Working in partnership for the people of Herefordshire
Youth Opportunity Fund
The Youth Funding Panel (YFP) manage the Youth Opportunity and Capital Funds.We have been allocated an additional £450,000 of funding over the next 3 years, ending March 2010.
The Youth Funding Panel (YFP) meet every week to consider applications so you can apply at any time!
The YFP been very busy re-designing a new application form and putting together new criteria & guidance notes. Please make sure you read the new guidance notes that come with the application form.
Please note: we will be looking to support projects that clearly demonstrate they are:
- Young person led and Realistic
- Clearly show us how young people have generated the ideas developed the project, written the bid and how they will continue to be involved. We don't want to see applications made by adults with a young persons signature on the end! It has to be young peoples ideas (supported by adults).
- Clearly needed and well thought out.
- Going to make a difference and will benefit young people's skills, knowledge and will be fun etc!
- Likely to benefit others (not just the applicant group)
- Value for money
- Willing to collect ongoing project evidence.
- Additionally, applications from disadvantaged young people and new groups/projects will be given priority.
If you have any questions about applying please contact via the Delegated Grants Team on 01432 260753
If you are interested in getting involved with the Youth Panel or need some support with an application call Rachel Barbee on 01432 383008.
Herefordshire Youth Funding Panel
The aim of the funds is to give a voice and influence to young people (13-19yrs), particularly disadvantaged young people. The funds must involve young people in identifying and deciding on a range of positive activities for themselves and their peers. The projects supported are those that will give young people things to do and places to go, in line with Every Child Matters five outcomes of: staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, economic well-being and making a positive contribution.
Download the updated application form and guidance notes today from http://www.herefordshireyouthcouncil.co.uk/ or pick up an application pack from your local library, youth centre or Youth Worker.