Youth Development Partnership Fund
The Youth Development Partnership Fund enables the Ministry of Youth Development, territorial authorities and young people, aged 12-24, to work together to provide youth development opportunities for young people.
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Funding Round seven - complete
Round seven of the Youth Development Partnership Fund is now closed. If you could like to be advised of future funding rounds, please call 0508 FOR MYD (0508 367 693) or email on:
About the fund
The fund provides an opportunity for councils, young people aged 12- 24 and the Ministry of Youth Development to work together on local youth development projects.
| Fund purpose | To improve outcomes for young people through effective youth development practice in their communities. |
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| Who can apply |
Territorial authorities (city and district councils). Councils may partner with each other to deliver the project. A council can also work with local youth service providers around project development and delivery. Only one application per council can be submitted to the Fund. |
| How much |
$735,000 (GST incl) is available. For round seven, as a result of the creation of the new Auckland Council, we have varied the minimum and maximum that can be awarded to a council for their project. The minimum amount is $22,000 (GST incl). The maximum funding level will be the greater of:
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| How long | Projects can be funded for a maximum of three years. |
| What for |
Seed funding or project costs to support councils engage with young people, to respond to local need, and to establish best-practice, locally-relevant initiatives. Projects must target young people, aged 12-24. The Fund:
Funding will not be provided on an ongoing basis or for activities that are the core business of the council or the responsibility of another government funding body. |
| Expected Outcomes |
Expected outcomes for young people are:
For more information on youth participation and youth development, you can find more information in the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa. |
| Funding Round Criteria |
Funding rounds focus funding on initiatives that meet the Ministry's current priorities. These will be outlined in Funding Round Criteria. The focus will always be on providing positive developmental and learning opportunities for young people. Demonstration of good youth development in project design and delivery is required (see the Youth Development Partnership Fund case studies or Good Youth Development Practice information sheet). |
| How it works |
The Ministry advises councils when Funding Rounds will open and close. Councils complete an application, which is assessed by a selection panel, which includes young people, against the Fund's expected outcomes and Funding Round Criteria (see below). Contracts are developed with successful councils. Councils must report on project progress, agreed budgets, and outcomes across the life of the project. |
| Successful projects | Read about 2009 projects that have been funded through the Youth Development Partnership Fund. |
Funding Criteria
Youth Development Partnership Fund round seven applications must clearly show how projects support positive youth development, learning and assist young people, aged 12-24, to develop skills, knowledge, and experience. It should help them gain confidence to pursue other education, training, or employment as outcomes.
Projects must also demonstrate at least one of the following priorities:
Youth community leadership
These projects will assist young people to establish local connections, improve confidence, develop and practice leadership skills, and contribute and influence their community. Examples include projects that
- provide youth leadership training (e.g. leadership noho)
- provide opportunities for young people to develop and practice leadership skills (e.g. organise a youth-focused community event, participate in intergenerational projects)
- support and encourage young people to participate in community decision-making (e.g. submissions to LTCCP)
- assist young people to provide guidance and support to each other (e.g. volunteer youth councillors and peer mentoring).
Celebration of youth achievement
These projects will showcase the positive contribution young people make in their community by focusing on group achievements and assisting young people to acknowledge each others' success. Examples include projects that:
- recognise groups of young people that have done exceptional work for the community (events celebrating success and media opportunities)
- acknowledge youth input into local government processes (e.g. the work of a youth council in developing a community or recreation centre or addressing a safety issue)
- provide opportunities for young people to have an active voice in the media (e.g. youth radio, TV, websites and youth magazines).
Projects in each stream should support young people, aged 12-24, to develop, implement, and manage the project themselves.
Selections panel assessment
In making their decisions, the selection panel will assess:
- alignment with the Expected Outcomes of the fund and the round's Funding Round Criteria
- presence of effective youth development practices (including the planned involvement of youth people throughout the project)
- regional need and local support for the project
- the project's practicality, viability and value.
The selection panel may also consider additional factors including:
- whether a council has already been a recipient of the Youth Development Partnership Fund
- the geographical distribution of all proposals
- support from young people, council (including mayor) and community
- information regarding projects from regional and national government agencies
- fit with priorities
- value for money
- availability of funding.
How to apply
Round Seven Application Pack
| Key Documents | Application form Good Youth Development (information sheet) |
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| Completed applications |
A completed application consists of:
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| Application submission |
Email an electronic copy of the application to youthservices@myd.govt.nz and post or courier the signed original plus one copy of the signed application to: Post Courier |
| Due date | Midday, Friday 18 March 2011. Late applications will not be accepted. |
Frequently asked questions
COUNCILS
Can we submit more than one application?
The Ministry will only accept one application per council.
Can we apply for multiple projects in the same application?
No, only one project can be applied for in each application. However, a project can be made up of a number of sub-projects.
A selection panel will consider the whole application as one – e.g., the whole project. It may recommend the whole project for funding, or part of it or none of it.
If sub-projects are significantly different, it may be difficult to show the project's integration as a whole. This is important in assessing project effectiveness and/or viability.
Can partners lead the project?
From the Ministry's perspective, the council is the lead organisation and is responsible for delivering the project. The council may purchase services or work in partnership with others to deliver the project.
COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
Is my project eligible for funding?
No, only projects lead by a council are eligible for funding.
If a council chooses to work with you to deliver a project, they can apply to the Youth Development Partnership Fund on behalf of the project.
Why can't you answer my questions about the Youth Development Partnership Fund?
The Ministry only provides information about the Youth Development Partnership Fund to councils. This includes answering queries on the application process, application requirements, fund criteria and priorities.
This is because funding is only available to councils and the Ministry will not pre-empt a council’s priorities or choice of project partner(s).
If a council works with a project partner, it is up to each council to decide what capacity and how this partner is selected is up to each council.
Where else can I access funding?
We've suggested some other places you could consider for funding on the funding assistance page.
Contact us
Youth Development Partnership Fund, Post: PO Box 1556, Wellington, 6140, Phone: 0508 FOR MYD (367 693), Email: youthservices@myd.govt.nz
Or contact:
Sandra Meredith, Senior Advisor, Youth Services, Phone 04 916 3662, Email: Sandra.Meredith004@myd.govt.nz
