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Youth Development Fund

If you're a Napierite aged between 12 and 24, and have a project or activity that will help your personal development, then get in touch.

Youth Development Fund (YDF)

The Napier Youth Council award grants to young people in our community. The grants are to help young people achieve their goals and dreams.  Each year Napier City Council allocates $7000 to be distributed with a typical grant being between $200-$1000.

We have four categories:

  • Sport
  • Art / Culture
  • Service / Leadership
  • Other

Who can apply?

Anyone between the ages of 12 and 24, who lives in Napier and who is involved in a project or activity that promotes their personal development.

  • If selected, you should be willing to have your photo used for promotional material.
  • Applications must be for future projects or activities, not for projects or activities that are already completed.
  • Applicants must fill out their own forms.

When are applications open?

Applications for the 2024 Youth Development Fund are now closed. Keep an eye on the  Napier Youth Council Facebook page  for updates on when the 2025 applications open.

How do I apply?

Smarty Grants Login LandscapeWe've moved our funding and grants applications to Smarty Grants. 

Smarty Grants is an online portal that allows grant makers to track their progress and receive notifications on upcoming grant opportunities, ensuring that they are always up-to-date with the latest information. Smarty Grants simplifies the grant application process, providing organisations, groups and individuals with access to a wide range of funding opportunities. This means applicants will now need to create a Smarty Grants profile to apply for funding.

No hard copy applications will be accepted, and no late applications will be considered.

For more information on Smarty Grants and how to sign up visit our Smarty Grants info page here.

How does Napier Youth Council pick the winners?

Applications will be assessed on the following:

  • Fund aims
  • Value for Money
  • Community Impact
  • Individual Impact
  • Likelihood of success

 

Name

Trying to achieve

Abby Gold

To attend YLead Rangatira Conference, gain leadership skills and become a doctor so that I can help others.

Amelia Roborgh

To be the goalie of the NZ Football Ferns and encourage more young people to take on the role of keeper.

Blake Duncan

To compete in the 2024 Optimist Work champs in Argentina and eventually sail in the 2032 Olympics

Bryn Morgan

To compete at Coast to Coast and eventually at the elite level of adventure racing and multisport.

Caitlin Mockford

To promote and improve her podcast for girls and improve their self confidence and sense of belonging.

Catherine Smith

To audition for NASDA and become a professional musical theatre performer.

Chloe Marie Omay

To compete in the Secondary Badminton Championship in Wellington and continue to improve at Badminton

Eli Harvey

To create a small business, to sell 3D prints and custom models he designed.

Emily Davidson-Payne

To attend Rātā Studios and become a professional theatre and television performer.

Francis Vince Alcantara

To represent New Zealand in the upcoming World Taekwondo Championship in Korea this October.

Harry Maxwell

To grow his business, HM Photography and Videography.

Jack Williams

To attend rowing regattas and eventually be an Olympic rower.

Jadyn Field

To represent NZ in the U21 Mens Canoe Polo team in the World Championships in Deqing, China

Jaimee Steed

To become a professional female vocalist and guitarist.

Kya Boerman

To promote Roller Derby as a sport and to represent New Zealand at the roller derby World Cup.

Lucas McAdam

To get signed to ONE Championship and become a Muay Thai world champion.

Madeline Hamlet

To compete at the Australian Dance Crew Championship and represent Aotearoa in the art of dance.

Margaux Sumner

To compete in dressage season and hopefully the 2032 Olympics

Olivia Gunson

To represent Hawke's Bay in a national Literary competition and promote a passion for reading.

Penelope Fowler

To represent Hawkes Bay in Gymnastics at the 2024 National Championships.

Zoe Ennor

To compete in the 100m backstroke and 200mbackstroke at Nationals and eventually the Commonwealth games.

Name

Trying to achieve

Aariana Papanui

To build self-confidence, courage and belief that Māori youth from Maraenui can do anything they set their mind to.

Amaiah King

To develop her skills in photography

Brooke Geary

To attend Junior Black Sticks Camp and represent HB in Hockey

David Houghton

To attend Outward Bound and become a DOC Ranger to look after NZ's unique enviroment.

Georgia Jones

To attend outward bound and become a firefighter

Grace Hendricksen

To represent NZ in the Junior Paddle Ferns and go Worlds in China

Hannah Cotter

To permanently break into the Senior Women’s NZ Blacksticks hockey team.

Jacob Cunningham

To travel to Ocala Florida in the United States for a Special Needs Taekwondo tournament

Jake Smith

To train with Pero Cameron and eventually play basketball professionally

Jayden Parker

To represent New Zealand in Canoeing and train in Europe

Joseph Curtis

To work in Radio and become a confident interviewer, spreading Māoritanga

Khan Smith

To represent NZ at the Oceania Tournament in Canoe Polo

Lillyana Steffert-Ferrarini

To attend the Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ school production in Wellington

Mayah Dooney

To represent NZ at Junior World Champs for canoe slalom

Olivia Knowles

To attend the Pacific Student Leaders Programme in Vanuatu and become a community leader

Rylan Noome

To be the first New Zealander to line up for a 100m and 200m Olympic final

Saoirse Kenny

To record, master, and release her own music

Sophie Davis

To become a professional ballet dancer in Russia

Name

Trying to achieve

Zack White

To be a professional bmx athlete and to place on the podium at x air

Ryder Moore

To play college basketball in America and open doors to others.

Emma Gross-Motu

To be able to attend the 15th NZ Venture Jamboree

Lochie Mclaren

To stand on a podium at competitive motocross

Miro Ireson

To develop leadership skills by attending the World Scout Jamboree

Kate Skeels

To represent New Zealand at a World Championship kayaking event

Julien da Silva

To represent New Zealand in the Canoe Marathon World Championships

Ella Pollett

To release her first EP and become a professional musician

Molly Pawson

To further evolve her music career

Ben Wilson

To become a professional mountain biker

Charlotte Reid

To become a film director

Liberty Fowler

To be able to make a living out of performing, writing, and releasing music

Sarah Fenwick

To  be a Girl Guide leader and increase her leadership skills

Ruby Clarke

To become a professional ballet dancer

Isobella Comber

To encourage youth into the outdoors and off their devices

Name  Trying to achieve

Asher McKee

To further establish a successful business; building and repairing electric guitars.

Charlie Evans

To represent New Zealand in Canoe Slalom.

Harper Champion

To record an album and build further success with his band FYVEYES.

Isabelle Monk

To pursue a career in Musical Theatre.

Emma Webb

To professionally record her music and continue to perform for others.

Bree-Ann Hodgkinson

To start her own clothing line.

Liberty Fowler

To continue to perform and become a full time professional musician

Jack Evans

To attend Model Parliament and represent New Zealand as a delegate on the world stage.

Samantha Herries

To attend CHOGM and develop my leadership skills.

Madeleine Parker

To continue to represent New Zealand in rowing.

Madison Milley

To attend the National Youth Drama School and become a professional performer

Ella Pollett

To become a professional singer-songwriter

Francine Sales

To become a professional artist.

Libby Stewart

To exhibit and sell her artwork.

Ben Stephenson

To pursue his dream of becoming a pro-cyclist

Matthew Viljoen

To become a film director.

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Napier Youth Grants 2024 Recipients

Successful recipients of Napier City Youth Council's youth development grants 2024.

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