Youth Encouragement Grants

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About Youth Encouragement Grants

Youth Encouragement Grants of up to $600 are available to individuals aged between 12 and 24 to participate in opportunities that facilitate and develop:

  • Leadership
  • Employability
  • Social skills and knowledge
  • Learning (educational opportunities outside of usual school options/alternate pathway program/ability to participate in further education)
  • Community participation

Funds may not be used for:

  • Sporting activities
  • Driving lessons and/or driving licence fees
  • School / TAFE / university fees (except short courses, academic and leadership programs that are 12 weeks or less)
  • Equipment, resources and technology (e.g. text books, laptops / tablets, stationery, mobile data and internet connection)
  • Accommodation, uniforms, flights and travel costs

Applicants must not have received:

  • A Youth Encouragement Grant in the current financial year 
  • A Youth Encouragement Grant for the same program in previous years.

Applications must be received and date stamped by the City at least four weeks prior to the program.

Please note: applications will be assessed by City Officers in accordance with relevant City policies, guidelines and processes. The City reserves the right to decline applications, or approve for partial funding. Any decisions made by the City are final.

Contact the Community Grants Officer on grants@rockingham.wa.gov.au or 9528 0333 if you have any questions, or to discuss your application. 
 

Application Process

Please follow each step below for further information, and before submitting an application:

Step 1. Read the City’s Community Grants Program Guidelines

Please take a moment to review the requirements and eligibility criteria outlined in the application form before proceeding with your application. 

Only proceed to the next step of your application if you are confident that you meet all criteria.

Step 2. Complete the Youth Encouragement Grant Application

Complete the Youth Encouragement Grant application form in full and ensure all questions have been answered correctly.

Ensure that you have also collated all supporting documentation.

Step 3. Submit the Application

Once you have completed the application form, please submit your application with all required documents attached, including: 

  1. Applicant’s proof of City of Rockingham residency (e.g. driver’s licence, rates / utility notice etc.). For minors, this could be the parent / guardian’s details. 
  2. Supporting documentation  – this must be from a reputable and recognised program with accredited trainers or program operators.

Note: to avoid delay of your application being assessed, please ensure that all questions have been completed in full, and that all required support documents have been submitted at the time of application. Applications will only be assessed once the application has been received in full. 

Applications should be forwarded to:

Electronic copies:
customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au (10MB limit per email)

Hard copies:
Community Capacity Building
City of Rockingham
PO Box 2142
Rockingham DC WA 6967

In person:
City of Rockingham
Administration Building
Civic Boulevard
Rockingham

Step 4. Outcome

Once your application has been assessed, you will receive notification of the outcome of the City’s decision within four weeks of when your application has been received in full (i.e. all application questions answered and all supporting documentation received). 

A formal letter advising you of the outcome of the City’s decision will be sent to you by email or post. 

Step 5. Payment

Successful applicants will receive payment electronically directly into their nominated bank account. Please ensure the bank details provided are correct.

The City will not be held responsible for any delays or errors in payment due to factors out of the City’s control (including but not limited to those resulting from banking industry systems).

Step 6. After You Have Attended the Event - Acquittals

We are interested in hearing how your program went. Please submit the following to the City within four weeks of completing your program:

  1. Program documentation/proof of attendance or certificate.
  2. Receipt of costings.
  3. Photo evidence (e.g. photo taken at the program or a screenshot of any social media posts associated with the competition you attended).

Acquittals should be forwarded to:

Electronic copies:
customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au (10MB limit per email)

Hard copies:
Community Capacity Building
City of Rockingham
PO Box 2142
Rockingham DC
WA 6967

In person:
City of Rockingham
Administration Building
Civic Boulevard
Rockingham

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