YOUTH LEADERSHIP GRANT

The Tasman District Council provides this grant to support personal development of the young people living in Tasman. It is a unique opportunity for young people who want to participate in activities such as conferences, workshops or outdoor programs like Whenua Iti Outdoors and Outward bound.

Application for up to $500 are accepted all year around.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for the grant, the applicant must:

  • Live in Tasman District

  • Be aged between 15-20 years old

  • Be applying to a programme/project/training which has a central focus on youth leadership. Contact us first if you are not sure whether your programme will be eligible.

  • Agree to provide a report back to us.

  • The priority will be given to applicants who are able to self-fund 50%-75% of the project’s total costs.

What are the criteria?

  • Scholarships are for individuals only, not for teams or groups.

  • Activities promoting political parties and religious ministries will not be funded.

  • Applicants can apply once per calendar year.

  • Sponsorship is available for up to 50% of the total programme/project/training cost, up to a maximum of $500.

  • Applications are accepted throughout the year. Please apply at least four weeks prior to the programme/project/training taking place. Sponsorship will not be granted retrospectively.

  • Any amount of the Youth leadership grant that was unspent should be retuned to the Tasman District Council.

  • Applications must be submitted online

How do I report back?

Successful applicants must provide a report no later than four weeks after their project is completed.

We would like to know:

  • What was the best part of the project/event?

  • How has this experience enriched your life (did you make new friends, learn new skills, change your opinion/behaviour etc.) and how is it going to help you in the future?

  • How did you share your experience with your family and the community?

  • Unless agreed otherwise, the report should be provided in a form of a:

    • Power Point Presentation (5-10 slides)

    • Video (3-5 min)

    • Essay (300 - 800 words).

    • Reports may be published on this website or the Tasman District Council website.

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