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Change Something Fund

Archived Active citizenship Social partnership Voluntary and community infrastructure volunteering Young people (13-25) Causeway Coast and Glens Derry City and Strabane Micro (up to £1,000) Small (up to £10,000)

Overview

The Change Something Fund is led by two panels of young people aged 13-17 and 18-25 living in our local area. The panels were recruited from an open call to young people from the district.

Who Can apply to The Change Something Fund?

  • Young people who are aged between 13-25 years old from Derry City and Strabane District Council area can apply.
  • Young people will require the support from a host organisation, such as a school, club, or an organisation who supports the community.

If you have an idea but you have not got a host organisation, please contact them for advice.

  • Organisations can apply if they can ensure that a young person/s is the lead.

How Much Can I apply for?

There are two grant sizes:

  • Small grants from £200 -£500
  • Larger Grants from £501-£3,000

What is important to remember?

The activity will take place in 2019 and will be led by young people with support from a host organisation.

The Change Something Fund will welcome applications to support activities or events which helps young people with:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • The World around us and our environment
  • Education
  • Skills
  • Employment
  • Youth Democracy- Get your Voice Heard
  • Disability
  • Inclusion
  • Arts activities
  • Any other ideas

If you are unsure of which theme best describes your project, please contact them.

Examples of the types of activities that may be supported:

  • Projects which promote activity between young people and older citizens
  • Projects which support young parents up to the age of 25
  • Projects which educate young people about the environment
  • Drama, art, sport and other cultural activities
  • Activities which bring young people together
  • Projects or activities which promote awareness of mental health
  • Projects which encourage and promote young people to find their voice
  • Projects which address bullying and cyber bullying
  • Projects which support young people with disabilities to feel included
  • Projects which support young people living in difficult family situations e.g: as carers or in care