up to us!
Are you between 13 and 25 years old and want to organize an activity for other young people in the countryside? Then this micro-support is for you!
What would you do for 20,000 kronor?
You could set up a new place to hang out, organize ”try-out” days, or do various types of events. Or maybe you want to start a dog club, invite to a clothing swap day, or arrange epa meetings? Then you can apply for our micro-support ”Up to us!”, because it is actually you who knows best what would make the place where you live a little more fun for young people!
When you have convinced at least one friend (or your association) that you should start your own project, you can apply for money from us – up to 20,000 kronor!
We help to brainstorm the idea and apply for money
It is not difficult to apply for money from us. You are welcome to contact us and tell us about the idea first. You can also try filling out the application directly. We will let you know if there is something you need to develop further or if you have missed something!
Within a few weeks you will know if you get the money from us. If it's a yes, you will need to sign a contract. You will also receive a handbook from us that states what rules apply and what you need to do as a project leader. You will learn a lot of new things - and get something new for your CV as a bonus!
Tips and rules
- It must be you who are between 13-25 years old who has the idea and submits the application, but it is fine to get help from your association or other adults to carry out the project.
- If you apply together with your association, you cannot get money for something that the association already does as a regular activity. Such things are called ”ordinary activities” and if you are unsure about what applies, just ask us!
- We give money to things that help the countryside. All locations in our seven municipalities are considered rural – except for Växjö urban area. If you live in Växjö, you can only apply for money for activities that benefit young people outside the city.
- Keep in mind that you cannot apply for the money afterwards – apply well in advance before you start!
In our Handbook you can read more practical details about how to run a project.
Info
Maximum amount available for application: 20,000 SEK
Who can apply? You need to be at least two who are between 13-25 years old. You can also apply together with your association.
In which municipalities does it apply? Alvesta, Ljungby, Markaryd, Sävsjö, Värnamo, Älmhult and Växjö (not the urban area).
When can one apply? We accept applications on an ongoing basis and it takes about a month to get a response.
Café, disco ball & youth camp
But what have others done then? Previously, we have had projects that have received support for, among other things: trying to run a summer café, building a disc golf course, organizing LAN, inviting to youth camps, starting football training on a synthetic grass field, renting a venue for movie and game nights, touring with a music band, organizing discos, doing exchanges with other young people, organizing horse clinics at the riding club, and agility training in an indoor hall. Wilhelm in the picture here next to has, for example, organized a disco for Musikhjälpen with his School-IF in Moheda). More examples can be found at the bottom of the page.
You can hear for yourselves – there are all sorts of things you can do! The best part is figuring out what you would think is the most fun to do.
Get in touch with us!
If you want to tell us about your idea, get help applying for money from us, or have any questions, just contact our case officer Emilie. You can call, email, or use the contact form. And if you just have a quick question, it's just as fine to send a text or message on Insta. You choose!
Email: emilie@leaderlinne.se
Phone: 0705-600 897
DM on insta: @leaderlinne
Are you finished?
If you have received a yes from us and are finished with the project, it is time to gather all the receipts, read through the handbook one more time and fill out an accounting form. We want to receive that in order to be able to pay out the money – and of course, we would also like to know how everything has worked!
If you have pictures that we can share on social media, feel free to send them in as well.
Youth Board
It is us young people who decide!
Did you know that we have a youth board? Here we are! It is us who make decisions about which ideas will receive funding from us. If you are interested in being part of the youth board, feel free to contact emilie@leaderlinne.se or use the registration form below.
We who are part of the youth board are:
Sharmake Dhafaruur, Hedda Sundberg, Ylva Unell, Viggo Strömberg, Shams Alfaisal, My Glimsjö, Emmie Tietz and Alice Karlsson Östberg.
