Funding Your Future: Accessing Resources

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This activity helps you discover how to access funding and resources to make your youth projects a reality. By learning about available opportunities, practising writing grant applications, and meeting with funders, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to turn your ideas into impactful projects. This is your chance to unlock support for the causes and initiatives you care about.
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First, get inspired!Hear success stories: Watch videos of young people who used funding to create amazing projects in their communities. Learn how they found support, overcame challenges, and made a difference.
Learn from funders: Listen to podcasts or read blogs from funding organisations offering simple advice on what makes a strong application and how to approach funders.
Explore real examples: Read stories of youth groups that secured funding to start events, campaigns, or community projects, and see what’s possible for your own ideas.
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Now, take action!By completing the following activities, you’ll practice finding funding, writing applications, and connecting with organisations that can support your projects.
Find opportunities in an info session: Take part in an easy-to-follow session where you’ll learn about local and European funding opportunities for youth projects. Discover how to match your ideas to the right funding.
Practice grant writing: Work with a group to create a sample funding application. Learn how to describe your project, set goals, and plan a budget. Get helpful feedback to improve your application.
Meet funders in a networking session: Join a relaxed event where you can talk to people from funding organisations. Share your ideas, ask questions, and learn how to build connections with funders.
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What you’ll gain
Understanding of resources: Learn how to identify and use funding opportunities that match your ideas.
Confidence in sharing ideas: Practice presenting your project plans to funders and other supporters.
Practical skills: Gain experience writing grant applications and planning projects that you can use for future opportunities.
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Get your badge!Complete at least two of the activities above and apply for the Resource Navigator badge by sharing your work. Examples include: a summary of the funding info session, your draft grant application, a reflection on meeting funders
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Who is behind this activity?
The Cities of Learning Network invites you to take part in this activity, designed to support the European Youth Goal #11: Youth Organisations and European Programmes. By connecting with organisations and programmes, you’re taking a step towards personal and community growth. 
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Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning.":
System&G, Greece (project lead partner) 
CODEC, Belgium, 
Badgecraft, Lithuania, 
System&G, Finland. 
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Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas and input shared by youth leaders and workers across Europe. This activity was developed through collaboration with Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version and inspired by best practices in youth work.
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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.

Vous devez terminer au moins 1 tâche pour obtenir ce badge

Tâches

Tâche n°1

Preuve vérifiée par : un organisateur de l'activité

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.

Tâche n°2

Preuve vérifiée par : un organisateur de l'activité

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.

Tâche n°3

Preuve vérifiée par : un organisateur de l'activité

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.

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Badgecraft héberge et développe cette plateforme avec les principaux organismes d'éducation. La première version de cette plateforme a été cofinancée par Erasmus +, programme de l'Union européenne. Contactez-nous à : support@badgecraft.eu .