Youth Development Fund

Six grants of up to $500 a year for Nelson residents aged 15-19 to access personal development opportunities they could not otherwise afford.

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Closes: No fixed closing date published — apply any time
Who can apply: Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: supports "young people (aged 15-19) to participate in opportunities that enhance their personal development, wellbeing, and connection to community," designed to "remove financial barriers" where "without this funding the person would not be able to access this opportunity."
Amount: Up to $500 per young person; six grants available per year
Funding route: Grant
Applicants: Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Applications must be made by a youth service, school, or community organisation on behalf of the young person, not by the young person directly.

Checked 16 September 2026

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