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EmpowerHER

Get involved in a project or activity that will improve women’s health and make a difference in your community.

Please read the information below before submitting your application. Applications close 16 December 2024.

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What is EmpowerHER

EmpowerHER is a participatory budgeting initiative, which means that local people decide how public funds are used in their area.

Constituted groups can apply for funding for a project which aims to improve women’s health in areas such as maternity, parenting, menopause, physical and mental wellbeing. We welcome any new or innovative ideas you may have to address these areas.

Successful applicants could receive up to £400 for their initiative.

Please take time to read the information below before you apply.

Applications close Monday 16 December 2024.

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How it Works?

Who can apply?
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Only constituted groups can apply.
Criteria for your application
- Activity/project must be aimed at improving women’s health.
- The project/activity must be safe, legal and not promote any political message.
- The project/activity must be fully delivered between 13 January 2025 and 31 March 2025.
- Applicants and participants must live within the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.
- The project/activity must take place within the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.
- Only one application per group can be submitted.
- Where appropriate, relevant insurance and qualifications must be in place – either for activities or instructors.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, either through their own policy or by complying with the Council's child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures.
- Details of a current bank account in the constituted group’s name must be supplied.
- Applicants will agree to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council officers visiting the activity/project to validate the funding.
- Applicants will agree to complete a post activity evaluation.
- Applicants must submit a short video (max 1 ½ minutes) illustrating their idea/initiative once their application has been accepted.
- Applicants will be required to participate in Council promotional activities, including social media and the Celebration Event in Spring 2025 to share positive, collective impact that has been achieved.
Who will receive the funding?
- Top Project per Area: The project with the highest number of votes in each of the seven District Electoral Areas (Antrim, Airport, Dunsilly, Ballyclare, Glengormley, Macedon, and Threemilewater) will receive funding of up to £400 (subject to additional funding availability).
- Runner-Up Funding: The three next most popular projects overall will also receive funding, bringing the total to ten funded projects.
Application process
1. Submit Your Application:
- Applications open on 7 November 2024 and close on 16 December 2024.
- Groups are required to submit an application form and create a short video outlining the details of their project.
2. Community Voting:
- Eligible projects will be showcased on our Council website, where residents can watch each video and vote for the projects they would like to see funded in their area.
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