Holiday Break Spring and/or Summer 2026–27 funding round
Applications open Wednesday, 1 July 2026 at 9am and close Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 4pm.
Applicants are encouraged to design activities that:
- support meaningful and inclusive experiences for young people to connect with friends in their local communities, such as skill-building classes, creative workshops, sport and performing arts programs
- provide free access to activities outside of school in a cost-of-living crisis
- are for the exclusive participation of young people aged 12–24 years
Eligible organisations can apply for both rounds in a single application. Funding can be split across the spring or summer school holidays. Successful applicants will receive one funding agreement for the program.
An additional $2,000 per school holiday period is available for organisations delivering projects in some rural and remote parts of NSW. Check the grant program guidelines for eligibility requirements and more information.
Watch the information session
In this information session and presentation, the Office for Youth Grants team outlines:
- key features of the Holiday Break Grant Program
- recent changes to the eligibility requirements and funding opportunities
- how applications are assessed
- practical tips to help you submit a strong application.
Holiday Break grant program Spring and Summer 2026-27 information session
This information session is for applicants to learn about the NSW Government's Holiday Break program’s key features and recent changes.
Program evaluation
- For the list of recent successful applicants, visit Holiday Break program Summer 2025/26
- Read the evaluation report for the Holiday Break Program.
