Deaf Children Australia - Youth Grants - 2026

Deaf Children Australia has been empowering deaf and hard of hearing young people through our Youth Grants Program since 2000. Youth Grants support deaf and hard of hearing young people to pursue their goals, build confidence and take part in opportunities that matter to them.

You can apply for a Youth Grant to help with a personal project in one of four areas:

1. Sport & Recreation – Eg. joining a team, buying equipment, attending a tournament
2. Art & Music – Eg. exhibitions, instruments, lessons, or creative workshops
3. Education – Eg. Support for courses, textbooks, or resources not covered elsewhere
4. Skill Development – Eg. driving lessons
5. DCA’s Newest Additional Category: Science & Music courtesy of the Johnsen Family Youth Grant (up to $1000)  – Eg. technology, engineering, maths, music lessons, instruments 

Your project should help build your confidence, develop your skills, or open new opportunities — while showing how you’re breaking down barriers and setting an example for others.

How it works

• Apply for up to $2,500
• Projects must occur between 1^st July 2026 and 20^th June 2027.
• Payments made after submitting a final project report with receipt