FairGo 4 Youth Grants
FairGo 4 Youth Grants provides an opportunity for disadvantaged young people to participate in a local extra-curricular activity to enrich their lives and improve social connection and wellbeing.
The maximum amount residents can apply for, per financial year, is:
- $400 (plus GST) or
- $600 (plus GST) for those living with a disability
Application are open twice a year
January - February for Term 1 or winter season activities, and
July - August for Term 2 or summer season activities
An individual can make a single claim for a winter season, or summer season, or if term based, two consecutive terms (if a term-based activity). Funding covers registration costs only.
The level of financial resourcing available is limited by Council's budget allocation and its priorities. No applicant can be guaranteed funding, nor can any applicant be guaranteed to receive the full requested amount and no further grants will be issued after the funding allocation is exhausted for that period.
IMPORTANT:
- This Grant is not a voucher. Payment is made directly to the chosen activity provider
- Young people must select an activity from a pre-approved activity provider who uses a Council venue. Download a list of all eligible Activity Providers: Activity Provider List(PDF, 299KB)
Who is eligible to apply?
- Children and young people from age eight - 18 who are residents of the City of Melton and can demonstrate the need for financial support.
Download and read a copy of the FairGo 4 Youth Grant guidelines(PDF, 1001KB) to understand eligibility criteria and timelines.
Are you unable to supply proof of financial support with a health care card or pension card? You can instead contact a registered community service organisation, charity, school or Council Support Officer to complete a Referral Form(PDF, 172KB)
How to enrol as a Participant
How to enrol as an Activity Provider
- Complete: FairGo 4 Youth - Activity Provider Enrolment Form
- Begin your submission
- Submit