Learning Promotion Grant Application Form - Niace

Grant2007››Learning PromotionJanuary››30 OCTOBER 2006DEADLINE DATEwww.tcontrol.orgDEADLINE DATE2 MARCH 2007DEADLINE DATE29 JUNE 2007››››Maywww.alweek.orgSeptemberwww.sunow.orgFor full details of each campaign please visit the relevant website.There you will find the dates of the campaign, its themes and focus days,ideas for events and deadlines for grant applications.

››What is the Learning Promotion Grant Scheme?The Learning Promotion Grant Scheme is organised in partnership by NIACE Dysgu Cymruand the European Social FundWhat are the aims of the grant?• To promote participation in learning.• To increase access to information, advice and guidance.• To facilitate the organisation of bite-size taster sessionsThe grant is intended to stimulate and promote a cutting-edge programme of learning eventsacross Wales.Funds are available to support promotional or marketing activities or to deliver bite-size taster sessions.A limited number of grants of up to £1,000 are available. If you are successful, your grant will bepaid in two parts - 50% in advance and 50% upon completion of a final report and evaluation.We are looking for activities which are different (eg: they may be located at unusual venues), are ableto reach new audiences and have the potential to gain media interest. Where possible your activityshould link to the key themes which are being promoted under the particular campaign. (see‘ Themes’)Projects which focus on new learners will also be prioritised.Please note - The scheme cannot fund:• Research projects• The production of course materials• Already established coursesWho can apply:We welcome applicants from any group or organisation. We are particularly keen to fund organisationslooking to strengthen partnerships in their area. We would like to support groups who may be workingwith a wide range of agencies and may have the involvement of adult learners as part of the decisionmaking process.Adult learning can impact on every aspect of our lives. Here are some examples of organisations andvenues which have been involved in our campaigns in some way in the past:• Museums & Galleries• Libraries• Schools• Community arts groups• Theatre and arts groups• Football/Rugby Clubs• Cinemas• Hospitals and Health Centres• Leisure Centres• Pubs & Cafés• Local newspapers and radio• Housing associations• Trade unions & employers organisations• Prisons and Probation Services• Residential homes• Job Centres and the Employment Service• Supermarkets and shops• Transport - buses, trains, etcGrants will be targeted at organisations that are working with communities who are currently notaccessing learning opportunities, under the campaign themes:www.alweek.org • www.sunow.org • www.tcontrol.org

Themes:Each of our three campaigns has its own associated themes and/or focus days. For details of these, plusideas for events, please visit the relevant campaign website. These are:• For Taking Control go to www.tcontrol.org• For Adult Learners’ Week go to www.alweek.org• For Sign Up Season go to www.sunow.orgHow to apply:Complete the application form attached, and return it to us by the date specified for the relevantcampaign. Please type or write clearly in black ink as your application will be photocopied.Organisations wishing to apply for grants for more than one campaign should submit separateapplications. i.e one per campaign. Particular attention should be paid to the different themes of eachcampaign. Please visit the relevant campaign website to find the themes.When to apply:You can apply at any time for any campaign grant, but please note that your application will not beassessed until after the deadline for applications for that particular campaign. For application deadlinesplease visit the appropriate campaign website or ring the Campaigns team on 029 2037 0900.Your application will be assessed against other applications, which are in competition for funds.The following factors will be taken into account when assessing applications:• Where appropriate the demonstration of a partnership approach to working.• You should be able to demonstrate match-funding – which can be staff time or otherin-kind resources.• The need to ensure that individuals and communities who are currently not accessing adultlearning opportunities are being targeted.• Innovative and creative proposals – which may reach new audiences.• The involvement of existing learners in the delivery of the project or in the decision makingprocesses.• The existence of a coherent marketing plan which targets local and/or national press and media.• The links to the key themes promoted for the relevant campaign.The Selection Panel will be drawn from theNIACE Dysgu Cymru Steering Group.Deadlines for receipt of applications:• For Taking Control by 30 OCTOBER 2006• For Adult Learners’ Week by 2 MARCH 2007• For Sign Up Season by 29 JUNE 2007www.alweek.org • www.sunow.org • www.tcontrol.org

Learning Promotion Grant Application FormWhich campaign is the grant application for? Please tick only one box Taking Control Adult Learners’ Week Sign Up SeasonPLEASE TYPE OR WRITE CLEARLY IN BLACK INK AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE PHOTOCOPIED.1. About You? Tell us about your organisation or partnership2. Describe your event/project: Please attach an Action Plan – showing key dates for delivering the project.3. Have you made provision to make your activity accessible to your target audience? For example: Is it free? Is transportavailable? Are there crèche facilities? Is the timing appropriate?4. How do you know there is a need for it?

5. When will it take place?6. Who is it aimed at?7. How many people do you expect to reach? How many people do you expect to participate?8. What provision have you made to build on this activity? We expect each event to offer an element of independent adviceand guidance - What will you offer to ensure that your participants take the next steps to further learning?

9. How will you promote your activity? Do you have a plan for targeting newspapers, radio and/or television?10. How will you evaluate and measure the effectiveness? You will be required to provide detailed information on participants.11. How much will it cost? How much are you applying for? Please supply a detailed budget – showing any match fundingavailable to support your activity. Your budget should detail staff costs, event costs, promotional costs etc.12. Have you received any funding from us before, such as Innovation Grants? If so briefly describe the results.

13. How will you use the campaign branding for your event/activity?Your contact details:NAMEADDRESSPOSTCODETELEPHONE (DAYTIME)MOBILEEMAILReturn to:Learning Promotion GrantsNIACE Dysgu Cymru3rd Floor, 35 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HBFax: 029 2037 0909E-mail: grants@niacedc.org.uk

Campaign Websites:Each of our three campaigns has its own associated themes and/or focus days.For details of these, plus ideas for events, please visit the relevant campaignwebsite. These are:• For Taking Control go to www.tcontrol.org• For Adult Learners’ Week go to www.alweek.org• For Sign Up Season go to www.sunow.orgIf I am succesful, what happens next ?As a condition of the grant, all successful applicants will be expected toattend one of the following workshops to help them plan their event:Taking ControlSuccesful Applicants Information Workshop (North) 28th November 2006Succesful Applicants Information Workshop (South) 1st December 2006Adult Learners' WeekSuccesful Applicants Information Workshop (North) 3rd April 2007Succesful Applicants Information Workshop (South) 4th April 2007Sign Up SeasonSuccesful Applicants Information Workshop (North) 2nd August 2007Succesful Applicants Information Workshop (South) 3rd August 2007The three campaigns are co-ordinated by NIACE Dysgu Cymru inpartnership with a range of agencies working at national and local level.You can contact us at:3rd Floor, 35 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HBTel: 029 2037 0900 www.niacedc.org.uk