New grants open for young Queenslanders
- Applications open for the 2025 Queensland Youth Week Community Event Grants
- Grants of up to $5,000 to support young people to lead community events
- Queensland's annual celebration of young people runs from April 6-12
The countdown is on for Queensland Youth Week 2025, with young people across the state invited to apply for a new Crisafulli Government grant program that empowers them to design and deliver their own community events.
Queenslanders aged 12 to 25 can now apply for a share of $30,000 to bring their ideas to life and deliver events that showcase the talents, achievements, and contributions of our state's youth.
The new grants will help young people to plan and deliver events across Queensland in partnership with a community organisation or council.
Successful applicants will receive funding to deliver their events during Queensland Youth Week, which will run from 6-12 April.
Events could include workshops, festivals, or forums that engage and celebrate young people in their local communities.
More than 85 Youth Week events were held across Queensland last year.
Minister for Youth, Sam O'Connor, said Youth Week was a chance to recognise the impact young people had and to make sure their ideas were brought to the forefront.
"Nearly one in five Queenslanders is aged 12 to 25 so Youth Week is our opportunity to showcase their talents, achievements and contributions," Minister O'Connor said.
"The Crisafulli Government is committed to supporting young people to drive change in their communities and gain experience in the areas they are passionate about.
"These grants provide a platform for young Queenslanders which they themselves will take the lead on creating.
"I encourage young Queenslanders to get involved and take this opportunity to run their own event or activity."
Grants of up to $5,000 are available and applications must be submitted before midnight on 23 February 2025.
Visit www.desi.qld.gov.au/youthweek to apply and for information on grant guidelines and eligibility.
