For all the Youth in Douglas Shire, Youth Week will run from Saturday 11 April to Sunday 19 April.

It’s a statewide celebration of the achievements and contributions of young Queenslanders aged 12 to 25.

The Crisafulli Government is empowering young people to lead events, showcase their talents and share their stories by applying for grants of up to $10,000 to run exciting and meaningful local projects.

There is a $275,000 grant program is open to support youth-led community events and initiatives in total.

Last year, nearly $70,000 funded 16 youth events across Queensland – from community festivals to cultural and sporting events.

KEY POINT: You have under a month to apply – applications close at 5pm (AEST) 22 February 2026.