Youth Minister Dave Kelly today announced that the McGowan Government's Youth Week Grants Program is now open for applications.
Community organisations and local governments across Western Australia are now invited to apply for funding to stage events during Youth Week 2022.
Youth Week WA, an annual State-wide celebration of the positive contributions of young people to the community, will run from April 6-18, 2022.
The week-long celebration of the State's youth, provides young people in WA with the opportunity to express their ideas, raise important issues, make decisions and create entertainment.
Grants of up to $1,500 are available for eligible organisations to deliver a range of projects including festivals and events, workshops, seminars and presentations, award ceremonies, and youth forums.
Grants of up to $3,000 are also available for collaborative, community-wide events involving a range of partners, such as community-wide youth festivals with multiple organisations hosting activities and programs of multiple events.
Successful applicants will be required to deliver projects and events that support vulnerable or disadvantaged young people in the community.
Eligible organisations must be an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation, a local government authority, or an unincorporated organisation or community group, applying through the auspice of an incorporated body or a local government authority.
Applications close at 4pm on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
More information can be found on the Department of Communities website.
As stated by Youth Minister Dave Kelly:
"Youth Week WA is the State's largest annual celebration of young people, and a great platform for WA youth to try new experiences, connect with their communities and have fun.
"Many of the events and activities for Youth Week are planned, developed and organised by passionate and dedicated young people.
"These grants provide young people in local communities right across Western Australia with an opportunity to get involved in the development and delivery of Youth Week WA projects.
"It's also a fantastic opportunity for young people throughout WA to get involved in activities that demonstrate who they are and the importance of their contributions."
