Financial assistance grants
The Fleurieu Community Foundation is offering financial assistance for young people to undertake education or training in 2020 under the following grants or awards.
• Florence Wilckens Award – supports senior school students to further their studies in the performing arts, music or dance. It is expected that one award will be offered for an amount of up to $500.
• Wally Bradley Award - supports young people aged 16 – 19 years who may be experiencing difficulty in continuing their studies due to hardship or disadvantage. It is expected that one or more awards will be offered for an amount of up to $1,000.
• Val Ball Award - supports young people aged 17 - 25 years who show initiative and commitment in undertaking education or training in Agriculture, Horticulture or Viticulture, but who may be experiencing difficulty in continuing their studies due to hardship or disadvantage. It is expected that one or more awards will be offered for an amount of up to $1,000.
• Yankalilla Young Adult Award - supports young people aged 18 – 21 years who live in the Yankalilla Local Government Area or have a close association with the Yankalilla area and may be experiencing difficulty in continuing studies due to hardship or disadvantage. It is expected that one or more awards will be offered for an amount of up to $1,000.
• Disability and Community Inclusion Grant Program
People living with a disability – support to undertake post-secondary education or training. It is expected that two grants of up to $500 will be available.
People working in the disability sector – support to further their professional development. It is expected that two grants of up to $500 will be available.
Although official applications close very soon the FCF Board are willing to hear from potential worthy applicants as soon as possible but if practicable by the end of the calendar year.
Guidelines and Express of Interest (applications) are available by emailing info@fleurieucommunityfoundation.org.au