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2016 Volunteer Grants
Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to help not-for-profit
community organisations or groups support their volunteers through
practical measures such as the purchase of small equipment items,
reimbursement for volunteers’ fuel and transport costs,
and contributions towards the cost of training and background screening
checks.
It isn’t always easy to coordinate volunteers, especially if you are a
volunteer yourself. These grants are designed to make volunteering
easier, safer and more enjoyable and to support, encourage and increase
participation in volunteering.
The Volunteer Grants 2016 Application Pack is available at www.dss.gov.au/grants.
Alternatively, you can contact the Volunteer Grants 2016 Hotline on 1800 020 283 or email
grants@dss.gov.au.
More info - https://www.dss.gov.au/grants/grants/funding-open-for-application/volunteer-grants-2016
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encourage you to read the Application Pack thoroughly before submitting
your application. Applications for Volunteer Grants 2016 close at
2pm AEDT on Tuesday, 20 December 2016.
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Cadbury Fundraiser Community Grants
Funding provider: Cadbury Fundraiser
Amount: up to $500
Closing date: 30 November 2016
The grant program is designed to support a wide range of community-based
projects that increase social inclusion and enhance community
engagement in Australia.
Who can apply: the applicant must be a bona-fide group or organisation
registered as a customer of Cadbury Fundraiser and must have placed a
minimum order of 16 carry boxes in a single transaction between 22
September 2015 and 27 November 2016 (Applicants).
Note: Schools, students and student groups are not permitted to apply,
but Cadbury Fundraiser welcomes applications from parent or teacher
groups, school community groups and parent fundraising committees.
What can be applied for: Applications must set out a proposed project,
activity or initiative (Proposal) to be conducted if the Applicant is
given a Grant in relation to one of the following categories (each a
Grant Category):
Live Well: Proposals promoting increased opportunities for community
collaboration and for participation in sports and recreation.Learn Well:
Proposals promoting increased opportunities for learning and
development.
More info - https://www.fundraising.com.au/community-grants
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Community Led Grants
Funding provider: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Amount: Undisclosed
Closing date: Ongoing
The Community Led grants process that will enable Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people, communities and service providers to seek grant
funding to address emerging needs and/or opportunities that they have
identified as priorities.
Who can apply: Organisations will be able to apply for Community Led
Grants at any time. As a first step, potential applicants must discuss
their proposal with their local PM&C Regional Network office, by
calling 1800 079 098 and asking to speak to a staff
member in their local office .
What can be applied for: Community Led Grants provide an opportunity for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to devise strategies that
will support their community and the people living in it.
More info - https://www.dpmc.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/grants-and-funding/community-led-grants
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Facility Loan Scheme
Funding provider: Tennis Australia
Amount: up to $80,000
Closing date: Ongoing
The Tennis Australia Facility Loan Scheme financially assists affiliated
Australian Tennis Clubs, Centres and Associations with upgrades,
replacements and improvements on their tennis facilities, by providing
low interest loans.
Any club undertaking any facility development work is advised to contact
its Member Association Facilities representative to discuss the project
with them. Applications for a facility loan must be made through the
Member Tennis Association in your state.
More info - http://www.tennis.com.au/clubs/funding-and-facilities/facility-loan
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IKEA Living Local Community Grants
Funding provider: IKEA
Amount: up to $5,000
Closing date: 27 November 2016
The IKEA Living Local Community Grants are about combining our products,
our home furnishing expertise and our co-worker volunteer leave days to
support local non-profit and charity organisations whose efforts are
focused on helping those without homes, and
children.
Your organisation is a not-for-profit or registered charity whose primary focus is either:
- The support and development of children;
- Providing housing and shelter for people in need;
- Rebuilding following Australian environmental emergencies such as floods, bushfires and cyclones.
- You must hold and provide a certificate of currency for Public Liability Insurance to $10 million.
More info
here.
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Inger Rice Foundation Grants
Funding provider: Inger Rice Foundation
Amount: up to $5,000
Closing date: ongoing
This program seeks to fund incorporated organisations involved with
programs that support the relationships between young children and their
families/carers.
The Foundation’s objective is to promote the health, welfare and
development of young children. The target groups can include prenatal
programs and programs for children from birth to primary school entry.
Preference is given to those from disadvantaged communities.
Assistance to grantees is limited to once every three years.
The Foundation requires assurance that other funding is available to
complete the project or program when partial funding is approved.
Eligible activities include:
- Early intervention programs
- Family support programs
- Specific resources for programs
- Specific training required for implementation of programs
More info - http://community.grantready.com.au/Find_Grants/Search/index.aspx?itemDetails=1359
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Local Sporting Champions Program
Funding provider: Australian Sports Commission
Amount: up to $500
Closing date: 28 February 2017
The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government
initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people
aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or
equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official
national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state, national or
international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia state
or national championships.
In order to be eligible to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant, young people must meet the following criteria:
- Be turning 12 to 18 years of age in the same calendar year as the nominated sporting championship.
- Be an Australian citizen or have been granted permanent resident status, residing in Australia.
- Be participating as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in:
- an
official state championships endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports
Commission (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation (NSO), or
- an official state school sport championship endorsed by a School Sport Australia member body, or
- an official national championships endorsed by the relevant ASC recognised NSO, or
- a national school sport championships endorsed by School Sport Australia
- an
international competition as a member of an official Australian team,
endorsed by an ASC recognised NSO or School Sport Australia.
- Be
living more than 125km from the championship venue, and travelling
greater than 250km return to participate in the nominated championship.
- Must complete and submit application to the ASC prior to the nominated championship commencing.
- Must
not have received a Local Sporting Champions grant for an application
submitted in the same allocation year (1 March - 29 February).
- Must not have received $500 or more in federal government funding for the nominated championship.
- Must not be participating in a professional competition that involves prize money greater than $500
More info - http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/local_sporting_champions
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NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards
Funding provider: Awards Australia
Amount: Undisclosed
Closing date: 15 December 2016
The purpose of the NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards is to acknowledge,
encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all
young people up to and including 29 years of age as of 31st December
each year.
Awards category:
- Aboriginal Education Council Aboriginal Education Award
- Awards Australia Small Business Achiever Award
- First National Real Estate Leadership Award
- Freemasons of NSW/ACT Community Service Award
- The Coffee Club Arts and Fashion Award
- Who Printing Environment & Sustainability Award
More info: http://www.awardsaustralia.com/young-achiever-awards/nsw/conditions-of-entry/
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Performers’ Trust Foundation
Funding provider: Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA)
Amount: $3,000 for an individual; or $5,000 for a group or organisation
Closing date: Ongoing
Established in 1975, the PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation provides
grants to promote and encourage music and the performing arts.
All applications for grants are reviewed by the trustees and must be for one or more of the following purposes:
- Performances at concerts at or for charitable institutions such as hospitals or homes for the aged;
- Scholarships for the promotion and encouragement of musical and theatrical education;
- The promotion and encouragement of the performing arts to the general public;
- The
aid or assistance of any beneficiary who is unable to adequately
maintain herself/himself by her/his own exertions and other income
A grant under the PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation can be used for costs associated with the above, including:
- Tuition fees;
- Travel costs (hire, airfares, petrol);
- Accommodation;
- Venue hire/ PA hire
More info: http://www.ppca.com.au/ppca-about-us/ppca-performers-trust-foundation/
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Rehabilitation Appliance Program
Funding provider: Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Amount: Undisclosed
Closing date: Ongoing
RAP helps eligible members of the veteran community to be independent
and self-reliant in their own homes. Health care assessments and the
provision of aids and appliances help to minimise the impact of
disabilities, enhance quality of life and maximise independence.
RAP provides equipment according to each persons assessed clinical need
as part of the overall management of their health care.
If you are a Gold or White Card holder (with assessed need due to an
accepted disability), you can access aids or appliances to help you
maintain independence in your home through the Rehabilitation Appliances
Program (RAP).
- Aids or appliances prescribed through the programme can include:
- continence products
- mobility and functional support aids
- Personal Response Systems
- Home medical oxygen
- diabetic supplies
- Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) supplies
More info -
http://www.dva.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/home-and-care/rehabilitation-appliances-program-rap
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Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program
Funding provider: Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Amount: up to $20,000
Closing date: Ongoing
The Saluting Their Service (STS) grants are designed to support
activities and projects that highlight the sacrifice and service of
Australia’s servicemen and women.
The STS Commemorative Grants program is designed to preserve Australia’s
wartime heritage and to involve people throughout the nation in a wide
range of projects and activities that highlight the service and
sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and women in
wars, conflicts and peace operations, and promote appreciation and
understanding of the role that those who served have played in shaping
the nation.
Three categories of grants are available under the STS program:
1. Community Commemorative Grants (CCG) - Grants up to a maximum of
$4,000 are available for community-based commemorative projects and
activities. This includes, for example, the building of community
memorials and the preservation of wartime memorabilia that
is significant locally but is not necessarily nationally significant.
2. Vietnam War Commemorative Grants (VWCG) - Grants between $4,000 and
$20,000 are available for community-based commemorative projects and
activities that directly commemorate any aspect of the Vietnam War, and
which focus on camaraderie.
3. Major Commemorative Grants (MCG) - Grants in excess of $4,000 are
available for projects and activities that are significant, usually from
a national, state or territory perspective and that contribute to
Australia’s understanding of its wartime heritage
and honour the service and sacrifice of its servicemen and women.
More info
here.
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Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds (SEDIF)
Funding provider: Department of Employment
Amount: Undisclosed
Closing date: Ongoing
The Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds (SEDIF) improves
access to finance and support for social enterprises to help them grow
their business and increase the impact of their work in their
communities.
Three SEDIF fund managers have been selected to offer social enterprises
finance, such as loans, and support. The SEDIF fund managers are:
- Foresters Community Finance
- Social Enterprise Finance Australia
- Social Ventures Australia
- Social enterprises can contact the SEDIF fund managers directly to discuss their financing needs.
More info - https://www.employment.gov.au/social-enterprise-development-and-investment-funds
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The ClubGRANTS Scheme
Funding provider: Clubs NSW
Amount: Undisclosed
Closing date: Ongoing
Each year through ClubGRANTS, clubs across NSW provide support to tens
of thousands of local community organisations, sporting groups, and
charities that make a difference in their local area. With more than $1
billion in funding provided since the program’s
inception, including a record $100 million in 2014, ClubGRANTS is
without doubt one of the largest and most effective grants programs in
Australia.
Applying for ClubGRANTS funding is quick and easy. All funding is
processed locally and community groups can contact their local clubs
easily and at any time for information and advice. ClubGRANTS is also
flexible, allowing clubs to provide support quickly,
efficiently, and often as soon as a need emerges.
To be eligible to apply, you must be a not-for-profit organisation and
provide the following project and/or services: community welfare or
social services, community development, community health services or
employment assistance activities. You are also eligible
if you or your organisation is involved in community or professional
sport.
More info - http://www.clubsnsw.com.au/community/clubgrants/for-applicants
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The Financial Literacy Australia (FLA) Awards
Funding provider: Financial Literacy Australia
Amount: Undisclosed
Closing date: 11 December 2016
The Financial Literacy Australia (FLA) Awards celebrate the outstanding
achievements of organisations and individuals working to improve
Australians’ financial literacy.
The FLA Awards aim to:
- recognise best practice in financial literacy
- acknowledge the contribution of teams and individuals to the financial literacy sector
- inspire others
What can be applied for:
- Developed a program, on a large or small scale, to improve financial literacy
- Developed a program to meet the needs of a specific audience (e.g. CALD, women, indigenous, retirees)
- Created
a resource (e.g. an app, game or booklet) or run a communication
campaign to assist people in making better financial decisions
- Conducted research or an evaluation that helps advance our understanding
- Contributed
in any other substantial way to financial literacy in Australia (i.e.
as a long-term volunteer, educator or communicator)
More info - http://finlit.org.au/awards/
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Veteran and Community Grants
Funding provider: Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Amount: $2,000 to $50,000
Closing date: Ongoing
The Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program aims to maintain and
improve the independence and quality of life for members of the veteran
community by providing funding for projects that support activities and
services to sustain or enhance health and wellbeing.
V&CG is open to ex-service organisations, veteran representative
groups and other organisations. V&CG provides seed funding to
develop projects that will become sustainable and financially viable and
that have an ongoing benefit for members of the veteran community.
More info
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