Youth Development Grant

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Thanks for considering Council's Youth Development Grants process.

Unfortunately, the funding for this financial year has been exhausted so now further applications are being accepted.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ A COPY OF THE GUIDELINES BEFORE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION

Youth Development Grants are offered at a set amount of $250 and are available to support high achievement in a cultural, academic or sporting activity that requires attendance at a State, National or International level event.

To ensure your application is considered, it is essential that you complete all sections of this application form and provide all supporting documentation as requested.

Youth Development Grant Guidelines

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Extract from the Community Grants Program Guidelines.
5. Youth Development Grants

Youth Development Grants are available to support the young people of Leeton Shire who demonstrate high achievement in a cultural, academic or sporting activity, and who have been selected to participate at a State, National or International level event.

This funding is available all year round until it is exhausted, with the grant amount set at $250.

5.1 Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a grant you must:

be a resident of Leeton Shire
aged 18 years and under
have not already received a Youth Development Grant in the current financial year.

5.2 Exclusions

Grants will not be provided:

for applications received after the event takes place
to individuals who have received a Youth Development Grant within the current financial year.

5.3 Timeline

Applications open on 1 July each year and close on 30 June of the following year, unless the funding allocation is exhausted prior to that date. Council strives to process applications as quickly as possible, allowing for presentation to the next Council meeting.

Once the budget for each financial year has been expended, notification will be posted on Council’s website and no further applications will be considered until the next financial year.

5.4 How to Apply

Read the guidelines and assessment criteria.
Check that you are eligible to apply and check the funding exclusions.
Discuss your event/activity with a Council officer to ensure it meets the criteria.
Complete the Youth Development Grant application form, which can be accessed online at leeton.nsw.gov.au.
Have a parent/guardian sign the application form and submit it to Council.

5.5 Required Support Material

You must submit the following with your application:

evidence that you are required to attend
evidence of previous achievements
reference from relevant coach, teacher or tutor.

5.6 Conditions

Applicants for these grants should understand that the grant funds will be supplied under the following conditions:

a funding agreement must be completed and signed before funds will be released.
that funds provided are to be expended only on the event/activity outlined in the grant application.
that a fully completed acquittal report, with all invoices attached, is to be submitted within one month of the completion of the event/activity.
if the event/activity does not occur, funds are to be returned in full to Council.
Successful applicants may be requested to attend a Council meeting or workshop to speak regarding their achievement.

Information required to complete this form / Privacy

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The following information will be required to complete this form.

Applicant details (Name and contact information)
Event or Activity information, plus a list of your achievements that made you eligible for the event
Upload of evidence such an invitation, letter or program (PDF or Image)
Contact information for a reference check (coach, tutor)
Event related expenses and income information

Privacy

The information collected in this application will be used by Council in assessing this application in compliance with Councils Privacy policy.

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Has the event occurred already?

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Have you received a Leeton Shire Council Youth Development Grant this financial year?

Yes

Congratulations, you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for this grant.

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Unfortunately, you don't meet the eligibility requirements for this grant. Please review the guidelines for eligibility criteria.

Individual Applicant Details

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Is the applicant under 18?(Required)

Yes

Certification
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I, , certify that all details supplied in this application form and in any attached documents are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read the accompanying Guidelines and Application Instructions provided with this application form. I am aware that, if successful, I may be invited to attend a Council Meeting or Workshop to speak about the activity/event I attended.
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Youth Development Grant

Youth Development Grant Guidelines

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