Deadline: 31-May-22
The Office of Youth Affairs administers the Youth Engagement Grants Program, which aims to provide financial support to young people, community groups and organizations enabling young Territorians to engage and participate in a variety of drug and alcohol-free recreational events, personal development, and leadership programs.
Funding Information
- Grants of up to $500 are available to Individual applicants to support participation in events, personal development opportunities and/or leadership programs.
- Grants of up to $2,000 are available for Organisations/Community Groups to support the participation or coordination of activities that aim to engage young people.
What can be funded?
- exciting and creative ideas which provide safe and secure entertainment opportunities for young people;
- programs which encourage the development of skills and attributes such as self-esteem, co-operation and trust for young people;
- projects that involve young people at all levels;
- payment compensation for registration or participation fees in an amount up to $500 (including – attendance of programs, summits or short term learning opportunities within the Northern Territory only and/or virtual online programs, summits or short term learning opportunities); Please note that a receipt (no more than 14 days old) must be provided upon application.
- travel costs to support young Territorians participation in an event/activity (12-25 years of age); you will need to explain how your new skills will be transferred to young people in the Northern Territory.
- up to $500 per person for the transport/travel fees (either intra-territory or interstate) that organisations may incur to facilitate events/activities in the Northern Territory. These events and activities must benefit young Territorians.
- up to $500 for organisations to purchase capital equipment (e.g. electronic equipment such as televisions, stereos, tablets and uniforms) linked to an event or activity, but must not be the sole purpose for the requested funding. i.e. your application must include other reasons for funding;
- wages or salaries for course providers (e.g. instructors) up to $1000, only if required for the facilitation of an event or activity; and
- Activities and/or opportunities providing youth friendly engagement for and with young people.
Eligibility Criteria
- Previous grants awarded to you by this office must be fully acquitted (please check your Grants NT profile).
- Applicants must provide full details of proposed projects including a detailed budget breakdown, project plan and/or a program.
- Budget breakdowns provided by Organisations and Community Groups should be itemised and show how the estimated expenditure will be split between the requested funding and the contribution of the organisation/group.
- Applications must be submitted within a minimum of six weeks before the activity date (QRG).
- Individuals:
- Individuals aged between 12 to 25 years can apply for a one off grant in the amount of up to $500 each financial year. If you are under 18 years of age you will need your parent or guardian to apply on your behalf.
- Organisations/Community Groups:
- Organisations and community groups can apply for a one off $2000 grant each financial year.
- Note: Organisations must be a legal entity under the Associations Incorporated Act as grant funding must be awarded through a legally incorporated organisation. The office may request a copy of the organisations certificate of incorporation or you may upload this document in your Grants NT organisation profile
For more information, visit https://grantsnt.nt.gov.au/grants/quick-response-grant-youth-20212022