Child and Youth Inclusion Grant 2024-25

The Child And Youth Inclusion (CAYI) Grant aims to support young people experiencing financial disadvantage to participate in formal education and recreational programs or activities.

There are 2 application types available:

Education & Pathway:

• Up to $600 available
• For young people (up to 24 years old) transitioning to high school, higher education or into training to pursue career aspirations who do not have the financial means to purchase required materials and equipment, or cover course fees.

Recreation:

• Up to $200 or 75% of fees (whichever lower)
• For young people (5-18 year old) to participate in recreational activities (e.g. school camps, sporting, creative, wellness and hobby activities) who do not have the financial means to pay for compulsory fees and/or uniform.

PLEASE NOTE: If approved, Council will pay the service provider directly for item or services on receipt of invoice; not the applicant, parent or guardian.

The personal information collected on this application form is collected by Frankston City Council for the purposes of assessing eligibility for funding, and the management of any community grants funding provided.  Frankston City Council may also use the personal information to distribute mail of interest such as: events, information and other funding opportunities, however, will not otherwise disclose the personal information to any other party without your prior consent or as required by law.  You are able to access the personal information that Frankston City Council holds about you, and to request that it be corrected by phoning the Freedom of Information Officer on 1300 322 322.

• Applicants are expected to read and understand the grant guidelines before applying.
• Eligibility for funding does not guarantee an application will be granted. Council has full discretion on funding decisions and these are final.
• Child And Youth Inclusion Grant is limited to the amount of funds allocated in Council’s annual budget.
• Allocation of funds to an applicant for any purpose in any year must not be taken as a commitment by Council for funding in a subsequent year.
• Only one application per funding stream, per financial year, per applicant, will be accepted.
• Each application will be considered on its own merits.
• All applicants and recipients of the grants under the Community Grants Program must abide to the Council's Community Grants Policy (open in a separate tab).

Successful recipients must:

• Agree the grant is paid directly to the provider, not the applicant, parent or guardian.
• Cover all other costs associated with the proposed activity. Council’s contribution will be limited to the amount granted.
• If applicable, must make application and obtain Council’s approval of any significant substantial changes to their funding activity or reporting requirements (extension to deadlines). On request, Council officer can attach a Grant Variation Request form to your application via SmartyGrants.

Service providers are:

• Expected to invoice Council and acquit the funding within 12 months of that same financial year or before a new round of the same grant.
• Required to comply with all relevant child safety legislation which may include, but is not limited to, The Victorian Child Safe Standards (2022) and The Child Wellbeing and Safety Act (2005). Council may request evidence of compliance. If you are unsure about your responsibilities in relation the Victorian Child Safe Standards visit https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/ (open in a separate tab).

Grants Cancellation

Grants will be cancelled and requested to be returned to Council if:

• False or misleading information is provided by the applicant.
• The applicant withdraws from the activity.
• The applicant is not undertaking the activity as expected; and/or
• The activity has been cancelled.