Lions Club of Richmond Youth Development and Engagement Grants

City of Marion – City of Charles Sturt – City of West Torrens

This grant fund is made possible through the team of Lions Club of Richmond volunteers who run the popular op shop warehouse in Camden Park.

Lions Club of Richmond partners with The Wyatt Trust (Wyatt) to distribute the proceeds of their fundraising to support local children and young people to engage in education and build community.

Who can apply?

Grant applications can be made by public schools or organisations focused on the development of children and young people (including children’s centers, flexible learning programs and youth or family services).

What can be funded and how do I apply?

Recognising the growing challenge of youth inequality, financial disadvantage and potential disengagement, the program supports young people to develop the confidence, skills, opportunities and support they need to engage fully in community, education and employment.

Funding is for projects that directly benefit young people experiencing and at risk of financial disadvantage and disengagement, within the Cities of Marion, Charles Sturt or West Torrens communities.

Please write your application in clear, straightforward language and focus on:

• What your project will do
• How young people will benefit
• How young people have helped shape the project
• What you hope to achieve

Most grants are between $1,000 and $5,000.

Please submit your application online via SmartyGrants by 15^th November 2026. Applications will be assessed as they come in. An outcome from submission is likely within a month. Funds are limited and the grant round may close earlier if funds are exhausted.

To discuss your application, contact Keren Sutton, grants@wyatt.org.au or by phone 8224 0074.

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