Lake Macquarie City Council will inject thousands of dollars into activities for young people across the city to help celebrate Youth Week 2024.
Applications open on Monday 6 November for grants of up to $1500 each for non-profit organisations hosting Youth Week events and activities.
Next year's Youth Week will be held 11-24 April 2024. Events and activities held over the week will celebrate the contributions young people make to their communities, as well as providing a platform for them to share ideas and have their voices heard on issues of concern to them.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said young people made significant contributions to the community.
"We're hoping these grants will support a wide range of activities and events that engage, activate, entertain and celebrate our younger generation," Cr Fraser said.
Applications will be assessed by a Youth Week committee, including three members of the Lake Macquarie Youth Council. Events and activities that align with the Lake Macquarie Youth Strategy will be highly regarded for funding allocations.
Cr Fraser said past Youth Week grants had helped fund songwriting competitions, sports and fitness sessions, youth festivals and artisan markets aimed at young people.
"We are keen to support a diverse array of fun, inclusive activities and events that engage and activate younger people throughout the city," Cr Fraser said.
Grant applications can be lodged at lakemac.com.au/youthweekgrants before Friday 15 December 2023.
Successful recipients will be notified in February.
