*Stay tuned for more information on the new suite of resources that NYC will be offering to youths and youth sector organisations at the NYC website (www.nyc.pa.gov.sg)! The new grant schemes will be announced on 17 July at the National Youth Sector Conference. Applications for the new grant schemes start on 1 August 2010.

Meanwhile, please note that 31 July 2010 is the final submission date for Youth Leadership Development Grant (YLDG) Application. The Training and Post Training Project for new YLDG application  MUST be completed by 31 December 2010.

How to apply for the YLDG?

Step 1:

  • Decide on the training objectives, format, duration and contact any of the recommended trainers.
  • Alternatively, contact the Funding Section at NYC for more information or clarification on the grant scheme, eligibility or training providers.

Step 2:

  • Submit the completed YLDG Application Form (Download) AT LEAST 2 MONTHS before the start of the training programme.

You will need to attach the following with the application form:

a) Training programme proposal by training provider                                                b) Profile of your youths
b) Post-training activity plans for your youths (Download) Checklist for Post Training Plans

Upon approval, 70% of the grant amount will be disbursed to your school / organisation.

Step 3:

After completion of the training, please submit the following for disbursement of the remaining approved grant:

(a) Training attendance sheet  
(b) Training programme invoice (submitted by trainer)
(c) Detailed post-training activities plans 

(d) YLDG Post-Training Survey Forms (administered by staff and to be completed by the students/youths who attended and completed the training programme)
(e) Trainer's Consolidated training feedback (administered by trainer and to be completed by students/ youths)

The remaining 50% of the grant will be pro-rated based on the number of youths who attended at least 75% of the training.

Step 4:

The YLDG Post-Project Report ( attached in application form) will be emailed to the staff in-charge. Please administer the survey 3 weeks after the students/youths complete their projects and submit them to Funding Section, National Youth Council.