The aim of the Voluntary Youth Sector Grants is to provide grants to support the work of voluntary youth work provision in Swansea, strengthening their ability to deliver services in line with the Youth Work Curriculum Statement for Wales (2007) and Extending Entitlements (see documents in the 'resources' column on this page for more information)

Applications can be for up to £2,000 and can be only for revenue funding, such as project or running costs.

The list below gives examples of what can be funded although this is not exclusive:

• Day to day costs of running a project such as admin or utility costs
• Venue or transport hire for young people's activities
• Training for young people or those working with them
• Staff salaries to support activities or projects for young people e.g. additional staff hours for a residential or to support new youth provision
• Volunteer expenses to enable young people to lead and manage activities for other young people

The applications are now open, with the next deadline at 4.00pm on Friday 30^th September 2011. Completed applications with correct paperwork to be returned to Felicitie Walls, 7 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5NF. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

All applications will be assessed jointly by SCVS and City & County of Swansea Youth Service and decisions will be made and communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date.

The Guidance and Criteria information and the Application form can be downloaded from the 'resources' column on this page. For further information or a hard copy of the application form, please contact Felicitie at SCVS on 01792 544030 or email: felicitie_walls@scvs.org.uk

Voluntary Youth Work Sector Grants are funded by the Welsh Government Youth Revenue funding allocated through the City & County of Swansea Council