International Trainings 2013/2014 Call for proposals It is one of EYP’s main priorities to develop towards a training-based organisation and to further improve the capacities of our organisation. With the support of our partner, the Mercator Foundation, the International Office is now able to offer considerable financial support for EYP’s training activities in some priority areas. We see this as an important contribution to develop the EYP’s capacity and the quality of our events. For the period from July 1st, 2013 - June 30th, 2014, the EYP-SF will give out up to € 10 000 of funding for trainings organised by the National Committees. We hope that you take advantage of this great opportunity and look forward to your applications to host trainings in 2013 and 2014.
Support to trainings in 2013/2014 We are looking for National Committees interested in organising trainings which last 2 – 4 days, involve 15 – 20 participants and take place between July 1st 2013 and June 30th, 2014. The training needs to be open to participants from the EYP network. The possibility for participation must be made public through an open call. At least one of the trainers involved needs to come from the EYP’s pool of trainers or be a qualified external trainer with relevant experience (this can also be an EYP alumnus, if relevant competence has been developed outside EYP). The organisation of the training could be supported by the EYP International Office (e.g. participant administration). The International Office can also help with applications to be made to receive co-funding (see below). The EYP Academy would give advice on concept for the training and the implementation and needs to be involved in the planning process. Trainings would be part of the EYP’ Training Academy programme. The EYP Academy is the EYP’s training working group. The task of EYP Academy is to increase the quality of EYP (events and experience) through trainings, trainers and materials.
Priority Areas Proposed trainings should address one or more of these priorities: • • • •
Media and Communication Session Management Managing a National Committee Reaching new target groups, such as disadvantaged youth (EYP Outreach)
This does not exclude funding for excellent training proposals on different areas. However, training proposals focussing on the priority areas will be much more likely to be granted funding. European Youth Parliament, Sophienstraße 28-29, 10178 Berlin, Germany. www.eyp.org. info@eyp.org
Financial support Training grants from the EYP-SF will cover 75% of the direct costs of your training, but not more than € 2500. For example: If your training costs € 2 000, we are able to support this with up to €1 500 (75% of € 2.000). If your training costs € 6 000, the grant would be the absolute maximum of € 2.500. So, some money will always have to be fundraised by you from different sources.
Submit your proposal Interested? Then submit your proposal to trainings@eyp.org by 31st May 2013. It should consist of two parts: • •
Part 1 describes your concept for the training (incl. needs analysis, aim, objectives and programme), planned venues as well as the envisaged date. It also introduces the persons in charge of organis ing the training. In addition, you describe whom you would like to engage as a trainer and why these trainings would be suitable for your proposal. You ideally already have a preliminary confirmation by the trainer(s) to do the job. Part 2 is the budget which includes all the expenditure and the expected income. Here you should also indicate the amount you are asking for as a grant from the EYP-SF. Please respect the rules above and remember: the more money you fundraise yourself, the more trainings all over Europe we can fund.
Selection procedure The decision about grants will be taken by a panel. This will consist of one representative each from the EYP Academy, the Governing Body, and the EYP-SF. The panel will evaluate the quality of the concept, the feasibility of its realisation and in how far the specified priorities have been addressed. A decision will be taken as soon as possible, but no later than a month from closing of the application deadline.
For more information, please contact Jacob Düringer Project Manager European Youth Parliament International Office Tel.: +49 (0)30 97 00 50 95 E-Mail: j.dueringer@eyp.org
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