NAYH Small Grants

The NAYH Small Grant Program is supported by NAYH membership fees and through a payment made for a contribution to the ‘Dolly Doctor’ column in Dolly Magazine that is written on the Association’s behalf. Each year, the NSW Association for Youth Health (NAYH) awards two NAYH Small Grants up to the value of $2,200 to fund, or contribute funds towards, innovative projects in youth health.

The NAYH Small Grants Program reflects a social view of health, acknowledging that social and environmental factors impact health. The Program values: innovative approached to youth health, youth participation, capacity building, collaboration, evidence based practice, increased access for disadvantaged groups and sustainability. Applications are assessed on their ability to best address these principles.

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how projects or activies are in addition to, or add value to their core business activities. Priority will be given to projects or activities will maximum reach to disadvantaged young people aged 12 to 25 years; encourage youth participation at all levels; promote capacity building; work in collaboration with other services/organisations; are based on best practice evidence; increase access for disadvantaged groups and are sustainable.

Please note, grant monies can not be used to purchase capital goods or equipment, staff wages or payment for speakers or guests.

Laurel Draffen, the NAYH Executive Officer, encourages any organisation considering applying for a small grant to contact her directly for help and assistance putting together applications and project planning.  She is available on (02) 9351 0956 or laurel.draffen@nayh.org.au