CAMDEN YOUTH WEEK 2019 Expression of Interest - Youth Week Partnership Program

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1 CAMDEN YOUTH WEEK 2019 Expression of Interest - Youth Week Partnership Program Camden Council is calling for local youth services and community groups to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for partnership funding towards a project, activity or event to be held in NSW Youth Week, Wednesday 10 Thursday 18 April Youth Week activities will take place for young people aged years in the Camden Local Government Area (LGA). Applications can be up to $750, which must be matched dollar for dollar or in kind. Groups and organisations seeking to apply for this funding must also meet the priorities set out by NSW Youth Week. These include: Provide an opportunity for young people aged 12 to 24 to express their ideas and views and act on issues that impact on their lives at a local level; raise issues of concerns of young people, and develop strategies to address them; increase the community s awareness of young people and the issues which are important to them; and highlight young people s contributions to the community; Young people are involved in the planning, coordination and implementation of local Youth Week programs and activities. Conditions of 2019 Partnership Funding All projects, events or activities must: Be completed during NSW Youth Week 2019 (Wednesday 10 Thursday 18 April 2019) Be held within the Camden Local Government Area Be planned for young people aged between 12 and 24 years Be promoted on Camden Council s official Youth Week program Acknowledge Camden Council s support on all promotional media and related material Address all NSW Youth Week priorities (outlined above) Submit an evaluation report of your activity at the end of Youth Week 2019 Only one application per organisation will be considered

2 All partnerships funded by Camden Council must meet NSW Youth Week priorities and conditions of funding as outlined below. Applications open Monday 29 October and will close Friday 24 November Late applications will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be advised in writing. The final decision is at the discretion of Camden Council. Youth Week 2019 Partnership Funding is made available on condition that: 1. All funded Youth Week activities and events must take place during Wednesday 10 Thursday 18 April 2019; 2. Youth Week funding must be spent on activities, that: Provide an opportunity for young people aged 12 to 24 to express their ideas and views and act on issues that impact on their lives at a local level; raise issues of concerns of young people, and develop strategies to address them; increase the community s awareness of young people and the issues which are important to them; and highlight young people s contributions to the community; Involve young people in the planning, coordination and implementation of local Youth Week programs and activities. 3. Effort must be made to include a range of young people within the local community including: young Aboriginal and young Torres Strait Islander people; young people with disability; young people who are geographically isolated; young people from non- English speaking backgrounds; young people disadvantaged by their socio-economic background; young women; and/or young offenders; 4. Funding cannot to be used for activities on which the funds have already been spent (i.e. retrospective funding or budget deficits); or are regular activities for the applicant; contributions towards service operating expenses; or activities which are incompatible or inconsistent with the aim of NSW Youth Week; 5. That a signed written funding agreement be returned to Council by Friday 1 February 2019 (provided by Council); 6. Applications must demonstrate clearly how the activity will be funded. Applicants may match dollar for dollar funding or through demonstrating in-kind support. Funding requested may be spent on prizes, project resources/material, catering, facilitators and/or equipment hire.

3 7. Applicants must be schools or community based, not for profit groups, local youth services or organisations and only one application per organisation will be accepted; 8. Successful applicants will be required to provide Council will a copy of their insurance policy, demonstrating they have public liability cover for the approved project, activity or event (required at the time of submitting the EOI); 9. Successful applicants must include both the Camden Council and NSW Youth Week 2019 logo on all promotional material, and any other required sponsor s logos or written acknowledgement. Any promotional material that includes Camden Council s logo must be ed to Council for approval prior to distribution. 10. The following dates must be adhered to: a) Confirmed details of the funded project must be forwarded to Council by Friday 1 February 2019, for inclusion in the program of events using the 2016 Youth Week Activities Form (to be provided by Council). b) Successful applicants must submit an evaluation report and financial expenditure information at conclusion. This must be submitted to Council no later than Friday 10 May 2019; 11. Successful applicants must document Youth Week activities i.e. digital photographs, videos etc. and this evidence must be submitted to Council with the completed evaluation report and; To submit your EOI, please it directly to jodie.banasik@camden.nsw.gov.au For further information contact Camden Council s Community Project Officer (Youth) on

4 YOUTH WEEK 2019 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FORM Camden Council is calling for local youth services and groups to submit an EOI for partnership funding towards a project, activity or event to be held in Youth Week from Wednesday 10 Thursday 18 April Applications can be for up to $750, which must be matched dollar for dollar or in kind. ORGANISATION DETAILS Name of Organisation: Contact Person: Position Title: Telephone: Address: ABN: Registered for GST Purposes: YES NO AMOUNT REQUESTED: $ (up to $750 max) ACTIVITY NAME: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY (2 lines max):

5 ACTIVITY DETAILS In dot points, provide a description of your proposed activity: Please provide the following details of your proposed activity: Date: Location: Time: Other Information: What is the total number of young people expected to participate in your proposed activity? What specific groups of young people is your activity aimed towards?

6 How will you ensure young people are involved in the planning and organising of your proposed activity? Will your proposed activity be held in partnership with another community organisation? If yes, provide details: What opportunities will your proposed activity provide for young people to express their ideas and views, raise issues of concern, and create and enjoy entertainment?

7 What opportunities will your proposed activity provide for the wider community to listen to young people and acknowledge and celebrate the positive contribution they make to the local Camden community? Does your organisation have a youth advisory/leadership group? If yes, provide details about how many members it has, how often it meets and the type of work the group does. Provide a listing of the media coverage your organisation will undertake to promote your proposed activity:

8 BUDGET Provide details of what you expect your budget for your proposed activity to look like: FUNDING SOURCE INCOME EXPENDITURE TOTAL: Reminder: Youth Week activities must: Be completed/undertaken during NSW Youth Week 2019 Be held within Camden Local Government Area For young people aged between 12 and 24 years Be promoted on Camden Council s official Youth Week program Address NSW Youth Week priorities (see cover page) Supply an evaluation/financial expenditure information at the conclusion of the activity Please tick and sign confirming that you have read and understood the conditions of funding and attached the correct supporting documents: Yes, I have read and understood the partnership funding conditions Yes, I have attached a copy of my organisation s current Public Liability Insurance Certificate SIGNATURE: NAME: DATE:

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