headspace Nundah, in conjunction with VIVA Energy, are offering Goldfish Tank Grants to young people aged 12 – 25 years to develop a project or event led by young people, for young people in their community.

Applications for funding will be open until 5pm Monday, 12 February 2018. There will be a pitch process at the end of February, where a shortlist of applications will be able to pitch their idea to a panel of youth and headspace representatives.

From there, projects and events will be planned and completed from March – May 2018, with reporting completed by 30 June 2018.

Guidelines for submission:

Projects that achieve one or more of the following criteria may be eligible for funding:

-          Youth mental health focused

-          Youth Engagement or Leadership

-          Health and Wellbeing

-          Assisting young people in the community

Applicants must be aged 12-25 years old, or in the event that a group is applying, the majority of group members must be aged 12-25 years old.

You can apply for a grant up to $5000 total, please include a budget of how you intend to spend your funding with this application. Application forms can be found here.

Should you have any questions about the application or pitch process please email goldfishtank@aftercare.com.au.

Please email the completed application form along with a copy of your budget to goldfishtank@aftercare.com.au. Applications close at 5pm Monday, 12 February 2018.