August 12th, 2022Engaging our youth for a better tomomrrow

The Victorian Government is empowering grassroots multicultural and Aboriginal organisations to support children and young people to connect with their community, family, friends and culture

The Youth Engagement Grants provide up to $50,000 over two years for projects that use cultural connection, sport, arts, music or other creative activities to engage children and young people from multicultural and Aboriginal communities.

Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, today encouraged eligible organisations to apply for a grant by submitting a project proposal before applications close on 17 August 2022.

The government recognises that each community has the expertise, knowledge and ideas to design solutions that are right for them.

The Youth Engagement Grants provide an opportunity for small, community organisations to make a difference for children and young people in their area.

The Youth Engagement Grants are part of the Building Safer Communities Program, a key initiative under the Crime Prevention Strategy which helps promote community safety and prevent crime in Victoria.

Since 2015, the government has invested more than $90 million in crime prevention programs and supported over 910 projects to increase safety and community confidence in public places across Victoria – including $1.7 million in the 2021-22 Victorian Budget for the Youth Engagement Grants Program.

For more information about how to apply visit www.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/youthengagementgrants

Minister for Crime Prevention Anthony Carbines said:

“Youth Engagement Grants help build the capability of small, grassroots organisations so they can reach more children and young people and connect them with their communities, culture, friends and families.”

“We’re investing in grassroots organisations because we know that helping children and young people to feel engaged and connected is an important part of supporting them towards positive life pathways.” 

Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford said:

“We know local communities have the expertise, knowledge and ideas to design solutions that are right for them. The Youth Engagement Grants provide an opportunity for small, community organisations to make a difference for children and young people in their area.”

“I strongly encourage eligible organisations to apply and be part of a solution that helps build better communities for everyone.”