About the programme
UnLtd Engage Ignite Awards are supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and the programme will run from April 2010 until March 2013. The programme is aimed at individuals who have the ideas and commitment to change their community or wider society. UnLtd aims to find, fund and provide practical, personal, leadership and project development support to individuals with entrepreneurial solutions to the issues faced in an ageing society in Northern Ireland. Awards are available to people who:
- Are living in Northern Ireland
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Are aged 50+
What is available?
Ignite Awards
Awards of up to £5,000 designed to give individuals or informal groups the opportunity to gain entrepreneurial capacity whilst developing an idea that creates social impact (the average Award size is £1,500).
Up to 115 Awards will be made throughout the duration of the programme to selected individuals or informal groups. Each Award Winner will receive a tailored support package over a period of up to 12 months.
Development Awards
Awards of up to £15,000 designed to free up the most promising individuals time to develop their projects to scale.
Six Awards will be made throughout the duration of the programme. Each Award Winner will receive a bespoke support package over a period of 12 months designed to help their project grow and scale up. Award Winners will also develop a sustainability plan and create a business plan.
The UnLtd Engage Ignite Development Awards are not currently open for applications.
What are UnLtd looking for?
Do you have an idea that could improve the social issues faced by people in your community?
Projects could be aimed at:
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Bringing older and younger people together
- Supporting the needs of older people or delivering a service that meets a need in your community
- All age groups (focussing on themes such as health, arts, sports or community)
- Developing a social venture that will benefit your wider community
What do I get from the Award?
As well as funding, Award Winners will be able to participate in a wider impact programme which could include:
- Residential training, networking events and learning journeys
- Policy workshops looking at issues faced by older social entrepreneurs and how long term change can be achieved
- An on-line toolkit developed to provide additional support with local case studies
Through the implementation of the UnLtd Engage Ignite Awards programme and the research and data gathered through evaluation, we hope to promote a better understanding of the needs of an ageing society and how over 50s can contribute to society as a whole in Northern Ireland.
How to apply (Ignite Awards)
Download an application form:
Application forms are available to download in PDF or Microsoft Word. If you are applying as an individual, download the Individual Application Form.
Individual application form
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If you are applying as an informal group, an individual must be nominated to take the lead on your application and this person must complete the individual application form as above. Each group member must fill in a Group Member form (maximum of two group members).
Group application form
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Guidance notes are available to help you with your application form:
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Request an application form:
To request a printed copy of an application form please email ignite@unltd.org.uk or call 01274 750630
How to apply (Development Awards)
The UnLtd Engage Ignite Development Awards are not currently open for applications.
How do I find out more?
For more information on any aspect of the UnLtd Engage Ignite Awards programme and to find out if you are eligible please contact Lesley Johnston lesleyjohnston@unltd.org.uk or call the administration team on 01274 750630
This programme is supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies.
