2023 Youth Grants for Young Deaf People – Australia

Deadline: 27-Jun-23

The Deaf Children Australia is pleased to announce the Youth Grants 2023 Program to support deaf and hard of hearing people from 12 to 23 years of age.

Purpose

The purpose of the grants is to assist, inspire and encourage deaf and hard of hearing young people in Australia to realise their potential.

Funding Information

The most money you can receive is $2,500.

What types of things can you apply for?

Personal Goals
- A dream, ambition or personal goal that may boost your self-esteem and contribute to your personal development, for example, showing your creative talents through an art exhibition or a play, or following your dream to travel overseas, or to take part in a sporting event.
Deaf Community & Culture
- Exploring an aspect of Deaf Community and Cultures such as:
  - exploring other people’s life experiences and values
  - visiting a Deaf organisation in another state or overseas
  - volunteering to work at a Deaf organisation or event
  - attending an exchange program overseas
  - studying the history of the Deaf community or
  - visiting deaf and hard of hearing children in isolated/rural areas.
Leadership Skills
- Funding to develop your leadership skills and provide a positive image of young deaf people to the wider community. You might set up a deaf youth club or establish a sporting club for young deaf or hard of hearing people or young people with disabilities.
Education
- Opportunities to expand your educational experiences at Secondary, TAFE or university. This could be attending a special conference or event related to your course to help develop career opportunities.
Life Experience
- For example, participating in a team sport, or representing your state or Australia against other teams/competitors, or to travel interstate or overseas to learn about other cultures and practices.

Eligibility Criteria

Deaf or hard of hearing young people between the ages of 12 to 23 are eligible for a Youth Grant.
You must not be 24 years old by the end of your project.
Only Australian residents and citizens can apply for a Youth Grant.
You must start your project this year (2023) and you have 12 months to finish. For example, from July 2023 – June 2024.
You can apply for a grant for your own project or for a group project. Each person in the group must complete a separate application form.
You must keep receipts and invoices of your expenses. At the end of your project, send them to Deaf Children Australia with the claim form and they will then pay you for that amount. (Claims must be made by 31/03/2024.
New applicants receive priority. If you have applied before, you must apply with a different project.
You must submit a report to Deaf Children Australia within thirty days of finishing the project. The report must include photos and/or video. The report can be sent in the form of an Auslan video.
By applying for a Youth Grant, you are agreeing to Deaf Children Australia writing a story about your project on the website, for newsletters, social media, and they may get in contact about media coverage. Regarding media coverage, this is optional.
They invite you to share the experience Deaf Children Australia’s Youth Grant gave you via any other opportunities presented to you, including media, publications, and your or other social media platforms, to raise awareness about Youth Grants among young people.