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Posted on Monday 22nd of April, 2024,
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting the community to apply for funding to deliver youth-led events across Greater Shepparton. The Greater Shepparton FReeZA Event Grant Program will support the delivery of music, cultural and recreational events within the community.
In summary:
A total funding pool of $40,000 is on offer, with individual grants of between $1,000 and $10,000 available for successful applicants to delivery youth design and lead events within Greater Shepparton. The funding is part of Council’s FReeZA program funding provided by the State Government.
The purpose of the program is to display young people’s skills and talents whilst celebrating and recognising the important contribution young people make to cultural life and community.
Funded events must be drug, alcohol, vape and smoke-free and should reflect the broad interests of young people and the local youth culture, which may include:
This grant program provides the opportunity for young people to lead the design and delivery of events, activities and programs that respond to the local youth culture. We encourage local groups that work with young people, to be creative and innovative to design and deliver a diverse range of projects through this funding program.
The capacity of an organisation or individual to manage the project will be assessed and preference will be given to applicants that can demonstrate the required skills, structure and planning to see the project through.
Applications for the FReeZA Event Grant Program close on Friday 30 August 2024 at 5.00pm. Click here for further information on the grant and how to apply.
You can also contact Council’s Community Wellbeing Coordinator Communtiy Partnerships on 5832 9700 or by email at youth@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
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