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
• 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 up to 30 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.

For further information or an application pack, please contact WCVA's Helpdesk: 0800 2888 329 or email: help@wcva.org.uk Application packs may also be downloaded from the WCVA website at www.wcva.org.uk

The closing date for all applications is 20th July 2009. No applications received after that date will be considered.