Youth InterACT Grant Program 2024-25 (Australia)

This program aims to provide funding for projects, events and activities that support engagement and connections of young people (aged 12 to 25) and celebrate diversity and contributions to their community.

Funding Information

• The total funding available under this Program is $25,000
• The maximum grant that can be applied for is $2,000
• Duration: Successful recipients must spend the grant within 12 months of receiving the grant.

Eligible Activities

• Applications may include proposals for projects, events or forums. Examples include:
  • Building supportive connections between community members using sport, recreation, cultural and creative activities, and events
  • Creating awareness of issues affecting young people
  • Increasing opportunities for young people to participate in local community events, activities, and youth related causes
  • Recognising the contribution that young people make to their local communities.

Ineligible Activities

• Participants are not allowed to spend grant funding on:
  • Projects that do not contribute to or meet the aims and priorities of this program
  • Projects that are not delivered primarily within the ACT or benefits the ACT community
  • Projects requiring ongoing funding to sustain the project or activity
  • Projects or activities already funded by the ACT Government or Australian Government, or where alternative funding is available
  • Commercial and fundraising projects and events
  • General administration and operational costs such as salaries, memberships, subscription fees, communication and IT, stationery, rent, leasing, utilities, machinery, vehicles or large capital equipment of any kind.

Eligible Projects

• Eligible projects must:
  • Provide a service/program which will be located primarily in the ACT and primarily for the benefit of ACT residents
  • Provide how the program will primarily benefit ACT residents
  • Include all supporting documentation needed for the application.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals: Individuals can apply if they:
  • Reside in the ACT (A copy of an ACT License or Proof of Identity Card, or proof of residency stating their current address must be provided)
  • Are between 12-25 years of age
  • Have not received funding from another source to deliver or provide the same or similar project/program
  • Have no overdue acquittal obligations for any previous Community Services Directorate grant. All outstanding acquittals must be completed prior to submitting an application.
  • Have appropriate insurance (public liability, professional indemnity or other appropriate insurance) to undertake the activity or event. Evidence will be required prior to receiving the grant funding.
• Organisations: Organisations can apply if they:
  • Operate in the ACT
  • Are a legally incorporated entity or supported by an incorporated auspicing organisation
  • Are a registered not-for-profit or a charitable organisation
  • Are an educational institution (ACT Government school, independent school, private school, Catholic school, tertiary or vocational institution)
  • Have no overdue acquittal obligations for any previous Community Services Directorate grant. All outstanding acquittals must be completed prior to submitting an application
  • Have an appropriate insurance cover held by the organisation implementing a funded project. This may include Public Liability of no less than $10 million, Personal Accident, Volunteer Cover and or Directors Professional Indemnity. Evidence of insurance may be required as a condition of the grant
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led organisations are encouraged to apply.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Profit making groups, government entities that are not an educational institution and registered political parties are not eligible to apply.

For more information, visit ACT Government.