Youthful Cities

Application for Organisations

Application Timeline

Application opens 30th September 2020

Application workshops - We will be holding two online workshops for those interested in applying and would like more information.

Choice of two online workshops:

5th October, 1pm

12th October, 1pm

Application closes 23rd October 2020, 5pm

Assessments and interviews 26th October – 6th November

Confirmation of successful applicants w/c 9th November

How To Apply

Interested organisations should fill in the application form below or alternatively, you may want to submit a video application where you respond to each of the questions. This can be in English or British Sign Language.

For those submitting video applications you may send us your videos directly or upload it onto a file sharing platform like Vimeo or YouTube. Videos do not need to be highly edited; they can simply be a recording of you chatting directly to camera via your phone or laptop. If your media is password protected, please include the password.

Completed application forms or videos should be sent to Titi Dawudu at titi.dawudu@coventry2 021.co.uk . Please answer the questions below and videos should be no longer than 10 minutes in total.

At the point of submission you should also complete the Equal Opportunities Form which can be found here - https://forms.gle/uHyWEv81VytUrEdu7

Any Questions?

If you have any questions, require any assistance with the language and terminology, or your eligibility for this application, contact Titi Dawudu at titi.dawudu@coventry2021.co.uk who will be able to clarify any questions for you and/or arrange support for you.

There will be an opportunity to attend a workshop to answer any questions about the Youthful Cities Programme and the application form. The dates are:

Monday 5th October, 1pm and Monday 12th October, 1pm

Please email titi.dawudu@coventry2021.co.uk if you would like to attend one of the workshops.

Access support is available for all applications, including alternative formats and tailored support.

Monitoring and Evaluation 

Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 has the following aims:

Coventry’s citizens positively influence and shape the city they want to live in Coventry’s culture contributes to the social and economic prosperity of the city and

region Coventry is a global and connected city Coventry is recognised as a future facing pioneering city

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and will treat all applications fairly on the basis of their submissions. Organisations run by currently under-represented groups, including those with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply. 

Application Form

Your Details

Name:

Job Title:

Organisation (if applicable):

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Please tick the box for the artform your application responds to: 

Street art / visual art

Poetry & spoken word / storytelling

Music 

Digital Media 

Can you please give a description of the type of work you or your organisation is engaged with? (please also include links to work)

Please keep your answer to no more than 250 words.

Could you please give an example of engaging with young adults on a

programme/project?

Please include:- What went well- Any challenges- Were there any opportunities to signpost / create further networks after the programme/project ended?

Please keep your answer to no more than 250 words.

Why is your organisation be interested in the Youthful Cities programme and how would it benefit your organisation?

Please keep your answer to no more than 250 words.

How would you support the cohort of young adults to have a positive, fulfilled experience being a part of this programme?

Please keep your answer to no more than 250 words.

How would you manage this programme within your organisation’s schedule?

Please keep your answer to no more than 250 words.

Reference details

Name:

Job Title (if applicable):

Organisation (if applicable):

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Relationship to You:

Have you received information or support from Coventry UK City of Culture Trust on this application? If so, please name who:

Please complete the equal opportunities form which can be found online here - https://forms.gle/uHyWEv81VytUrEdu7