2026 Round 3 - Youth 18-25 GAMECHANGER GRANT Application

Supporting the next generation of First Nations women to grow, lead and create change Ember Connect's GameChanger Grants provide funding of up to $1,000 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 18–25 years to pursue opportunities that strengthen their educational, professional or leadership aspirations. Whether you're attending a conference, undertaking training, studying, building your leadership skills or pursuing another opportunity that will help you achieve your goals, we want to hear about it.

Applications are open to eligible young women living in metro, regional and remote communities across Australia. Grants will be awarded across these location categories to help ensure fair access and representation.

We know every journey is different. This application is designed to be simple and accessible, giving you the opportunity to share your goals, the opportunity you're pursuing and how a GameChanger Grant could help you take the next step.

Before you begin, please ensure you have:

Read the eligibility criteria
Details about your opportunity and when it will take place
An estimate of costs and how you would use the grant funding
Any relevant links or supporting information you would like to include

We encourage you to answer each question in your own words.

There are no perfect answers...we simply want to understand your opportunity and learn more about your GameChanging journey.

SECTION 1: ELIGIBILITY CHECK
Before applying, please confirm that you meet all of the following eligibility requirements.

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1. I confirm that: (Required.)

I am a current Ember Connect mEmber.
(If NO, register here:www.emberconnectlive.com.au)

I am an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman.

I am between 18 and 25 years of age at the time applications close.

My opportunity has not already taken place.

I am applying as an individual (not on behalf of an organisation or business).

I understand that GameChanger Grants cannot be used for retrospective funding or reimbursement of expenses already incurred.

I understand that if successful, I may be asked to share updates, stories or photos about my GameChanging journey.

I have read and agree to the GameChanger Grants Terms and Conditions.

If you cannot tick all boxes above, you may not be eligible to apply.

SECTION 2: APPLICANT DETAILS

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2. Full Name (Required.)

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3. Date of Birth (Required.)

Date / Time

Date

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4. Email Address (Required.)

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5. Mobile Number (Required.)

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6. Residential Address (Required.)

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7. State/Territory (Required.)

ACT

NSW

QLD

TAS

VIC

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8. Who's your Mob? (Required.)

SECTION 3: LOCATION CATEGORY
To help ensure grants are distributed fairly across Australia, please select the option that best describes where you currently live.

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9. I live in:

Metro Area

Regional Area

Remote Area

SECTION 4: YOUR GAMECHANGING OPPORTUNITY

Please provide as much information as possible to strengthen your application.

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10. What best describes your GameChanging opportunity? (Required.)

Education or Study

Training or Professional Development

Equipment or Devices

Leadership Development

Conference or Event Attendance

Employment or Career Development

Community Project

Creative or Arts Opportunity

Sport or Recreation

Entrepreneurship or Business

Something else?

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11. Is your GameChanging opportunity: (Required.)

Local

State-based

National

International

Online

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12. If Other, please tell us:

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13. What would you like to use the Game Changer Grant for?

(Please tell us what you would spend the grant money on and how it would help you achieve your goal).

1500 character limit (Required.)

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14. Please provide any links or supporting information that relate to your application.

(This could include website links, registration details, course or event information, quotes, examples of your work, or anything else that helps us understand what you would like to use the grant for).

1000 character limit
(Required.)

SECTION 5: BUDGET

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15. What is the total overall cost of your opportunity? (Required.)

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16. If the total cost is more than $1,000, how will the remaining costs be funded? (Required.)

Personal contribution

Employer support

Sponsorship

Scholarship

Family support

Other grant funding

Other

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17. How would you spend the grant funds?

Please list the main costs the grant would help cover. This could include travel, accommodation, registration fees, training costs, equipment, materials, childcare, meals, or other relevant expenses.

You do not need to provide quotes or evidence at this stage, but successful applicants will be asked to provide supporting information before the grant is paid. (Required.)

SECTION 6: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & DECLARATION

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18. In submitting this application, I confirm that: (Required.)

The information provided is true and correct.

I meet all eligibility criteria.

I understand that funding decisions are final.

I agree to provide any additional information requested by Ember Connect if required.

I understand that if successful, I may be asked to provide a short update, photo or story about the impact of the grant.

I consent to Ember Connect contacting me regarding my application.

I acknowledge that due to the volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.

OPTIONAL: FINAL QUESTION

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19. Is there anything else you'd like the assessment panel to know?

Answer limited to 500 characters.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for an Ember Connect GameChanger Grant.

We know it takes courage to put yourself forward and share your aspirations.

We are honoured to learn more about your goals and wish you every success on your GameChanging journey. ❤️🖤💛

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2026 Round 3 - Youth 18-25 GAMECHANGER GRANT Application

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* 1. I confirm that: (Required.)

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* 2. Full Name (Required.)

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* 3. Date of Birth (Required.)

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* 4. Email Address (Required.)

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* 5. Mobile Number (Required.)

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* 6. Residential Address (Required.)

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* 7. State/Territory (Required.)

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* 8. Who's your Mob? (Required.)

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* 9. I live in:

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* 10. What best describes your GameChanging opportunity? (Required.)

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* 11. Is your GameChanging opportunity: (Required.)

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* 12. If Other, please tell us:

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* 13. What would you like to use the Game Changer Grant for?(Please tell us what you would spend the grant money on and how it would help you achieve your goal).1500 character limit (Required.)

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* 15. What is the total overall cost of your opportunity? (Required.)

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* 16. If the total cost is more than $1,000, how will the remaining costs be funded? (Required.)

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* 18. In submitting this application, I confirm that: (Required.)

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* 19. Is there anything else you'd like the assessment panel to know?Answer limited to 500 characters.

1. I confirm that: (Required.)

2. Full Name (Required.)

3. Date of Birth (Required.)

4. Email Address (Required.)

5. Mobile Number (Required.)

6. Residential Address (Required.)

7. State/Territory (Required.)

8. Who's your Mob? (Required.)

9. I live in:

10. What best describes your GameChanging opportunity? (Required.)

11. Is your GameChanging opportunity: (Required.)

12. If Other, please tell us:

13. What would you like to use the Game Changer Grant for?

(Please tell us what you would spend the grant money on and how it would help you achieve your goal).

1500 character limit (Required.)

15. What is the total overall cost of your opportunity? (Required.)

16. If the total cost is more than $1,000, how will the remaining costs be funded? (Required.)

18. In submitting this application, I confirm that: (Required.)

19. Is there anything else you'd like the assessment panel to know?

Answer limited to 500 characters.