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Youth development grants

Each year Eurobodalla Shire Council offers grants up to $500 for projects that benefit Eurobodalla youth for Youth Week.

Our grants for 2025 activities are available to eligible youth groups and not-for-profit community groups with special consideration given to projects which assist with youth development.

Youth grants are available to support education, cultural activities, training or upskilling, connection, leadership, resilience and employment opportunities for young people.

Some examples of costs the grant can be put towards include:

  • social engagement with the community (events or activities)
  • educational and cultural opportunities
  • skills development
  • emotional wellbeing
  • youth leadership
  • resilience and mental health training opportunities
  • employment and pathway opportunities.

Grant funding is not available for:

  • rental costs (room or venue hire)
  • retrospective projects, that is your activity must occur after the grant has been issued
  • annual running costs e.g. insurance, incorporation fees
  • improvement works on private property
  • the benefit of an individual
  • wages or salary.

Applications open Thursday 1 August

Key dates

  • Applications open Thursday 1 August
  • Applications close Sunday 22 September, 11pm
  • Applications assessed by end of December 2024
  • Applicants notified and grants issued by end of January 2025.

More information

For more information please contact Council's Coordinator Community Development and Youth, Rhonnie South: