This fund offers grants for projects or initiatives that will have a significant impact on children and young people living in our city.
Funding tiers
There are two tiers of funding available, one for larger or long-term projects, and the other for smaller community projects.
Tier 1: Two grants available, every three years.
Tier 2: Five or six grants of $6000 as a one-off payment.
We welcome applications from groups of young people, but you need the support of a legal organisation who will guide the project. This could be a school or a local not-for-profit group.
We are looking for projects to support under the following focus areas:
Diversity and inclusion
- LGBTQIA+
- Cultural identity and belonging
- Youth programmes that focus on migrants and former refugees
- Māori led youth programmes
- Pacific led youth programmes
Examples of projects could include:
- Language and culture celebrations and education
- Creating targeted support networks and activities
Environmental
- Harbour
- Waste reduction and minimisation
- Climate change mitigation
- Food sustainability and education
Examples of projects could include
- Planting projects in collaboration with existing initiatives
- Community gardens and education
- Cooking classes and education
- Sustainable clothing and goods initiatives
Health and Wellbeing
- Mental health initiatives and support
- Strengthening social connections
- Healthy and active lifestyles
Examples of projects could include
- Youth led peer support groups
- Exercise and training initiatives
- Safe places and spaces to connect
How to apply
First, read the guidelines. These give you all the information you'll need for your application.
Tier 2 applications open on 18 August
Then fill in an application form for the grant you wish to apply for:
- Tier 2 - for smaller projects
- Tier 1 - for larger long-term projects
If you've read through all the details, and are still not sure what to apply for, or have any other questions, contact our Partnerships Advisor – Children Young People and Families, Sam Tyler email [email protected]
2024-2025 recipients
Tier 1
- Cannons Creek Youth Charitable Trust for the Cannons Creek Boxing Academy to provide their boxing programmes to local students aged 9-19 at no cost.
- Voice of Aroha to run workshops on digital media production, podcasting, and public speaking for young people with a focus on issues such as mental health, identity and belonging.
Tier 2
- Holy Family School – for their Pa Harakeke (Harakeke Garden) project which comprises a labyrinth of harakeke complemented by clusters of edible and coastal plants, and areas for students to relax and meditate.
- Wellness Within – to run workshops aiming to educate, inspire, and support as many tamariki as possible in leading healthy, balanced lives and enhancing their overall wellbeing.
- Porirua Multicultural Council – for projects to support the identity of young people in Porirua from different communities and help them into the workforce.
- Wellington Access Radio – to support three short-run radio shows/podcasts with three different groups of young people in the Porirua community.
- Alofa Tunoa Trust – to run the Pasifika Cultural Connection Initiative, which aims to enhance community ties and cultural awareness among young people with disabilities.
- Youth Cultures and Community Trust - Praxis Education Kenepuru – for their Liminal project which provides a more focused opportunity for mentors to work alongside their rangatahi in new environments and challenging experiences.
