Mornington Peninsula Shire announces Youth Development Grants in Australia

• A healthy and self-determined community where everyone feels valued, supported and safe.
• A resilient and confident community where everyone connects and is supported.
• A community in which people from all generations, backgrounds and abilities can access local services.
• A community with vibrant arts, culture, sport and recreational opportunities that foster connections and participation across generations, backgrounds and abilities.
• A community that is well connected through sustainable, accessible and integrated transport options

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible organisations include, Incorporated Associations, Not For Profits (NFP), Registered Charities, commercial businesses, Sole Traders and individuals (for this purpose may be an artist or producer) where specified.
• Applicant organisations must be registered, solvent and have adequate level of public liability insurance relevant to the activity. (note unincorporated community groups must use an auspice organisation to apply).
• If an incorporated organisation is acting as an auspice organisation, it must only support two unincorporated organisations per financial year.
• The applicant or auspice organisation must not be in debt and must be compliant with all grants previously awarded by Council.
• All projects, programs and activities must take place with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Local Government Area
• An applicant school or learning institution may apply only where the project is not curriculum based, or where the activity or benefit is not confined to the learning institution but is for the primary benefit of the wider community
• Retrospective funding for activities, programs, projects / events that have already been started or have been completed will not be eligible.
• The applicant must be aged between 10-25 years and living within the Mornington Peninsula Shire Local Government Area.
• The applicant must provide evidence (e.g. Birth Certificate, Proof of Age Card, Learners Permit or Licence, Letter of support from school or support services, recent Utility Bill, Rates Notice, Lease Agreement).
• Presentation of relevant Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or equivalent.
• Evidence of participation and evidence that the activity is being provided by a registered business, organisation, association or club e.g.  A statement, letter or invoice from the provider outlining activity details, costs and payment arrangements.
• Only eligible to apply for one grant per financial year.