Application Form for Capacity Building Grant and Hub na nÓg Training to support implementation of the National Framework for Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-making

As announced at the launch of the National Participation Framework for Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision Making, we have opened applications for the Capacity Building Grant and Hub na nÓg Training to support implementation of the National Framework for Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-making at the level of everyday practice. Please find attached the Capacity Building Grant and Hub na nÓg Training Application Form.

Capacity Building Grant Application 2021 

The fund and training is open to organisations that provide services, programmes or projects to children and young people from the following sectors:

 

  • Tusla Registered Early Learning Care and School-Age Childcare providers.
  • Arts Organisations** (Working directly with Children and Young People)
  • Youth Services
  • Youth Justice
  • Traveller Service Providers
  • Disability Service Providers
  • Homeless Service Providers

 

Please note that Arts Organisations supported under the LCYP pilot programme are not eligible to apply. Criteria for eligible sectors will be reviewed in subsequent years.

 

Eligible organisations are invited to apply for the training and grant which will enable participation in training from Hub na nÓg and to develop and/or purchase resources to support use of the ‘Everyday Spaces Checklist’ in their work with children and young people.

Awards of the grant and training will depend on demand and/or availability.

 

The application deadline has been extended. Applications must be sent by close of business, Monday 5th of July  to: citizenparticipation@equality.gov.ie

 

We look forward to receiving eligible applications.

 

Best wishes,

Participation Team at Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth