ThinkBIG grants

The ThinkBIG project funding is for young people aged between 13 and 24, who can apply for up to $1500 to run a youth-led project in your community.

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About

The project could be almost anything that is trying to create positive change in the world, such as:

• an environmental project in your community
• a smoke-free event to promote healthy living  at your school
• getting young people’s voices to Council or the Government on a particular issue.

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Timeline 

Date	Activity
Monday 4 April 2022	Opening of applications
11pm, Sunday 1 May	Closing of applications
4–7pm, Wednesday 4 May	Interviews for shortlisted applicants (15 minutes per interview) – Paraparaumu
4–7pm, Thursday 5 May	Interviews for shortlisted applicants (15 minutes per interview) – Ōtaki
Friday 6 May	Youth Council meets to decide successful applicants
9–11 May	Applicants informed of funding decision
Thursday 12 May	Successful applicants announced
6pm Thursday 12 May	ThinkBIG ceremony
May–December	Successful applicants have two catchups with the ThinkBIG Coordinator.
9 December 2022	Individual projects must be completed; group projects must be running or completed. Recipients must have completed and submitted both: accountability form (how you spent the money) summary report (how the project/activity went).

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Criteria

Applications are open to individuals and groups, aged 13–24. Individuals can apply for funding towards personal development, up to $500. Groups can apply for funding towards projects, up to $1500.

If you have any questions, email [email protected]. Looking forward to reading your idea! 

Applicants:

• must be aged 13–24 at 30 June 2022
• must live within the Kāpiti region (Paekākāriki to Ōtaki).

Criteria for groups

Group applicants cannot make or keep profit from the project; they can raise funds for others.

Projects:

• must be led and facilitated by young people aged 13–24 years; adult help with the project is welcomed, if needed
• should be about having a positive impact or making a change in your school, community, New Zealand, or the world
• must be completed or running by 9 December 2022
• must not be religious in their purpose or content; projects run by young people with an affiliation to a religious group can be considered 
• need to have an organisation/school that can receive the funds on their behalf (we can help you sort this if your project is selected).

Criteria for individuals

Individual applicants must complete their personal development activity by 9 December 2022.

Project:

•  grant funds must go towards your own personal development
•  funding tertiary study, only short course fees will be considered (EFTS <0.3).

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How to apply

Apply online, or complete and submit the printable ThinkBIG application form [PDF, 312.96 KB].

Applications for funding close 11pm, Sunday 1 May 2022. Applications received after the closing date can not be considered.

Electronic applications are preferred, but hard copies will also be accepted.

Email to:	[email protected]
Post to:	​ThinkBIG Grants Kāpiti Coast District Council Private Bag 60601 Paraparaumu 5254
Deliver to:	ThinkBIG Grants Kāpiti Coast District Council 175 Rimu Road Paraparaumu

For more information, email [email protected].

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