provide further provision and resources NOT included within their current EA Funded Youth Provision Delivery Plan.
Available
One off funding to be used during summer months (July & August 2021 only)
Funding size
Summer Boost Camps up to £15,000 Per Programme
Current Funding Submission Information
Application for funding will open on 10th May 2021 and close on 21st May 2021 @ 4pm.
Funding Guidance & Information
- All EA Registered Local Voluntary Youth Organisations who are in receipt of Local Area Based funding through the EA Funding scheme for Regional and Local Voluntary Youth Organisations.
This stream is to provide Local Voluntary Youth Organisations the opportunity to increase their provision over summer months and provide additional opportunities for day visits and residential programmes external to those specified in their funding delivery plan. You can use this funding for core costs associated with the following:
- Extended opening hours – Additional 3 hours per day with 20 young people attending per hour (60 per session). 5 sessions per week over 7 weeks
- Increased detached provision – 6 hours per week over 7 weeks, 120 young people per night
- Increased targeted provision
- Enhanced day visits –7 visits per unit with 20 young people
- Enhanced residential programmes in line with at the time Youth Restart Guidance
- Costs associated with the recruitment and training of volunteers
All funding will be based on:
- Assessed need as identified through application.
- Funding applications will be assessed depending on numbers of young people whilst ensuring best value principles.
- Strength based approaches to youth work and the development of programmes that will encourage young people to re-connect, re-energise and re-engage over the summer period.
Programmes should have a particular focus on the NI Mental Health Champion’s key recommendations:
A physical activity programme that ensures that children meet the guidelines for the minimum amount of moderate
- intense physical activity, with a focus on outdoors (1 hour daily)
- Healthy balanced meals and snacks
- Creative pursuits, including options for music, drama and art/ crafts
Celebrations which involve parents and others within the community, to promote self-esteem and hope
Limited to one application per organisation or unit.
Application for funding will open on 10th May 2021 and close on 21st May 2021.
This is a one-time funding opportunity for summer provision between 1st July to 31st August 2021 only.
You can use this funding for programme costs up to a maximum depending on Camp Selection:
- Transport costs
- Accreditation costs
- Food and refreshments for the programme or event (not at a profit to children and young people and underpinned by healthy eating)
- Programme materials linked to the activity
- Entrance fees/activity costs Associated with the programme (Day visits and activities not Including residential stays)
- Hire of premises/Residential Costs for events or programmes
- Printing costs for materials associated with the programme
- Equipment costs (not exceeding £1,000 per unit cost or ICT Items over £200)
- Training Costs for Volunteers
- Management Costs (not in excess of 10% of overall project costs and within the limit of the scheme)
- Staff Costs
Apply Online at
www.eani.smapply.org
You will be required to complete:
- Programme Report which will include number of young people engaged and outcomes of the programme by the 30th September 2021
- Income and expenditure form
- For funding over £3,000 groups will be required to provide receipts/invoices/statements.
- For funding over £30,000 (total across all summer funding schemes or inclusive of existing funding your organisation is in receipt of from EA) may be subject to financial verification visit by the Education Authority within 2022-2023 period.