Please note, applications for the 2020 CREATE Your Future Grant Scheme have now closed

If you applied for a grant in the 2020 CREATE Your Future Grant Scheme you will be notified of the outcome by the end of the month.

The current categories of the CREATE Your Future Grants are:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANT

CONDITIONS OF GRANT:

• Minimum $300 to a maximum grant of $3,000
• Education and training can include courses for vocational education
• Funds will be issued for eligible quotes/invoices

Funds can be used for educational / training courses, tuition fees, or equipment/books and resources.

This category also includes dance, drama, art, music lessons, hair, beauty and other similar types of courses.

DRIVING LESSONS GRANT

CONDITIONS OF GRANT:

• Maximum grant of $1,000 to go towards lessons and/or driving test fees
• Applicants must hold a valid Learner Driver License/Permit
• Funds will be issued to nominated Driving School

IT GRANT

CONDITIONS OF GRANT:

You can apply for a pre-selected laptop (which will include Microsoft Suite) or other IT equipment. No further quotes or invoices are needed for this application

TRAVEL AND CONFERENCES GRANT

CONDITIONS OF GRANT:

• Minimum $300 to a maximum of $3,000
• Funds will be issued for eligible quotes/invoices

Applications must address how the young person will be supported if they are under the age of 18 years. This can be used for conference registration costs, and/or accommodation. This can also include courses/training/camps that involve travel.

For information about other help available for young people with a care experience, click here.