The scheme is specially designed “to target communities of interest and those who may be at greater risk of social exclusion, marginalisation or isolation, because they experience a combination of barriers to learning.”
The Inclusion Scheme enables EA Youth Service to engage young people who would not regularly participate in Youth Programmes. Primary focus is given to projects with the following target groups/communities of interest:
- Young people with special educational needs or disabilities
- Young people who are newcomers or have English as an additional language
- Young people in care
- Young carers and young parents
- Young people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
- Young people from the Traveller Community
Applications are only invited from EA Registered youth organisations.
Please note that the Inclusion Funding Scheme 2019-20 is now closed.
Information Workshops
Workshops to support applicants by providing further information and assistance to complete the application, will be available as follows:
DATE |
TIME |
VENUE |
Wednesday 8th May 2019 |
17:30 – 18:30 |
Derry Youth Office, 40 Dungiven Road, Derry |
Tuesday 14th May 2019 |
18:30 – 19:30 |
Lakeland Youth Centre, Wellington Road, Enniskillen |
Wednesday 15th May 2019 |
19:00 – 20:00 |
Ards Arena Youth Resource Centre, 60 South St Newtownards |
Thursday 16th May 2019 |
19:00 – 20:00 |
Hammer Youth Resource Centre, Agnes Street, Belfast |
Monday 20th May 2019 |
19:00 – 20:00 |
Broughshane Youth Centre. Knockan Road, Broughshane |
Tuesday 21st May 2019 |
18:15 – 19:15 |
Dungannon Teacher Centre, Thomas Street, Dungannon |
As the funding form is different from last year, we would recommend attendance at the workshop if you are interested in applying for funds.
Participants should book in using Eventbrite – using the link below:
How to Apply
Further information can be found in the Guidance Document and Application Form which can be downloaded by clicking the links below.
Inclusion Scheme 2019-20 Application Formdocx60.23 KB
Inclusion Scheme 2019-20 Guidance Notespdf64.62 KB
Assessment Matrix Inclusion Scheme 2019-20pdf131.79 KB
Support Materials
The Inclusion Rules OK (updated in 2016) is a resource pack that may be a useful support to groups whose project is in this area. This is available below.