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Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative | Large grants program for regional NSW


The program supports the wellbeing of children and young people living in regional NSW to recover from and build resilience to future adversity.

The Large Grants Program for Regional NSW leverages the work of Regional Youth Community Coordinators (YCC) to identify projects for funding in regional NSW Local Government Areas (LGAs).

It is funded by the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategy, and is one of three grants available under the Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative.

Who can apply

Funding recipients can be government or non-government organisations in eligible regional Local Government Areas (LGAs) such as:

  • local councils

  • community groups

  • not-for-profit organisations

  • Local Aboriginal Land Council

  • schools

  • neighbourhood centres.

Types of projects funded under this grant

Programs that may be eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:

  • community events and social activities

  • sport and recreational programs

  • youth mental health training

  • cultural and community connection programs

  • healing initiatives to support Aboriginal children, vulnerable children and young

  • people affected by adverse events

  • peer support programs, mentoring and training for children and young people

  • digital communications and resources.

Earlier Event: 21 February
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Later Event: 21 February
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