Youth Entertainment Funding

Applications are invited from Community Organisations or Individuals for funding to support events, entertainment or activities contributing to the Timaru District being a vibrant and exciting place for youth.

Projects that can be funded

• Activity based
• Open to the public
• Benefit groups of 12-25 year old youth

All Council run, funded or supported events are required to be Smokefree

Applications with a high priority

• Provision of entertainment for youth
• Staging of a youth event
• Arranging youth activities

Applications with a low priority

• Individuals
• Sport and recreation activities

Application Process

1. Submit a completed application form to the Timaru District Council before the closing date. Application forms are available from Council offices in Geraldine, Temuka and Timaru.
2. All applications will be acknowledged in writing.
3. Application are considered by the Youth Initiatives Subcommittee. Applicants may be invited to attend the meeting to present further information and / or clarify the application.
4. Following the meeting you will receive a letter with the decision.
5. If you are successful the money will be paid to your bank account within 2 weeks of the meeting provided all the required banking information is included with the application.
6. Complete a project report form within 2 months of the completion of the event.

Last updated: 24 Feb 2021