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Grants Available in March 2020Windfarm Applications
Applications for Community grants for four wind farms in the Upper Lachlan Shire are now open.
Interested groups and organisations are invited to apply for the grants. Each community grant has its own guidelines, as detailed below
CULLERIN RANGE WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUNDEDL Pty Limited is pleased to advise that the Cullerin Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round will open for applications from Monday 2 March 2020 and close at 4.00pm on Friday 1 May 2020.
Cullerin Range Wind Farm is owned and operated by EDL Pty Limited.
The Cullerin Range Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 20 kms of the wind farm.
The guidelines and the application form is available on Council’s website: www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/grants
Applications may be submitted by post to:
PO Box 42, GUNNING NSW 2581
or emailed to:
For further information contact Upper Lachlan Shire Council via email [email protected] or phone: 4830 1000
Colleen WorthyGENERAL MANAGERPO Box 42GUNNING 2581
Cullerin Windfarm Community Enhancement Fund Grant Application Form 2020/2021 Cullerin Windfarm Community Enhancement Guidelines 2020/2021
GULLEN RANGE WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND APPLICATIONS
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Grants Available in March 2020Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round will open for applications from Monday 2 March 2020 and close at 4.00pm on Friday 1 May 2020.
The Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 10 kms of the wind farm.
The guidelines and application form are available on Council’s website:
www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/grants
Applications may be submitted by post to:
PO Box 42, GUNNING NSW 2581
or emailed to:
For more information, please call Council on 4830 1000.
Colleen WorthyGENERAL MANAGERPO Box 42GUNNING 2581
Gullen Range Windfarm Community Enhancement Fund Grant Application Form 2020/2021
Gullen Range Windfarm Community Enhancement Fund Grant Guidelines 2020/2021
CROOKWELL II WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND APPLICATIONSUpper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round will open for applications from Monday 2 March 2020 and close at 4.00pm on Friday 1 May 2020.
The Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 20kms of the wind farm.
The guidelines and application form are available on the home page of Council’s website: www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/grants
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Grants Available in March 2020Applications may be submitted by post to:
PO Box 42, GUNNING NSW 2581
or emailed to:
For more information, please call Council on 4830 1000.
Colleen WorthyGENERAL MANAGERPO Box 42GUNNING 2581
Crookwell II Windfarm Community Enhancement Fund Grant Application Form 2021 Crookwell II Windfarm Community Enhancement Fund Guidelines
TARALGA WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND APPLICATIONSUpper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Taralga Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round will open for applications from Monday 2 March 2020 and close at 4.00pm on Friday 1 May 2020.
The Taralga Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 20kms of the wind farm.
The guidelines and application form are available on the home page of Council’s website: www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/grants
Applications may be submitted by post to:
PO Box 42, GUNNING NSW 2581
or emailed to:
For more information, please call Council on 4830 1000.
Colleen WorthyGENERAL MANAGERPO Box 42GUNNING 2581
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Grants Available in March 2020 Taralga Windfarm Community Enhancement Fund Grant Application Form
2020/2021 Taralga Windfarm Community Enhancement Fund Grant Guidelines 2020/2021
McCusker Charitable Foundation The McCusker Charitable Foundation will only consider applications from the following:
Organisations meeting the Foundation’s key objectives. Organisations having income tax charity endorsement from the Australian Taxation
Office. Organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient status.
All decisions are made at the complete discretion of the Directors. Reasons for rejection of requests for funding will not necessarily be given. Key Objectives The McCusker Charitable Foundation's primary focus is medical research and the advancement of science but, when funds are available, the Directors will also consider applications for assistance for projects related to:
Care, welfare and education of young people. Promotion of high achievement and excellence. Support for the aged and infirm. Development of the arts. Conservation of the environment. The Directors are committed to encouraging greater philanthropy, volunteering and
giving throughout Australia at all levels.
Geography The McCusker Charitable Foundation will accept applications from all states and territories of Australia for projects conducted within Australia. However, priority will be given to applications for the support of projects conducted by qualified organisations within Western Australia for the benefit of Western Australians. Timing: The McCusker Charitable Foundation will receive applications for funding between the months of February and November. How to Apply for Funding: Please outline in an email of approximately 250 - 500 words how much funding you are seeking, for what purpose and any other relevant information. The MCF Administrator will contact you directly, if the Foundation is interested in your proposal and would like to receive further information.
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Please send all requests for funding to: [email protected]
Postal Address: Ms Tonya McCuskerMcCusker Charitable FoundationPO Box Z5110Perth WA 6831
About the Resilient Australia AwardsThe Resilient Australia Awards is a nation-wide program to recognise and promote initiatives that strengthen community disaster resilience. Since 2000, the awards have showcased innovation and exemplary practice across Australia; celebrating achievements that might otherwise go unseen, and inspiring others to build greater disaster resilience in their own communities.
With the exception of multi-jurisdictional projects, submissions are judged in their state or territory, and jurisdictional winners considered for national awards. The categories at each tier are listed below.
Jurisdictional winners are considered for national awards - project selected as national finalists will benefit from national exposure through a range of communication channels.
Entries in the 2020 awards must relate to projects or initiatives commenced after 1 January 2018 or demonstrate significant outcomes or enhancements since 1 January 2018.
The Australian Government is proud to sponsor the Resilient Australia Awards in partnership with the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience and the states and territories.
Further information on the program structure and submission requirements are contained in the guidelines.
2020 key dates
24 February Submissions open
18 May Submissions close
8-19 June People's Choice Photography Award voting July-October Jurisdictional award ceremonies
October/November National award ceremony
Safer Communities Fund Round 5: Early Intervention grants - Department of Home Affairs
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Safer Communities Fund – Round 5 – Infrastructure Grants provides schools and pre-schools, places of religious worship, community organisations and local councils with grants of up to $1 million for crime prevention initiatives aimed at reducing crime, violence, anti-social behaviour and/or other security risks driven by racial and/or religious intolerance.What do you get?Grants from $10,000 to $1 million.Who is this for?An incorporated not for profit organisation or an Australian local government agency. Or body as defined in appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines or an Australian State/Territory Government education agency or body. Or a registered school or pre-school that is a legal entity (with its own unique ABN) and that can enter into a grant agreement in its own right. Or a legal entity applying on behalf of a registered school or pre-school.Overview
The Safer Communities Fund – Round 5 – Infrastructure grants provide schools and pre-schools, places of religious worship, community organisations and local councils with grants of up to $1 million for crime prevention initiatives aimed at reducing crime, violence, anti-social behaviour and/or other security risks driven by racial and/or religious intolerance. Project activities can include:
Infrastructure activities, such as installing:o fixed or mobile CCTV camerao security lightingo fencing and gateso bollardso external blast walls and windowso security and alarm systemso public address systemso intercoms and swipe access
Employing or hiring security guards, licensed by the relevant state or territory agency, for schools or preschools.
The minimum grant amount is $10,000.The maximum grant amount per location or school campus is $500,000.The maximum grant amount per organisation is $1 million.The grant will be up to 100% of eligible project costs.The maximum grant period is 36 months.Projects must be completed by 30 June 2023.Eligibility
What are the eligibility criteria?To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following entities:
an incorporated not for profit organisation an Australian local government agency or body as defined in appendix A of the grant
opportunity guidelines an Australian State/Territory Government education agency or body
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Grants Available in March 2020 a registered school or pre-school that is a legal entity (with its own unique
ABN) and that can enter into a grant agreement in its own right a legal entity applying on behalf of a registered school or pre-school
Open allbutton toggle all accordionsNot eligibleYou are not eligible to apply if you are:
an individual a partnership an unincorporated association any organisation not included in section 4.1 of the grant opportunity guidelines a trust (however, an incorporated trustee may apply on behalf of a trust provided it
meets the eligibility criteria in section 4.1 of the grant opportunity guidelines) an organisation such as a school or religious organisation that is not a legal entity
and unable to enter into a funding agreement with the Commonwealth a school, preschool, community organisation or religious organisation previously
defunded by State or Territory or Australian Government agencies for performance and/or integrity reasons
a school or preschool that has gone into administration or receivership.What are the assessment criteria?To be competitive your application must score at least 50% against each assessment criterion.
Assessment criterion 1: The extent that your project will protect schools and pre-schools, places of religious worship, community organisations and local councils that may be facing security risks associated with racial and/or religious intolerance (50 points).
Assessment criterion 2: The impact of grant funding on your project (30 points). Assessment criterion 3: Your capacity, capability and resources to deliver the project
(20 points).
Applying
How do you apply?Applications / GuidelinesApplication methods: OnlineWebsite: https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/G07755/infoGuidelines: https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/G07755/guidelinesApplication: https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/G07755/applyContact Details
Phone: 13 28 46 Email: [email protected]
Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery GrantsOn 11 February 2020, the Government announced the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants program, a $10 million grants program which has been drawn from the Bushfire
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Grants Available in March 2020Recovery Fund. The grants program is part of the Government’s $76 million tourism recovery package to protect jobs, small businesses and local economies by helping get tourists travelling into bushfire affected regions.Austrade will administer the program, which has been developed in consultation with the National Bushfire Recovery Agency.The Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants program will have two funding streams which, together, will support events, concerts, festivals and visitor attractions in fire affected regions to assist with recovery efforts and encourage international and domestic visitors to come back to the regions.Applications for the program opened on 17 February 2020. Eligible applicants have been sent a link to the application form via email. There are preview versions of the application forms under key documents below.Eligible ApplicantsStream 1 applicants are Local Government Authorities and Regional Tourism Organisations operating in Local Government Areas activated by state or territory governments for Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) assistance for the 2019-2020 fire season. These entities are listed in Annexure A in the guidelines.Stream 2 applicants are Local Government Authorities and Regional Tourism Organisations in Local Government Areas activated by state or territory governments for DFRA assistance during the 2019-20 fire season and which are declared Category D. The eligible entities for this stream are listed in Annexure B to the guidelines.The Two StreamsStream 1: will support smaller-scale events (including the promotion of these events). Applicants may apply for more than one grant in this stream, up to a total value of $30,000 per applicant. Applications will be assessed as they are received. Recognising potential applicants may seek to hold events as early as mid-March/April 2020, applications in excess of $30,000 will be considered for Stream 1 in exceptional circumstances.Applications opened at 2pm (AEDT) on 17 February 2020 and close at 5pm (AEDT) on 20 November 2020. Eligible applicants have been sent an invitation letter and a link to the application form via email.Stream 2: will support larger events (including the promotion of those events), and/or other visitor attractions such as art installations and tourist walks. Applicants are advised to make their proposals scalable as they may not receive the full amount they are seeking.Stream 2 applications open at 2pm (AEDT) on 17 February 2020 and close at 5pm (AEDT) on 20 March 2020. Applications will be assessed when this stream closes. Eligible applicants have been sent an invitation letter and a link to the application form via email.Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with other eligible organisations within their region to lodge joint applications. Applicants are also encouraged to partner with community and industry groups where relevant. This program is additional and complimentary with other Federal and State grant programs. As such, it is possible to expand upon planned events and other activities and seek support through this program.Should funding remain available after all applications have been assessed, a further round of invitations may be issued for Stream 2.Expert PanelMinister Birmingham has appointed an expert panel to work with eligible applicants to encourage entities to partner together in tourism regions and make applications stronger
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Grants Available in March 2020where necessary. The Panel will also provide advice to the Austrade delegate on assessments for both streams.Panel members are:
1. Ms Sandra Chipchase – former Chief Executive Officer of Destination NSW and Executive Producer, Vivid Sydney Festival. Ms Chipchase will chair the panel.
2. Mr Michael Luchich – South Australian State Director, Optus, and Chairman of Country Arts South Australia.
3. Ms Sara Quon – Chief Executive Officer of Sovereign Hill Museums Association, Board Member of Visit Victoria and the Committee for Ballarat.
For further details, please see the guidelines.Key documents
Grant guidelines Frequently asked questions Application form preview - Stream 1 Application form preview - Stream 2
ContactFor more information on the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants program please contact Austrade:Phone: 1800 048 155Email: [email protected]
ARTS AND DISABILITY MENTORING INITIATIVE 2019-21
Key dates
Applications to the 2020 round 2 close on Tuesday 7 April 2020 (11:59pm AEDT) for projects starting after 1 July 2020.
Applications to the 2021 round 3 close on Tuesday 6 April 2021 (11:59pm AEDT) for projects starting after 1 July 2021.
Amount: $30,000
Notifications: Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 12 weeks after the closing date.
The Australia Council for the Arts is offering six grants of $30,000 in each Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative round.
If you are an individual artist or arts worker with disability, these grants can provide support to extend your arts practice, networks, skills and ambition.
Applications to this initiative do not count as one of your three permissible applications to the Australia Council Grants Program in a calendar year.
Are you registering to apply for the first time? Make sure you register well before the closing date. It can take up to two business days to process your application.
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Grants Available in March 2020Technical and administrative support will not be available after 5pm (AEST) on the closing date.APPLY NOW
https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/funding-index/arts-and-disability-mentoring-initiative-2019-21/
The Snow Foundation offers grants to community-focused organisations to assist with funding for innovation, programs, projects, research, and equipment. We are open to requests for seed funding, capacity building, and untied core funding.
All initiatives must fit within our key focus areas and comply with our Standard Grant Conditions:
Health – Indigenous health, aging and carers, mental health and disabilities
Social Welfare – homelessness and domestic violence
Education and Employment – scholarships, education, job pathways, advocacy, and community awareness and education about social issues
Our focus and exclusions:
We do not support sponsorship, funding to an endowment, or purchase tickets/tables to fundraising events.
We have a bias towards supporting grassroots organisations that do not have the resources or a public profile to engage in fundraising activities.
We continue to support the ACT Cancer Council and many food programs and do not intend to expand funding in either of these areas at present
Small GrantsGrant Amount: up to $15,000
Eligibility:
All initiatives must fit within our key focus areas: Health, Social Welfare, Education and Employment
Organisations should be based in the Canberra Region and be willing to comply with our Standard Grant Conditions
Grant Round: Opens in February and closes in April each year
Processing Timeframe: We endeavour to let all applicants know the outcome of their
application within 30 days of our Board meeting.
Small Grants Application Process:
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Medium GrantsGrant Amount: $15,000 to $50,000
Eligibility: Although The Snow Foundation has a bias towards the Canberra and Regional NSW areas, National programs will also be considered in this category.
The Medium Grants application process is a two-stage process:
STAGE 1 – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The Expression of Interest form is shorter and less detailed than the Medium Grants Form. This helps determine your initial suitability to apply for a grant with The Snow Foundation without spending too much time providing the information required in the Medium Grants Form.
Grant Round: Opens in February and closes in March
STAGE 2 – MEDIUM GRANT
Once your Expression of Interest has been reviewed, you will be contacted by our team regarding the outcome of your application. If successful, you will be invited to complete an application form.
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Grants Available in March 2020Grant Round: Opens in March and closes in May each year
Stage 1 – Expression of Interest Application Process:
Stage 2 – Medium Grants Application Process:
Large Grants
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Grants Available in March 2020Grant Amount: More than $50,000
Eligibility and Application Process: Please contact the CEO to determine whether your organisation is eligible for a Large Grant.
http://www.snowfoundation.org.au/grants/organisations/
2020 NAIDOC grants funding roundNAIDOC Week grants support communities to celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during NAIDOC Week.Funding is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to help meet the costs of local NAIDOC activities such as flag raising ceremonies, family days, art exhibitions and other cultural activities.NAIDOC Week will be held from 5 – 12 July 2020.The 2020 NAIDOC grant round is now open. Applications close Monday 30 March 2020 at 8pm (AEDT).The NAIDOC Local Grants Guidelines and application package is available on Grants Connect.To access the Grant documentation:
Go to the Grant Opportunity page . Click on the red “GO Documents” button on the left of the page (see the blue
circled button on the attached screenshot). If you have not logged into GrantConnect, you will be taken to the login page.
There is also a link on this page to register.If you have logged in, it will take you to a page with the grant documentation.If you have any queries, please email [email protected] or contact your NIAA Regional Office .
To find out more about NAIDOC week events in your community or share your event please visit the NAIDOC website.Resources
Resources including NAIDOC posters and education resources are available on the NAIDOC website.
Applications for Stockland CARE Grants now open
It’s here! Applications for the Stockland CARE Grants program are now open!Do you, your friends or family belong to a local community organisation that could achieve even more with some extra funding? Perhaps you help run a busy community program that could use a little extra money to get your initiative or event off the ground?As part of our ongoing commitment to help shape our vibrant communities, you could be eligible to apply for funding for a one-off $1,000 grant in recognition of your group’s contribution to your local community.APPLY NOW on the Stockland CARE Grants website.
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Grants Available in March 2020Like you, we care deeply about people and the planet, so we’re supporting programs that focus on areas of health and wellbeing, education, community connection or the local environment.Applications are open from 9am (AEDT) Monday 24 February 2020 and close at 5pm (AEDT) Friday 20 March 2020.To check your eligibility, see the Terms and Conditions. For more details, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/stockland-in-the-community/care-grants
Before and After School Care (BASC)
The NSW Government is working hard to deliver on its $120 million commitment to expand access to before and after school care (BASC) for public primary school children across NSW.
BASC services operate in about 720 public schools in NSW. They provide before and after school hours care as well as on-site holiday care for students at the school and other eligible children.
The Government initiative aims to fill gaps in access to services across the state and to clear waiting lists in areas of high demand.
Find out more about the program and what this means:
For schools
We are building on the solid foundations of the existing services across the state as well as the many others that provide care offsite.
The aim is that suitable spaces in all public primary schools in Sydney, Newcastle, Illawarra and the Central Coast, as well as major regional centres, are made available for before and after school care and school holiday care programs from 7am to 6pm.
Programs will operate alongside other community users outside school hours and will be encouraged to collaborate with sporting, cultural and artistic interest groups where opportunities arise.
Applications open on July 1 for grants from the $50 million Before and After School Care Infrastructure Fund External link to buy new equipment and expand facilities to create more places.
All services providing care for government primary school children will be eligible, not just services located at government schools.
The nature of applications received and overall feedback on the fund will be reviewed over time to ensure it is effective and as easy as possible to access.
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Grants Available in March 2020A further $20 million is aimed at those communities where a standalone service may not be viable, including smaller schools and rural and remote communities:
Different areas and sometimes individual services will need different solutions. We will work with schools, communities and providers to pilot some new approaches and to better understand the needs of parents.
We are also making it easier for schools to host BASC services.
The package provides $8 million over four years for a team of specialists to help coordinate services and resources on an area or regional basis.
The new specialist team will provide proactive and on the ground assistance for set-up, contract management and service transition.
For parents
Our objective is to provide access to quality and affordable out of school care for the families of all children attending government primary schools.
We are consulting with school communities and providers to find innovative solutions for creating more places in more schools.
To improve affordability, $40 million rental subsidy will be made available to service providers at public primary schools:
The objective is to reduce fees and providers will need to be able to demonstrate that the savings have been passed on to families.
Support for new services and creating additional places at existing services will be prioritised.
A further $20 million is aimed at those communities where a standalone service may not be viable, including smaller schools and rural and remote communities:
Different areas and sometimes individual services will need different solutions. We will work with schools, communities and providers to pilot some new approaches and to better understand the needs of parents.
The new specialist team to manage OHSC services will develop ways to understand and manage ongoing demand.
While the commitment is for children attending public primary schools, we understand that many services cater to children from multiple schools, both public and non-public. In expanding the overall number of services and places available, the initiative will benefit a wider range of students and families.
For providers
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Grants Available in March 2020Our goal can only be achieved with the support of the hundreds of care providers who deliver quality and affordable care for families and communities.
We are consulting with school communities and providers to find innovative solutions for creating more places in more schools and build on the solid foundations of the existing services
Consultation on improvements to guidelines, contract terms and tendering processes is being undertaken with the sector. A key objective is better alignment between administrative processes and the National Quality Framework.
Applications open on July 1 for grants from the $50 million Before and After School Care Infrastructure Fund External link to buy new equipment and expand facilities to create more places.
All services providing care for government primary school children will be eligible, not just services located at government schools.
Over the rest of 2019 we will review how the fund works. New eligibility criteria will operate from 1 January 2020 to ensure the Fund is as easy as
possible to access and to maximise the number of new places being created.
There is also $40 million over four years to provide rental subsidies to service providers located at public primary schools:
The objective is to reduce fees and providers will need to be able to demonstrate how savings have been passed on to families.
Support for new services and creating additional places at existing services will be prioritised.
We will also looking to ensure that new services and places are sustainable and will become self-sufficient over time.
A further $20 million is aimed at those communities where a standalone service may not be viable, including smaller schools and rural and remote communities.
Different areas and sometimes individual services will need different solutions. We will work with schools, communities and providers to pilot some new approaches and to better understand the needs of parents.
We are also making it easier for schools to host BASC services.
The package provides $8 million over four years for a team of specialists to help coordinate services and resources on an area or regional basis.
The new specialist team will provide proactive and on the ground assistance for set-up, contract management and service transition.
Resources and more information
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Grants Available in March 2020 Before and after school care finder External link Information pack for schools and providers (PDF 765.95KB) Before and after school care image library External link Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Waiver Policy Out of schools hours care: A review of supply and demand in New South Wales (2017)
(PDF 2875.94KB) Before and After School Care Reform Grant Programs Frequently Asked Questions (PDF
1018.40KB)
Infrastructure Fund
Before and After School Care Equipment and Facilities Grant Guidelines (PDF 1.6MB) Apply for the Infrastructure Fund on SmartyGrants External link
Interim Support Fund Grant
Before and After School Care Interim Support Fund Grant Program 2019 Guidelines (PDF 1405.55KB)
Apply for the Interim Support Fund Grant Program on SmartyGrants External link
Skills Development Grants - Museums and Galleries NSW Skills Development Grants provide funding to volunteer museums and museum networks for regional or state focused skill development training and networking events.
There are no set categories for funding, and applications for a broad range of projects will be considered.
Previous Skills Development Grants provided funding for the “Working Spaces for Museum Volunteers” Conferences, regional training workshops on a cataloguing software program, Disaster Planning and Significance workshops.
Skills Development Grants are open to museums and Aboriginal Cultural Centres (with artefact collections and displays) with up to two full time paid staff members (no more than 70 hours of paid staffing per week) as well as museum networks such as Museums Australia Chapters.
Applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the activity/event is scheduled to take place.
Note: Skills Development Grants in 2020 will be prioritising projects related to disaster preparedness and/or recovery
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing: 25 October or when funds are exhausted
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Please read the 2020 Guidelines before applying for this grant.
Need more information? Contact the Museum Programs and Collections Coordinator
GUIDELINES
Download 2020 Skills Development Grants - Guidelines
Coles launched the $50 million Nurture Fund in April 2015 to help small and medium sized businesses innovate and grow.
Since then, we have offered more than $21 million in financial support to over 50 Australian food and liquor producers.
From Australia’s first quinoa processing facility, to chickpea tofu, to home grown garlic and to Australian first prawn farming technology, the Coles Nurture Fund is helping Aussie producers bring their big ideas to life.
Round Eight of the Coles Nurture Fund is now open and will close on Friday, 20 March 2020 at 5pm AEST.
Small and medium sized businesses can apply for a grant of up to $500,000 to help them develop new market-leading products, technologies and processes.
Farmers and producers affected by bushfires or drought can also apply for a grant to help renew their business.
Click here to access the Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to access the Guidelines
Click here to access the Application Form
Grants for bushfire reliefWith thanks to the Funding Centre for this compilation https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/bushfire-relief-grants?utm_campaign=ongoing&utm_medium=email&utm_source=fundingcentre.com.au
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The following grants may be relevant to those affected by the current bushfires occurring across Australia. We've brought them out from behind our membership pay-wall so that as many groups and individuals as possible have access to the information.
If you have questions about each particular grant, make sure you contact the grant provider.
If you're aware of a grant that isn't currently displayed on this page, please contact [email protected]
Rod Brooks, General Manager at Wendy Brooks & Partners has some advice for not-for-profit organisations in the wake of reports that the outpouring of generosity from across the globe has challenged many organisations. He says that "not-for-profits need to start thinking carefully now about how they respond both in the short and medium term to these extreme circumstances." Read more here.
National
St George Foundation Bushfire Assistance GrantSt George Foundation, the Bank of Melbourne Foundation and BankSA Foundation have teamed up to provide support to communities who have experienced devastating losses as a result of Australia's 2019/20 bushfire emergency.
Eligible organisations in Australia are encouraged to apply for funding of between $20,000 - $50,000 to invest in projects that aid in long-term recovery efforts for bushfire-affected community organisations. The total funding available is $500,000.
Applications will be open until 31st December 2020 or until funds are exhausted; whichever occurs first.
For more information visit the St George Foundation website.
Confident Girls Foundation Bushfire Relief GrantNetball and community organisations across Australia directly affected by the 2019-2020 bushfire disaster events may be eligible to receive bushfire recovery grants from the Confident Girls Foundation Bushfire Recovery Fund.
There will be two tiers of grants available, providing small grants up to $1,500 and larger grants up to $10,000. The application process is designed to be flexible to support a range of needs, however the Foundation anticipates that initial needs are likely to focus on infrastructure, purchasing equipment, covering the costs of registrations and fees for participants, holding clinics and special community events and supplying uniforms.
Visit the website for more information, or apply now using SmartyGrants.
Applications close 3 April, 2020.
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Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery GrantsThe Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants program will have two funding streams which, together, will support events, concerts, festivals and visitor attractions in fire affected regions to assist with recovery efforts and encourage international and domestic visitors to come back to the regions.
Stream 1 grants are for up to $30,000 per applicant.
Stream 2 grants will support larger events. The maximum funding amount is not disclosed.
Applications close on 20 March 2020 for Stream 1 and 20 November 2020 for Stream 2.
For more information, visit the Austrade website.
RSL Foundation Bushfire Relief GrantVeterans impacted by the recent catastrophic bushfires may be eligible for relief funding of up to $10,000 from the RSL Foundation to go towards rebuilding or replacing their possessions.
For more information and to apply, visit the RSL Foundation website.
Bushfire support package for small businessesPrime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that immediate relief for small businesses impacted by bushfires.
The package encompasses grant funding, concessional loans, tax relief, a dedicated and single contact point to help access the support that is available, and financial counselling services that are targeted to help small and family business owners deal with the emotional and financial challenges they face.
Grants: Top-up grants to eligible small businesses and non-profit organisations will be available under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
This program is uncapped and means that businesses and organisations that have sustained damage as a result of the fires can access up to $50,000 in grant funding (tax free).
Concessional loans: Loans of up to $500,000 will be offered for businesses that have suffered significant asset loss or a significant loss of revenue. The loan would be for up to 10 years and used for the purposes of restoring or replacing damaged assets and for working capital.
The loans will be available with a repayment holiday of up to two years, with no interest accruing during this period. The subsequent interest rate would be set at 50 per cent of the ten-year Commonwealth government bond rate (currently around 0.6%).
Financial Support Line: The Government has pledged to establish the Small Business Bushfire Financial Support Line to provide information on the assistance and support available to small businesses in bushfire affected regions. You can contact them on 13 28 46 for assistance.
View the PM's media release here. More information will be posted here when it becomes available.
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Tourism recovery packageThe Government has pledged $76 million towards a tourism recovery package to protect jobs, small businesses and local economies affected by the bushfires.
The Government's initial tourism recovery package includes $20 million for a nationally coordinated domestic marketing initiative and $25 million for a global marketing campaign to drive international visitation.
A further $10 million will be provided for a regional tourism events initiative across bushfire affected areas, $9.5 million for an international media and travel trade hosting initiative, $6.5 million to support tourism business' attendance at the largest annual tourism trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange, and $5 million for our diplomatic network to educate that our tourism, international education and export sectors are open for business.
View the press release here. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.
Disaster Recovery AllowanceThe Department of Human Services is providing support for people who have lost income as a direct result of the bushfires in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria through the Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Disaster Recovery Allowance is a short term payment to help you if a declared disaster directly affects your income. You can get it for a maximum of 13 weeks. It’s payable from the date you lose income as a direct result of the bushfires.
The maximum payment rate is the equivalent of Newstart or Youth Allowance, based on your circumstances. Your rate of payment will be affected by your income prior to and following the disaster.
Visit the Department of Human Services' website for information relevant to your location.
Disaster Recovery PaymentThe Department of Human Services is providing support for people adversely affected by the bushfires in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a one-off payment to help you if a declared disaster significantly affects you. It’s not for minor damage or inconvenience.
You can choose to get this payment in 2 instalments if you prefer. If you’re eligible you will get:
$1,000 per adult $400 for each child younger than 16.
Visit the Department of Human Services' website for information relevant to your location.
Red Cross immediate assistance grantsEmergency grant: A $20,000 payment to support people whose primary place of residence was destroyed. Apply here.
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Grants Available in March 2020Injury grant: A $7,500 payment for people who have spent two days or more in hospital as a result of physical injuries or mental health issues as a direct result of bushfires from July 2019. Apply here.
Primary residence repair grant: A $5,000 payment for home owners whose homes have been structurally damaged and require repair to make them safe to live in. Apply here.
Applications close 30 April 2020.
Bushfire Recovery Access ProgramThe Department of Health is funding free counselling and additional mental health support for individuals, families and emergency services workers affected by the bushfires.
Key points:
Medicare rebates for up to 10 mental health treatment services – available from 17 January, 2020
Medicare rebates for video telehealth services – available now Community grants of up to $10,000 are expected to open in April 2020
Visit the Department of Health website for more information, or call the Public Health Information Hotline on 1800 004 599.
Emergency bushfire support for primary producersThe Australian Government has committed $100 million in emergency grants for primary producers.
Up to $75,000 is available to farmers, fishers and foresters. This is to cover costs for immediate and emergency needs not covered by existing insurance policies.
Details will be provided soon about how to apply.
Visit the Department of Agriculture website for more information, or call 1800 900 090.
Applications close 31 July 2020.
NAB Disaster Relief fundNAB is providing grants of $2,000 to customers who have lost their homes to bushfire, to help cover costs such as temporary accommodation, food and clothing. They are also providing support for NAB business and agribusiness customers directly impacted by bushfires to help restart or reopen and cover the cost of damaged property, equipment, fencing – and for loss of stock or livestock.
For information on how to access the grants contact the NAB Assist team on the dedicated number 1300 683 106 (8am-8pm Monday to Friday; and 9am-1pm Saturday AEST/AEDT).
NAB business and agribusiness customer wishing to access the grants should call NAB’s dedicated team on 1300 023 429
More information is available on the NAB website.
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Westpac Bushfire Fund, Bushfire Recovery Support PackageWestpac Group has established a $1.5 million Bushfire Fund, which will include $500,000 in grants to immediately support customers and employees whose properties have been destroyed or damaged. Grants of up to $2000 can be accessed to help cover temporary accommodation, food and clothing.
Those requiring assistance or support should contact their local branch, Relationship Manager or call the Westpac Assist team on 1800 067 497 to discuss their circumstances. View the press release for more information.
Additional support has been allocated for Westpac mortgage customers who have lost their principal place of residence due to the bushfires. Westpac will pay the customer’s mortgage repayments for one year (up to $1,200 per month). Westpac’s Bushfire Recovery Support Package also supports a range of measures for retail and business customers, as well as affected communities. More information available here.
For information on Westpac's Disaster Relief Package, visit this link.
CommBank Bushfire Recovery GrantsUp to $50,000 grants available to assist the longer term recovery of organisations directly affected by the bushfires.
Community organisations, fire services, schools, sporting clubs and non-government organisations in a bushfire affected area are eligible to apply.
Applications close 30 June 2020. More information is available here.
ANZ Bushfire Relief PackageANZ is providing a bushfire relief package for customers affected by bushfires across the nation.
ANZ customers affected by bushfires in a disaster-declared area are encouraged to visit their local branch if they are able, or to contact their relationship manager to discuss the impact on their business or personal circumstances. Customers can also contact ANZ’s dedicated financial hardship team on 1800 149 549 or anz.com/hardship.
View the press release here for more information.
Bank Australia Bushfire AssistanceBank Australia is concerned for the safety and wellbeing of the people and communities affected by the bushfire crisis currently affecting many areas of Australia. They encourage any Bank Australia customer affected by the bushfires to get in touch to discuss their situation and the assistance that can be provided.
Support options may include:
Pausing scheduled loan repayments Deferring interest payments on a case-by-case basis Deferring upcoming credit card payments Increasing emergency credit card limits
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Grants Available in March 2020 Debt consolidation to help make repayments more manageable Restructuring existing loans free of the usual establishment fees.
Customers who need help can call 132 888 Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 9am-2pm (AEDST). If you are insured by Allianz Insurance, support is available to customers 24/7 by calling 1300 555 030.
Visit the website for more information.
OAKS Bushfire Support OfferOaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites have announced that selected properties nationwide will offer complimentary rooms for up to seven days for those who have lost their homes.
Eligible applicants are entitled to seven nights free accommodation across any Australian property of Minor Hotels, subject to blockout periods which will be notified upon enquiry. Participating properties are located in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia.
More information available here.
Salvation Army Bushfire Recovery GrantSalvation Army offers financial assistance, emotional wellbeing and support services and information, referrals and advice for people who have been impacted by bushfires.
They also offer three streams of grants through the Bushfire Recovery Grant program. Hardship recovery grants assist individuals and families experiencing hardship as a result of the bushfires. Significant-loss grants assist those in impacted areas who has lost essential services, spent significant time evacuated from their primary residence or who have suffered significant property damage. Total loss of residence grants are for those people whose primary residence has been destroyed or been made unlivable.
To apply for a grant or if you have further questions, please call their bushfire disaster team on 1300 662 217 or email [email protected]
Reece Grant - Bushfire Rebuild projectsThe Reece Grant will be directing all funds raised until 30 June 2020 to projects dedicated to Bushfire Rebuild projects. The Reece Group have kick-started this fund with $150,000.
If you, or a tradesperson you know is involved in a project to help rebuild in a community that has been affected by the Australian bushfires, you may be eligible to apply.
More information available here.
Bushfire Emergency Response Grant to Assist Indigenous AustraliansThe Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has established an emergency response grant for any Indigenous corporation whose property has been directly affected by the recent bushfires. A grant of up to $20,000 will be available to assist Indigenous corporations to immediately secure and clean up damaged properties.
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Grants Available in March 2020The ILSC will also make available a grant to assist Indigenous land management groups and contractors assisting recovery efforts with equipment.
Indigenous corporations who have been directly impacted by the current bushfire emergency and are seeking assistance should contact the ILSC on 1800 818 490 or [email protected].
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Bushfire Crisis SupportTo assist its business finance and home loan customers directly impacted by the current bushfires through the loss of property or compulsory evacuation, IBA has established a Bushfire Crisis Fund that will provide the following support:
Temporary suspension of loan repayments; Access to a $2,000 bushfire crisis grant to cover immediate needs; Assistance with making insurance claims; and Further assistance for business customers to be assessed on an individual basis.
Customers who have either lost property or been evacuated from their homes are encouraged to contact IBA on 1800 064 800 to discuss how they can assist you at this time.
Powershop customer supportElectricity provider Powershop is providing support for customers who have lost their homes, been impacted by the bushfires, and who are volunteer firefighters and SES volunteers.
For customers who have lost their homes, Powershop will place all bills on hold until further notice, offer a range of account payment help options, access to their bushfire relief offer and cover any fees associated with connecting energy at new or temporary accommodation.
Customers who are volunteer firefighters and SES volunteers are eligible for a one-off saving of $100 to your Powershop electricity account. If you are a registered volunteer firefighter or SES volunteer please share your volunteer ID number with Powershop to receive the voucher.
Contact Powershop on 1800 462 668 or [email protected]
Visit the Powershop website for more information.
University of Sydney Disaster Relief BursaryUSYD students who have been directly affected by the recent bushfires and require financial support are encouraged to apply for the University of Sydney Disaster Relief Bursary. The value of the bursary is up to $1000 and is a one-off payment.
You are eligible to apply for the bursary if you:
are a domestic student enrolled in any faculty of the University have been directly affected by a recent natural disaster are experiencing financial difficulties.
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Grants Available in March 2020Visit the website for more information.
Optus Green Shoots grants program for small businessOptus will support the regrowth of regional Australia with a program to help to re-establish connectivity in bushfire affected areas and support affected small businesses. 2,000 grants will be available through the program and will include:
A technology pack which includes a complimentary tablet and up to two years Optus mobile plan and/or fixed internet service
Making available our dedicated tech support team based in Australia for small businesses Optus to extend its staff volunteer programme to enable its staff to support small businesses
affected by the bushfires to get back on their feet
Applications close 31 March 2020. Visit the website for more information.
Free Vodaphone mobile services for frontline volunteersIf you are a Vodafone customer and are also a volunteer firefighter, State SES volunteer, wildlife rescue volunteer or St John Ambulance volunteer, Vodaphone will provide you with 2 months credit on your mobile service to recognise your extraordinary contribution.
Customers on a plan: If you are a customer on a plan, you can apply for a credit for the value of your monthly access fee from your December 2019 and January 2020 Vodafone bill. For example, if you are a customer on a $40 a month plan, Vodaphone will credit your account with $80.
For prepaid customers: If you are a prepaid customer, you can apply for a credit equivalent to twice the value of your last recharge, so if your last prepaid recharge was $30, Vodaphone will credit you with $60 which will remain valid for 12 months.
To check eligibility and have a credit applied, please call 1300 650 410 or visit a local Vodafone store before 31 March 2020.
Budget Direct Bushfire Recovery FundBudget Direct's Bushfire Recovery Fund is helping with the long term recovery of communities affected by the bushfires by inviting community groups to apply for grants of up to $20,000.
The grants are intended to help these groups repair or replace damaged or destroyed facilities and/or equipment that aren’t covered by insurance.
Community organisation such as volunteer fire services, schools, sporting clubs, non-government organisations and not-for-profit childcare centres that have facilities and/or equipment that were lost or damaged in the bushfire during the 2019-20 bushfire season and are not covered by insurance are eligible to apply.
Applications are now open and close at midnight AEST, 31st March 2020
Visit the website for more information and to apply.
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New South WalesThe Age has compiled a helpful explainer about the different types of financial assistance available in NSW. Check it out here.
Coordinare Bushfire Recovery grantsCOORDINARE - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network, is inviting local organisations in bushfire affected communities to apply for funding for community activities that aim to strengthen social connectedness, emotional wellbeing and assist communities to recover and heal from the recent bushfires. Organisations and community groups based in the following areas are eligible to apply:
Bega Valley Eurobodalla Goulburn-Mulwaree Queanbeyan-Palerang Shoalhaven Snowy-Monaro Upper Lachlan Shire
Grants of up to $10,000 are available under the new Commonwealth funded Supporting Communities in Recovery program to fund grassroots community-focused health and wellbeing initiatives.
There are two tiers of grants available:
Level 1: up to $1,500 available for prompt release for new community gatherings Level 2: $1,501 to $10,000 for wider-ranging or more comprehensive projects
For more information on the Supporting Communities in Recovery grants, visit the Coordinare website.
Micro Event Fund – NSW Government / Destination NSWThe Micro Event Fund is a new stream of The Regional Event fund developed as part of NSW's 2019-20 bushfire and drought recovery program.
The fund supports the delivery of smaller community-based events with limited expenditure budgets in regional NSW areas impacted by drought or the recent bushfire activity.
The fund supports events that demonstrate an ability to engage and harmonise their local community, build destination appeal, attract visitors from outside the region and stimulate the local economy.
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Grants Available in March 2020One-off grants of $10,000 are available. Applications close 25 March 2020.
For more information, visit the Destination NSW website.
Rural Assistance Authority Disaster Recovery GrantsDisaster recovery grants of up to $75,000 are now available to primary producers in LGAs affected by the NSW bushfires that have occurred from 31 August 2019.
Service NSW is taking applications for the recently announced NSW Small Business and Non-Profit Organisation Grant of up to $50,000. This new grant replaces the previous $15,000 disaster recovery grant for small business which was administered by the RAA. If you have already applied for the $15,000 grant, your application will be assessed as a priority and you can apply for additional funding (up to a total of $50,000, to cover expenses not already claimed) under the new grant. Please visit the Service NSW website.
To find out if you are eligible view the LGAs affected and the Guidelines on the NSW Rural Assistance Authority website.
Applications close 31 July 2020.
NSW Government Disaster Relief GrantsNSW Government Disaster Relief Grants are available for eligible individuals and families whose homes and essential household contents have been damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster.
Contact the Bushfire Customer Care Service on 13 77 88, the Disaster Welfare Assistance Line on 1800 018 444 for more information, or visit the website here.
Wildlife Heroes Bushfire Emergency FundUp to $100,000 is available through the Wildlife Heroes Bushfire Emergency Fund 2019 grant program, with NSW licensed wildlife volunteer groups able to apply for up to $10,000 and independent wildlife license holders $1,000.
More information available here.
Applications close 31 March 2020.
Volunteer Firefighter PaymentThe Volunteer Firefighter Payment is for eligible volunteer firefighters who are self-employed or employed by small and medium businesses, and have lost income due to being called out for more than 10 days since 1 July 2019.
Payments of up to $300 per day, with a total cap of $6000, will be available in the 2019–2020 financial year. The payments are tax-free and not means-tested.
More information available here.
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Disaster relief loans - Small businessThe Rural Assistance Authority supports small businesses who have been directly affected by a declared natural disaster including floods, fires or storm damage with low interest loans of up to $130,000.
This low interest rate loan can help a small business:
return to its normal level of trading or until the next major income is received within 12 months from the date of disaster
replace and repair damage caused to your small business and associated improvements not covered by insurance.
Visit the website for more information.
Bushfire Clean-Up ProgramThe Bushfire Clean-up Program provides free of charge clean-up assistance for New South Wales residences and businesses impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires. The program provides removal and clean-up of all dangerous debris, including asbestos, hazardous trees and concrete slab foundations. You can find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Bushfire Clean-up Program.
Natural Disaster Duty ReliefIf your motor vehicle was written off in a declared natural disaster the NSW government may be able to refund any motor vehicle duty you pay on a replacement vehicle.
The NSW government may also be able to:
give you more time to lodge any documents or returns defer enforcing any fines against you extend your payment deadlines agree not to charge you interest arrange for you to pay any debts to them in instalments.
Visit the website for more information.
Drought Stimulus – Country Show Sponsorship PackagesThe NSW Government’s $170 million Drought Stimulus Package aims to mitigate the employment and income impacts of the current drought in regional NSW by delivering economic stimulus. Funding is now available to support the costs of organising and running country shows in drought and bushfire impacted areas of regional NSW.
A sponsorship package of up to $5,000 is available for each country show held in 2020. Shows that are combining with other shows from the surrounding area may be granted a higher amount
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Grants Available in March 2020if requested. The objective of this package is to deliver economic stimulus and boost the liveability of communities in drought and bushfire affected areas.
Visit the website for more information or apply online here.
Disaster Recovery Assistance – St Vincent De Paul SocietySt Vincent De Paul Society are using 100% of donations received to:
Provide food, clothing, essential items and grocery vouchers for people who have lost everything
Pay unexpected bills as people work through the recovery process Make referrals onto a range of other organisations providing crisis accommodation and
specialised services Give much-needed emotional support, as well as practical assistance to pick up the pieces
after homes are lost
To enquire about this assistance call 13 18 12
National Disaster Transport SubsidyThe Rural Assistance Authority have issued a natural disaster assistance transport subsidy, which is available to eligible farmers who are affected by a declared natural disaster event. This subsidy pays for the cost of transporting:
fodder and/or water to an affected property stock to sale or slaughter stock to/from agistment.
Subsidies of up to 50% of the total freight costs to a maximum of $15,000 per farm enterprise per financial year are available.
For information regarding eligibility, see the RAA website here.
ANU Support for studentsANU have made additional funding available to students who have been directly affected by the bushfires this summer (2019-2020). Up to $2,000 will be provided to help affected students with upfront expenses, including accommodation, laptops, study materials, personal essentials and travel to and from home.
For advice on the additional support, call 135 268 or email [email protected] with the subject "Bushfire Support Bursary".
Empowering our Communities funding will support drought affected communities in Shoalhaven and Southern NSWCOORDINARE today announced that applications are now open for organisations and/or community groups who are interested in supporting drought affected communities within South Eastern NSW.
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Grants Available in March 2020COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN today announced that applications are now open for organisations and/or community groups who are interested in supporting drought affected communities within Shoalhaven and Southern NSW.
According to Dianne Kitcher, CEO of South Eastern NSW PHN, the organisation has been granted funding under the Federal Government's Empowering our Communities initiative to aid community-led initiatives which promote health and wellbeing.
“Funding is available for small to medium community groups/organisations to provide free group-based activities that deliver mental health and wellbeing benefits to people who live in drought affected communities in our region,” said Ms Kitcher.
Up to $30,000 of funding is available per applicant, with three levels of grant amounts available:
Level 1 - up to $1,500
Level 2 - $1,501 to $10,000
Level 3 - $10,001 to $30,000.
The activities that will be considered include community health and wellbeing events or workshops that support individuals and/or communities, and reduce stigma associated with mental illness and accessing help if needed.
There may also be complementary and lifestyle interventions known to improve physical and mental health, that can be delivered in a group setting, such as exercise classes, relaxation and yoga classes, mindfulness meditation classes.
Organisations, community groups and local governments who are based in the following local government areas are eligible to apply: Shoalhaven; Eurobodalla; Bega Valley; Snowy Monaro; Queanbeyan Palerang; Goulburn Mulwaree; Yass Valley and Upper Lachlan Shire.
To apply for a South Eastern NSW PHN Community Grant, people should head to: www.coordinare.org.au/drought where you can download the application form. Completed forms can be emailed to [email protected].
The total amount of funding available across South Eastern NSW PHN is $200,000. It will be available until funding has been exhausted.
For further information contact: Louise Roser on (02) 4474 8410 or email: [email protected]
This service is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the PHN Program.
https://www.coordinare.org.au/news-and-events/news/latest-news/empowering-our-communities-funding-will-support-drought-affected-communities-in-shoalhaven-and-southern-nsw/
Infrastructure grants – Club GrantsThe NSW Government offers grants to communities across NSW to support the building, renovation and fit-out of infrastructure. Funding is available for arts and cultural infrastructure, sport and recreation infrastructure and projects that assist communities with essential infrastructure and disaster readiness.Infrastructure Grants are made possible through the NSW Government’s Clubgrants Category 3 Fund, which reinvests a contribution from the state’s registered clubs gaming machine profits back into community projects.For 2019/20, three grant rounds are available. The rounds will open on 5 August 2019, 18 November 2019 and 16 March 2020.
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Grants Available in March 2020Based on previous feedback, this year we are expanding the program to include additional community areas, as well as making the application process easier.What we fund and how to applyTo be eligible for funding, applications must meet eligibility conditions including, the project location, the applicant and project benefit, purpose and development status. There is also a requirement for local government applicants to match funding.Infrastructure Grants can be used toward the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure in the following areas:
Arts & Culture: $50,000 to $200,000 available per project Disaster Readiness & Community Infrastructure: $10,000 to $200,000 available per
project Sport & Recreation: $100,000 to $300,000 available per project
You will need to complete an online application to apply for an Infrastructure Grant. The application form is available on the Office of Responsible Gambling website here.How applications are assessedApplications are assessed by subject matter experts against the following four criteria covering merit, engagement, viability and budget, as well as a priority framework targeting disadvantaged communities including regional, remote and drought affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.To learn more please read our Infrastructure Grants Program Guide (PDF, 4.83MB).To apply please visit our grant application portal.If you need assistance please contact us on (02) 9995 0992 or [email protected] and interpreter service: 131 450Additional resourcesPast funding recipients
Strong and Resilient Communities: Seniors Connected - Phone Support ActivityCategory Healthy AgeingStatus OpenDelivered on behalf of Department of Social ServicesSelection Process RestrictedState/Territory NationalClosing Date & Time 24 March 2020 - 11:00pm AEDT28 February 202024 March 2020 - 11:00pm AEDTSeniors Connected is a sub-activity of the Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity, which sits under Outcome 2.1, Families and Communities. The objective of Outcome 2.1 is to strengthen relationships, support families, improve wellbeing of children and young people, reduce the cost of family breakdown, and strengthen family and community functioning. The intent of Seniors Connected is to address the silent battle of loneliness that many older Australians live with every day. The aim is to support their mental health by providing a national phone line for older Australians to alleviate loneliness and social isolation to improve their quality of life and to continue to live independently.
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Grants Available in March 2020Seniors Connected will deliver activities to community organisations to address loneliness and social isolation issues amongst older Australians.More informationMore information about the Seniors Connected Phone Support Activity as well as requirements for applicants can be found in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.Other grant opportunity documents are only accessible by invited applicants on the GrantConnect website.Subscribe to receive updatesOrganisations and individuals interested in Community Grants Hub grant rounds are encouraged to subscribe to receive alerts when new information is made available.Other future grant opportunities are published on GrantConnect, the Australian Government grants information system.Contacting the Community Grants HubIf you would like assistance, please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 (option 1) or email [email protected] information about the Community Grants Hub can be found on the Community Grants Hub website.Please quote 2019-3304 – Seniors Connected Phone Support Activity when you phone or email the Community Grants Hub.Grant Opportunity Documents
Grant Opportunity Guidelineso PDF [788.3 kB] o DOCX [292.5 kB]
Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants ProgramCategory CommemorativeStatus OpenDelivered on behalf of Department of Veterans' AffairsSelection Process OpenState/Territory NationalClosing Date & Time 31 March 2020 - 11:00pm AEDT7 November 201931 March 2020 - 11:00pm AEDTThe Australian Government is inviting applications through an open competitive process to apply for grant funding during the 2019-20 financial year under the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program (the program).The program aims to preserve Australia’s wartime heritage and involve people around the nation in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations. Projects and activities should promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who served have played in shaping the nation.There are two categories of grants available under the program:
1. Community Grants (STS-CG) Grants to a maximum of $10,000 are available for local, community-based projects and activities.
2. Major Grants (STS-MG)
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Grants Available in March 2020Grants between $10,001 and $150,000 are available for major commemorative projects and activities that are significant from a national, state, territory and/or regional perspective.For the intended outcomes of the grant opportunity, refer to the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.If your project involves restoring/changing a memorial, there may be heritage considerations. Information is available from your state or territory government heritage body, or at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website.More informationMore information about the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program, as well as requirements for applicants, can be found in the following grant opportunity documents:
Grant Opportunity Guidelines Questions and Answers Sample Letter of Agreement with Grant Conditions Sample Commonwealth Simple Grant Agreement with General Grant Conditions Sample Commonwealth Simple Grant Agreement Supplementary Terms
Subscribe to receive updatesOrganisations and individuals interested in Community Grants Hub grant rounds are encouraged to subscribe to receive alerts when new information is made available.Other future grant opportunities are published on GrantConnect, the Australian Government grants information system.Contacting the Community Grants HubIf you would like assistance, please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 (option 1) or email [email protected] information about the Community Grants Hub can be found on the Community Grants Hub website.Please quote 2019-3464 – Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program when you phone or email the Community Grants Hub.Grant Opportunity Documents
Grant Opportunity Guidelineso PDF [1.2 MB] o DOCX [304.3 kB]
Questions and Answerso PDF [653.7 kB] o DOCX [781.8 kB]
Sample Letter of Agreement with Grant Conditionso PDF [628.5 kB] o DOCX [99.8 kB]
Sample Commonwealth Simple Grant Agreement with General Grant Conditions o PDF [788.9 kB] o DOCX [39.5 kB]
Sample Commonwealth Simple Grant Agreement Supplementary Terms o PDF [722.8 kB] o DOCX [26.7 kB]
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Grants Available in March 2020Continuity of Support for the National Auslan Interpreter Booking and Payment Service programCategory Services for People with DisabilitiesStatus OpenDelivered on behalf of the Department of Social ServicesSelection Process OpenState/Territory NationalClosing Date & Time 27 March 2020 - 11:00pm AEDT28 February 202027 March 2020 - 11:00pm AEDTThe Australian Government is inviting applications in an open competitive process to apply to deliver services under the Continuity of Support (CoS) for the National Auslan Interpreter Booking and Payment Service (NABS) program from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022.CoS will help existing Commonwealth clients, who are ineligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), achieve similar outcomes to those they were aiming to achieve prior to the introduction of the NDIS.The NABS program provides a national service that books and pays for an accredited Australian Sign Language (Auslan) interpreter to attend medical consultations that attract a Medicare rebate, or specified health consultations, provided in a private medical practice by a general practitioner, specialist or health professional.NABS’ objective is to ensure no deaf person is disadvantaged by not having an available interpreter when attending a private medical or specified health appointment provided in a private medical practice by a general practitioner, specialist or health professional.From 1 July 2020, funding will be available for an organisation to deliver support for approximately 600 existing NABS clients who are ineligible for the NDIS and clients who are 65 and over.More informationMore information about the CoS for NABS program, as well as requirements for applicants, can be found in the following grant opportunity documents:
Grant Opportunity Guidelines Questions and Answers Sample Commonwealth Standard Grant Agreement Project Indicative Budget template Activity Project Plan template Auspice Authorisation form
Subscribe to receive updatesOrganisations and individuals interested in Community Grants Hub grant rounds are encouraged to subscribe to receive alerts when new information is made available.Other future grant opportunities are published on GrantConnect, the Australian Government grants information system.Contacting the Community Grants HubIf you would like assistance, please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 (option 1) or email [email protected] information about the Community Grants Hub can be found on the Community Grants Hub website.
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Grants Available in March 2020Please quote 2019-3439 – Continuity of Support for the National Auslan Interpreter Booking and Payment Service program when you phone or email the Community Grants Hub.Grant Opportunity Documents
Grant Opportunity Guidelineso PDF [640.1 kB] o DOCX [309.8 kB]
Questions and Answerso PDF [495.9 kB] o DOCX [43 kB]
Sample Commonwealth Standard Grant Agreemento PDF [502.2 kB] o DOC [897.5 kB]
Project Indicative Budget templateo XLSX [13.2 kB]
Activity Project Plan templateo PDF [494 kB] o DOCX [19.7 kB]
Auspice Authorisation formo PDF [363.1 kB] o DOCX [468 kB]
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Regional Event FundThe Regional Event Fund identifies and supports events in regional NSW that have the potential to act as a ‘cornerstone’ or flagship tourism event for their area by attracting overnight visitation and delivering long-term benefits to the region.Since it was established in 1996, the Fund has supported 381 individual events across regional NSW.The Regional Event Fund includes the following two funding streams:Micro Event FundA new stream developed as part of NSW’s 2019-20 bushfire and drought recovery program.The fund supports the delivery of smaller community-based events with limited expenditure budgets in regional NSW areas impacted by drought or the recent bushfire activity.The fund supports events that demonstrate an ability to engage and harmonise their local community, build destination appeal, attract visitors from outside the region and stimulate the local economy.
Fact sheet – Micro Event Fund 2020 Applications for the 2020 Micro Event Fund are now open. To apply please click the link below. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2020.To be eligible for funding from the 2020 Micro Event Fund, an event must meet the funding criteria outlined in the terms and conditions. Please read thoroughly before commencing an application to ensure your event meets the minimum requirements.Apply for Micro Event FundingFlagship Event FundSupports the marketing of emerging events in regional NSW to increase their profile and encourage visitation.
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Grants Available in March 2020 Fact sheet – Flagship Event Fund
Applications for the 2020 Flagship Event Fund are now open. To apply, click the link below. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2020.To be eligible for funding from the 2020 Flagship Event Fund, an event must meet the funding criteria outlined in the terms and conditions. Please read thoroughly before commencing an application to ensure your event meets the minimum requirements.Apply for Flagship Event FundingMore informationFor further information on the fund and application process contact:Regional Events TeamTel: (02) 9931 1431Email: [email protected]://www.destinationnsw.com.au/tourism/business-development-resources/funding-and-grants/regional-event
Postgraduate scholarships The National Archives of Australia/Australian Historical Association scholarship helps postgraduate students with their research costs.Recipients use the scholarship to request digital copies of records for viewing on the National Archives' website.Students based in one city can access records held in a National Archives' office in another city. They don't have to travel to access this material.Terms and conditionsEligibilityThe scholarship is for postgraduate history students who are doing research towards a master's degree or PhD.AwardRecipients are acknowledged as 'National Archives of Australia/Australian Historical Association postgraduate scholars'.We award 4 scholarships once a year, giving each recipient $2375 credit towards digitisation of whole paper files from our collection. The credit is based on our current copying charges (GST included)Recipients view the digital images via our collection catalogue, RecordSearch, as part of our digitisation service.During the 12-month scholarship period, each scholar will receive:
a designated reference officer to assist them access to original records in the research centre where the records are held, if they
choose to visit priority examination of records not yet cleared for public release.
While we complete most examination within a month, it may take up to 90 business days and sometimes longer to examine some files. We will let you know if there are going to be delays. Read more about access to records under the Archives Act.Please note that Australian Government records held in the collection of the Australian War Memorial (AWM) are excluded from this scholarship. These records have an 'AWM' prefix in the series number on RecordSearch.RequirementsRecipients must make digital copy requests within 12 months of receiving the scholarship.
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Grants Available in March 2020If reproducing collection material, they must observe copyright obligations, and acknowledge and cite source materials.Each recipient will produce a brief piece of content relating to the topic of their research and the records accessed. This could take a variety of formats, such as an article for the National Archives' website or a public seminar at one of our offices. The exact nature of this contribution will be negotiated individually with each scholar.SelectionTwo representatives from the Australian Historical Association and one representative from the National Archives select recipients. The committee's decision is final.Successful applicants will be selected based on consideration of a number of factors, including:
the scholarly achievements of the applicant relative to opportunity the research value of the proposed research the records required for the proposed research the location of the applicant compared to the location of the records they have
identified.How to applyTo apply, provide the following information using the structure below:1. Personal details
your name your home address and contact details the university you attend enrolment date and whether full- or part-time a curriculum vitae that includes details of noteworthy achievements — for example,
previous degrees, professional awards, conference papers or published articles2. Research project
title of your research project a 1 to 2 paragraph summary of your project, including how you plan to share and
publish your completed work — for example, chapter of thesis, journal article, web page, conference paper or creative project
how your research project will use records in the National Archives’ collection a list of the records you intend to use – listed at item level where possible – including
the access status of the items (i.e. Open, Open with exception, Not yet examined)3. ReferenceWe require a written reference by the due date. The reference should address your:
qualifications, ability, achievements and potential previous research quality research value of the proposed project
Submitting an applicationThere is one application round each year.
Applications open: 1 March Applications close: close of business 31 March Awards announced: July
Send applications to:Bethany Phillips-PeddlesdenExecutive OfficerAustralian Historical Association
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Grants Available in March 2020PO Box 1118Dickson ACT 2602Email: [email protected]://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/research-grants-and-scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships
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Leg Up Grants – Volunteer MuseumsLeg Up Grants are quick response skill development grants for workers in volunteer managed museums throughout NSW. These grants fund various skill development projects including hosting or attending workshops, conferences or seminars in NSW, in addition to networking activities.Previous Leg Up Grants have funded museum volunteers to attend conferences and workshops, and to gain training in areas of museum practice including paper conservation, oral history, disaster preparedness and significance assessment. Amount available: Up to $500Closing: 25 October or when funds are exhausted If you are interested in applying keep in mind that:
Leg Up Grants are open to museums and Aboriginal Cultural Centres (with artefact collections and displays) with up to two full time paid staff members (no more than 70 hours of paid staffing per week) as well as museum networks such as Museums Australia Chapters.
The development activity must take place within NSW (or the ACT for those communities located close to Canberra). If the activity is not going to take place
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Grants Available in March 2020within NSW, contact the Museum Programs and Collections Coordinator before submitting an application to discuss any extenuating circumstances.
Leg Up Grants will help cover the costs of travel, accommodation and registration. They will not cover meals.
TO APPLY: Please contact the Museums Programs and Collections CoordinatorPlease read the 2020 guidelines before applying for this grant. Applications must be completed in strict accordance with the guidelines, so please ensure you read them thoroughly before submitting your application. Need more information? Contact the Museum Programs and Collections Coordinator.
GUIDELINESDownload 2020 Leg Up Grants - Guidelineshttps://mgnsw.org.au/sector/funding/grants-we-administer/volunteer-museum-grants/leg-up/
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