The 2018 Audrey Fagan Young Women Enrichment Grants Program is open for applications.
The program provides young women between the ages of 12 and 18 with an opportunity to realise their dreams with a mentor by awarding one-off grants of up to $2,000.
The applicants, who must be ACT residents or undertaking study in the ACT, will have the opportunity to make decisions, take responsibility, and initiate projects in collaboration with experienced mentors.
Announcing the grants program the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development, Yvette Berry said last year’s projects included empowering and supporting young girls through establishing online forums; connecting and celebrating Aboriginal community and culture through creating a possum skin cloak; and developing leadership skills and knowledge through personal interests.
“The enrichment grants are a component of the Audrey Fagan Scholarship program established in 2007 to honour former ACT Chief Police Officer, Audrey Fagan’s contribution as an inspirational leader and mentor for young women,” Ms Berry said.
“These grants encourage and enable young ACT women to develop or enhance their skills in their area of passion, and have the potential to increase women’s participation in decision-making and leadership roles both now and into the future.”
She said applications would close on 31 August.
Further information on the grants program can be accessed at this PS News link.
