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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.
Napier City Council allocate funding each year to the Youth Council of Napier to distribute to young Napierites. The Youth Development Fund (YDF) help our young people achieve their goals and dreams.
The awards are presented by the Mayor of Napier at a special ceremony run by the Youth Council.
There are four categories with a total of $7000 up for grabs, with possible grants from $100 - $1000!
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. You can ask a parent for help but please fill in the form yourself.
2023 Youth Grant applications are now closed. Please check back for 2024 application dates, or follow the Napier Youth Council Facebook page for updates.
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. |
Successful recipients of Napier City Youth Council's youth development grants 2023.
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