Ara Taiohi

Youth Week grants aim to:

• Support young people’s participation in the planning and delivery of Youth Week events in their communities.
• Promote and celebrate positive images of young people; showcasing their talents, achievements, creativity and contributions to the community.
• Create spaces for young people to share their thoughts and ideas with other members of the community.
• Create youth development opportunities and youth developed resources.

Only applications received from Ara Taiohi members and New Zealand schools will be considered. If you are not sure if you are a member check out if your organisation is listed here or contact  Shannan.

Youth Week events must:

• Fit with the Youth Week theme.
• Use a positive youth development approach to design, develop, deliver and evaluate the Youth Week event.
• Ensure youth participation is a key feature of the event from its inception to closing.
• Create youth development opportunities (leadership, mentoring and volunteering) in your community.
• Positively and actively promote young people by showcasing their talents, achievements and contributions to the community.
• Promote the engagement of young people throughout the event – preferably through photos or other media.

Please note the next round of Youth Week grants will be open in January 2020.