Organisations helping young Australians prepare for further study or work are invited to apply for Government grants, with $500,000 now available under the Youth Development and Support Program.
Minister for Youth Peter Garrett today called on interested organisations to apply for up to $70,000 in funding to deliver projects which foster the talents of young people aged 12 to 25.
“The Youth Development and Support program will this year focus funding on projects under the theme ‘Ready for further study and work’,” Mr Garrett said.
“We are looking for eligible non-government and not-for-profit organisations which provide young people with the skills they need to go on to further study, training or to enter the workforce.
“This is a terrific program, which supports youth-led projects that inspire young people to find practical and creative opportunities in their local area.
“We know young people are the first to be disadvantaged by economic instability and are among the last to recover, which is why the Gillard Government is committed to supporting programs which arm young people with the skills and knowledge they need to prosper,” Mr Garrett said.
Organisations have until Friday 1 June 2012 to submit an application for funding.
For information on the eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit www.youth.gov.au.
Source: www.youth.gov.au