Deadline: 31-Aug-2026
The Yumaro Individual Achievement Grants provide up to AUD 1,000 to help individuals with disabilities pursue opportunities in sport, arts, education, or employment. The program is open to eligible permanent residents of the Eurobodalla Shire and the southern zone of Shoalhaven City Council who have a current NDIS plan and need financial assistance to achieve their personal goals.
About the Yumaro Individual Achievement Grants
The Yumaro Individual Achievement Grants are designed to support people with disabilities in achieving their personal, educational, artistic, sporting, and employment aspirations.
The program offers one-off financial assistance to help recipients access opportunities that may otherwise be difficult because of financial barriers. By supporting individual achievement, the grants encourage greater participation, independence, skill development, and community inclusion.
Successful applicants receive funding to help advance their chosen field, whether through competitive sport, creative arts, education, vocational training, or employment-related opportunities.
Grant Objectives
The Yumaro Individual Achievement Grants aim to:
- Support individuals with disabilities in achieving personal goals.
- Improve access to sport, arts, education, and employment opportunities.
- Reduce financial barriers to participation.
- Encourage independence and personal development.
- Promote inclusion and equal opportunities.
- Recognise individual talent and achievement.
- Support long-term personal and professional growth.
- Increase participation in community activities.
Funding Available
Successful applicants may receive up to AUD 1,000 in one-off financial assistance.
Funding is intended to help recipients access opportunities that support their development in areas such as sport, arts, education, or employment.
Applicants may receive reimbursement for eligible expenses by providing receipts. In certain circumstances, upfront payment may be considered if applicants submit an unpaid invoice or quotation.
Eligible Activities
Funding may support activities including:
- Participation in individual sports.
- Participation in team sports.
- Sporting competitions and events.
- Artistic creation and creative projects.
- Performing arts activities.
- Art exhibitions.
- Academic study.
- Vocational education and training.
- Employment-related opportunities.
- Career development activities.
- Skill development programs.
- Activities that help achieve personal or professional goals.
Who is Eligible?
Applicants must:
- Be 15 to 65 years of age.
- Hold a current NDIS plan as evidence of disability.
- Be a permanent resident of either:
- Eurobodalla Shire, or
- The southern zone of Shoalhaven City Council.
- Have an Australian bank account.
- Be able to provide receipts for reimbursement or submit an unpaid invoice or quotation where upfront payment is requested.
- Demonstrate how the funding will support their personal achievement.
Selection Criteria
Applications are assessed competitively by a committee comprising Yumaro directors and senior management.
Assessment considers:
- The applicant’s goals and aspirations.
- Progress made towards achieving those goals.
- The expected impact of the grant.
- How the funding will help the applicant advance in their chosen field.
All funding decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Yumaro Board and are final.
Grant Conditions
Successful applicants must:
- Sign a grant agreement.
- Complete the funded activity within 18 months.
- Submit a brief completion report after the activity has finished.
- Use grant funding only for the approved purpose.
Why This Grant Matters
People with disabilities often face financial barriers that limit access to educational, sporting, artistic, and employment opportunities.
The Yumaro Individual Achievement Grants help individuals:
- Build confidence and independence.
- Develop new skills.
- Access opportunities that promote inclusion.
- Advance careers and education.
- Participate more fully in community life.
- Achieve personal ambitions.
- Improve long-term wellbeing and quality of life.
How to Apply
Applicants should follow these steps:
- Confirm that all eligibility requirements are met.
- Identify the sport, arts, education, or employment opportunity requiring support.
- Gather evidence of a current NDIS plan.
- Prepare details explaining personal goals and how the funding will make a difference.
- Obtain receipts, quotations, or invoices for eligible expenses.
- Complete and submit the grant application.
- Participate in the assessment process if required.
- If successful, sign the grant agreement.
- Complete the funded activity within 18 months.
- Submit the required completion report.
Tips for a Strong Application
Applicants can strengthen their application by:
- Clearly explaining their personal goals.
- Demonstrating previous progress or achievements.
- Showing how the funding will create meaningful opportunities.
- Providing realistic and well-supported costs.
- Explaining the long-term benefits of the activity.
- Including complete supporting documentation.
Common Application Mistakes
Common mistakes include:
- Providing incomplete eligibility documents.
- Failing to demonstrate the impact of the funding.
- Submitting unclear budgets or cost estimates.
- Omitting evidence of an NDIS plan.
- Not providing receipts, quotations, or invoices where required.
- Applying for activities outside the eligible funding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can apply for the Yumaro Individual Achievement Grants?
Individuals aged 15 to 65 who hold a current NDIS plan and are permanent residents of Eurobodalla Shire or the southern zone of Shoalhaven City Council.
How much funding is available?
Successful applicants may receive up to AUD 1,000.
What activities are eligible?
Eligible activities include sport, arts, education, vocational training, employment opportunities, and other activities that help individuals achieve personal goals.
Is an NDIS plan required?
Yes. Applicants must hold a current NDIS plan as evidence of disability.
Can funding be paid before the activity takes place?
In some cases, yes. Applicants may submit an unpaid invoice or quotation for consideration of upfront payment.
How are applications assessed?
Applications are evaluated based on the applicant’s goals, progress, expected outcomes, and the impact the funding will have.
How long do successful applicants have to complete their activity?
Funded activities must be completed within 18 months, followed by submission of a brief completion report.
Conclusion
The Yumaro Individual Achievement Grants provide valuable financial assistance of up to AUD 1,000 to help people with disabilities pursue opportunities in sport, arts, education, and employment. By reducing financial barriers and supporting individual aspirations, the program promotes inclusion, independence, personal achievement, and greater participation in community life for eligible residents of the Eurobodalla Shire and southern Shoalhaven region.
For more information, visit Yumaro Limited.