Deadline: 21-Oct-22
The NSW Government is seeking applications for its Holiday Break Program to provide young people aged 12 – 24 years with opportunities to connect, socialize, and have fun during the school holidays by delivering a range of free and subsidized activities across regional NSW.
The program is funded by the Office for Regional Youth.
Program Objectives
The Holiday Break program objectives are to:
- Address geographical, financial and accessibility barriers that impact the ability of young people in regional NSW to enjoy recreational and social activities within their local communities,
- Provide funding for local councils and regional Not-for-profits to host fully subsidised recreational and social activities,
- Deliver a program of engaging, high-quality events during the NSW school holidays,
- Increase access to free, local recreational and social activities that are responsive to the needs and interests of children and young people, and
- Assist the Arts sector recover from the impacts of COVID-19 through creation of employment opportunities targeting arts sector employees.
Funding Information
Eligible councils and not-for-profits can apply for up to $15,000.
What Activities can be funded?
- New or enhanced social or recreational activities, events, services or programs for young people aged 12-24 years during the Summer school holidays.
- Examples of eligible activities:
Eligibility Criteria
- Regional councils and Joint Organisations
- Non-government organisations
- Community organisations registered as incorporated associations
- Local Aboriginal Land Councils
- Eligible regional NSW councils and not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply for funding to deliver events as part of the Holiday Break program. Applications must address the geographical, financial and accessibility barriers that impact the ability of young people in regional NSW to participate in social and recreational activities within their local communities.
For more information, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/holiday-fun-for-regional-youth/holiday-break-program