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Youth Sponsorship Program

Funding for 2026/2027 sponsorship is open now.

Applications will remain open until funds have been fully allocated.

Helping our youth to achieve great things

Our Youth Sponsorship Program aims to encourage and support young people aged 21 years and under who have been selected to represent their institution, club or organisation in areas including sport & recreation, science, technology, arts and culture.

Youth Sponsorship Guidelines + EFT Form

Eligibility

In order to be eligible applicants must be:

  • A resident of City of Prospect.
  • Represent their institution, club, organisation or state within South Australia, Australia or overseas.
  • Be primarily reliant on parent or guardian support.
  • Aged 21 years or under at the time of the sponsored event.

Available Funds

Up to and including three members of the same institution, club or organisation competing at the same activity / event the maximum entitlement shall be:

  • $75 if the activity / event is held within South Australia.
  • $250 if the activity / event is held interstate.
  • $400 if the activity / event is held overseas.

If more than three members of the same institution, club or organisation, competing at the same activity / event then the maximum entitlement to the club/ institution shall be:

  • $225 if the activity/event is held with South Australia.
  • $750 if the activity/event is held interstate.
  • $1200 if the activity/event is held overseas.

The above amounts are to be distributed evenly between all participants.

Conditions

  1. Applications must be received before the activity / event occurs.
  2. Applicants can submit one application per financial year.
  3. Preference will be given to applicants who have not received funds from Council in previous years.
  4. Approval is subject to budget availability.
  5. Applicants will receive notification of their grant status within six weeks of submitting an application.
  6. Applications must be accompanied with a letter of selection and travel itinerary.

Apply now

Contact us

If you would like any more information on youth sponsorship, please call 8269 5355 and ask to speak to our Community Programs and Activations Officer, or via email at admin@prospect.sa.gov.au.