Play it forward with our Youth Access Grants – applications now open!
2023/24 grant award winners St Kilda City Junior Football Club
Recreation activities can include:
- sporting activities such as training, lessons, competitions, and organised group sports
- creative expression including theatre, acting groups, and art lessons.
- social activities including mindfulness, environmental activities, movie clubs, group coding, and gaming sessions.
Grant categories
The Youth Access Grants Program includes two types of grants - for individuals and organisations that offer youth activities.
Stream one: Get Involved grant
This category provides funding up to $500 for an individual young person to participate in recreational activities. The grant is intended for activities such as sporting lessons, creative workshops, and social programs. Applicants aged 12 to 17 will need parental consent, and it is the responsibility of the parent or carer to manage the funds and provide an acquittal report.
Stream two: Recreation Programs grant
The Recreation Programs grant provides up to $15,000 for organisations to create or enhance free or low-cost recreational programs for young people. This could include a range of activities such as team sports, arts and theatre, mindfulness, environmental projects, and more.
Key dates
Mark these key dates in your calendar to make sure you don’t miss out.
| Key milestone | Date |
| Applications open | 28 October 2024 (Applications are now open) |
| Online information session | 18 November 2024, 10 am to 11 am Registrations open |
| Applications close | 8 December 2024 |
| Applications accessed | January 2025 |
| Applicants notified | February 2025 |
| Funds issued | March 2025 |
| Project/program delivery | April to September 2025 |
| Acquittal reports due | October 2025 |
How to apply
Youth Access Grants are all about helping young people have more fun and meaningful experiences in Port Phillip. To apply:
- Go to our Youth Access Grant Youth Access Grants Program - City of Port Phillip
- Make sure you or your organisation is eligible. Before you apply, read through our guidelines to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria.
- Familiarise yourself with our assessment criteria in the guidelines. This will give you an idea how your submission will be assessed.
- Attend our online information session on 18 November from 10 am to 11 am. This will give you a better understanding of the grants.
- Submit your application here
For more about the Youth Access Grant program and how to apply visit: Youth Access Grants Program - City of Port Phillip