FAQ

Who is eligible to apply for UBU Your Place Your Space funding?

The first application process is open to existing providers who received funding under the previous TYFS or RYFS strands.
When the scheme opens to new providers the Education and Training Boards will advertise the service requirement

Does an organisation have to apply annually for funding during the 3.5 year cycle of UBU Your Place Your Space?

All organisations must confirm their funding requirement annually through a renewal process.
This is a requirement under Exchequer funding.

How does the Red, Amber, Green system work?

Green = meets the requirements of the scheme. Green organisation are recommended for funding approval
Amber = does not meet all the requirements of the scheme but is addressing this with an action plan. Amber organisations may be recommended for funding approval with attached conditions
Red = does not meet all the requirements of the scheme and has no action plan to do so. Red organisations will not be recommended for funding approval

How can a community group access a UBU Your Place Your Space youth service for their community?

Applications are open to community groups constituted as charities, companies limited by guarantee or an equivalent legal entity.  Community projects may seek to apply as part of a larger organisation which would fulfil these functions on their behalf.

Who is our point of contact for UBU Your Place Your Space funding?
Your local ETB is the contact point for UBU Your Place Your Space funding. You can find their contact details here

We need support completing an application for a UBU Your Place Your Space youth service, who can help us?
Your ETB Youth Officer can support you in completing the UBU Your Place Your Space application. You can find their contact details here

My daughter is a vulnerable young person that would benefit from participating in a UBU Your Place Your Space youth service, where are the UBU Your Place Your Space services in my area and who should I contact?
You can contact your local ETB to get a list of UBU Your Place Your Space services in your area.
A list of UBU Your Place Your Space services will be posted on this website in July 2020

I work with disadvantaged young people and would like to refer some young people to UBU Your Place Your Space youth services. Is there a process for professional referrals to UBU Your Place Your Space projects?Each UBU Your Place Your Space youth service will have its own referral process. You can contact your local UBU Your Place Your Space youth service directly in order to discuss referrals.

Is there a map of UBU Your Place Your Space youth services available across Ireland?
A list of services funded by UBU Your Place Your Space will be available on this website in July 2020