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.
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.
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.