Causeway British - Special Projects Programme
Overview
Causeway Objectives
The Causeway Exchange Programme has been developed as a means of helping to strengthen and improve relationships between young people on the islands of Britain and Ireland. It has been designed to contribute to the development of strategies aimed at diminishing misunderstandings, which have existed and which currently exist through:
- Increased communication and contact between young people
- Empowering young people to initiate contacts and develop projects together
- Increased co-operation and contact between those who work with and for young people
- Community-enriching cultural, educational and vocational experiences for young people, which celebrate what the different parts of the islands have in common
- Identifying and jointly exploring areas of common interest in working with young people
- Undertaking joint developmental activities relating to young people.
Special Projects
Special Projects are for youth workers/leaders, youth organisations/groups/clubs and young people. Applications for funding must incorporate discussion/activities around which young British and Irish people will benefit. Applications will be looked at on a case by case basis eg:
- Multiplier & Training Events
- Job Shadowing
- Study Visits
- Seminars
Criteria
Projects should be:
- Innovative
- Demonstrate/promote good practice
Funding under this heading is limited and hence competitive. Only a small number of grant awards can therefore be made each year - approximately 3. New organisations will be given priority. Repeat projects will not be considered.
Funding
Grants will be up to a maximum of 75% of eligible costs - up to a maximum of £15,000