What is 1Malaysia For Youth?
The Malaysian Government recognises that Malaysian youth can and should play a role in helping to transform Malaysia to be a better place to live, work and play. In order to capture the imagination of our youth, to feed their dreams and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference in their country, region and world, 1Malaysia For Youth (1M4U) strives to provide a common platform for youth to carry out volunteer activities that are aimed at delivering benefits to targeted communities and social groups. 1M4U will reach out to individuals (collective or singular), non-governmental organisations and the corporate sector by coordinating efforts in encouraging youth volunteerism. In line with the global emergence of social enterprises, 1M4U is established as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act 1965 which has a professional management team lead by a Chief Executive Officer. Management members who are experienced, possess relevant expertise and most important of all, have the heart and passion for volunteer activities will ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of 1M4U.
Launch of 1M4U
| YAB PM, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abd. Razak has just announced the launch of 1Malaysia For Youth or 1M4U on 26th of May 2012 in conjunction with Minggu Himpunan Jutaan Belia 2012 in Putrajaya. What is Dana Sukarelawan 1Malaysia (Dre1M)The Malaysian Government recognises that Malaysian youth can and should play a role in helping to transform Malaysia to be a better place to live, work and play. In order to capture the imaginations of our youth, to feed their dreams and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference to their country, their region and their world, 1Malaysia For Youth aims to provide financial support for youth to carry out volunteer activities that are aimed at delivering benefits to targeted communities and social groups. Dana Sukarelawan 1Malaysia (DRe1M) is a demonstration of the Government's commitment towards supporting youth volunteerism. With an initial fund of RM30 million, DRe1M is available to eligible not-for-profit, non-government organisations and uniformed-bodies. How to Apply On-line (electronic) ApplicationsDre1M Application Forms are available from the 1M4U website (www.1M4U.gov.my) and can be accessed, completed and submitted directly online via the website. Please telephone the toll-free 1M4U hotline on03-xxxxx.for assistance should you have any technical issues while applying online. During the application period there may be short, scheduled outages to the online application facility. Notification of these system outages will be on the 1M4U website. Please note: Online applications should not be printed and submitted in hard copy because important information may not appear on the printed copy and the application may not be able to be assessed. Paper-based Applications (to be introduced in later period)Paper-based applications can be obtained from the office of 1Malaysia For Youth or at Maybank branches nationwide. Paper application forms can be submitted by post and mailed to: 1Malaysia For Youth Menara Usahawan Aras 4, Blok Menara Persiaran Perdana Presint 2, 62652 Putrajaya Who Can Apply Eligibility CriteriaApplication for Dre1M is open to collective individuals of at least 10 persons or a registered non-government organisation, society, sports club or uniformed-body. The following are the additional eligibility criteria for application to Dre1M: 1. Malaysian national; 2. Malaysian-registered legal entity with the Registrar of Society or Registrar of Youth; 3. For application by collective individuals, the age of the individuals within the group should be between 18-30 years old; 4. Project scope falls within the areas approved by 1M4U; 5. Location of project in Malaysia; 6. Submission of project proposal based on template; 7. Acknowledgement of 1M4U in project if application is approved; 8. To allow personnel from 1M4U to conduct site-visit if necessary; 9. To allow participation of members of public in the project; 10. To allow contact person details, project details and photographs of project to be uploaded by 1M4U on its portal, Facebook and other social media channels authorised by 1M4U; and 11. Maximum application of 2 times per year for collective individuals. 12. Only one application can be submitted on behalf of an organisation at any one time during the opening of application. If more than one application is submitted, only one application will be considered for funding. 13. Provision of further information as requested by 1M4U, if required. Organisations that are ineligible to apply will not be funded, these include but are not limited to: 1. For-profit organisations, partnerships, research foundations or trusts, professional associations, statutory authorities; 2. Organisations that are not legal entities. Eligibility of Items For Funding Funding under Dre1M can be used to purchase or fund the following: 1. Rental of venue 2. Transportation costs (not including fuel costs) for transport of volunteers to and from project site 3. Food and beverage 4. Lodging for volunteers 5. Training costs for volunteers that include, but are not limited to, general and mental health first aid, leadership, communication skills, governance and/or working with vulnerable people training courses 6. Portable equipments that are necessary for the carrying out of project (main items to be listed) Applicant is not required to list specific brand names or model numbers when applying for item funding. Eligible training costs include, but are not limited to: � Structured courses delivered by registered training organisations or qualified trainers, individual or group sessions; � Accredited training courses; � Units of competency within a qualification or training package; and � Nationally recognised courses Small equipment Small equipment items must be portable, tangible and for the primary benefit of the volunteers. Equipment items should not be for the exclusive benefit of the organisation, clients and participants, or for private purposes. The following, but not limited to, items are not eligible to be funded: � Primarily for the benefit of the organisation, clients or participants and not the volunteers (e.g. mobile phones, sporting equipment for participants, travel, toys, tents, backpacks) � Already purchased � Not reasonably costed � Vehicles � Buildings, permanent fixtures and renovations � Conference and function costs � Consumables including food, books, paper, sunscreen, maps, cleaning products, toners, soil and the refilling of gas bottles � Subscription fees (e.g. magazine), internet connection fees, mobile phone charges or registration costs � Advertising, logos and banners, or sign-writing or branding costs for items � Bedding, sleeping bags and blanket (other than fire blankets), backpacks, hydration packs � Clothing, uniforms and hats � Administrative costs and staff costs � Illegal items |
