Launch of Youth Capital Fund in East Sussex

Applications are invited from young people living in E Sussex for Capital Grants of up to £10k

To apply you should be between the ages of 13 – 19 years [up to 25 years with special needs]
The money can be spent on the following things;

· facilities that you [young people] want to decorate, repair or refurbish;
· the purchase of vehicles or conversion of vehicles [eg from van to Mobile Unit];
· the purchase of a ‘long term static feature’ [eg skate ramp or youth shelter].

To apply you need to be part of a group and have a local organisation which will support your application.

Closing date for applications is noon Friday 29 Sept. 2006

A Capital Fund Application Form [YM 10], Youth Capital Fund Criteria [YM 11] and Conditions for Youth Capital Grants [YM 12] can be obtained in the following ways;

Telephone:- 01424-430 325 ore-mail Donna Wilde

Download from Wed 16 August 2006 from East Sussex County Council or Sussex Hub

In writing:- Youth Opportunity Fund
10 Pembury Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7HQ

If you are a group of young people who don’t have an organisation to support your application form or you would like to discuss any of the above information, please contact: the YOF Co-ordinator Sue O’Malley 01424 430 325.