Small grants from $500 to a maximum of $10,000 are available to eligible organisations to deliver projects and activities that support the wellbeing and social inclusion for children and young people in regional NSW.
Funding recipients can be government or non-government organisations such as:
- Local Councils
- Community groups
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Local Aboriginal Land Councils
- Schools
- Neighbourhood centres
Funding will be provided to eligible projects between 24 January 2022 and 30 March 2023 or until funds are fully expended.
To be eligible program funding recipients must:
- Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN) or be registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009;
- Have or be able and willing to purchase at least $20 million in public liability insurance.
To be eligible activities must:
- Be delivered in regional LGA(s) with a significant need for wellbeing and social inclusion activities that support recovery and resilience of children and young people;
- Focus on children and/or young people aged 0-24 years.
Eligible activities and programs for funding include, but are not limited to:
- Community events and social activities to support children, young people and community recovery
- Sport and recreational programs to improve wellbeing, strengthen community engagement and connectedness
- Youth mental health training
- Cultural and community connection programs
- Healing initiatives to support Aboriginal children and young people
- Peer support programs, mentoring and training for children and young people
- Digital communications and resources.
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