The Youth Week program provides one-off, time limited grants to NSW Local Councils. The program is a private, non-competitive program. Funding is for youth participation and inclusion activities during Youth Week (April each year).
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: From $2,588 to $5,748
Program objective
Youth Week supports NSW Local Councils to empower young people to design and deliver community activities and events during Youth Week (April each year), enabling them to:
- increase participation in youth-led and youth-driven community activities/events
- address and overcome barriers to participation
- participate in activities/events that strengthen their connection to their local communities
- be recognised and valued for their contributions
- learn a range of skills that strengthen their ability to participate in their local community and support future social and economic participation
- feel a sense of choice and control (self-determination) in their lives
- feel a sense of connection and belonging to their communities.
This program is administered by Department of Communities and Justice.
Support and contact
For information on Youth Week, please email youthweek@dcj.nsw.gov.au