The purpose of the Youth Development Grants Program is to support not-for-profits groups to deliver exciting, well-managed and relevant projects, programs and activities whilst strengthening connections for young people in the community.

The grants can assist youth organisations and services to identify projects that meet a local need, utilising their experience, expertise and existing connections in the City of Marion. The Youth Grants will contribute to providing positive opportunities in a strong, connected and inclusive community.

Suggested focus areas include:

• Strengthening Youth Engagement and Participation 
• Creating Safe, Inclusive and Welcoming Spaces 
• Developing Creativity through Arts and Culture 
• Valuing Nature and Environmental Sustainability 
• Skill Development and Leadership

Applicants may apply for more than one grant by submitting a separate application for each activity,
demonstrating clear distinctions between the activities. Applicants must declare any current and/or ongoing in-kind or financial support received from the City of Marion e.g. subsidised rent, funding agreements.

To be eligible:

• Applications are encouraged from incorporated not-for-profit organisations and groups.
• Groups that are not incorporated need an incorporated body that is willing to accept the funds on behalf of the non-incorporated body and accept responsibility for the funding of the project.
• Applications must include completed financial information and necessary quotations.
• Schools/educational institutions are eligible to apply, provided they can demonstrate: 
  • The project is delivered outside of normal school hours, this includes external facilitators conducting programs and activities within schools. 
  • The project is meeting an identified need that is not limited to the school environment and demonstrates how the project will have benefits to the wider youth population. 
  • The project does not form part of the core business of the Department for Education. 
  • Alternative funding sources for the project are not available from the Department for Education.

The following will make an application ineligible:

• Funding for individual, private, political or commercial enterprise or activities.
• Fundraising or sponsorship (may be eligible through our Donations and Sponsorship Program). 
• Ongoing operational costs, core business, salaries or costs not directly related to project delivery. 
• Payment for facilitators/instructors (unless it is clearly demonstrated that required expertise cannot be sourced internally).
• Projects that duplicate an existing or similar project within the community (need already being met).
• Projects implemented outside of the City of Marion council boundaries (unless the activity clearly demonstrates significant benefits to the participants, being City of Marion’s young people).
• The project has commenced or retrospective funding (money spent before a grant is approved). 
• Funding for academic research or conference costs, interstate or overseas travel.
• The organisation has an outstanding acquittal or debt owing to Council. Please note this does not apply to organisations that have a loan with Council and are complying with the repayment terms.

• Phone: 08 8375 6600
• Email: ashley.lambourne@marion.sa.gov.au