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Youth Grants

Youth Engagement Grants Program
Do you need some funding for an innovative event, program or project that engages young Territorians aged 12 to 25 years? If so, the Office of Youth Affairs may be able help make your idea happen!
The Office of Youth Affairs manages the Youth Engagement Grants Program. The program engages young Territorians through a variety of drug and alcohol free entertainment and youth development and leadership programs. Grants of up to $2,000 are available. Quick response funding of $500 are also available all during the year.

Quick Response Grants (QRG)

Unfortunately, the QRG program has been fully expended for this financial year 2011-2012. For other funding or sponsorship opportunities you may be eligible for, please click here

National Youth Week Grants
Grants fund youth engagement activities held in National Youth Week (NYW) and the establishment of Regional Coordination Committees. NYW is a national initiative that is held in April each year.

NYW beyondblue Grant Round Open Now!

The Office of Youth of Affairs in partnership with beyondblue: the national depression initiative, is pleased to announce that one-off funding is available to run National Youth Week (NYW) 2012 Opening or Closing Celebrations. The NYW celebrations will be held from Friday 13 April until Sunday 22 April 2012.

Youth service providers, young people, local government, and non-government organisations are invited to form partnerships to apply for funding to conduct Opening or Closing Celebrations during NYW. All Opening and Closing Celebrations funded must have a focus on positive mental health messages including Youthbeyondblue's call to action 'Look, Listen, Talk and Seek Help!'.

With the spotlight on young Territorians, NYW 2012 is a great opportunity to promote the importance of positive mental health among young people.

For more information, and to receive an application form contact: Larnie McClintock on (08) 8999 2987or email

NYW 2012 Grant Round
Open 24 October 2011 - Close 18 November 2011

NYW Guidelines

NYW Guidelines (RTF)

NYW Application Form

NYW Application Form (RTF)

NYW Evaluation Form - Mini Grant

NYW Evaluation Form - Mini Grant (RTF)

NYW Evaluation and Financial Acquittal Form - Major Grant

NYW Evaluation and Financial Acquittal Form - Major Grant (RTF)

Youth Vibe Engagement Grants
Grants fund youth engagement activities held in June/July and December/January. These grants provide opportunities for young people to have fun and develop new skills during the major school holidays in the Territory.

June/July 2012 Round
Open 27 February 2012 - Close 30 March 2012

December 2012/January 2013 Round
Open 6 August 2012 - Close 31 August 2012

- Guidelines

- Guidelines (RTF)

- Application Form

- Application Form (RTF)

- Major Grant Evaluation/Acquittal Form

- Major Grant Evaluation/Acquittal Form (RTF)

- Mini Grant Evaluation/Acquittal Form

- Mini Grant Evaluation/Acquittal Form (RTF)

Quick Response Grants - Individual

- Individual Guidelines

- Individual Guidelines (RTF)

- Individual Application Form

- Individual Application Form (RTF)

- Individual Evaluation/Acquittal Form

- Individual Evaluation/Acquittal Form (RTF)

Quick Response Grants - Group/Organisation

- Group/Organisation Guidelines

- Group/Organisation Guidelines (RTF)

- Group/Organisation Application Form

- Group/Organisation Application Form (RTF)

- Group/Organisation Evaluation/Acquittal Form

- Group/Organisation Evaluation/Acquittal Form (RTF)

Grant Categories
There are two grant categories that your event may come under. Short descriptions of each category as well as examples of innovative activities follow:

Drug and alcohol free entertainment. The aim of this category is to promote healthy choices among young people and to encourage young people to have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Examples of activities under this category include dance parties, sporting competitions, youth festivals, drama performances and concerts.

Youth development and leadership programs. The aim of this category is to provide some form of development in areas such as self esteem, team building, career, leadership, communication and public speaking.

Examples of activities under this category include writing workshops, creative art workshops and leadership development workshops.

For more information regarding the Youth Engagement Grants Program please contact:

Olivia Paris
Youth Grants Coordinator
T: (08) 8999 3881
E: olivia.paris@nt.gov.au