Unltd level 2 awards open

UnLtd - the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs - wants to support and develop the role of social entrepreneurs as a force for positive change in the United Kingdom.

Level 2 Spring 2008 Competition Now Open
Unltd are now taking expressions of interest from individuals interested in applying for their Level 2 Award of up to £20,000.

Level 2 Awards provide up to £20,000 in living expenses for individuals who have already set up a project, social enterprise or charity. Unltd are looking for entrepreneurs who can demonstrate a viable business case for their project development and a clear social need for their work. As they ask you to evidence your social, environmental or economic impact to date, applicants have usually been operating their projects for over a year.

To find out more and to submit an expression of interest please visit: http://www.unltd.org.uk/template.php?ID=129&PageName=howcaniapplyl2
The Closing date is 12 noon 6 March 2008

Building Peaceful Communities £5000 Award
UnLtd has launched a £5000 award competition encouraging motivated young people aged 16 - 35 to come up with ideas to promote peace and understanding in Northern Ireland. The award has been launched to mark the tenth anniversary of the Belfast Agreement.

• The project must address conflict or a lack of cohesion between different groups,cultures or religions in Northern Ireland
• The application must clearly demonstrate how the project contributes to peace building in Northern Ireland

Applicants can be connected to or working for an established organisation but the project must be led by and developed by a committed young person.

To find out more and to submit an expression of interest please visit:
http://unltd.org.uk/regions.php?ID=139&PageName=buildingpeacefulcommunitiesaward
Closing date for applications in Friday 29 March 2008

The Big Idea
UnLtd has joined forces with Advantage NI and Invest NI to run the Big Idea competition throughout the six Further Education Colleges across Northern Ireland. Students form each

of the six colleges will compete against each other to come up with the best ideas for improving the lives of others in the college or surrounding community. The best idea from each college will win up to £5000 plus a tailored package of development support to turn the idea into a reality. The competition will run in March 2008.

For further information please contact Ciara Brennan, Development Manager on 028 9024 4007 or email ciarabrennan@unltd.org.uk for application pack and further details.