Youth Funding Resource Navigator

This badge is awarded for completing the Funding Your Future: Accessing Resources activity. By participating in workshops, practicing grant writing, and networking with funders, you have demonstrated the ability to identify, understand, and utilise funding opportunities for youth projects. You’ve developed skills to write compelling proposals, connect with stakeholders, and manage resources effectively, supporting the missions of youth organisations.
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Skills and experiences gained (aligned with the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture and Eurodesk Mobility Advisor Competence Framework):
Analytical and critical thinking (connected to RFCDC Competence 11): You’ve developed the ability to critically evaluate funding opportunities and align them with project goals, ensuring efficient and impactful resource use.
Providing tailored information (connected to Eurodesk Competence “Information Management): You’ve gained skills in understanding specific needs and identifying resources or funding opportunities that match those needs, enabling you to provide targeted support for youth projects.
Communication and networking (connected to Eurodesk Competence “Network and partner”): You’ve enhanced your ability to interact with funders and stakeholders, building relationships that support project success and sustainability.
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By completing badge tasks, you have shown your capacity to access and utilise resources effectively, empowering youth organisations to achieve their missions. This badge highlights your growth in analytical thinking, resource management, and collaborative communication, contributing to the European Youth Goal #11: Youth Organisations and European Programmes. The Cities of Learning Network partners value your contributions and issue this badge after reviewing your evidence.

Devi completare 1 attività per ottenere questo badge

Attività

Task n.1

Prova verificata da: un organizzatore dell'attività

Learn about funding opportunities:
What to do: Participate in a workshop focused on EU and local funding options for youth projects. Gain insights into the processes of identifying suitable funding sources.
Evidence: Submit a reflection or summary of the workshop, highlighting at least two funding opportunities you discovered and how they align with your interests or goals.

Accedi e inizia la missione

Task n.2

Prova verificata da: un organizzatore dell'attività

Practice grant writing:
What to do: Collaborate in small groups to draft a mock funding application. Present your proposal and receive feedback from experts or mentors.
Evidence: Submit your draft funding application, including the project description, objectives, and proposed budget. Include a brief reflection on the feedback received and how it improved your understanding.

Accedi e inizia la missione

Task n.3

Prova verificata da: un organizzatore dell'attività

Connect with funders:
What to do: Participate in a networking session or meet funders during a virtual or in-person event. Learn about their expectations and explore ways to collaborate.
Evidence: Provide a summary of your interaction with funders, including key insights or advice they shared and how you plan to apply it to future projects.

Accedi e inizia la missione

Attività

Funding Your Future: Accessing Resources

Making Real Impact: Unlock Youth Opportunities

Organizzazione

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Badgecraft gestisce questa piattaforma web e continua a svilupparla in partnership con organizzazioni leader nel settore dell'educazione. La prima versione di questa piattaforma è stata realizzata grazie ai cofinanziamenti del programma Erasmus+ dell'Unione Europea. Contattaci all'email support@badgecraft.eu.