To provide financial support for young residents who have been selected to represent their community, region, or state in sporting, academic, cultural, or other achievement-based events at local, national, or international levels.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Be aged between 12 and 18 inclusive or be a registered student under the age of 25 on or prior to the commencement date of the representative event.
- Reside within the council’s municipal area (proof of residence required)
- Have been officially selected by a recognised association, school, or governing body to participate in a representative event.
- Be participating in an amateur (non-professional) event.
- Demonstrate that they are required to meet a substantial portion of the expenses themselves.
- Not have received substantial sponsorship from other organisations for the same event (other sponsorships will be considered in the assessment).
Funding may be provided for:
- Sporting competitions (e.g., state, national, international championships)
- Academic competitions (e.g., Olympiads, conferences, national or international contests)
- Cultural or other achievement-based events (e.g., music, arts, leadership forums)
- Costs such as travel, accommodation, registration fees, and uniforms directly related to the event.
Funding is not available for:
- Events that have commenced or already taken place (retrospective funding)
- Applications that have not been received four weeks prior to the event
- Applicants that have already received funding through councils Youth Representative Grants Program within the same financial year.
Assistance:
If you need assistance completing this form or have any questions regarding the application process please contact us on the details below.
- Youth Development Officer
- 6323 9200
- youth@wtc.tas.gov.au
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