Youth Work Funding and Grants administered by Co Westmeath VEC
Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund (YPFSF) – Athlone Town
The Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund (YPFSF) was established in 1998 as part of the Government’s overall strategy to tackle substance abuse. The objective of the Fund is to attract at risk young people (aged 10 – 21 yrs) into alternative facilities and activities and divert them away from the dangers of substance abuse. The YPFSF, which is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, is co-ordinated through the YPFSF Athlone Development Group (ADG) and is administered by County Westmeath VEC.
A fund of €8,100 for the purchase of equipment is currently available to voluntary, youth and community organisations operating in Athlone town. The YPFSF Athlone Development Group invites applications from such groups under the above Fund.
The following Terms and Conditions apply to the Fund;
• There must be a clear focus on the target group, i.e. youth at risk, 10 to 21 years.
• The maximum level of grant assistance for any one group is €8,000. Where this amount has been allocated the group may not apply for any further funding in the current year;
• This funding must be used for the purchase of equipment. It must not be used for current expenditure in the running of programmes.
• Beneficiaries of the Grant must be residents of the YPFSF Athlone Town area.
• Every effort should be made to avoid duplication with other sources of funding.
• Funded organisations must maintain complete and accurate books of account and records of all receipts and payments in respect of the use of the funding and shall retain all supporting documentation. A report on the expenditure of the funding must be submitted by 31st March 2012.
• Equipment purchased should be made available to other youth / sports groups in the area, where feasible.
• Funding is once off.
• All general funding conditions of Co Westmeath VEC must be complied with.
The decision of the YPFSF Athlone Development Group in relation to applications is final.
Completed and signed application forms can be downloaded here and will be accepted in hard copy only. The closing date for receipt of application forms is 5pm Friday 27th January 2012. Applications will not be considered after this date.
Applications should be submitted to the YPFSF Athlone Development Group c/o:
Maria Fox
Youth Officer
Co Westmeath VEC
Marlinstown Office Park
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
Youth Information Centre
Athlone Youth Information Centre, which is run by Midland Regional Youth Service, provides young people with easy access to information on rights, opportunities, benefits, health, welfare and other matters. This service also helps those looking for advice and help concerning emigration and mobility within Europe.
Local Youth Club Grant Scheme 2011
This Scheme provides support for youth work activities at local level. The scheme provides a source of direct funding for individual voluntary youth clubs and groups. PLEASE CLICK HERETO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM for 2011 Click HERE to download the Guidelines for completing the application form
The maximum grant available to an individual club is €3,000.
Since 2007, the VEC requires all clubs / groups applying for grant in aid and other supports, to register with the VEC. Once registered, clubs can apply for funding, support, networking opportunities and representation on forthcoming planning committees. Click here to download registration form. Click here for Irish version.
The allocation of these grants is made possible by the availability of National Lottery and National Development Plan funds to The Children and Youth Services Deveoplment Unit, Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA), Department of Health and Children . Clubs/organisations in receipt of funds from the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme must publicly and prominently acknowledge the allocation of National Lottery and National Development Plan funds in its stationery, publications and promotional material.
Grant aid is currently available under this scheme to youth clubs and groups operating in County Westmeath. This scheme is for voluntary youth clubs and groups only, sports clubs are not eligible for funding.
This scheme is funded by the Children and Youth Services Development Unit of the Office of the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs.
The maximum grant available to each club is €3,000.
For further information on this or any aspect of the youth work activity of the VEC please contact;
Maria Fox
Youth Officer
Co.. Westmeath V.E.C.,
Marlinstown Office Park,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath.
Tel 044 9394019 / 086 3839451
Email mfox@westmeathvec.ie
