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GwirVol International Youth Volunteering Grant Scheme 2010-2011
The GwirVol International Youth Volunteering Grant Scheme will support opportunities to volunteer internationally for young people in disadvantaged and minority communities in Wales.

The GwirVol International Youth Volunteering Grants scheme aims to prioritise direct delivery of opportunities with and for a diverse range of young people (aged 16 – 25) and particularly welcomes applications from organisations that will work with: young people from disadvantaged communities: particularly Communities First areas and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities; young people with physical or learning disabilities; young people aged 16-18; NEETS, young people not in education, employment or training.

The scheme will support one-year project funding of up to £30,000 for a structured programme of activities that will deliver high quality international volunteering experiences for young people aged 16-25. The GwirVol International Youth Volunteering Grants scheme will support up to 80% of total project costs. Project proposals must demonstrate how organisations will deliver new, high quality volunteering experiences, and how they will approach, attract and support young people, particularly those that are disadvantaged or excluded. Successful projects will have a positive impact on individuals, groups and the wider community in Wales and overseas through youth volunteering.

The closing date for all applications is 16 June 2010. No applications received after that date will be considered. Applicants are asked to email a copy of the final version of your application to GwirVol@wcva.org.uk in addition to sending a signed hard copy as this will help us to process you application as quickly and efficiently as possible. The signed hard copy must be received by WCVA, Cardiff Bay Office by 16 June 2010.

GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants 2010-2011
‘Opportunities’ and ‘Promotion’
Can your organisation encourage more young people to volunteer? The Welsh Assembly Government has made £420,000 available to support projects that will bring about a step change in the number of young people volunteering and the diversity of volunteers.

The aim of the new GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants scheme is to support the delivery and promotion of a wide range of new volunteering opportunities by third sector organisations in Wales, especially for disadvantaged young people. Separate application packs are available for ‘Opportunities’ or ‘Promotion’ grants.

The grants scheme aims to prioritise opportunities with and for a diverse range of young people (aged 16 – 25), particularly: young people from disadvantaged communities: particularly Communities First areas and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities; young people with physical or learning disabilities; young people aged 16 – 18; young people not in employment, education or training.

How much is available?
‘Opportunities’: project funding of up to £10,000 for activities that will deliver a wide range of new and innovative volunteering experiences for young people aged 16-25, either with your own or another organisation.

‘Promotion’: project funding of up to £5,000 will promote volunteering to and for young people aged 16-25, eg through promotional events, websites, exhibitions, or visits.

You must be able to give a clear description of how you will approach and attract young people; particularly those that are disadvantaged or excluded; how you will measure success and how you will spend the money. All projects must be completed and accounted for by 31 March 2012. Any funding not spent by that date must be repaid.

All complete applications, with all supporting documents, must be received by 16 June 2010 at the latest. No late applications will be considered.

Applicants are asked to email a copy of the final version of your application to GwirVol@wcva.org.uk in addition to sending a signed hard copy as this will help us to process you application as quickly and efficiently as possible. The signed hard copy must be received by WCVA, Cardiff Bay Office by 16 June 2010.

Application packs are available from WCVA Helpdesk 0800 2888 329 or www.gwirvol.org.uk, or email help@wcva.org.uk.

£3m boost for Communities First Trust Fund in Wales
Communities First areas across Wales are set to receive over £3m from the Communities First Trust Fund for 2010/2011. The Communities First Trust Fund (CFTF) aims to support any type of activity that involves local people, through small community organisations, that benefits their community. Applications are welcome from a range of community projects including music and the arts. The activities must provide some measure of economic, environmental, social or cultural benefit for people living in a communities first area. For further information contact Communities First Helpline on 0800 587 8898, email help@wcva.org.uk.