The Holiday Break program
Young people are at the heart of vibrant communities. The NSW Government supports programs that allow our young people to thrive.
The Holiday Break program provides access to activities during the school holidays, and has now expanded to include all of NSW.
This program invites eligible councils and organisations to apply for funding to run events for young people in the regions.
It offers free activities that cover a variety of interests, like sports, science and the arts. This way, young people can develop their skills, connect with others, and explore new ideas.
Holiday Break Autumn and/or Winter 2026 funding round now open
Applications open Monday, 2 February 2026 at 9am and close Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm.
Applicants are encouraged to design high quality, fun and engaging activities for the exclusive participation of young people aged 12-24 years.
- Applicants can deliver the activities in the autumn and/or winter holidays, and apply for both rounds in a single application.
- Eligible organisations can apply for funding, which can be split across the autumn and/or winter school holidays. Additional travel loading is still available per organisation if an external supplier is needed to deliver the program in remote or very remote parts of NSW.
- Successful applicants will receive one funding agreement for the program.
Holiday Break program funding and evaluation
- For the list of the most recent successful applicants, visit Holiday Break program Summer 2025/26
- Read the evaluation report for the Holiday Break Program.
