Schemes to keep youth busy rather than in trouble are to get $84.55 million over four years.
Prime Minister John Key today said some of the funding would go to funding 30,000 places on a "break away" package for school holidays.
That scheme would target 17-18-year-olds from deprived communities and families under stress.
Funding would also go towards military style boot camps and activities.
"As Prime Minister I am determined to ensure our young people have the opportunities they need to deliver on their potential and ambition," Mr Key said.
