About Alexandrina Council's Youth Sponsorship Program - NOW OPEN!
Alexandrina Council recognises the positive contribution young people make to community life and the importance of providing opportunities for personal growth and capacity building. Council’s Youth Sponsorship Program aims to support and encourage young people displaying commitment, passion and determination to undertake skill development activities in their chosen field of endeavour.
What activities will be funded?
Funding is offered to support activities in the following four categories:
- Arts, Culture, Music & Dance
- Sport & Recreation
- Community Participation and Leadership
- Education & Academic Performance.
Eligible activities include:
- Events, programs or workshops that develop personal or professional skills and experience
- Regional, national or international level competitions
- Leadership programs or conferences.
- Transport and accommodation costs associated with any of the above activities.
Applications will be accepted between 9am on 1 August 2023 and 4pm on 30 April 2024 or until funds are exhausted.
For a list of Youth Sponsorship Program recipients awarded so far in 2023-24, please click here.
Click on the image below to download the Youth Sponsorship Program Guidelines.