Youth Work/Youth Grants
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Elma Mc Mahon |
Co Meath VEC announce €43,561 for Youth Grants
The Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs have allocated €43,561 allocated to County Meath VEC for distribution to youth groups in County Meath. The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme is an annual event and the allocation was calculated having regard to the cohort of young people between the ages of 10 and 24 in Co Meath VEC area as per the 2006 Census figures.
Last year almost 90 clubs applied for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme. Any club can apply and Elma McMahon, Youth Officer will advise them of their eligibility if they are unsure themselves.
A youth group under the criteria for the designation of local voluntary youth work organisations must
• Be either youth club based or youth activity based
• Involve at least 8 young people less than 25 years
• Programme/ service must be provided within County Meath VEC area
• Be voluntary in nature
• Have clear financial records and systems
Usually this grant is focused on equipment for Youth Clubs but may also be used to carry out small scale improvements to Youth Club premises. Some clubs have used it for training and development purposes. Last year a presentation night was organised in the Ardboyne Hotel with Blue Jean County Queen Celine Smyth as the special guest.
The scheme will be advertised locally in October and the closing date for applications will be the 9th December 2011.
Further information and application forms are available by contacting Elma at emcmahon@meathvec.ie or 046 9068200.
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Picture above shows Club Leader of the Year - Linda Mc Loughlin, Kells receiving her award from Chairman of County Meath VEC Mr Tommy Grimes. Also in photograph is VEC Committee members Christy Duffy, Jenny Darcy and Maria Murphy and special guest The Blue Jean Country Queen Miss Celine Smyth along with Linda's daughter Helen.
Picture above shows Youth Club of the Year, Navan Brownies along with Leaders Denise Mc Donnell and Julie Mc Donnell receiving her award from Chairman of County Meath VEC Mr Tommy Grimes. Also in photograph is VEC Committee members Christy Duffy and Maria Murphy and special guest The Blue Jean Country Queen Miss Celine Smyth.
Advice and information can be obtained from the Youth Officer, Elma McMahon contactable by calling 046 90 68242 or e-mailing emcmahon@meathvec.ie