Applications for 2024/25 are now open

Young people in Yarra can apply for a Youth-Led Grant of up to $3,000 from a total funding pool of $28,000 allocated for 2024/2025.

Youth-Led Grants are for Yarra-based projects or events delivered by young people for young people.

Here are some examples of previous Youth-Led Grant recipients [ PDF, 75.42 KB] (PDF 76KB)

Eligibility

You can apply individually or as part of a group. To be eligible, you must:

• be aged 16 to 25 years
• live, work, study or have a strong connection to the City of Yarra.

Applications opened on 1 August 2024 and close in May 2025 or once the available funding has been fully allocated.

Read the Youth-Led Grant Guidelines [ PDF, 388.26 KB] (PDF 389KB)

Application criteria

• All applicants need to be sponsored and mentored by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation or school.
• Projects will need to be completed by 31 December 2024.
• The final report and acquittal for the project must be delivered within two months of the project's completion.
• All applications from young people aged 16-17 years must have parental consent.

Applications will be assessed by Council officers and priority will be given to projects, activities or events that can support the key priorities in our 0 - 25 Years Plan [ PDF, 1.91 MB] (PDF 1.9MB)

How to apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Idil Ali, Youth Participation & Advocacy Officer on 9426 1455 or at [email protected] for planning advice, application support or help finding a sponsor organisation.