Applications for Youth Grants are currently closed.
About our Youth Grants
Grants of up to $1000 are available for people aged 12 to 25 through the Youth Grants program. We’re looking to support inclusive programs, initiatives, events, and other activities which have a youth focus, support your wellbeing, helps you to make a meaningful difference or helps you communicate with your community.
This time, we have two streams you can apply for based on what you want to do. You can also read some examples of what is eligible to apply for in each stream.
Participate
Apply for up to $500 to join in an existing program, training or event that helps achieve your goals. Open for ages 12 to 25.
Project
Apply for up to $1000 to run your own youth-led project in the City of Melville. Open for ages 16 to 25.
Need more information? View our Directions From Young People strategy and the FAQs below for tips and eligibility requirements.
Think your activity/program is better suited to our other grants? Check out the other grants we offer.
Participate applications might include:
- costs to attend an educational seminar or event
- short education or training courses outside of school, TAFE or university
- health and wellbeing courses
- something that helps you connect more with your community
- mentorship and professional development
Project applications might include:
- an exam study group or creative writing session (including light snacks, drinks, supplies and space hire)
- a one-off performance
- a one-off workshop (including your fee and materials)
- equipment or facility hire (sporting gear or even a photo / podcast studio)
- community clean up or planting day
- social meet up e.g. open to the community (including food and drinks)
- an art exhibition
- any opportunity for a specific group of young people (eg. LGBTIQA+, First Nations, Migrants, and/or Multicultural folks) to hang out and/or participate in an activity together.
Think about what you want to do and how much it might cost. If in doubt or if you don't know where to start, get in touch with the Youth Team
- I understand that if our activity/project is successfully funded, that I will enter into an agreement with the City of Melville and complete our project within 6 months of receiving the funds.
- I understand that if my activity/project is successful, that a true and thorough account of funds spent will be maintained and at the conclusion of the activity/project, the City of Melville will be provided with an account of our expenses, and that any unallocated funds will be returned.
- I understand that any ongoing maintenance or outcome relating to the activity/project is my responsibility and I will make contact with the Youth Team to discuss any issues as soon as possible.
The City of Melville reserves the right to contact you or the third party for more information in regard to the activity/project
