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The Youth Grants WA program was established by the State Government to provide funding support for activities that encourage youth participation and the provision of services and facilities for young people.
Applications should address one or more of the following priority areas:
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Promoting the development of young people's personal and leadership skills.
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Promoting positive mental and emotional health.
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Increasing the awareness of drug and/or alcohol issues.
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Recognising and celebrating the achievements of young people and the contributions they make to their community.
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Promoting the importance of physical activity.
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Building resilience in individuals, groups, families and communities.
Youth Development Holiday Program
The Youth Development Holiday Program provides funding for community organisations to conduct activities for young people of secondary school age, only during school holiday periods. Click here for the guidelines and application form.
Applications are closed for 2009.
Small Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 are offered to eligible community organisations to develop projects which encourage the participation of young people in innovative and challenging community projects and activities, and for the development of services and facilities which will achieve these outcomes. Projects must benefit young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years.
For more information on Small Youth Grants please read the guidelines and application form below.
2009 SCHEDULE
The following is the schedule of 2009 closing dates and Assessment Committee meetings for the Youth Grants WA program's Small Grants:
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Closing Date |
Meeting Date |
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| 82 |
Fri 20 Feb 2009 |
Tue 10 Mar 2009 |
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| 83 |
Fri 24 Apr 2009 |
Tue 12 May 2009 |
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| 84 |
Fri 26 Jun 2009 |
Tue 14 Jul 2009 |
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| 85 |
Fri 21 Aug 2009 |
Tue 8 Sep 2009 |
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| 86 |
Fri 23 Oct 2009 |
Tue 10 Nov 2009 |
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| 87 |
Thu 17 Dec 2009 |
Tue 19 Jan 2010 |
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Applications close at 2.00pm on the nominated day.
Youth Grants WA Program – Sponsorships and Special Project Grants 2009-10
The Department for Communities' Office for Youth is seeking applications from incorporated, not-for-profit organisations and Local Government authorities for the following grants:
Sponsorships of up to $10 000 –sponsorships will be offered for projects that benefit young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years involving major events, seminars/training and development of education/resource materials.
Special Project Grants of up to $35 000 –special project grants will be offered for 12–month projects that address particular themes or link with the priorities in the youth portfolio, which are targeted for the benefit of young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years and/or the youth sector more generally.
Interested applicants should contact the Grants and Contract Officer, Department for Communities on 6217 8400 or email grants@communities.wa.gov.au
Applications closed at 5:00pm on Thursday 2 July 2009.
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