Deadline: 30-Sep-20
Dream of a world without mental health stigma? Want to change the public’s mindset about migrant workers? Have an idea what skills youths need to future-proof themselves? Know what it takes to achieve a zero-waste nation? If yes, then take part in the Youth Action Challenge (YAC) and realise your vision by creating solutions that help address the gaps you see in society.
YAC is part of the SG Youth Action Plan and is designed to empower and bring together young minds to innovate and pitch their ideas for a better future.
Themes
- Mental Well-Being
These are some areas we can take action in- Reducing Stigma
- Enhancing Peer Support
- Normalising Help-seeking Behaviour
- Addressing Shortfall of Support Avenues
- Addressing Mental Health Stressors Due to COVID-19
- Support for vulnerable Groups
These are some areas we can take action in- Helping Vulnerable Low-Income Families/Individuals Affected by COVID-19
- Support for Migrant Workers
- Appreciating Low Wage Workers
- Jobs and the Future Work
These are some areas we can take action in- Jobs and Career Guidance (e.g. improving career prospects through upskilling and reskilling, guidance and mentorship)
- The Future Workplace (e.g. digitalisation of workplaces to support working from home, family-friendly workplace practices)
- Environment and Sustainability
- These are some areas we can take action in
- Food Security
- Zero Waste (reduce waste, encourage use of reusables and recycling)
- SG Clean (foster good hygiene habits and a culture of keeping surroundings clean)
Funding Information
- At the end of the challenge, all teams with good ideas will receive support to see their projects through to implementation. This will include grants up to $50,000.
What does the Grant cover and not?
The grant covers all project-related expenses incurred after the pitch on 30 January 2021, except the following:
- Gifts and prizes including tokens of appreciation and awards such as trophies and medals
- Fixed assets
- Payment to team members
- Start-up and operational costs of an organisation, and other organisational-strengthening initiatives
- Teams will be required to submit a budget with their projected expenses. NYC will advise accordingly on which expenses can be supported. The grant covers the supported project expenses in full, capped at the approved grant amount.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Youth Action Challenge (YAC) is open to Singaporean and Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) youths aged 15 to 35 years old.
- Foreigners are welcome to join, but participating teams should comprise a majority of Singaporean or Singapore PR youths.
- The YAC is designed for informal ground-up groups and fledgling non-profit/social enterprises (less than two years from incorporation as a registered entity).
For more information, visit https://youthactionplan.sg/YACSeason2/