Youth Initiatives Funding

$10,000 a year for activity-based projects for young people aged 12-25 in the Timaru District, required to be promoted as smokefree and vapefree.

Closes

Two rounds a year, in February and September. The most recent round closed 7 August 2026; next opens January 2027

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: open to "Community groups, individuals, school groups or social enterprises" for "activity-based projects catering to youth aged 12-25."

Amount

$10,000 total annual allocation across two rounds

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

All funded initiatives must be promoted as smokefree and vapefree. Applications go through the SmartyGrants portal. fundingenquiries@timdc.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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