Youth Dream Big Fund Guidelines
The City of Mandurah is committed to financially supporting the initiatives and goals of young
people through the Youth Dream Big Fund.
The fund is designed to support young people achieve something great.
This may be to achieve a specific goal or dream or further develop a skill or talent.
• Individuals can apply for up to $350
• Organisations can apply for up to $500 to contribute toward a specific program or activity
thatdevelops young people
The fund is open all year round, subject to funding availability.
Who Can Apply?
Young people aged between 11 – 25 who live in the City of Mandurah.
Not for Profit Organisations running educational or development opportunities that benefit young
people who live in Mandurah.
We Look for:
Applications that support young people developing at least one of the following areas;
• Leadership, confidence or life skills
• Educational opportunities outside of usual school options
• Enhancing Mandurah’s vibrancy and culture
• Developing and / or delivering a project that makes a dierence to the community
• Sporting achievement that requires interstate or overseas travel, where funding isn’t
availablethrough other sources (check the City’s Outstanding Representative Donation
guidelines).
A clear plan that shows:
• What you want the money for
• What the benefits are for the young person and/or community
• How the funds will be spent (budget)
Organisations applying must be able to demonstrate that three or more young people have been
oered discounted fees to the project or program they are applying for.
What CAN be funded
• Registration or course fees
• Accommodation costs
• Training fees
• Expenses related to volunteering or a project improving the local community