BYRON SHIRE Council is offering 2 small grants of up to $2,500 for Byron Shire young people aged 15 to 25.
The grants are for projects which will create and deliver programs, activities and events for young people in the Byron Shire.
Previous successful applications include the Which Way Festival – a youth music festival, Stand Out UpCycle Workshops – upcycling workshops and fashion show, Try A Little BYT – youth mentor training for Byron Youth Theatre and Spirit of the Bay – youth music and cultural festival.
Applications for the Small Change grants must address one or more of the themes in Byron Shire Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
- Environment
- Society and Culture
- Economy
- Community Infrastructure
- Corporate Management
The closing date for applications is 9 October 2017.
Rochelle Barclay, Community Project Officer at Byron Shire Council, said the Small Change grants are aimed at supporting projects by young people for young people.
“The concept behind these grants is that young people know what young people want and this money can be used directly for projects that will be well received by those in the 15-25 year age group,” Ms Barclay said.
“The 2016 census found that young people make up approximately 20 percent of our population and Byron Shire Council is keen to show our youth that we value them and their ideas,” she said.
“We are looking forward to receiving some exciting applications for projects, workshop programs, activities and events that promote a positive image of young people,” Ms Barclay said.