Youth Vibe Holiday Grants are available for activities and events hosted during the September-October, December-January and June-July school holidays, aiming to fund a wide range of events and activities for young people, their families and the wider community throughout the Northern Territory. The Youth Vibe Holiday Grants are delivered by the Office of Youth Affairs, a business unit within the Department of People, Sport and Culture. OYA works with young people, communities and organisations across the Northern Territory to support wellbeing, participation in events and activities, and to ensure young people have a strong voice in decisions that affect their lives. We aim to foster a vibrant and diverse youth sector that contributes to a Northern Territory where young people are safe, healthy and happy, and given the opportunity to thrive. We coordinate youth programs and administer grants for young people aged between 12 and 25 years with the aim of: improving their personal wellbeing, promoting their positive achievements, and assisting them to reach their goals; providing them with positive recreational and developmental opportunities and helping them to keep informed and actively involved in their communities; and developing effective communication links between young people, the youth sector, the Northern Territory Government, and the wider community. Available funding Up to $2,000 per school holiday period, or up to $6,000 for the combined holiday periods. Available to groups and organisations. Individuals are not eligible to apply for Youth Vibe Holiday Grants. What can be funded Exciting and creative ideas which provide safe and secure entertainment opportunities, provide youth-friendly engagement, and involve young people at all levels, needs, locations, and connection with culture. Programs which encourage the development of skills and attributes such as self-esteem, cooperation and trust, employability, practical life skills, or upskilling in a chosen recreational activity. Travel costs, for travel within the Northern Territory only, associated with an event/activity but must not be the sole purpose for the requested funding (your application must include other reasons for funding). Wages or salaries for course providers (e.g. instructors) up to 50% of the total request amount of the grant, only if required for the facilitation of an event or activity. This does not include wages or salary paid to your organisation’s staff during usual core business hours and must relate to the program or event. There is flexibility for the delegate to consider funding multiple applications to one organisation in the same school holiday period in various locations within the Northern Territory. There is also flexibility for the delegate to consider providing financial assistance for applications beyond the grant round’s scope to meet school holiday needs and requests. What can't be funded Organisations, community groups and individuals outside of the Northern Territory, unless the activity directly benefits young Territorians. Payment for Working with Children Checks or any events where the facilitator does not possess a Working with Children Card or Exemption Authority. Payment of membership, registration or participation fees for long-term learning opportunities (includes visa application fee, travel insurance, sporting registration and course registration). Commercial or business activities i.e. to make a profit, or fundraising activities or events. Purchase of any capital equipment (exceptions to this guideline may be considered by the delegate on a case-by-case basis) or inclusion of contingency costs. Programs or activities which are political, discriminatory or exclusionary against another, based on their culture, religion or marital status. Projects or activities that OYA considers do not represent value for money, fall under the responsibility of other funding bodies or government agencies, or have already received Northern Territory Government funding and are not a priority for additional support. Programs or events that are scheduled outside of the 2026 school holiday periods or do not have a specific youth focus. Programs located outside the Northern Territory. Programs not catered to young people aged 12 to 25 years. Before you apply General eligibility criteria must be met to apply for the Youth Vibe Holiday Grants. Before you submit your application, you should: ensure you are compliant with your regulatory authority (if applicable) and have no outstanding final acquittals or reports with the Northern Territory Government. define your activity (what is it, how do you want to do it, who is involved) and develop a coherent project plan. prepare a realistic and balanced budget that demonstrates value for money. obtain a Working With Children permission and/or authorisation. ensure that your project or activity links to at least two outcomes of the Northern Territory Youth Strategy 2023-2033. ensure that your project or activity links to at least one of the Northern Territory Government priorities (reducing crime, rebuilding the economy, and restoring our Territory lifestyle). Supporting Documents Northern Territory Youth Strategy 2023-2033 Restoring the Territory Lifestyle Strategy 2025-2028 2026-27 Youth Engagement Grants Guidelines YEG - Project Plan template (docx) YEG - Project Plan template (pdf) YEG - Budget Expenditure Calculator Vendor Creation/Amendment Form (docx) Vendor Creation/Amendment Form (pdf) YEG - Organisation Acquittal and Evaluation Report 2026-27 (docx) YEG - Organisation Acquittal and Evaluation Report 2026-27 (pdf) Contact Details Name: Office of Youth Affairs Role: Department Phone: 0889993862 Email: DPSC.OYA@nt.gov.au