Connected and Educated Children and Young People

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The Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) is committed to supporting projects that remove barriers and help children and young people (aged 8 to 19) stay engaged with learning and connected to their communities.

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 Connected and Educated Children and Young People grant round and close at 5:00pm, Saturday 15 November 2025.  Funding of up to $1.5 million per project is available.

One of the compulsory criteria's for applying is to speak with staff about your project. Please discuss your project idea with Tasmanian Community Fund staff – the earlier in the process, the better.

Call us on 03 6270 5843

Projects should address one or more of the following:

  • Innovative solutions that support ongoing engagement with learning for 8–19 year olds.
  • Supporting smooth transitions between learning stages (primary to secondary, secondary to college, college to TAFE, university, or work).
  • Improving digital literacy and access for young people and enabling their families to support them.
  • Collaborative community approaches that boost literacy, numeracy, and financial literacy.
  • Initiatives that support the wellbeing, happiness, and resilience of children and young people.
  • Ensuring every 8–19 year old has access to at least one nutritious meal per day—at school, home, or in the community.
  • Increasing employment pathways for 16–19 year olds.
  • Building the capacity of employers to engage and support young people in the workplace.

Following the Expression of Interest (EOI) stage, applicants who progress to Stage 2 will work closely with Tasmanian Community Fund staff to refine their proposal. This flexible development phase will run through to mid-November 2026, culminating in a full Stage 2 application.

2026 EOI Guidelines (Word)

2026 EOI Guidelines (PDF)

Submit your application via SmartyGrants