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.
Funding applications now open for the Holiday Break Summer 2025–26 program
Eligible councils and other organisations can apply for funding to deliver events as part of the Holiday Break program.
- Eligible organisations can apply for funding of up to $5,000 to deliver activities for young people aged 12–24 during the Summer school holidays.
- Activities must take place within NSW Local Government Areas or Unincorporated Areas and aim to support the costs associated with planning and delivering youth-focused events.
- To create more opportunities for young people in remote and very remote NSW to attend and be able to access social and recreational activities, an additional $3,000 per application may be available. These funds will be in addition to the $5,000 limit per application.
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Holiday Break Summer 2025-2026 program guidelines (DOCX 841.76KB)2024–25 Holiday Break program funding
The NSW Government’s Holiday Break program provides young people in NSW with the opportunity to enjoy a range of free activities to connect, socialise, learn new skills and have fun during the school holidays.
Eligible councils and other organisations can apply for funding to deliver events as part of the Holiday Break program.
- For the list of successful applicants, visit Holiday Break program: summer/autumn 2024–25.
- Read the evaluation report for the Holiday Break Program.
