Deadline: 19-Aug-2024
The Northern Territory Government is seeking applications to support a range of afterhours and school holiday activities to engage and support young people, in particular those young people at risk in Alice Springs.
The Alice Springs Youth Activities funding is available through the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities Regional Youth Services Program, which encompasses delivery and access to both after-hours core youth services and programs including school holiday activities. It supports collaborative partnerships; ensuring young people have access to a diverse range of engaging and supportive activities. This funding aligns to the vision and goals of the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities Regional Youth Services Program with a particular focus on young people feeling loved and safe, being healthy and participating.
The objective of the Alice Springs Youth Activities funding is to support and encourage school holiday and after-hours activities throughout the region. Such activities and programs will ensure young people in Alice Springs and those visiting from surrounding communities have several options for activities during their school breaks. School holidays are a time for young people to expand their skill set, to network and make new friends and to develop pride in their community and self.
This grant will build on the collaboration and partnerships that have been established through previous grant rounds. It will continue to support strong, collaborative working relationships, including improved coordination across a range of services.
Aims
- The Alice Springs Youth Activities funding aims to:
- provide flexible youth engagement programs and activities, support the delivery of a range of publicly accessible school holiday and after-hours activities in the region.
- ensure 10–17-year-olds, particularly those at risk, have accessible, safe, and fun activities.
- offer young people the opportunity to expand their skill set, including employability or life skills.
- support young people to network and make new friends within the community.
- ensure young people are consulted about the provision of the youth activities to provide feedback and direction as to the delivery of these activities.
- link young people attending activities with support and complementary early intervention services as needed.
- develop stronger and more collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and improve coordination across the youth and related sectors.
- support the goals and priorities of the Alice Springs Youth Action Plan and NT Youth Strategy; and
- build the capacity of the youth sector in Alice Springs to strengthen participation, engagement, and referral pathways for young people.
Funding Information
- Eligible applicants may apply for grants up to $50,000. A project scope and budget must be submitted with each application showing how the funding will be allocated to the activity/project/program.
What can be funded?
- Program delivery costs including material costs
- Staffing
- Contribution towards the provision of food
- Late night safe transport home
Target Groups
- 10 to 17 year olds, especially vulnerable young people in Alice Springs. However, TFHC understands younger siblings may attend, and does not expect these children to be turned away if it is safe for these children to participate.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community groups
- Local government
- Non-government organisations
- Businesses and partnerships
- Sole Traders
- Collaborations and partnerships with other service providers, community groups and or content specialists are encouraged; for example instructors, coaches, trainers and youth workers that can link young people to support skills and pathways.
For more information, visit Northern Territory Government.
