Youth Fund 2012 - Now closed

Its called the 'Youth Fund' because we want applications to come from young people. We have regional panels of young people (called the Youth Funding Panel) who will assess all submitted applications and make the decision on which projects should and should not be funded, it's called a 'Youth Fund' for a reason. 

If you are a young person, a group of young people, or an organisation that works in partnership with young people and you have a great project idea that young people will benefit from, then have a look at the attached application form. There is no harm in just looking, you never know your project might just be perfect for this.

What Youth Fund 2012 is for:

Youth Fund 2012 is for:

Community projects designed and led by young people (aged 12 – 24) years old
 
 or

Community projects designed and led by youth organisations in partnership with young people
Youth Fund 2012 criteria:

Projects need to:

  • develop young people's skills and motivation, increase their self-esteem, person confidence, leadership skills and family and community connections
  • respond to a need in the community identified by young people
  • include one of the following two Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa principles
    - youth development is about young people being connected
    - youth development is triggered when young people fully participate
    for more information follow the link here: Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa
  • benefit young people aged 12 – 24 years old
  • be based on good youth development practice
  • be completed by 30 June 2012.
Who can apply?
  • groups of young people aged 12 – 24 years old who have the support of a legal entity, for example a school or youth organisation who will hold the fund in their bank account
  • organisations working in partnership with young people

Note: Organisations supporting young people or applying for funding need to be a legal entity, eg an incorporated society or charitable trust (and registered with the Companies Office).
How much is available? The funding available for each project will be between $2,000 and $7,000
What we cannot fund:
  • overseas travel
  • salaries
  • an individual
  • young people without the support of a legal entity.
How the funding decisions are made?

All funding applications will be read and assessed by a Youth Funding Panel. Youth Funding Panels are young people trained in funding decision making and supported by the Ministry of Youth Development.

If your application meets the criteria for the fund and the panel requires more information regarding your application, a panel member may contact you.

Youth Funding Panels will make funding recommendations to the Ministry of Youth Development for approval.
Reporting requirements: If your application is successful in receiving funding you will need to submit a written report at the conclusion of your project that includes:

  • the number of young people supported to connect to their wider community
  • the number of young people participating in decision-making and leadership roles
  • the number of young people involved in/directly benefiting from the project
  • a list of any equipment purchased with project funds
  • a breakdown of how project funds were spent.
A member of the Youth Funding Panel may visit your project.
If you have any questions: If you have any questions please contact Greg Jones on 04 916 3830.
How to apply? Youth Fund 2012 is now closed.
Closing date: Youth Fund 2012 is now closed.

Application form:

Youth Fund 2012 is now closed.