The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in the future of young people, with an additional $735,000 in grants to fund youth-led projects as the state celebrates NSW Youth Week 2025 from 9-17 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sixteen organisations will receive up to $50,000 each to design and deliver projects under the Youth Opportunities program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is on top of the $1.5 million already delivered to 35 organisations in the 2024\/25 funding round, which has supported a range of activities including cultural connection programs, creative arts workshops, self-defence classes, leadership camps, sporting activities and community engagement projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The grassroots projects are aimed at empowering and engaging young people aged 12-24 in their local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest projects funded under the grants span the state and include sport, health and wellbeing, nutrition, art, music, podcasting, video production, life skills, financial literacy, and job readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Young people are closely involved in the projects every step of the way, from identifying what their peers need, to workshopping the proposals and delivering the projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This innovative approach drives young people\u2019s connection to their communities and provides an opportunity to forge leadership, communication, and management skills, helping them achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since it was first launched in 2012, the Youth Opportunities program has provided $19.8 million in funding and delivered 434 youth empowering projects across NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The projects announced today will commence this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A full list of new recipients can be found here: https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/grants-and-funding\/youth-opportunities-program\/previous-recipients\/youth-opportunities-program-2024\/25-round-13<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Youth Rose Jackson said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Youth Opportunities program delivers projects by young people for young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am thrilled to announce we\u2019ve expanded this year\u2019s program, with 16 additional grant recipients receiving grants to drive projects in their areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFrom sport to mural making, these new projects will empower and engage young people, helping them connect with their communities and learn vital new skills to set them on a positive path for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steve Hancox from Multicultural Communities Council Of Illawarra said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Youth Opportunities funding enabled us to engage with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs a result of our project, more young people built strong community networks and developed essential skills to navigate life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was fantastic to see the participants in our project thrive with an increased sense of self-confidence and belonging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in the future of young people, with an additional $735,000 in grants to fund youth-led projects as the state celebrates NSW Youth Week 2025 from 9-17 April. Sixteen organisations will receive up to $50,000 each to design and deliver projects under the Youth Opportunities program. 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