The Youth Achievement Grant Program aims to financially assist young people who have excelled in their chosen field, and have been selected to participate in sporting, cultural, STEMAL (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Arts & Language), or community activities. The Youth Achievement Grant is offered to eligible applicants under and up to the age of 18.
- young people aged up to 18 years old at the time of the competition/event/activity, who are residents of the City of Charles Sturt
- parent/guardian can apply on behalf of the applicant where the young person is under 18 years old
- Read the guidelines.
- Read the policy.
- Complete an application form.
Financial assistance to young people who have been selected to participate in competitions/events/activities (outlined in the Youth Achievement Grant Program guidelines) at a state, national and international level.
Location | Without concession card | With concession card |
Intrastate | $100 | $145 |
Interstate | $175 | $225 |
Overseas | $275 | $325 |
- Applicant must be a resident of the City of Charles Sturt
- Applicant must be no older than 18 years at the time of the competition/event/activity
- Applicant must be able to provide proof of selection to participate - this can include an official letter of selection, letter of invitation, or relevant supporting documentation.
- Applicant must be participating in an eligible category, as outlined in the Youth Achievement Grant Program guidelines.
- The application must be lodged in adherence to our timeframe requirements - no earlier than 2-months from the start date of the competition, no later than 2 weeks.
Eligibility for funding does not mean your application will be successful. The Youth Achievement Grant Program receives many applications, and funding is limited.
Applicants can only apply once per financial year.