Youth Go Grants 2026 Round 2

Overview Campaspe Shire Council is inviting applications for Round 2 of the Youth GO! Grants 2026. The grants are funded through the Victorian Government's Engage! funding and support young people aged 12 to 25 to bring their ideas to life through inclusive community activities that strengthen participation, connection, wellbeing, and empowerment across Campaspe Shire. About The program enables schools, community groups, and organisations to deliver youth-focused events and activities that reflect young people's needs and priorities while building stronger community connections. Schools are encouraged to apply for projects that are informed by, or developed through, the Campaspe Youth Summit, where student ideas are supported to become youth-focused activities or events that benefit young people across the wider Shire. Round 2 applications for the 2026 program are open from 1 to 22 November 2026. Objectives Funded activities must align with at least one of the following engagement criteria: Youth engagement and participation: supporting young people to have a voice and be actively involved in decision-making processes Youth development: building young people's skills, knowledge, confidence, or experience through training, mentoring, or volunteering Youth celebration and events: recognising, showcasing, or celebrating the achievements and contributions of young people in the community Funding Grants of $500 to $1,500 per application are available. Funding must be used only for the purposes outlined in the approved application. Eligible expenses may include (but are not limited to): Venue hire Equipment and materials Program delivery costs Catering (non-alcoholic) Transport directly related to participation Marketing and promotion of the activity Ineligible expenses include: Alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances Capital works or major infrastructure Debt repayment Ongoing staff wages Retrospective funding for activities that have already occurred prior to funding approval Insurance costs, including but not limited to public liability insurance Operational costs, including utilities such as gas and electricity Council reserves the right to request repayment of funds if they are not used in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. Eligibility To be eligible for the Campaspe Youth GO! Grants, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Be a not-for-profit organisation, an educational institution, or be auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation Be located in, or provide services to, the Shire of Campaspe Deliver activities that are alcohol, smoke, and drug-free, and accessible to young people Demonstrate financial viability to deliver the proposed activity Demonstrate meaningful involvement of young people in the planning, delivery, or decision-making of the project Hold appropriate insurance relevant to the activities outlined in the application Deliver activities or events that are free or low cost for participants Have no outstanding debts to Council or overdue acquittals from previous Council funding What type of projects are eligible for funding? Funded activities must: Be alcohol, smoke, and drug-free Be safe, accessible, and inclusive for young people aged 12 to 25 Support youth participation, development, wellbeing, or celebration Deliver positive outcomes for young people and the wider Campaspe community Be based on ideas generated through the Campaspe Youth Summit (where applicable) Be able to target a specific age range within 12 to 25 years (for example, 12 to 17 year olds) Information Requested All required information must be completed, including quotes for all items $500 and over, as incomplete applications will not be assessed. How to Apply Applications are submitted through Campaspe Shire Council's online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants. If this is the first time applying using SmartyGrants, click 'Start a Submission', then 'Register here'. Applications must be submitted via Council's SmartyGrants platform by the advertised closing date. Applicants will receive confirmation of submission via email. View the guidelines: Youth GO! grants Campaspe Shire Council View the Privacy Policy: Privacy statement Campaspe Shire Council If you need help using the form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out the Applicant FAQ's. Enquiries For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact Rani Gundry, Youth Community Development Officer. Phone: 1300666535 (during business hours) Email: youthteam@campaspe.vic.gov.au (quote your submission number)