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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 2024 grants 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

Key dates

  • Applications open Friday 1 September 2023, 8am.
  • Applications close Sunday 15 October 2023, 5pm.
  • Applications assessed by end of November 2023.
  • Applicants notified and grants issued by end of January 2024.

More information

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