Child and Youth Inclusion - Education Subsidy - FY 2026-27

Please read the Subsidy Guidelines (open in a new window) before completing this subsidy application.

The Child and Youth Inclusion (CAYI) Subsidy aims to support children and young people experiencing financial disadvantage.

There are 2 application types available:

Education:

• Up to $600 (pre-GST)
• For children / young people (up to 24 years old) going to high school, vocational training or higher education who do not have the financial means to purchase required materials and equipment or cover course fees.

Recreation:

• Up to $250 or 85% of fees (whichever lower, pre-GST)
• For children / young people (5-18 year old) to participate in group recreational activities (e.g. school camps, sporting, creative and hobby activities) who do not have the financial means to pay for compulsory fees.

This form is for the Education Subsidy only, if you mean to apply for a Recreation subsidy please click here.

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

For any questions or assistance with your application, please contact the Community Grants and Network team on (03) 9784 1035 or email communitygrants@frankston.vic.gov.au

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.