Grants for young First Nations people
Posted: October 31st, 2022
Applications for the State Government’s Aboriginal Youth Empowerment Grants of between $2000 and $25,000 are now open.
A total of $275,000 in Department of Communities funding is available through the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) for initiatives that help First Nations people aged 10 to 25 with increased representation, engagement and participation in decision-making.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, community groups, local governments and non-for-profit organisations can apply for the grants.
The funding will be assessed by a panel of young First Nations people and First Nations community representatives, along with representatives from the Department of Communities and Youth Minister’s office.
Applications close 9 December. For more details, visit the YACWA website.