Deadline: March 1, 2024.

Are you aged 14 – 25 and living in Northern Ireland? Got an idea for a Community Project or business that advances on one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals? If so, then keep on reading….

Seed2030: The Belfast Legacy Project! In partnership with One Young World, we are distributing 10 Micro Grants of £1000 for young people in Northern Ireland to test or develop their own business or community project that advances on one of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Seed2030 recipients will gather together in Belfast in April 2024 for a 2 day immersive Leadership Development Bootcamp, helping them to progress their own leadership skills and the progress of their project, campaign or venture.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The criteria to apply for the grants are:

• You must be aged 14 – 25
• Have permanent residency in Northern Ireland
• Have an idea for a community project, campaign, business or social enterprise that advances on one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
• Be available to attend the 2 day immersive, leadership bootcamp in Belfast on 3rd & 4th April 2024. Food, refreshment & travel costs will be covered, plus accommodation for those not living in Belfast will also be covered.

They will review applications based on three key criteria:

• How credible the plan behind your community project or business idea is
• The difference or impact your project or venture will make on advancing one of the 17 Sustainable Development goals
• How realistic and deliverable your budget is
• The legacy of your project/business idea and the sustainability of it post spending the funds

BENEFITS

1. Micro Grants of £1000
2. To further develop your leadership journey, a handful of the recipients will get the chance to attend the One Young World Summit in Montreal in September 2024 and the opportunity to apply for Lead2030.

Apply through the OFFICIAL LINK