The Holiday Break program objectives are to: address geographical, financial and accessibility barriers that impact the ability of young people in regional NSW to enjoy recreational and social activities within their local communities; provide funding for local councils and regional Not-for-profits to host fully subsidised recreational and social activities; deliver a program of engaging, high-quality events during the NSW school holidays; provide young people with a series of activities that encourage play, experimentation, reflection, and expression; increase access to free and local activities designed to meet the needs and interests of young people aged 12-24.

Local councils recognised under relevant NSW legislation; regional joint organisation of councils; section 355 Committees of Councils (must apply in the name of the relevant Council and must have permission to apply); the Lord Howe Island Board; the Unincorporated Far West group; Local Aboriginal Land Councils; Indigenous Corporations; not-for-profit and community organisations registered with the Australian Charities and not-for-profits Commission (ACNC); associations registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009.

Legal requirements: Aboriginal Community-Controlled, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), Local government

Projects in Greater Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Ineligible project costs may include but are not limited to: costs related to buying or upgrading non fixed equipment or supplies; donations or commissions to third parties; financing, including debt financing or rental costs; non-project related staff training and development costs; funding for ongoing staff or operational costs beyond the scope and timeframe of the funded activity; costs that are considered business as usual ; purchase of assets or equipment; administration costs totalling more than 10% of the requested grant amount; staff costs totalling more than 40% of the requested grant amount; activities that incurs costs for attendees.

Details at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/holiday-break-program-spring-2025 and: https://ory.smartygrants.com.au/