City of York Early Intervention Fund and Better Play Grant - 2009-2011

Applications are being taken for funding through the Early Intervention Fund and Better Play Grants.

The aim of the Early Intervention Fund is to:

• Support vulnerable children (predominantly aged 5-13) and their families in York through a programme of targeted preventative and early intervention work, which will include strategic development, partnership and exemplary or innovative service provision.

The aim of Better Play Grants is to:

• Support organisations involved in the direct provision of places for children and young people to play and provide advisory or developmental support for groups and their playworkers.

You can download a fuller description of aims and themes.

Funding is available for up to two years from 1st April 2009 until 31st March 2011.

Applications

Download further information on how to apply.

• For an application form for one-off applications of up to £5000
• For an application form for applications of £5001 to £50 000 (per year)

You can also download important background information on Early Intervention Fund and Better Play Grant.

EIF monies are available to organisations (Public, voluntary/community, private) which support children and young people within the City of York. The Better Play Grants are open to the voluntary and community sector only. Funding in either case is for use to support children in City of York area and is not available for individual use.

There will be briefing sessions for potential applicants either at:

• 9:30 on 21st October at the Guildhall, St Helens Square, York, or
• 7:00 on 23rd October at Friends Meeting House, Friargate, off Clifford Street

Download further information about the application process and timetable.

Further details can be obtained via e-mail yor-ok-commissioning@york.gov.uk or Bernie Flanagan 01904 554463 or Mary Bailey 01904 554699

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