GRANTING | Playing it forward with Youth Access Grants | applications now open
Youth Access Grants help young people aged 12 to 18 in our community enjoy more recreational activities.
The Youth Access Grant Program has two categories:
Stream one: Get Involved Grant
Get Involved funding provides up to $500 for a young person aged 12 to 18 years to participate in recreational activities.Young people between 12-17 years old need parental consent for their application. In this case, it is the parent or carer's responsibility to manage the funds and provide acquittal report.
Stream two: Recreation Programs Grant
The Recreation Programs Grant is available for organisations to apply for up to $15,000. They must provide a free or low-cost recreation program for young people aged 12 to 18 years of age.
Key dates include:
- Youth Access Grants Information Session 2023 | Thursday 14 December 2023* | 10–11am. Register online via Trybooking.
- Grant Writing Workshop | Tuesday 19 December 2023* | 6–8 pm. Register online via Trybooking.
- Grants applications close: Sunday 7 January 2023
* New dates released.
UPCOMING | Environmental Leaders course
Calling all budding environmental leaders
Are you passionate about climate action? Do you have an idea for an environmental project but not sure how to make it happen? Wherever you are at, the City of Port Phillip Environmental Leaders 10-week course will develop your leadership skills, improve your knowledge and introduce you to like-minded people in the local community.
Applications for the February 2024 course are now open - apply here. This course is aimed at anyone who wants to become an environmental leader. There are no pre-requisites and no skills required.