WA Youth Engagement Grants Program, Australia for Bachelor

  •  Bachelor
  •  17-Nov-2025
  •   Australia
  • $$  Grants up to AUD $10,000

The Government of Western Australia has launched the WA Youth Engagement Grants Program to support youth-focused projects across the state. Eligible organisations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to deliver initiatives that empower young people, build skills, and strengthen community connections.

To be eligible for the grants program, applicants must be local governments, community service organisations, or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) based in Western Australia. Proposed projects should engage young people aged 10 to 25 years, support their participation in community life, build their skills for independence, and align with the goals of the WA Youth Action Plan 2024–2027.

The Government of Western Australia is the state government responsible for governing Western Australia, one of Australia’s six states. It operates under a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, led by the Premier. The government delivers essential services, policies, and programs that support the state’s economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social wellbeing.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Australia
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The funding is available for community-based projects that engage young people in areas such as leadership, skill development, community involvement, and youth-led initiatives.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Be a local government, community service organisation, or an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).

  • Propose a project that engages young people aged 10 to 25 years.

  • Demonstrate how the project will achieve positive outcomes for young people and align with the WA Youth Action Plan 2024–2027: Koorlangka Bidi.

  • Applications must be submitted via SmartyGrants by the specified deadline.

Offered Benefits

  • Up to AUD $5,000 for short-term, one-off initiatives (up to 6 months).

  • Up to AUD $10,000 for longer-term or strategic community-wide projects (6–12 months).

  • Opportunities to collaborate with other organisations and deliver innovative, youth-led initiatives.

  • Support to build the capacity and skills of young people across Western Australia.

Application Process

Interested organisations must access the Grant Program Guidelines and complete the application Form available on the program’s website. If your organisation is interested in applying for a grant through the 2025-26 WA Youth Engagement Grants Program, please access the  Grant Program Guidelines and complete the SmartyGrants Application Form.

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