The Small Grants Programme has been set up to allow young people from Education Authority Youth Service (EAYS) registered and verified groups to apply for grants for projects to Support the Growth and Participation of young people.

The Small Grants Programme for 2024-2025 is to enable young people to apply for funding to support other young people in their communities to:

Promote youth participation, leadership and volunteering.

Build and develop life skills.

Explore relevant issues for young people, including at least one of the following topics: mental health awareness, social media & online safety, environment and sustainability, vaping, drugs & alcohol.

This year, there are two options. Groups can apply for a maximum of £500 for a one-off event or a maximum of £1500 for a group work programme with multiple sessions. All projects must demonstrate young people’s involvement in planning and delivery. There will be two rounds of funding and groups can apply once per round.

Round One: Closes on 31st May 2024 and successful groups will be notified w/c 24th June 2024.

Round Two: Closes on 30th September 2024 and successful groups will be notified w/c 28th October 2024.

All projects must be completed by 31st March 2025.

If you would like to make an application in the 2024-2025 programme, please ensure your organisation is registered with the EA Youth Service and have received a verification visit. Registration is open all year round and details on how to register can be found on the EANI Funding website.