Deadline: 29-Oct-21
The Auckland Council is accepting applications for its Mangere-tahuhu Youth Grants Program to provide funds for young people in the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area for learning and development opportunities.
If you are aged between 13 and 24 years old, you can apply for a grant for:
- learning and development opportunities to build on your own leadership and experience within your community
- supporting the development of your own social enterprise project
- support to attend conferences, programmes or training for personal development, such as climate change, leadership, social innovation, wellness, arts and culture, trade, sports, and media.
- run an event or programme in response to community interest and need.
Priorities
- Young people are engaged and have a voice and contribute positively in local matters.
- Training and employment opportunities for the local community are improved, especially for Maori and Pasifika youth.
- Opportunities for Maori and Pasifika arts and cultural expression are increased.
- Opportunities for active living, community involvement and connectedness are increased.
Funding Information
Amount: $0 – $1000
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation
Outcomes
- Young people have opportunities to engage and connect with each other through arts, sports and cultural activities.
- Rangatahi leadership and development opportunities are supported.
- Initiatives that focus on education and employment outcomes are supported, especially for Maori and Pasifika young people.
- A strong local economy.
- Mangere-Otahuhu is the heart of Maori and Pasifika arts and culture.
- Their environment and heritage are protected, enhanced and preserved.
- Their area is well-connected.
- They have a range of facilities to meet diverse needs.
- Mangere-Otahuhu is a place where communities thrive and belong.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the grant, you must:
- be aged between 13 and 24
- live or attend school within the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area
- be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- include a letter from your school principal, teacher, tutor, community leader or employer in support of your application.
For more information, visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/grants/grants-calendar/Pages/grant-details.aspx?itemID=79