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Grants Available December 2015

Commbank Cricket Club Sponsorship Funding Providers: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Primary Category: Sport & Recreation Eligible to: Not-for-Profits Funding: Amount: $0 to $2,000 Round: Closes 07-Aug-2016 Purpose: We believe it’s important to support cricket at all levels, which is why we’re not only supporting the Australian Men’s and Women’s Teams, we’re also continuing to support local cricket clubs. Overview: To demonstrate our support for your team we’re offering local clubs the chance to apply for one of our two-year sponsorships. Our CommBank Cricket Club Sponsorship includes a $2,000 per year two-year financial support. We willl also provide cricket gear and CommBank merchandise to each club to help you continue to play the game we all love. Limitations Applications are open to any person (Applicant) involved with a local cricket club in

Australia (Organisation). A maximum of one (1) application will be accepted for any one Organisation. If more than

one Applicant lodges an application in relation to one Organisation, CommBank may select which application to consider.

All applications lodged must relate to the Program. An Organisation who has previously received a cricket grant or sponsorship from

CommBank including but not limited to; Grants for Grassroots, SuperGrant and/or a Club Empowerment Project is still eligible to apply even if the Organisation has been a successful recipient on a previous occasion.

CommBank will award the cash components of prizes by way of cheque or deposit into a CommBank account to a successful Applicant.

The process contemplated by these Guidelines, and the selection of recipients, is not based on chance. All applications are considered and recipients selected based on criteria determined by CommBank.

Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: https://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/in-the-community/the-commbank-cricket-club/club-sponsorship.html Guidelines: https://secure.commbank.com.au/forms/commbank-dam/assets/about/who-we-are/in-the-community/cricket/CommBank-Cricket-Club-Sponsorships-Terms-and-Conditions-2015-2016.pdf Application: https://secure.commbank.com.au/forms/about-us/all/club-sponsorship-sign-up-form-2015-16.aspx Contact Details: Email: cricket@cba.com.au

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Safer Streets Programme Funding Providers Australian Government Location Aus Funding Type Grant G06662 Primary Category Community Services & Development Eligible to Local Governments Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: undisclosed Total pool: $29,400,000 Round Closes 17-Feb-2016 2:00pm AEDT Last Round Closed 12-Jun-2014 Purpose The Safer Streets Programme aims to enhance community safety and security, both in real terms by reducing street crime, violence and antisocial behaviour and through increased perception of safety in the community. This will reduce fear of crime and Overview The Safer Streets Programme provides non-recurrent funding for one-off, time-limited crime prevention projects. Round Two of the Safer Streets Programme will provide up to $29.4 million for projects that address the objectives of the programme. Under these guidelines funding will be made available for projects in one of two streams of funding. Stream 1 – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design initiatives

Funding is available under this stream for eligible organisations to fund projects to install security-related infrastructure or remove environmental characteristics, such as a lack of lighting or poor natural surveillance, that facilitate street crime in local retail, entertainment and commercial precincts or public parks that have been identified as experiencing problems with criminal or anti-social behaviour.

Stream 2 – Developmental Crime Prevention initiatives by PCYC and Bluelight organisations Funding is available under this stream to fund Police and Citizen Youth Clubs (PCYC) and Bluelight organisations to provide multi-year and ideally, multi-site, developmental crime prevention or activity based youth engagement programmes for young people within the ages of 12-24 years who are at risk of engaging in criminal or anti-social activity

Limitations ELIGIBILITY Stream 1 – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design initiatives What organisations are eligible to apply? To be eligible for funding under stream 1, the applicant organisation must be either:

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a local government organisation or

a not for profit organisation as defined by the Australian Taxation Office* that is also incorporated in Australia.

Organisations may only submit one funding application. Stream 2 – Developmental Crime Prevention initiatives by PCYC and Bluelight organisations What organisations are eligible to apply? To be eligible for funding, the applicant organisation must be a state or territory: PCYC and/or Bluelight organisation. Applications from individual PCYC or Bluelight branches are not eligible. Organisations may only submit one funding application. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: https://www.ag.gov.au/CrimeAndCorruption/CrimePrevention/Pages/ProceedsofCrimeAct.aspx Contact Details Address: Crime Prevention Section Criminal Justice Division Attorney-General’s

Department 3-5 National Circuit BARTON 2600 ACT Phone: (02) 6141 2711 Email: crimeprevention@ag.gov.au

IKEA® Living Local Community Grants Funding Providers IKEA Location NSW,ACT,QLD,VIC Funding Type Grant G07119 Primary Category Community Services & Development Eligible to Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $0 to $5,000 Round Closes 24-Jan-2016 Purpose The IKEA Living Local Community Grants are about combining our products and home furnishing expertise and our co-worker volunteer leave days to ‘makeover’ a room or a space in a local not-for-profit or charity organisation. Overview HOW IT WORKS

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1. If you are a non-profit or charitable organisation with an inspiring need for IKEA products and home furnishing expertise to makeover your premises then simply complete the application by the due date.

2. You will have until midnight 24th January 2016 to submit your inspiring proposal to your local store (at each of our seven stores in QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC)

3. Then the IKEA store team local to your project will select up to three of the most inspiring finalists for co-workers and customers to vote online.

4. The organisation from each store with the highest number of online votes becomes the winner who receives the full $5,000 IKEA makeover - comprising of our products, home furnishing expertise and our co-worker volunteers to bring it all together.

5. The two runners-up will both receive $250 IKEA gift cards. Limitations IKEA Australia is seeking inspiring proposal from local non-profit or charity organisations 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. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT: For-profit organisations Organisations with a political or religious affiliation Sports teams and leagues, or sponsoring sporting, art or entertainment events Individual requests that benefit one person Organisations who are not open to all members of the community Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_AU/this-is-ikea/people-and-planet/people-and-communities/index.html Application: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2433592/IKEA-Living-Local-Community-Grants Contact Details National NAIDOC Awards Funding Providers National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Location Aus Funding Type Award S04652 Primary Category Indigenous Eligible to Individuals Funding Total pool: undisclosed Round

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Closes 18-Apr-2016 5pm Last Round Closed 23-Apr-2014 Purpose The annual NAIDOC Awards recognise the outstanding contributions that Indigenous Australians make to improve the lives of Indigenous people in their communities and beyond, or to promote Indigenous issues in the wider community, or the excellence they’ve shown in their chosen field. Overview Each year the winners of the National NAIDOC Awards will be announced in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Person of the Year Female Elder of the Year Male Elder of the Year Caring for Country Award Youth of the Year Artist of the Year Scholar of the Year Apprentice of the Year Sportsperson of the Year Limitations Guidelines for Eligibility

1. All people nominated for a 2016 National NAIDOC Award must: o Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and o Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and o Be accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander by an Aboriginal and/ or

Torres Strait Islander community. 2. The Youth of the Year Award nominee must be a person aged 16-25 years. 3. The Person of the Year may be eligible to access a bursary prize of $20,000 (Incl GST). 4. The Scholar of the Year Award will be judged on achievement in secondary and/or

tertiary study. 5. The Apprentice of the year award nominee must have completed a formal

apprenticeship/cadetship or comparable training in the 12 months prior to NAIDOC Week 2016. Proof of completion of such training should be included with the nomination.

6. The Artist of the Year Award nominee includes visual and/or performing artists and musicians.

7. Nominations will not be accepted for an award category that the nominated person has previously won, however they are still eligible for other award categories.

Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.naidoc.org.au/naidoc-awards/ Application: http://www.naidoc.org.au/2016-national-naidoc-poster-competition-entry-form Contact Details National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Observance Committee (NAIDOC)

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Address: National NAIDOC Secretariat, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet PO Box 6500 CANBERRA 2600 ACT

Phone: 1800 079 098 Email: naidoc@pmc.gov.au

Honda Foundation Grants Funding Providers The Honda Foundation Location Aus Funding Type Grant G01837 Primary Category Community Services & Development Eligible to Not-for-Profits Limitations DGR Status is required Funding Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 09-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 28-Jul-2015 Purpose To support organisations who focus their activities on the disadvantaged, disabled or those suffering from long-term and life threatening illnesses. Overview The Honda Foundation will only provide financial assistance to bodies who are approved by the Commissioner of Taxation to accept tax deductible donations of $2.00 or more. In particular, The Honda Foundation provides financial assistance to: Deserving charities; Approved bodies who focus their activities on the disadvantaged,

disabled or those suffering from long-term, life threatening illnesses Approved humanitarian bodies Approved bodies who provide ad-hoc relief to victims of natural disasters Approved bodies who promote inventions and the development of new technology Approved bodies who promote the development and preservation of Australian culture. The Honda Foundation Trustees consider applications for funding at Trustees meetings. Application close one month prior. Example Some of the pieces of equipment we have financed are as follows: Wheelchairs for use in hospitals and nursing homes Hospital beds, portable hoist and other medical equipment, including operating theatre

machinery Ambulance/SES resuscitation machines, defibrillators and rescue equipment Purchase of equipment for use in scientific research units Sensory garden installation for handicapped people

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Purchase of resource kits for disabled children Furnish accommodation units for cancer patients Purchase computer equipment for running special needs programs Limitations Incorporated charitable organisations only. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Mail Website: http://www.hondafoundation.org.au/how-to-apply.aspx Contact Details Louise Stapleton Address: Locked Bag 95 TULLAMARINE 3043 VIC Phone: (03) 9285 5582 Email: Louise.Stapleton@honda.com.au

NSW Artists' Grant Funding Providers National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) Location NSW Funding Type Grant G01485 Primary Category Arts & Culture Eligible to Not-for-Profits Individuals Funding Amount: $0 to $2,500 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 13-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 14-Nov-2015 Purpose The Australian Artists’ Grant has been initiated by NAVA to assist professional visual and media arts, craft and design practitioners to produce, present and promote their work throughout Australia and overseas. Overview This grant provides assistance towards the costs of developing and implementing a project plan and strategies, for example: Production of new creative work Presentation of work in a venue Residencies involving the production of new work/ presentation of new work Preparation and distribution of an artist’s publication or portfolio Setting up a website, preparing a publicity campaign (funds are not available for the

payment of marketing professionals)

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Funds can be used to cover costs associated with the above activities including such as artist fees, materials and equipment, travel, freight, installation, venue/ studio rental fees, framing,insurance, opening costs, printing, documentation, website fees. Funding Available Up to $500 plus GST for individuals Up to $1,000 plus GST for groups/collectives

An individual exhibiting in a group show can apply for individual funding, but the assessors may choose tolimit the funds going to any one exhibition.

Limitations Eligibility Applicants must be the visual art, craft or design practitioner/s who is/are participating in

the project for which you are requesting funding; Group applications (groups are at least two people) must be submitted with the details of

two group members involved in the project. The grant will be awarded to the two applicants nominated on the form;

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia for at least 2 years preceding the application date.

Applicants are eligible to apply only once per round and if successful, cannot apply again for 12 months to the Australian Artists’ Grant or NSW Artists’ Grant.

Applicants can apply to the corresponding NSW Artists’ Grant round but if their NSW Artists’ Grant application is successful the application for the Australian Artists’ Grant will be cancelled.

Late or incomplete applications will not be assessed; Grants are not retrospective. Funds are only provided to undertake projects or activities

that within the project period specified; All other considerations being equal, NAVA members will be given priority. Professional status You must be a professional artist/s. Under NAVA’s definition a professional artist will have some of the following professional characteristics: has regular public exhibitions of artwork; offers work for sale, or is selling art work; is eligible for or has been awarded a government grant; is selected for public exhibition, awards, prizes; has secured work or consultancies on the basis of professional expertise; has had work acquired for public or private collections; is a member of a professional association on the basis of his/her status as a professional

artist/s.. Students Undergraduate students are not eligible. Postgraduate level students can apply but only for an activity that is not part of course

requirements. Exhibitions undertaken to meet educational course requirements are ineligible for

funding. Artists living in remote areas Due to the geographical circumstances of Indigenous artists living in remote areas NAVA will apply special consideration. An Indigenous art or craft centre can make an application on behalf of the artists it represents, and if successful can use the art and craft centre’s ABN

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and/or GST details for taxation purposes. Payment for successful Indigenous applicants who live in a remote area can be made by direct transfer to the applicant’s or art and craft centre’s nominated bank account. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: https://visualarts.net.au/nava-grants/ Guidelines: https://visualarts.net.au/media/uploads/files/AAG_Terms_and_Conditions_2016.pdf Application: https://visualarts.net.au/nava-grants/australian-artists-grant/ Contact Details The National Association for the Visual Arts Address: PO Box 60 POTTS POINT 1335 NSW Phone: (02) 9368 1900 Email: nava@visualarts.net.au

Development Grants for Individuals and Groups Funding Providers Australia Council Location Aus Funding Type Grant G06854 Primary Category Arts & Culture Eligible to Not-for-Profits Individuals Funding Amount: $5,000 to $25,000 Round Closes 02-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 01-Sep-2015 Purpose Development Grants fund a range of activities that benefit your career as an individual artist or group. Development grants are available from $5,000 to $25,000. Supported activities must last no longer than two years from the proposed start date. Overview Our development grants fund a range of activities that benefit the careers of individual artists or groups. Examples of the activity this grant supports include professional skills development, showcase opportunities, forum/workshop attendance, residencies, mentorships, arts market attendance and exploration. In 2016, applications to the Development Grants program close on: For 2016, the closing dates are at midnight on the: 2 February 2016, for projects starting after 1 May 2016 7 June 2016, for projects starting after 1 September 2016 4 October 2016, for projects starting after 1 January 2017

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The previously published 1 December 2015 closing date has been cancelled. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 12 weeks after the closing date. What you can apply for You can apply for a range of activities. Some examples of the activities we fund are: professional skills development showcase opportunities forum/workshop attendance residencies mentorships arts market attendance and exploration. Limitations Who can apply If you are applying as an individual or group, you must be a practicing artist or arts worker and an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. Applications for funding to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts panel must come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals or groups. Who can’t apply You can’t apply for a grant if: you received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and

that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted you owe money to the Australia Council. What you can’t apply for You can’t apply for the following activity: projects or activities that do not involve or benefit practicing artists or arts workers projects or activities that do not have a clearly defined arts component projects that have already taken place. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/development-grants-for-individuals-and-groups/ Application: https://online.australiacouncil.gov.au/ords/f?p=103:101:0 Contact Details Phone: 02 9215 9000 Recording Grants Funding Providers

Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) Australia Council Location Aus Funding Type Grant G07116 Primary Category Arts & Culture Eligible to Individuals

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Funding Amount: $0 to $15,000 Round Closes 02-Feb-2016 Purpose To provide a much needed opportunity for Australian musicians to record their own music Overview Established in 1969, Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Limited (PPCA) is a national, non-government, non-profit organisation that represents the interest of record companies and Australian recording artists. Expressions of Interest are now open for a PPCA - Australia Council partnership to support Australian artists to create new sound recordings. You can apply for any costs primarily associated with the creation of a sound recording, which may also involve costs associated with the promotion of that recording. Applicants are also encouraged to register with the PPCA under its Artist Direct Distribution Scheme. Details of the scheme Selection criteria 1. Artistic Merit Industry Advisors will consider the artistic merit of the recording outlined in the Expression of Interest. They may consider: The significance of the work The quality of work previously produced Public or peer response to work previously produced 2. Diversity Industry Advisors will consider the potential of the recording to reflect the diversity of music practice in Australia. They may consider: The contribution to diverse music practice Potential to engage diverse audiences The diversity and quality of the people and partners involved 3. Viability Industry advisors will consider the viability of your Expression of Interest. They may consider: Relevance and timeliness of the proposed activity The skills and artistic ability of the people involved and their relevance to the proposed

activity Realistic and achievable planning The role of any partners involved Limitations Who can apply Only individuals are eligible to apply. If you are part of a group, you must nominate one of the members to apply on behalf of the group. Who can’t apply You can’t apply for this opportunity if: You received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and

that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted You owe money to the Australia Council. Applications / Guidelines

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Application methods: Online Website: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/strategies-and-frameworks/ppca-australia-council-partnership/ Application: https://online.australiacouncil.gov.au/ords/f?p=103:101:0 Contact Details Phone: 02 9215 9000

Arts Projects - Organisations Funding Providers Australia Council Location Aus Funding Type Grant G06945 Primary Category Arts & Culture Eligible to Businesses Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $10,000 to $100,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 02-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 01-Sep-2015 Purpose Our arts projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Overview Grants are available from $10,000 to $100,000. Supported activities must last no longer than 2 years from the proposed start date. For 2016, the closing dates are at midnight on the: 2 February 2016, for projects starting after 1 May 2016 7 June 2016, for projects starting after 1 September 2016 4 October 2016, for projects starting after 1 January 2017 The previously published 1 December 2015 closing date has been cancelled. We fund a range of activities, for example: the creation of new work arts practice based research creative development professional skills development experimentation collaborations touring festivals productions

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exhibitions performances publishing recording promotion and marketing market development activity Limitations Who can apply We accept applications from organisations. International organisations can apply for projects that benefit practicing Australian artists or their work. Applications for funding to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander panel must come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. Who can’t apply You can’t apply for a grant if: You received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and

that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted. You owe money to the Australia Council. What can’t be applied for You can’t apply for the following activity: Projects or activities that do not involve or benefit practicing artists or arts workers Projects or activities that do not have a clearly defined arts component Projects that have already taken place Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/arts-projects-organisations/ Application: https://online.australiacouncil.gov.au/ords/f?p=103:101:0 Contact Details Address: PO Box 788 Strawberry Hills 2012 NSW Email: 1800 226 912

RASF Community Kitchen Funding Providers Royal Agriculture Society of NSW Location NSW Funding Type Grant G07122 Primary Category Rural & Regional Eligible to Not-for-Profits Funding Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 26-Jan-2016 5PM Purpose

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The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) is giving rural and regional NSW community organisations the chance to win a kitchen, courtesy of Masters Home Improvement Overview The kitchen, which is used at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for cooking demonstrations in the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, includes all of the cabinetry, cook tops, sink and oven. View an illustration of what the kitchen may look like here. The RAS Foundation and Masters Home Improvement will donate this kitchen, with a retail value of $30,000, to a rural or regional NSW community organisation. The RAS Foundation invites rural and regional community organisations to apply and tell us how their community would benefit from a new kitchen. The successful applicant needs to demonstrate how a new kitchen will benefit their local community. The successful applicant will need to meet the following requirements: The kitchen can only be installed into the agreed community owned / public building and

cannot be for the benefit of an individual or company. The kitchen must be accessible to the wider community.

The successful applicant will receive the kitchen in a flat pack form that comprises of cabinetry, cook top, stove and sink. No colours or materials preference can be requested. Please note: the illustrations are a guide only.

The coordination, cost of freight from Sydney Showground to the recipient community will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. All installation costs are also the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The flat packed kitchen should be removed from the Sydney Showground directly after the close of the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Installation of the kitchen needs to be completed by approximately 31 October, six months after the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The successful applicant will be required to attend a presentation event at the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show to accept the Masters Home Improvements Kitchen.

Limitations Who is eligible? Community Centres Welfare organisations Churches Service Club e.g. CWA/Rotary Sporting clubs Show societies Who will not be eligible? Privately or company owned facilities There are many community buildings or community facilities in rural and regional towns that could be transformed with a new kitchen, turning them into a more useable and functional facility for the whole community to use for a range of events and activities. It’s important to both Master Home Improvement and the RAS Foundation that the kitchen will benefit many in the community. Applications / Guidelines

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Application methods: Online Website: http://www.rasnsw.com.au/rasf-community-kitchen.htm

Apply Using SmartyGrants: https://rasf.smartygrants.com.au/CommunityKitchen2016 Contact Details Phone: 02 9704 1226 Email: foundation@rasf.org.au

Holden Home Ground Advantage Funding Providers Holden Location Aus Funding Type Grant G06765 Primary Category Sport & Recreation Eligible to Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $1 to $100,000 Total pool: $250,000 Round Closes 28-Feb-2016 5:00pm Last Round Closed 31-Aug-2015 Purpose Local sporting clubs are an integral part of the Australian way of life, much like Holden. That's why we've made a long term commitment to helping grassroots sport by giving local clubs the chance to upgrade their facilities with the Holden Home Ground Advantage project. Overview You can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 or $100,000 for your local sporting club and give Scott and Kim a run for their money by entering your own video clip to support your application. The Holden Home Ground Advantage is supporting local sporting clubs for the next 10 years by committing $5 million to develop and improve their facilities. Twice a year Holden will provide $250,000 worth of grants to sporting clubs who need assistance - that's $500,000 every year, for ten years. Local sporting clubs are an integral part of the Australian way of life, much like Holden. That's why we've made a long term commitment to helping grass roots sport by giving local clubs the chance to upgrade their facilities with the Holden Home Ground Advantage program. Home Ground Advantage, is a program that provides local sporting clubs with the chance to invest in clubrooms, sporting grounds, equipment or general facilities so they can also continue to be a part of the Australian way of life.

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You can apply for money through Home Ground Advantage for projects, or equipment, that make life easier for the members and supporters of your club. For example, you might want to make improvements to your clubrooms, install new hot showers, get a new scoreboard, or purchase new sporting equipment that will help your team perform on the field. It's a way for Holden to give back to Australian communities. Limitations To be eligible to receive a Grant, an applicant for the Grant (Applicant) must be: a sporting club created for the purpose of playing one or more sports; or a community organisation which runs and supports sporting activities as a part of its

community activities,and the sporting activities conducted by the organisation must be within Australia. Holden reserves the right to consider Applicants that do not fall within the eligibility criteria set out above.

Individuals and organisations which are NOT eligible to apply include: education institutions, such schools, universities, TAFEs and colleges; government departments or government entities; organisations seeking funds for projects outside of Australia; political organisations; and non-incorporated organisations; and any organisation which has any debts, overdue or have received a Grant or other form of

financial assistance from Holden which have not been acquitted to Holden's satisfaction. Generally, the following items will not be funded: Recurring operational expenses The repayment of debt. Projects that have already been completed. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.holden.com.au/homegroundadvantage Application: http://www.holden.com.au/forms/home-ground-advantage Contact Details Email: communitysupport.holden@gm.com

Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program Funding Providers Department of Infrastructure and Transport Location Aus Funding Type Grant G05956 Primary Category Infrastructure Eligible to Local Governments State/Territory Governments Funding Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 10-Feb-2016

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Purpose The Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Programme (HVSPP) aims to contribute to the productivity and safety outcomes of heavy vehicle operations across Australia. State, territory and local governments are eligible to apply and where appropriate, are encouraged to work together on priorities. Overview The specific HVSPP objectives are to: Increase productivity of heavy vehicles by enhancing the capacity of existing roads and

improving connections to freight networks; and Improve the safety environment for heavy vehicles. Proponents are encouraged to consult with industry and community more broadly on potential projects to ensure community views and industry priorities are considered in the development of proposals. Projects will be selected as part of a competitive, merit based process. Payments to all successful projects (including Councils) will be made through National Partnership Agreements to state/territory governments. What types of project activities are included: upgrades to existing road infrastructure such as, re-alignment of roads or increasing the

load carrying capacity of existing roads upgraded and new rest areas; upgraded and new de-coupling/assembly areas; projects that use technology (including ITS) to improve transport outcomes; and demonstration projects such as, small infrastructure or technology projects that can

inform future transport needs. Limitations State, Territory and Local Governments are eligible to apply. The programme will contribute a maximum of 50 per cent of the total project cost. What types of project activities are NOT included; construction of new or upgrades to existing bridges; enhancements to livestock sale yards; Projects already commenced or in receipt of funding from other Australian Government

programmes (including disaster relief); ongoing operational and maintenance costs; and projects consisting solely of planning and design. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Email, Mail Website: http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/Heavyvehicles/Index.aspx Contact Details Address: GPO Box 594 CANBERRA 2601 ACT Phone: 02 6274 6758 Email: HVSPP@infrastructure.gov.au

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups Funding Providers Australia Council Location Aus

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Funding Type Grant G06947 Primary Category Arts & Culture Eligible to Not-for-Profits Individuals Funding Amount: $10,000 to $50,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 02-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 01-Sep-2015 Purpose Our Arts Projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Overview For 2016, the closing dates are at midnight on the: 2 February 2016, for projects starting after 1 May 2016 7 June 2016, for projects starting after 1 September 2016 4 October 2016, for projects starting after 1 January 2017 Technical support will not be available after 5pm on the closing day. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 12 weeks after the closing date. Limitations Who can apply If you are applying as an individual or group, you must be a practicing artist or arts worker and an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. Applications for funding to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander panel must come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals or groups. Who can’t apply You can’t apply for a grant if: You received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and

that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted. You owe money to the Australia Council. What can be applied for We fund a range of activities, for example: the creation of new work practice based research creative development experimentation collaborations touring festivals productions exhibitions

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performances publishing recording promotion and marketing market development activity What can’t be applied for You can’t apply for the following activity: Projects or activities that do not involve or benefit practicing artists or arts workers Projects or activities that do not have a clearly defined arts component Projects that have already taken place Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/arts-projects-for-individuals-and-groups/ Application: https://online.australiacouncil.gov.au/ords/f?p=103:101:0 Contact Details Address: PO Box 788 Strawberry Hills 2012 NSW Phone: 1800 226 912

Playing Australia: Regional Performing Arts Touring Fund Funding Providers Australia Council Location Aus Funding Type Grant G00018 Primary Category Arts & Culture Eligible to Not-for-Profits Individuals Funding Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 02-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 01-Dec-2015 Purpose The Regional Performing Arts Touring program supports performing arts to reach regional and remote communities across Australia. Grants are available to support the net touring costs associated with a national tour. There is no limit on the amount that can be requested. Overview For 2016, the closing dates are at midnight on the: 2 February 2016, for projects starting after 1 May 2016 7 June 2016, for projects starting after 1 September 2016 4 October 2016, for projects starting after 1 January 2017

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Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 12 weeks after the closing date. Peers will assess your application against the following four criteria. Region The regional and remote coverage proposed by the itinerary. Quality The artists and the arts workers involved the project. The quality of proposed work. The calibre of the company, including demonstrated evidence of good organisational

planning, governance and management. Engagement The plans to develop audiences and/or meet audience demand in the proposed locations. Experiences offered to regional and remote communities – including audience

attendance and where appropriate other participation activities, such as workshops and master classes.

Appropriate levels of engagement and partnerships developed with presenters to achieve audience goals.

Viability Evidence of a realistic and accurate budget. The logic of the itinerary and the impact it has on the touring budget. Appropriate level of support from other sources. Capacity to deliver the project. Limitations Who can apply We accept applications from individuals and organisations. Who can't apply You can't apply for a grant if: you received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and

that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted you owe money to the Australia Council. What you can apply for You can apply for: interstate net touring costs, including freight, transport, accommodation and travel

allowances outside of your home state a contribution towards tour coordination expenses. What you can’t apply for You can’t apply for the following activity: projects where the performers and artistic personnel are not paid at Award rates projects that are to tour an international production touring projects that only include capital city or metropolitan presentations touring projects that do not include three or more interstate locations touring projects that only include presentations in schools tour dates that have already taken place projects with a budget in surplus. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online

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Website: http://australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/playing-australia-regional-performing-arts-touring-fund/ Application: https://online.australiacouncil.gov.au/ords/f?p=103:101:0 Contact Details Address: Phone: 02 9215 9000

Contemporary Music Touring Program Funding Providers Australia Council Location Aus Funding Type Grant G06589 Primary Category Arts & Culture Eligible to Not-for-Profits Individuals Funding Amount: $0 to $15,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 02-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 01-Sep-2015 Purpose The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music. It provides travel support of up to $15,000 for artists and their manager for tours in Australia that include performances in regional and remote areas. Overview Under the CMTP performances of original Australian contemporary music can include a wide range of different musical styles. Applications must contain one tour only. The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues outside of the performer’s hometown and must include at least one performance in a non-metropolitan area. Tours that include a majority of regional destinations or assist performers from regional areas are a priority for funding. Additional TRAX funding is available for tours where over 75% of the itinerary is to remote and/or very remote locations. The Accessibility/Remoteness Index of Australia (ARIA) helps determine the regional and remote reach of the tour. To find out if you meet the ARIA rating to qualify for TRAX funding, begin a grant in the Australia Council’s online system. Joint tours, where two or more independent performers are undertaking the same tour itinerary, are eligible under this program. These should be submitted as a single application. In such cases, the funding cap of $15,000 still applies (unless the tour is eligible for additional TRAX funding).

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We encourage the inclusion of additional activities which extend opportunities for community participation, such as workshops, master classes and all-age performances. Limitations Who can apply Funding on a tour by tour basis is available to enable professional musicians to tour live music performances within Australia. Touring musicians must be performing original Australian contemporary music. Funding can be provided to performers, managers, agents, and music networks on behalf of professionals working in the Australian music industry. Who can’t apply You can’t apply for a grant if: you received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and

that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted you owe money to the Australia Council. You can’t apply for the following activity: a tour to less than three venues tours to metropolitan venues only overseas tours or overseas performers tours which are primarily school-based (except for applications seeking TRAX funds

where the school is the primary venue of a remote or very remote location) a series of performances at one festival competitions, such as ‘Battle of the Bands’ events attendance at conferences Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/new-grants-model/contemporary-music-touring-program/ Application: https://online.australiacouncil.gov.au/ords/f?p=103:101:0 Contact Details Phone: 02 9215 9000

Walkley Grants for Innovation in Journalism Funding Providers Walkley Foundation Location Aus Funding Type Grant G06493 Primary Category Media & Communications Eligible to Businesses Individuals Funding Amount: $0 to $30,000 Total pool: $70,000 Round Closes 30-Jan-2016

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Last Round Closed 30-Jan-2015 Purpose Our aim is to stimulate innovative thinking and encourage bold, pioneering ideas that reinvent storytelling or create new funding models for journalism. Through this seed funding, mentoring and support for successful applicants, we hope to grow enterprising ideas for journalism that will have a lasting positive effect on our industry. Overview The Walkley Grants for Innovation in Journalism is an exciting program launched in 2013 with seed funding from Google of $40,000 for to up to three innovative reporting projects to be developed in 2014. Our aim is to stimulate innovative thinking and encourage bold, pioneering ideas that reinvent storytelling or create new funding models for journalism. Through this seed funding, mentoring and support for successful applicants, we hope to grow enterprising ideas for journalism that will have a lasting positive effect on our industry. We want to create a culture of innovation in Australian media so our brightest minds don’t take their brilliant ideas offshore. A strong Australian media is central to our national character and needs to evolve to stay strong. This program is central to our mission to encourage and support innovation in the Australian media. We want to grow this program and are on the hunt for supporters to take it to the next level. We’re open to funding from corporate partners who share our vision for a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in media. Limitations If you’re an Australian citizen or resident with an idea for an innovative journalism project, you are eligible for these grants. We’ll accept submissions from both individuals and teams. At this stage, we’re looking to fund projects independent of the mainstream media, so we won’t accept proposals from major media companies. However, if you’re employed by a major media company you could still apply with a proposal for a project to be completed outside working hours. Existing start-ups that need further development are eligible and so are well thought-out ideas that haven’t been yet put into practice. As well as funding, successful project applicants will receive mentoring and support to give them the best chance of thriving and reviving our media landscape. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Email Website: http://walkleys.com/applications-open-for-walkley-grants-for-innovation-in-journalism-70000-up-for-grabs/ Application: http://walkleys.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Walkley-Innovation-Grants-Entry-Form-2014.docx Contact Details Phone: 02 9333 0956 Email: walkleys@walkleys.com

Specialist Disability Accommodation Initiative Funding Providers Department of Social Services Location Aus

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Funding Type Grant G07115 Primary Category Disability Eligible to Local Governments State/Territory Governments Businesses Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $0 to $1,000,000 Total pool: $10,000,000 Round Closes 11-Feb-2016 2pm AEDT Purpose The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), of which the Sector Development Fund (SDF) is a Sub Activity, intends to ensure people with a disability are supported to participate in and contribute to social and economic life to the extent of their abilities. People with disability and their carers will have certainty that they will receive the individualised care and support they need over time. Overview The Sector Development Fund (SDF) assists people with disability, the disability services sector and its workforce with the transition to the NDIS, including through: building community capacity and engagement increasing individual support capacity and development of new forms of support to meet

the needs of people with disability building disability sector capacity and service provider readiness to manage the transition assistance with the required expansion and diversification of the workforce; and building the evidence base. The Specialist Disability Accommodation Initiative (SDAI) is designed to help address immediate community need for specialist disability housing in areas outside NDIS trial sites, as determined by geographic location or age cohort, by providing ‘top up’ funding to: increase the availability of accommodation for people with a disability, who the applicant

anticipates will be eligible for the NDIS, with a particular focus on: those housed in inappropriate accommodation settings; and those with ageing carers who are in need of a long-term, sustainable arrangement.

identify project initiatives with self-sustaining specialist disability housing models which could be scaled up in the future.

The grant may be used for: staff salaries and on-costs which can be directly attributed to the provision of the Activity

in the identified service area or areas as per the grant agreement; capital works; employee training for paid and unpaid staff including Committee and Board members,

that is relevant, appropriate and in line with the Activity, and operating and administration expenses directly related to the delivery services, such as:

telephones; rent and outgoings;

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computer/ IT/website/software; insurance; utilities; postage; stationery and printing; accounting and auditing; travel/accommodation costs; and assets as defined in the Terms and Conditions that can be reasonably attributed to

meeting agreement deliverables. Limitations Applicant eligibility The following entity types meet the eligibility requirements to be invited to apply for a grant under these Activities: Incorporated Associations (incorporated under state/territory legislation, commonly have

'Association' or 'Incorporated' or 'Inc.' in their legal name) Incorporated Cooperatives (also incorporated under state/territory legislation, commonly

have ‘Cooperative' in their legal name) Companies (incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 – may be a proprietary

company (limited by shares or by guarantee) or public companies) Aboriginal Corporations (incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander) Act 2006) Organisations established through a specific piece of Commonwealth or state/territory

legislation (public benevolent institutions, churches, universities, unions etc.) Partnerships; Trustees on behalf of a Trust; and Where there is no suitable alternative, an individual or - jointly and separately –

individuals The following entity types may be invited in special circumstances: State and Territory Governments; and Local Governments. Ineligible activities Grants are not provided for: purchase of land; the covering of retrospective costs; costs incurred in the preparation of a grant application or related documentation; overseas travel, and activities for which other Australian, State, Territory or local government bodies have

primary responsibility. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Email, Mail Website: https://www.dss.gov.au/grants/grants/funding-open-for-application/specialist-disability-accommodation-initiative Guidelines: https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/ndis_programme_guidelines_0.pdf Application: https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdai_application_form_2_dec_15.pdf Contact Details

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Address: PO Box 7576 Canberra Business Centre 2610 ACT Phone: 1800 625 136 Email: grants@dss.gov.au

Aussie Farmers Foundation Grants Funding Providers Aussie Farmers Foundation Location QLD,VIC,ACT,WA,NSW,SA Funding Type Grant G05525 Primary Category Health & Wellbeing Eligible to Not-for-Profits Limitations DGR Status is required Funding Amount: $0 to $50,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 28-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 03-Feb-2015 Purpose Aussie Farmes Foundation aims to support initiative which will make a difference to the health and wellbeing of Australian rural and regional communities. Overview Grants are available to organisations working in rural and regional Australia on one or more of the nominated focus areas: Economic wellbeing of farms and farming families Disaster relief for farming communities including drought Kids health & healthy eating including food provenance awareness Food waste and food security Mental health for farming communities. Funding can be sought for following states only (VIC, NSW/ACT, QLD, SA, WA), or for national programs. The Foundation considers the following when assessing applications for rural and regional communities: Supports groups that are collaborating in search of solutions to problems. These

collaborations may be with agencies or groups within a particular field of work, or with agencies or groups that bring essential complementary skills to a project.

The Foundation considers the communication and dissemination of results to be important where such dissemination influences adoption of enhanced practices, stimulates new approaches, or signals that alternatives may be more useful.

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Where projects are outside the scope of the allocated funding range, the Foundation welcomes partnership opportunities and encourages grantees to seek partnerships where there are shared values and aspirations across Australia.

Collaboration between groups who are searching to solve complex problems and issues particularly is encouraged and demonstration of need outlined, exhibited in research, would be sought.

The Foundation supports innovative solutions to solve issues. It has some interest in funding post-project evaluation, and then usually only when

projects have been initiated with the support of the Foundation. How much can I apply for? The Aussie Farmers Foundation will not consider applications for funding of less than

$5,000 State based programs; grants are typically in the range of $5,000 - $30,000 per annum. National programs are in the range of $20,000 - $50,000 per annum. Limitations Aussie Farmers Foundation can only consider applications from organisations that have: Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 + Tax Concession Charity (TCC) Status An ABN (Australian Business Number). Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Email Website: http://www.aussiefarmersfoundation.org.au/granting/steps-for-granting.php Guidelines: http://www.aussiefarmersfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Aussie-Farmers-Foundation-Granting-Guidelines-2016.pdf Application: http://www.aussiefarmersfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Expression_of_Interest-Form-2016.doc Contact Details Address: PO Box 309 MOUNT WAVERLY 3149 VIC Phone: (03) 9015 9138 Email: info@aussiefarmersfoundation.org.au Unity Grants Funding Providers Multicultural NSW Location NSW Funding Type Grant G07113 Primary Category Multicultural Eligible to Local Governments Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $5,000 to $30,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 08-Jan-2016 5pm Purpose

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Unity Grants bring culturally diverse communities together to promote social cohesion and harmony. Each year Multicultural NSW establishes a list of priority areas for Unity Grants. Projects applying for a Unity Grant must address one of the established priority areas. Overview The priority areas for 2015/16 are: combat racism and build networks and relationships between culturally diverse

communities including projects to build relationships between Aboriginal and multicultural communities

build intergenerational understanding in culturally diverse communities build interfaith and intercultural understanding in culturally diverse communities assist SHEV (Safe Haven Enterprise Visas) and TPV (Temporary Protection Visa) holders

pathways into employment and community participation identify and address barriers faced by culturally diverse youth including barriers based on

race and other grounds protected under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 promote the innovative use of social media to address issues pertaining to harmony and

social cohesion Limitations Who Can Apply The following organisations are eligible to apply for a Unity Grant: Non-profit sharing community organisations Local Councils in partnership with non-profit sharing community organisations Eligibility Criteria A successful Unity Grant must: be located within NSW address one of the priority areas nominated by Multicultural NSW demonstrate how the project will benefit intercultural understanding and engagement demonstrate how the project will measure outcomes be cost effective and viable with an accurate budget be completed within 12 months of application have clearly defined project outcomes including a tangible measurement for outcome

evaluation Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Email, Mail Website: http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/grants/unity_grants Guidelines: http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/24733/Grants_Program_Agreement_Website.pdf Application: http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/27542/2015_Unity_Grants_Application_Form.pdf Contact Details Address: PO Box A2618, Sydney South 1235 NSW Email: unitygrants@multicultural.nsw.gov.au Celebration Grants Funding Providers

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Multicultural NSW Location NSW Funding Type Grant G07114 Primary Category Multicultural Eligible to Local Governments Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $1,000 to $5,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 08-Jan-2016 Purpose Each year the NSW calendar is filled with events that celebrate our cultural diversity. Festivals and events bring communities together; showcase the benefits of cultural diversity, promoting social cohesion and community harmony. Celebration Grants provide support funding for these events. Overview Grants are awarded on merit following a rigorous assessment process. Both successful and unsuccessful grants will be notified in writing. Please allow a minimum of two months for grant processing. If a grant is awarded, the Multicultural NSW Grants Program Terms and Conditions will apply to the grant. You must review those terms and conditions and declare in your application where indicated below, that you have read and understood those terms and conditions, acknowledge that an agreement based on those terms and conditions will apply to the grant and if awarded a grant, agree to comply with those terms and conditions in acquitting the grant. Eligibility Criteria Celebration Grants must: be located within NSW be open to everyone show how many people are likely to attend have a marketing plan to attract people from culturally diverse backgrounds demonstrate how the project will benefit intercultural understanding and engagement demonstrate how the project will measure outcomes be cost effective and viable with an accurate budget Limitations The following organisations are eligible to apply for a Celebration Grant: Non-profit sharing community organisations Local Councils Excluded Activities The following activities are excluded from receiving funding through a Celebration Grant: party political activities

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celebration of national or independence days with the exception of key Australian days including Anzac Day, Australia Day, Clean up Australia Day and NAIDOC day

religious festivals, rituals,events or promotions, except multi-faith events which involve people from more than one religion

projects funded under other State or Commonwealth grant programs building works (including maintenance) and equipment purchases commercial or fundraising activities media projects events and festivals charging admission beauty pageants. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Email, Mail Website: http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/grants/celebration_grants Guidelines: http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/24733/Grants_Program_Agreement_Website.pdf Application: http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/27537/2015_Celebration_Grants_Application_Form2.pdf Contact Details Address: PO Box A2618, Sydney South 1235 NSW Email: celebrationgrants@multicultural.nsw.gov.au

Local Sport Grant Program Funding Providers Office of Sport, Sport & Recreation Location NSW Funding Type Grant G07111 Primary Category Sport & Recreation Eligible to Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $250 to $25,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 11-Feb-2016 Purpose The Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport and active recreation. Overview The Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport and active recreation. There are four project types within the Program:

1. Sport Club Development

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2. Community Sport Events 3. Sport Access 4. Facility Development and Capital Equipment. Applicants will be required to identify the type of project for which they are applying as different information is required for each project type. An organisation may apply for more than one project but must register separate projects for different project types. An organisation may apply only for one project under each project type. The overall objectives of the Program are to: Increase regular and on-going participation in sport or structured physical activity. Address barriers to participation in sport or structured physical activity. Assist sport clubs provide quality service to their members. Funding available Funding is available for projects throughout NSW $50,000 has been allocated for successful projects within each NSW electorate Applicant must identify the electorate where the project will occur The maximum amounts available are: Sport Club Development - $2,000 Community Sport Events - $5,000 Sport Access - $5,000 Facility development and capital equipment - $25,000. The minimum amount available is $250 for all project types with the exception being for facility development and capital equipment which has a minimum request of $1,000. Organisations may apply for one project per project type. The maximum available to any one organisation is $25,000 in a financial year. The amount organisations request should reflect the scale of the project. Limitations Who is eligible to apply? Incorporated, not-for-profit sport clubs. Where applicable, the club will also be affiliated

with a recognised State Sporting Organisation. Who is ineligible to apply? Individuals, groups of individuals and unincorporated organisations Incorporated not-for-profit organisations that are not a sport club For profit, commercial organisations Government departments and agencies Educational institutions including schools and their P&Cs, universities, TAFE, Colleges and

child care centres Local Government Authorities operating under the Local Government Act, 1993 Local Government Committees State Sporting Organisations National Sporting Organisations Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport Guidelines: https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/Local_Sport_Grant_Program_Guidelines_2015-16.pdf

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Application: https://grants.sport.nsw.gov.au/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?PROCFUN+GNTPR001+GNTFLSC+DEM+ENG Contact Details Phone: 13 13 02 Email: grantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au

Safe Shooting Program Funding Providers Office of Sport, Sport & Recreation Location NSW Funding Type Grant G05868 Primary Category Sport & Recreation Eligible to Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $500 to $20,000 Total pool: $0 Round Closes 18-Feb-2016 Last Round Closed 24-Oct-2014 Purpose The aim of this program is to increase safety at shooting facilities in NSW as well as during club sponsored activities held away from a club’s permanent base. Overview The primary focus of this program is to assist shooting, hunting and collecting clubs meet Work Health and Safety obligations and compliance requirements as assessed by the NSW Firearms Registry. The Safe Shooting Program objectives are to:

1. Increase opportunities for the community to safely participate in the sport of shooting 2. Improve the safety of shooting facilities that are used by the community 3. Assist people from groups that traditionally face barriers to participation or access to

shooting facilities 4. Provide educational programs and opportunities to improve safety and compliance. What types of projects may be funded? Upgrade of firearms capital equipment and/or facilities to comply with WH&S legislation

or as directed by the NSW Firearms Registry Construction of new fixed and portable facilities and infrastructure including capital

equipment with a life expectancy of 15+ years Enhancement of existing facilities Provision of ancillary facilities at established facilities e.g. sun protection shelters, change

rooms, shower and toilet blocks Projects that have received development consent from the relevant Council or which can

demonstrate that such consent is not required

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Development and delivery of training programs to improve safety and compliance. Limitations WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? NSW incorporated, community based not-for-profit Shooting, Hunting or Collecting Clubs. Shooting ranges in NSW approved and administered by the NSW Firearms Registry. Historical re-enactments clubs. What costs will NOT be funded? Purchase of land Firearms or ammunition General maintenance or replacement through normal wear and tear e.g. painting,

running costs and repairs to existing facilities Office equipment e.g. computers, printers. two way radios, phones Protective clothing Projects that have already commenced or been completed Projects that are in the planning phase and yet to receive development consent from

Council. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/safeshooting Guidelines: https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/Safe_Shooting_Program_Guidelines_2015-16.pdf Application: https://grants.sport.nsw.gov.au/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?PROCFUN+GNTPR001+GNTFN00+DEM+ENG/ Contact Details Address: Locked Bag 1422 SILVERWATER 2128 NSW Phone: 13 13 02 Email: grantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au

State Heritage Emergency Works Funding Providers Office of Environment & Heritage (NSW) Location NSW Funding Type Grant G06993 Primary Category Environment & Sustainability Eligible to Local Governments State/Territory Governments Not-for-Profits Individuals Funding Amount: $0 to $10,000 Round Closes 30-Jun-2017

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Purpose To avert immediate risk of further damage to State Heritage Register-listed items or items with a current Interim Heritage Order. Overview Up to $10,000 (ex GST) in grant funding available to successful applicants, with no matching funding required from the applicant. Approval of funding is conditional on sufficient Emergency Works Projects budget being available in the financial year to fund successful applicants. Projects are to be completed within 6 months of a letter of offer being sent. To be eligible under the Emergency Works Projects sub-stream a project must: be a one-off urgent project for a State Heritage Register-listed item or item with an

Interim Heritage Order address an unexpected or unforseen issue, not an issue resulting from standard wear and

tear, or that is considered routine maintenance/replacement have a minimum project value of $1,000 (ex GST) must be able to be completed within six months not be covered by the applicant’s/owner’s insurance not have been substantially completed prior to applying for funding demonstrate a sustainable long-term heritage benefit demonstrate public benefit and enjoyment as well as community leadership, and demonstrate innovation and best practice. In addition to be eligible under the Emergency Works Projects sub-stream a project must meet two or more of the following: urgently needed to avert an immediate risk of further damage to the heritage values of

the item in a remote or rural location (reference will be made to ARIA 2011 system administered

by Australian Population and Migration Research Centre http://www.spatialonline.com.au/ARIA_2011/default.aspx and dark blue, light blue and green shaded areas will be considered remote or rural)

be from an applicant considered financially or socially disadvantage (such as a private owner on a pension or a community organisation relying on fund raising).

Example Examples of eligible projects Projects that may be considered eligible include: works that provide short term protection for the heritage item, such as propping and

providing tarpaulins to protect the heritage item, removal of an item causing damage or temporarily relocating a movable heritage item.

Limitations To be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Works Projects sub-stream the applicant must: be an individual, organisation, community group, trustee or a NSW Local Council which is

the owner (or perpetual lessee) and manager of a State Heritage Register-listed item or item with a current Interim Heritage Order within NSW, or

be a State government agencies involved as a project partner assisting one of the owners and managers

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not have acquired or leased the State Heritage Register-listed item or item with a current Interim Heritage Order from a NSW government agency or entered into a conservation agreement in the last two years, and

be assessed by OEH as having the capacity and commitment to undertake and complete the project*.

Funding is not available for projects that involve: the construction, relocation or purchase of new buildings, headstones or monuments purchase of equipment claiming for in house project management by salaried officers as either voluntary or cash

contributions, or routine maintenance/replacement. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/Heritage/funding/specialprojects.htm Guidelines: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/heritagebranch/heritage/funding/guidelines-emergency-works-projects.pdf

Apply Using SmartyGrants: https://environmentheritage.smartygrants.com.au/1516Emergency Contact Details Phone: 02 9873 8577 Email: heritage.grants@environment.nsw.gov.au Coles Nurture Fund Funding Providers Coles Location Aus Funding Type Grant G07104 Primary Category

Business & Industry Development Eligible to Businesses Funding Amount: $0 to $500,000 Total pool: $10,000,000 Round Closes 12-Feb-2016 5:00PM Purpose Coles has established the Coles Nurture Fund (CNF) to help small Australian food and grocery producers, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business. Overview Coles has announced the Coles Nurture Fund (CNF), and will allocate $50 million over five years intended to encourage suppliers and potential suppliers to develop new market-leading products, technologies, systems and processes.

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Through the CNF, existing small-to-medium businesses may apply for funding to enable them to take the next step in creating value for business and customers. Coles will allocate $10 million a year to fund the CNF for the next five years, comprising $5 million per annum allocated for grants and another $5 million per annum allocated for interest-free loans. The maximum single grant of funds or loan under the CNF is $500,000. Innovation is one of the primary drivers of competitiveness. Whether improving or developing new technologies for delivery systems, state-of-the-art refrigeration and lighting to generate better environmental outcomes, improved product quality in the farm sector or greater scale production in processed foods, the CNF seeks to support small to medium Australian businesses that want to improve existing services or products and create new systems or processes. Smart, energetic and agile small businesses can be a launch-pad for great product innovation. Modest financial support can be the difference in getting great ideas up and running. Limitations To be eligible for funding from the CNF Applicants must: have a turnover that is less than $25,000,000 per annum; employ no more than 50 full time employees (excluding casual seasonal labour); have a registered Australian Business Number; be an incorporated Australian entity registered for GST; have been trading for more than two years; provide financial statements for a minimum of the previous two financial years; provide a funding declaration from an external accountant on the accountant’s company

letterhead confirming ability to fund applicant’s share of project costs and solvency. To be eligible to apply for the Coles Nurture Fund all of the above criteria must be met. Applicants that have already secured co-investments for their project from other entities will be considered. However, funds cannot be allocated for general operational expenses including rent, utilities, marketing or remuneration for existing staff. Nor can funds be used as security to obtain, or comply with, any form of loan, credit, payment or other interest or for the preparation of, or in the course of, any litigation. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Email Website: http://www.coles.com.au/corporate-responsibility/our-suppliers/working-together Guidelines: http://www.coles.com.au/corporate-responsibility/our-suppliers/working-together/coles-nurture-fund-guidelines Application: http://www.coles.com.au/~/media/files/coles/pdfs/coles-nurture-fund-application-25-sep-2015.pdf Contact Details Phone: (03) 9829 5175 Email: nurturefund@coles.com.au

NSW Women of the Year Awards Funding Providers Women NSW Location

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NSW Funding Type Grant G05322 Primary Category Women Eligible to Individuals Funding Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 13-Jan-2016 Last Round Closed 18-Dec-2014 Purpose 2016 NSW Women of the Year Awards which celebrate remarkable and inspiring women and acknowledge the contributions they make in NSW. Overview There are five statewide award categories: The Premier’s Award recognises NSW women who have excelled in their chosen career,

field or passion. These women are exceptional achievers who have made a significant contribution to NSW and whose accomplishments make them a strong role model for other women.

Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year Award celebrates women from regional NSW who have made significant achievements in areas that are important to regional or rural communities.

The A.H. Beard Community Hero Award celebrates heroes and/or volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the community. These women are positive role models who inspire others to contribute to the community too.

Harvey Norman’s Young Woman of the Year Award celebrates women aged 18 to 30 years who have excelled in their career or made a significant contribution to their community.

NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award awarded by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. This award is specifically for an Aboriginal woman who has provided leadership in reconciliation and building cohesion in the community.

Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: http://www.women.nsw.gov.au/women_of_the_year_awards Application: https://e-award.com.au/2016/womanoftheyear/index.php?page=login Contact Details Phone: 1300 959 555 Email: WYA@moh.health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Community Safety Fund Funding Providers Department of Justice (NSW) Location NSW

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Funding Type Grant G07084 Primary Category Community Services & Development Eligible to Businesses Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $0 to $250,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 22-Jan-2016 5PM Purpose NSW Community Safety Fund to provide funding for community safety initiatives which will reduce crime and stamp out anti-social behaviour. Overview The NSW Department of Justice is administering this significant NSW Government grants program which provides $10 million over four years to improve community safety across NSW. Applications for up to $250,000 are invited for innovative projects designed to prevent crime and fear of crime and help people feel safe and proud of their community. Non-government organisations, community groups, chambers of commerce and businesses across NSW can apply for funding for capital works/infrastructure and service delivery projects which will: address local crime hot spots address anti-social behaviour in communities promote safer and inclusive use of public space; and promote collaborative approaches to community safety, crime reduction, prevention and

detection initiatives. Limitations The following groups are eligible to apply for funding under the NSW Community Safety Fund 2015/16 guidelines: community groups; non-government organisations; not-for-profit organisations; chambers of commerce; and businesses seeking funding for projects that demonstrate community benefit. Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Email, Mail Website: http://www.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au/Pages/cpd/protectcommunity/communitysafefund.aspx Guidelines: http://www.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au/Documents/Community%20Safety%20Fund%20-%20Program%20Guidelines.pdf

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Application: http://www.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au/Documents/Community%20Safety%20Fund%20-%20Applying%20for%20a%20Grant.pdf Contact Details Address: NSW Community Safety Fund C/- Business Systems - JPO Level 5, Justice

Strategy & Policy, NSW Department of Justice Locked Bag 5111 PARRAMATTA 2124 NSW Phone: 02 8688 8666 Email: csf@justice.nsw.gov.au

Commbank Cricket Club Sponsorship Funding Providers Commonwealth Bank of Australia Location Aus Funding Type Scholarship S04948 Primary Category Sport & Recreation Eligible to Not-for-Profits Funding Amount: $0 to $2,000 Total pool: undisclosed Round Closes 07-Aug-2016 Last Round Closed 09-Aug-2015 Purpose We believe it’s important to support cricket at all levels, which is why we’re not only supporting the Australian Men’s and Women’s Teams, we’re also continuing to support local cricket clubs. Overview To demonstrate our support for your team we’re offering local clubs the chance to apply for one of our two-year sponsorships. Our CommBank Cricket Club Sponsorship includes a $2,000 per year two-year financial support. We willl also provide cricket gear and CommBank merchandise to each club to help you continue to play the game we all love. Limitations Applications are open to any person (Applicant) involved with a local cricket club in

Australia (Organisation). A maximum of one (1) application will be accepted for any one Organisation. If more than

one Applicant lodges an application in relation to one Organisation, CommBank may select which application to consider.

All applications lodged must relate to the Program). An Organisation who has previously received a cricket grant or sponsorship from

CommBank including but not limited to; Grants for Grassroots, SuperGrant and/or a Club

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Empowerment Project is still eligible to apply even if the Organisation has been a successful recipient on a previous occasion.

CommBank will award the cash components of prizes by way of cheque or deposit into a CommBank account to a successful Applicant.

The process contemplated by these Guidelines, and the selection of recipients, is not based on chance. All applications are considered and recipients selected based on criteria determined by CommBank.

Applications / Guidelines Application methods: Online Website: https://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/in-the-community/the-commbank-cricket-club/club-sponsorship.html Guidelines: https://secure.commbank.com.au/forms/commbank-dam/assets/about/who-we-are/in-the-community/cricket/CommBank-Cricket-Club-Sponsorships-Terms-and-Conditions-2015-2016.pdf Application: https://secure.commbank.com.au/forms/about-us/all/club-sponsorship-sign-up-form-2015-16.aspx Contact Details Email: cricket@cba.com.au