More Funding Information
Please see below for general guidelines or feel free to email us at info@youthfund.co.nz for more information.
Good luck! We look forward to hearing from you soon.
- Youthfund generally funds up to $2000 per project. In exceptional cases, projects or ideas may be considered for larger donations.
- Youthfund meets every 2 weeks to consider applications. The applicant or another young person involved in the project will be required to bring the proposal to the Youthfund board prior to funding being allocated. Consideration will be given to the number of people who will benefit around the Youth Community from this project.
- Applications can be made between February and November each year.
- We’ve now simplified our application process; apply online and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Applicants will receive notification of receipt of their application and may be asked to present a verbal submission to the Board at the next Youthfund meeting (within 3 weeks of receipt of application).
- A current board member will act as a liaison for applicants, offering support and advice to help them through the application process.
- Applicants will be advised of the Board’s decision as soon as possible following this meeting. Notification will be sent out and successful applicants will receive funds once a project agreement form has been returned.
- Applicants under 20 must have a supporting adult for their project. In most cases, funding will be assigned to the adult who takes responsibility for expenditure and accountability.
- Young people between 20 and 24 years are considered adults and therefore may secure funding without adult involvement.
- An accountability report following the event or project must be completed and returned to Youthfund within 2 weeks following the project.
- Funds not spent on the project or within the time frame stated, must be returned to Youthfund unless prior approval for future allocation has been given.
- Funds will be paid either in a lump sum to applicant, or at the discretion of Youthfund.
- Youthfund decisions are final. Applicants may re-apply.
Good luck! We look forward to hearing from you soon.
