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Quick check
Can I apply?
Answer three questions. It takes less than a minute, and nothing you choose here is saved or sent anywhere.
Question 1 of 3
Are you between 17 and 32 years old?
Applicants must be between 17 and 32 years of age.
Question 2 of 3
Are you part of the north-west community?
That means you live, work, play or play sport in Melbourne’s north-west.
Question 3 of 3
Could you use the funding within two years?
Grant money needs to be used within two years of receiving it.
If you answered yes to all three, you're eligible. Start your application, or email us if you're not sure.
You look eligible. Nice!
Next step: the application. It's five short steps and saves on your device as you go, so you can come back to it.
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This grant may not be the right fit yet.
Based on your answers:
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Also assessed
Being eligible gets you in the door. Applications are then judged on community benefit, your excellence in your field, how important the project is to your field, and how well you present your case. Read the selection criteria.
In Year 12?
Colleges can nominate students for School Encouragement Grants. Ask your school, or read how they work.
