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NSW EasyGrants July 2008 Part 1 - This Month's Highlights Hello and welcome the July edition of EasyGrants. This month we highlight a fantastic range of exciting new grants programs. Our Great Grant this month is the Caring for our Country Open Grants program. Brought to you by Natural Resource Management Australia, the program provides funding for projects to protect Australia's unique natural environment and create a sustainable future for our country. Competitive grants will fund projects costing from $80,000 to $400,000. Applications close August 1, 2008, so if you are an organisation that meets the criteria get in and apply for this program. The Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has introduced some new grant programs this month and made some changes to existing programs. Check out the • National Solar Schools Program, which offers grants to schools to install solar power systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures. • The Solar Homes and Communities Plan, which provides rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes and community use buildings; and the • Solar Hot Water Rebate Program, which provides rebates to install solar and heat pump hot water systems. Another new program this month is the Optus Connecting Communities Grants Program, which enables successful applicants to proactively seek ways to reduce social isolation and reconnect disengaged youth. A project application can be submitted by either an Optus employee who is applying for a grant on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, or directly by a not-for-profit organisation. Finally we have the Intervention Support Program - Capital Grants for Non-government Centres, which promotes access and improves the educational opportunities, learning outcomes and personal development of children with disabilities. Applications close August 29, 2008. Not subscribed? - If you would like to ensure regular delivery of this newsletter - the most current and comprehensive grants information in Australia - please subscribe to the EasyGrants Newsletter and Information Service at: www.ourcommunity.com.au/signup or contact Alan Matic on (03) 9320 6805 or [email protected] For full details of our copyright policy, please click here Best of luck, The OurCommunity Grants Team Part 2 - Index of Grants in this month's EasyGrants Newsletter PageName Of Grant Great Grant 8 Caring for our Country Open Grants Arts & Culture Grants 10 Education Grant 10 Digital Delivery Network Infrastructure Grants (DDN) Grants 11 CAL's Cultural Fund 12 Register of Cultural Organisations 25 26 26 27 Imagine awards Leg Ups - Skill Development Grants Development Assistance Marketing Grant for NSW Artists Quick Response Grants Regional Arts Fund Practitioner Support DigiSPAA Literature Grants Program Live on Stage - Music International Program Playing the World Visual Arts Grants Program Children & Family Grants James N Kirby Foundation First Home Owner Grant Scheme Max E Grants The Shane Warne Foundation Grants Community Services & Development Grants The Blum Foundation Australian Development Research Awards Premier's Public Sector Awards National Workshops Program 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 38 Sustainability Awards Make the Difference! Adobe Software Donation Program HBOSA Community Grants On Demand Community General Grants Program In-kind Grants The Macquarie Foundation Grants Employee Volunteer Grant Program Australian of the Year Local Hero Westpac Community Treasurers' Award Sisters of Charity Foundation Grants Community Fundraising Program 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 38 auDA Foundation - Grants Program 40 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award 41 The Empowering Communities Program Disability Grants 41 Friends of ACE Support (FACES) Program 42 Assistive Devices Economic Development Grants 43 The Australia - China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement (ACACA) Grant Provider Closing Date Natural Resource Management Australia August 1, 2008 Australian Acoustical Society Community Broadcasting Foundation July 31, 2008 Ongoing Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Museums and Galleries NSW Museums and Galleries NSW NSW Film and Television Office (FTO) National Association for the Visual Arts Regional Arts (NSW) Regional Arts (NSW) Screen Australia Screen Producers Association of Aust. The Australia Council The Australia Council The Australia Council The Australia Council July 25, 2008 Ongoing James N Kirby Foundation Office of State Revenue (NSW) OfficeMax Supply, Barnardos The Shane Warne Foundation Sept 30, 2008 Ongoing August 1, 2008 Sept 30, 2008 ANZ Charitable Trusts AusAID Department of Premier and Cabinet Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Environs Australia Future2 Gifts in Kind HBOS Australia Foundation IBM Law and Justice Foundation of NSW Law and Justice Foundation of NSW Macquarie Bank National Australia Bank (NAB) National Australia Day Council National Australia Day Council Our Community, Westpac Sisters of Charity Foundation The AMP Foundation October 1, 2008 August 29, 2008 July 28, 2008 July 28, 2008 The Australian Domain Name Administrator (auDA) Foundation The Centre for Volunteering (NSW) The Malian Foundation July 31, 2008 Australian Communication Exchange Technical Aid to the Disabled NSW Sept 15, 2008 Ongoing Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) August 15, 2008 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution July 31, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing August 15, 2008 Ongoing August 14, 2008 Ongoing Sept 19, 2008 Sept 26, 2008 Ongoing August 6, 2008 August 1, 2008 July 31, 2008 July 31, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing July 31, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing August 31, 2008 August 31, 2008 Sept 10, 2008 Sept 30, 2008 Ongoing Sept 30, 2008 Ongoing Page 2 NSW – July 2008 44 Community Economic Development Program 45 Trade Promotion Program Education, Employment & Training Grants 46 Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asia Fellowships 47 Bendigo Bank Scholarship 48 Intervention Support Program - Capital Grants for Non-government Centres 48 Productivity Places Program 49 Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Program - Training Projects NSW/ACT 50 FRRR/RASF E3 - Encouraging Educational Excellence 51 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarships 52 Travel Grants 52 National Excellence in Teaching Awards Emergency & Safety Grants 53 Criminology Research Grants Environment Conservation & Heritage Grants 54 Canon Australia Environmental Grant 54 Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance 55 National Solar Schools Program 56 Solar Homes and Communities Plan 56 Solar Hot Water Rebate Programme 57 Working on Country Programme 59 Small Scale Projects 59 Funding for Landholders 60 NSW Heritage Grants - Conservation Management Plans 61 NSW Heritage Grants - Kick Start 62 NSW Heritage Grants - Local Government Heritage Management 63 NSW Heritage Grants - Special Purpose Grants 64 Australia Post Community Development Grant 64 Junior Landcare Grants Program 65 Cultural Grants 66 Heritage Grants 67 On Site Sewage Management Grants 68 Sponsorship Assistance 68 Grass Roots Sponsorship Program Health & Wellbeing Grants 69 The Apex Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Research Grants 69 ARC/NHMRC Research Network in Genes and Environment in Development 70 Mental Illness Research Grants (Mental Illness) 71 Positive Futures Grants 71 Research Program 72 National Binge Drinking Strategy Community Level Initiative First Funding Round 73 Personal Helpers and Mentors Programme 74 Rural Health, Education and Training Program 74 Post Graduate Support Grants Dept of State & Regional Development Dept of State & Regional Development Ongoing Ongoing Asialink Bendigo Bank Dept of Education and Training (NSW) Sept 9, 2008 Ongoing August 29, 2008 Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) Royal College of Nursing Australia The CASS Foundation The NEiTA Foundation Ongoing Australian Institute of Criminology August 22, 2008 Canon Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Graham F Smith Peace Trust Inc Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority Heritage Office (NSW) August 31, 2008 August 8, 2008 Heritage Office (NSW) Heritage Office (NSW) Ongoing Ongoing Heritage Office (NSW) Landcare Australia Landcare Australia Royal Australian Historical Society Royal Australian Historical Society Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) WSN Environmental Solutions Ongoing Sept 19, 2008 August 1, 2008 August 8, 2008 August 15, 2008 August 1, 2008 Ongoing August 29, 2008 Apex Foundation July 31, 2008 Ongoing August 4, 2008 August 8, 2008 August 29, 2008 July 31, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing August 11, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Australian Research Alliance for August 15, 2008 Children and Youth Australian Rotary Health Research Fund August 8, 2008 Bobby Goldsmith Foundation Ongoing Cancer Institute of NSW Sept 5, 2008 Department of Health and Ageing August 11, 2008 Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Dept of Health and Ageing GlaxoSmithKline Australia Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution July 25, 2008 July 31, 2008 July 25, 2008 Page 3 NSW – July 2008 75 Rapid Response Innovation Awards Ongoing 76 August 15, 2008 77 78 79 80 80 81 82 83 84 85 85 86 87 87 88 89 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 95 96 97 98 99 99 100 101 Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) Cardiovasular Disease and Depression Strategic beyondblue, Heart Foundation of Research Program Australia Indigenous Grants Indigenous Grants Community Broadcasting Foundation VET Infrastructure for Indigenous People (VIIP) Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) Dept of Employment and Workplace Relations Aboriginal Business Link Program - Trade Show Dept of State and Regional Participation Development (NSW) The Christensen Fund - Building Global The Christensen Fund Knowledge Program The Mary MacKillop Grants - Projects in The Mary MacKillop Foundation partnership with Aboriginal Australians Infrastructure Grants Roads to Recovery Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government International Grants Australia-Japan Foundation Grants Australia-Japan Foundation Multicultural Grants Ethnic Grants Program Community Broadcasting Foundation Older People Grants Encouraging Best Practice in Residential Aged Department of Health and Ageing Care Funding Round Broadband for Seniors Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Senior Australian of the Year National Australia Day Council Rural & Regional Development Grants Regional Flagship Events Program Tourism New South Wales Science & Technology Grants Postgraduate Scholarships (Biomedical, Clinical, Heart Foundation of Australia Public Health) Cross-Platform Digital Media Screen Australia Maxwell Ralph Jacobs Fund The Institute of Foresters of Australia Leukaemia Research Grants-in-Aid Program The Leukaemia Foundation Sport & Recreation Grants Far West Travel Scheme NSW Dept of Tourism, Sport and Recreation Sports Development Program NSW Dept of Tourism, Sport and Recreation Recreational Fishing Trusts NSW Fisheries Maritime Infrastructure Program (MIP) NSW Maritime Authority Women Grants Women in Business Mentor Program Dept of State and Regional Development (NSW) Youth Grants Future Leaders Environment Awards Future Leaders Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) Mixed Industry Pty Ltd, Qantas Young Australian of the Year Awards National Australia Day Council Optus Connecting Communities Grants Program Optus Party Smart Play Now Act Now Young Playwrights' Awards Sydney Theatre Company The Spark Fund The Foundation for Young Australians Youth Participation Grants Program Youth Action and Policy Association Youth Enterprise Trust (YET) Program Youth Enterprise Trust Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Sept 29, 2008 Ongoing September 30, 2008 Ongoing August 31, 2008 July 31, 2008 Ongoing July 25, 2008 Sept 12, 2008 July 30, 2008 August 8, 2008 August 31, 2008 July 25, 2008 August 8, 2008 Ongoing Sept 30, 2008 July 25, 2008 Sept 30, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing August 22, 2008 Ongoing August 1, 2008 July 31, 2008 August 31, 2008 Sept 1, 2008 July 25, 2008 August 8, 2008 Sept 22, 2008 July 25, 2008 Ongoing Page 4 NSW – July 2008 Part 3 - How to Get the Best Out of Your EasyGrants Newsletter The EasyGrants Newsletter and Grants Education Service is a product of www.ourcommunity.com.au and is Australia’s leading grants information service tailored for community groups, schools, local government and government agencies. It is the only consolidated newsletter in Australia that gives you monthly in-time details of every Federal and State Government grant as well as philanthropic and corporate grants. This detailed newsletter covers grant information for funding for all community needs - building improvements, environmental projects, community services, sports equipment to performing arts and festivals. It is published monthly with special bulletins for important grant releases, where necessary. An online search facility for individual grant inquiries is available free of charge for subscribers to this newsletter. This Newsletter is divided into nine key “Parts” for easy use. The Sections are: • Part 1 – This Months Highlights • Part 2 – Index of Grants in this Month’s Newsletter • Part 3 – How to Get the Best out of your Easy Grants Newsletter • Part 4 – The Grants Guru: Your Grants Education Service • Part 5 – Great Grant of the Month • Part 6 - The A-Z Listing of Grants this Month • Part 7 – Grant Tracker: Don’t Forget These Grants Still Open • Part 8 – Local Government Grants Summary – Secure a Local Community Grant • Part 9 – Production Schedule The staff of Our Community updates the grants database on a daily basis to add, change, delete and update all the necessary data to make sure you have the only complete one-stop-shop of all grants in Australia. The newsletter is issued each month, (with separate editions for each State and Territory within Australia) and lists in detail all the grants that are coming up that you can apply for, within the next eight to 10 weeks (that have been officially opened for application). It acts as a just-in-time service reminding you what you can apply for and when. Who in your Organisation Looks at the EasyGrants Newsletter and Grants Education Service? From speaking to many groups, we understand the most successful grant winners are ones that have an established system each month for reviewing and assessing the information in this Newsletter. Many now have a system where the newsletter is reviewed by a Grants and Fundraising Committee (often two or three people from the board, committee of management, school council, parents group) who meet and discuss what grants they can apply for. Then one person usually rings the grantmaker to check if the grant is suitable, and one or two then write the grant application – and voila – the funds come in. An all-round group process, that is owned by several people and not just left in the hands of one person. Grants listed into Key Categories We separate the grants into a series of categories, for easy identification – see listing below. It is very important that you also look beyond the key categories as a grant that is listed under youth – could also be applicable for an arts group, a disability group etc. ● Animal Welfare ● Arts & Culture ● Children & Family ● Community Services & Development ● Disability ● Economic Development ● Education, Employment & Training ● Emergency & Safety ● Environment Conservation & Heritage ● Faith & Spirituality ● Gay and Lesbian ● Health & Wellbeing ● Indigenous ● Infrastructure ● International ● Multicultural ● Older People ● Rural & Regional Development ● Science & Technology ● Sport & Recreation ● Women ● Youth Looking Beyond the Narrow Category View While your group may fit neatly into one of the above categories it is important that you don’t limit what you look at to this category. If you are a Sporting Group, don’t just look at the Sport and Recreation Grants. Think outside the square and think how else you contribute to the local community. What is your constituency? Are your activities encouraging healthy practices or an anti-drug, anti-alcohol, anti-smoking attitudes? Do you service a large multicultural group? Are you in a Regional or Rural area? Are you providing opportunities for youth to learn leadership skills? What is the club doing to promote harmony or community cohesion? By doing this you will vastly improve your opportunities for funding, using other categories to target as well. As the diagram below shows, a hall refurbishment could apply for grants in each of the following areas: Potential Funding Arts Technology Older Persons Family Community Health Disability Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Printing Pages in the Newsletter We get many inquiries about printing the newsletter. With the newsletter in PDF format printing is very simple. Just follow these simple steps: (1)Open the document in Adobe Acrobat; (2) Browse the newsletter so that you know which sections you want to print; (3) Go to the "file" menu and select "print"; (4) This opens a pop up box with a few fields, that can limit which pages you print; (5) Push “ok” and newsletter will print nominated pages. ©Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Each grant record has a wealth of information. See the diagram for how to read your grant data: Grant: Living in Harmony Provider: Dept Immigration & Mulitcultural Affairs (DIMA) Full details of Grant Provider & Funding Scheme Name Closing Date - usually 6-8 weeks lead time to apply for the grant Possible Funding Amounts - Min & Max amounts to apply for How to submit your application usually mail, fax or email Direct Link to website information Closes: usually around July 03 Category: General Community Grants Funding: Max: $50,000.00 Min: $5,000.00 Total Pool: $1,500,000.00 Purpose: To provide the additional resources often needed by community groups to develop their own projects and find their own ways of getting people to work together for the common goal of promoting harmony. Overview: Grants applicants must identify and address specific community relations issues within their own organisation's area of operations, or their community or locality. All projects must aim to: • promote harmony between people and groups of different cultural, racial, religious or social backgrounds in the community; and or • build on positive values held by many in the community - social harmony, acceptance of others, commitment to Australia, helping in times of crisis, fairness and equality. Priorities: Address the above objectives in one or more of these priority areas: • young people; • school/educational communities, including parents, because of their potential to influence young people; • maintaining community harmony via justice/the law; • sporting organisations, as they involve people throughout communities as both players and supporters; • culturally and linguistically diverse workplaces. Limitations: Applicants should not be: • individuals; • unincorporated organisations (with the exception of schools). Who can apply: Groups such as school communities, non-profit foundations, churches, service clubs, sporting bodies, indigenous groups, ethnic communities, youth organisations, & other sections of the general community are invited to submit proposals. How to apply: Mail Direct Link to Downloadable Guidelines Direct link to Downloadable Application Forms G00297 Further Information Website: http://www.immi.gov.au/harmony/ Guidelines: http://www.immi.gov.au/harmony/grants/lih_guidelines02.pdf Appl. Forms: http://www.immi.gov.au/harmony/grants/lih_app02.pdf Contact Details: Multicultural Affairs Branch, Dept Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 78 2002 Categorised according to a broad range of interest areas Outline of the purpose of the grant Detailed summary of the grant information in a readable format to save you time Find out easily whether any priorities are given & how to maximise your chances of success Discover any limitations regarding the grant, such as restrictions to the applicant Find out easily whether you are eligible to apply All key contact details for easy reference Some Grants Require you to have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status For a many of the philanthropic grants, DGR (Gift Deductibility Recipient) (charitable status) is required. So, how can you get around this? First of all, always ring the grant provider before applying to make sure you are eligible for the grant. If you don’t have DGR status and they require it, why not apply through an organisation that does have DGR status – they can auspice your project. This means that they will take legal responsibility for your group’s activities. Local Governments and peak bodies are the most likely to auspice you. Getting the Newsletter by Email – The most efficient way to get the Newsletter In this modern day it is interesting to see, a few subscribers still receive their newsletter by hardcopy. There are so many advantages to receiving the newsletter in email format: • You get the newsletter up to a week earlier giving you more time to spend on your applications • Save our forests and reduce environmental damage (the email version is 100% recycled electrons) • Quick and easy access to the detailed guidelines using our active hyperlinks • See who got the grants in previous rounds though links to previous winners If you wish to take full advantage of the benefits of email, telephone us on (03) 9320 6805 or send an email to [email protected] with the following details: (1) Email Address (2) Name of Person receiving the Newsletter (3) Name of Organisation receiving the Newsletter. FundingFinder Grants Register– Your Free Access to the Grants Database – 24 hours a day – seven days a week Getting free access to our grants database is very simple and comes free with your subscription to the EasyGrants Newsletter. Many of our subscribers are unaware that they have this free access. To access it, just follow these seven simple steps: 1. Go to the our community web page (http://www.ourcommunity.com.au) 2. Login in on the left hand side of the screen with your user name and password. (If you have forgotten your user name and password go to: https://www.ourcommunity.com.au/secure/member/forgot_password.jsp) 3. Click on "Search our extensive FundingFinder Grants Register" and then "search" on the following page. 4. Select your interest categories remembering to think outside what would be considered your usual interest area. 5. Select your "State" remembering that there is also the National option and that you should search under both your State and National 6. Select a timeframe for the closing date of the grant 7. Put in some key words and push search. *NOTE: You will only get ten results back so do a few searches and refine them so that you get the most appropriate ten grants. ©Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Part 4 - The Grants Guru: Your Grants Education Service Grants Guru Learning the Terrain - Part 2 In the last Grants Guru column we looked at some of the ways your group can "learn the grantseeking terrain" by broadening its horizons and looking more widely for a variety of grants it might be eligible for. This month we look at another way you can broaden your horizons is to look as widely as possible at the sources from which you seek grants. For example: Government bodies List all the government bodies (at all levels, Federal, State and local) that you deal with. Then, search EasyGrants or Our Community's grants database to see if they have a grants funding program that provides funding. Non-profits List the not-for-profit organisations that share your territory and find out if they have been funded by external grants, in whole or in part. Look at their annual reports to see if they thank donors and partners and grantmaking bodies. Perhaps ask them directly, or keep an eye on local newspapers for stories about groups that have received grants. Compare their projects with yours and ask what made it a good project. Foundations List any foundations that you know specialise in your area of expertise, be it sport, health, youth etc. and, again, look for any grants or grant programs they might be offering. Sector organisations List the organisations or agencies that are supposed to be dealing with problems in this area and ask yourself what needs do you fill in that context. Also look at what your community would look like if you didn't exist - this can also help you identify gaps in the community that you fill, and can then focus you on some areas you can seek grants in. Of course, this all takes time, time which for many groups is usually being spent in other ways, or in running your core operations. Again, EasyGrants makes it, well, a bit easier for you to do this. Each grant listing in EasyGrants contains information about who is offering it, and what sector (government, philanthropic, other) they are from. So a bit of the work is done for you, meaning you have more time to make your group the best it can be. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 7 NSW – July 2008 Part 5 - Great Grant of the Month Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Caring for our Country Open Grants Natural Resource Management Australia Environment Conservation & Heritage Competitive grants will fund projects costing from $80 000 to $400 000. August 1, 2008 G04854 Purpose: To provide funding for projects to protect Australia's unique natural environment and create a sustainable future for our country. Overview: Caring for our Country Open Grants funding will provide up to $25 million in 2008-2009. This funding is targeted to the following Caring for our Country priority areas: • • • biodiversity and natural icons coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats sustainable farm practices Projects that address environmental and sustainable land management outcomes in remote and northern Australia, improvements to the national reserve system or community skills, knowledge and engagement issues can also be addressed within these priority areas. During 2008-2009 Caring for our Country will support: • • • • larger scale projects which have the capacity to achieve significant outcomes projects that involve consortiums of key interest groups; are multi-regional or multi-jurisdictional and that leverage additional investment from other sources projects that target significant outcomes in at least one of the Caring for our Country national priority areas targeted for 2008 -2009 projects that can be delivered in a timely manner with measurable outcomes by 30 June 2009, but we will also accept projects that can be completed within 12 months. Limitations: Caring for our Country will not fund proposals • • • • • • that will devolve grants to other bodies for research and development projects of a general nature which do not address specific Caring for our Country priority areas that duplicate work undertaken within the same region(s) by other organisations by applicants who have overdue final reports and/or acquittals for previous Australian Government natural heritage trust or national action plan for salinity and water quality funding, including Envirofund and Coastal Catchment Initiatives for monitoring and data projects that are not consistent with the Australian Government natural resource management monitoring and evaluation framework for facilitator and coordinator projects where the facilitation component is not directed at linking national activities to regional activities or does not play a national leadership role Who can apply: Anyone can apply as long as you are a legal entity. For example: • • • • • • • • • Regional/Catchment natural resource management bodies Non-government incorporated organisations Incorporated community, industry and Indigenous groups Individuals, trusts or partnerships Universities and cooperative research centres Businesses Commonwealth Government agencies State and Territory Government agencies Local Government. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 8 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: If it is not possible to complete your application online please contact [email protected] or call our toll free hotline on 1800 065 823 for advice on other options. Further Information Website: http://www.nrm.gov.au/funding/open.html Guidelines: http://www.nrm.gov.au/funding/pubs/open-grants-guidelines.pdf Appl. Form: http://smartforms.business.gov.au/eForms03/getForm?formName=DEWHA_opengrantsPro dForm.pdf Contact Details:Natural Resource Management Australia Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 065 823 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 9 NSW – July 2008 Part 6 - The A-Z Listing of Grants this Month Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Education Grant Australian Acoustical Society Arts & Culture Total Pool: $15,000 July 31, 2008 G03963 Purpose: To encourage and enhance the study of acoustics in Australia and in particular to encourage research in acoustics. Overview: The grant is open to educational institutions, companies and organisations and individuals for the purpose of financing special acoustic projects, providing scholarships, assisting projects with the purchase of software and equipment or any other worthwhile use involving acoustics. The main criterion is the likely benefit that the successful completion of the proposed project will provide for acoustics, for the AAS and for its members. Examples of projects likely to be viewed favourably include: 1. one whose outcomes would enable a significant number of AAS members to resolve community or environmental problems more satisfactorily; 2. one which involves collaboration between education/research institutions and industry based organisations; 3. one which would produce good publicity for the AAS and for the science and practice of acoustics in Australia; 4. one which enhances the quality or quantity of educational offerings in acoustics in Australia. Who can apply: Any educational institution, companies and organisations, professional, student or layperson may submit an entry for the grant. Entries are limited to one per person or group per annum. How to apply: Mail, Email preferably electronic Further Information Website: http://www.acoustics.asn.au/general/education-grant.php Contact Details:Australian Acoustical Society Email: [email protected] Back to top Grant: Digital Delivery Network Infrastructure Grants (DDN) Grants G02536 Provider: Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd Category:Arts & Culture Funding: The DDN Player computer is provided as a grant of equipment. The estimated total value of the DDN Player package is in excess of $5,000. Closes: Ongoing Purpose: To provide equipment (DDN Player package) for community radio stations to access the DDN. Overview: The Digital Delivery Network (DDN) uses a data stream linked to the Community Radio Network satellite channel to deliver data directly to station-based computer equipment via the station's satellite receiver. The DDN enables: • • • online ordering, automated recording and storage of Community Radio Network satellite programs for later replay distribution of audio, image and text files via datacasting e.g. AMRAP music releases easier access to, and exchange of, small audio items such as serials and CSA's. Funds are available to provide equipment (DDN Player package) for community radio stations to access the DDN. The equipment is to be supplied via the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia as DDN Project Manager. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 10 NSW – July 2008 Limitations: Grants are not available to stations broadcasting under a narrowcast licence. A station with a temporary licence must have been on air for at least two years cumulatively prior to applying. Additional conditions are imposed on temporary licensees with regard to ownership of assets purchased with the grant. Who can apply: You can apply for a DDN grant if you are a community radio station with a long-term or a temporary licence. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.cbf.com.au/Content/templates/grants_ddn_infrastructure.asp?articleid=84&zo neid=46 Guidelines: http://www.cbf.com.au/Content/templates/grants_guidelines.asp?articleid=83&zoneid=45 Appl. Form: http://www.cbf.com.au/docs/ddn_service_support/D1_DDN_Infrastructure_application_Fo rm.pdf Contact Details:Mr Heath Rickard Community Broadcasting Foundation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9419 8055 Fax: (03) 9419 8352 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: CAL's Cultural Fund Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) Arts & Culture Various July 25, 2008 G04336 Purpose: To support research, education and cultural development projects that enhance the economic and creative climate in which CAL's members and CAL operate and to provide practical assistance to these creators to the benefit of the Australian cultural community generally. Overview: The priority area for funding for the Cultural Fund in 2007 and 2008 is 'The Development and Dissemination of Australian Content'. Applications are invited for projects which will empower CAL's members and Australian rights owners to: • • • Support those who create copyright works in Australia, so that their ability to produce work and live off it, may be enhanced; Enhance the environment for the creation, production and distribution of, access to and appreciation of Australian literary and artistic works; Assist rights owners to manage their rights efficiently and equitably. The Cultural Fund comprises: • • The Professional Development Fund; and The Publishers' Career Development Fund. Individual Australian creators seeking to improve their skills and expertise through participation in a course, festival or conference can apply to CAL's Professional Development Fund for support. Similarly, Australian publishers wishing to provide career development opportunities for their staff can apply to CAL's Publishers' Career Development Fund. Limitations: Please note that the Cultural Fund does not support: • • • projects of a commercial nature; creators' living expenses; capital works. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 11 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.copyright.com.au/cultural_fund.htm Guidelines: http://www.copyright.com.au/info%20sheets/PA25_Cultural%20Fund.pdf Contact Details:Ms Susan Hayes Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9394 7600 Back to top Grant: Register of Cultural Organisations Provider: Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Category:Arts & Culture Funding: Indirect Tax Deduction for donors to donate Closes: Ongoing G00015 Purpose: To assist qualifying cultural bodies to attract support by enabling them to offer donors the incentive of a tax deduction. Overview: The Register aims to strengthen private sector support for the arts and encourages Australians to contribute to the nation's vibrant cultural life. Cultural bodies listed on the Register are able to receive tax deductible donations to assist them with a wide range of activities, such as the creation of a new theatrical work, the publication of a literary magazine or the building of a community arts centre. Limitations: Public art galleries, museums and libraries are not included on the Register as they are approved by the Australian Taxation Office under another Deductible Gift Recipient category. Who can apply: Cultural bodies eligible for listing on the Register are those whose main purpose is the promotion of a cultural activity such as: literature; visual, community, performing or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts; music; crafts; design; television; video; radio; film; or movable cultural heritage. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.arts.gov.au/tax_incentives/register_of_cultural_organisations Guidelines: http://www.arts.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/81023/roco_guide.pdf Contact Details:Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6271 1640 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Imagine awards Museums and Galleries NSW Arts & Culture Various July 31, 2008 Back to top S04686 Purpose: To recognise and celebrate excellence across all aspects of the NSW and ACT museum and gallery sector. Overview: Eleven prizes will be awarded across four different categories: • • • • Organisations Awards for Excellence Innovation & Leadership Education & Public programs Individual Achievement. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 12 NSW – July 2008 The IMAGinE awards will be presented on Saturday 25 October 2008 at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney. They are an initiative of Museums and Galleries NSW, Museums Australia (NSW & ACT), and the Regional Galleries Association of NSW. IMAGinE awards objectives • • • • • • promote the value and importance of the museum and gallery sector encourage best practice and innovation within museums and galleries recognise achievements and individual accomplishments in the museum and gallery sector support and celebrate the work of NSW & ACT museums and galleries acknowledge support and collaborative projects that aim to enhance the position of museums and galleries within the community raise the profile of museums and galleries 2008. Who can apply: Nominations are open to all public museums and galleries in the ACT and NSW including Aboriginal Keeping Places, libraries with exhibition programs, and not-for-profit organisations such as Artist Run Initiatives (ARIs). Individual awards are open to any persons who were paid or volunteer staff of a public gallery or museum in the ACT or NSW within 12 months prior to the nomination closing date. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: Appl. Form: http://mgnsw.org.au/news/imagineawards/ http://mgnsw.org.au/uploaded/IMAGinE%20awards%202008%20Guidelines_1.pdf http://mgnsw.org.au/uploaded/IMAGinE%20awards%202008%20Nomination%20Form_ 1.doc Contact Details:Ms Elizabeth Smith McIntosh , Manager, Special Projects Museums and Galleries NSW Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9339 9911 Back to top Grant: Leg Ups - Skill Development Grants Provider: Museums and Galleries NSW Category:Arts & Culture Funding: Max per grant: $500 Closes: Ongoing G02362 Purpose: To provide"quick response" grants for workers/volunteers in volunteer managed museums and Keeping Places that require financial assistance to attend some form of skills development activity, or to bring such an activity into their museum. Overview: Leg Ups - Skill Development Grants can be used for various skills development projects, such as (but not limited to) the following: • • • Workshops, conferences, meetings or seminars - one or more volunteers attending a workshop, conference, meeting or seminar in NSW Networking opportunities - one or more volunteers visiting other museums / sites / venues, to share information on a similar project and learn new practices Hosting an event - hosting an event that develops skills in the museum, such as an in-house workshop or guest speaker. Note: Leg Ups-Skill Development Grants require funding from Museums & Galleries NSW to be matched dollar-fordollar matched by the applying museum / Keeping Place. Applicants must contact M&G NSW to discuss your project. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 13 NSW – July 2008 Priorities: Priority is given to: • Collaborative projects involving two or more museums/Keeping Places and/or other community organisations. In the case of collaborative applications, all contributing organisations should be named, however one museum/Keeping Place should be chosen as the face of the application. Limitations: Leg ups-Skills Development grants will not fund projects that have already started. Who can apply: To apply for Leg Ups - Skill Development Grant, an organisation must: • • • • • • Be incorporated (or provide the details of an auspicing body that is incorporated, such as a local council) Be not-for-profit Be an established museum network (such as Museums Australia) or an established Keeping Place or museum (not an archive or historical society without a museum function) Be regularly open to the public Not have more than the equivalent of TWO full-time paid positions Provide a written commitment to contribute 50% of the overall costs of the project, thereby matching the amount funded by the Leg Ups - Skill Development Grant To apply for a Leg Ups - Skill Development Grant, individuals must: • • Be workers/volunteers at volunteer managed museums in NSW, and include a letter of support from their museum Have discussed their application with an M&G NSW Sector Development team member. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.mgnsw.org.au/museums_and_galleries.php?id=16 http://www.mgnsw.org.au/files/resources/2008%20Guidelines%20for%20Leg%20Ups% 20Grants.pdf Contact Details:Ms Megan Barham Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 114 311 Telephone: (02) 9358 1760 Back to top Grant: Development Assistance Provider: NSW Film and Television Office (FTO) Category:Arts & Culture Funding: Total Pool: $1,000,000 Additional Info: Various Closes: Ongoing G00125 Purpose: To assist projects to reach the stage where they are ready to attract production finance. Overview: Development assistance takes the form of an investment which is repaid with interest when a project goes into production. Funding is available for the following types of projects: • • • • Feature Films Television Series and Telefeatures Documentary - one off, series and large format (ie Imax) Animation - one off, pilot and series The FTO favours projects which: • • • • show a commitment to quality, innovation and potential commercial viability provide a clear economic benefit to NSW and its film community are likely to be substantially produced in NSW are qualifying Australian films Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 14 NSW – July 2008 Limitations: The FTO does not fund: • • • • • Infotainment/Lifestyle/Travel/Magazine/Sports/Education/Game Shows Current affairs/news programs Community television programs Short or experimental films (unless part of an FTO initiative such as the Young Filmmakers Fund) Short features of less than 60 minutes duration (unless part of an FTO initiative) Who can apply: Bona fide NSW projects How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=45 Contact Details:Administrator, Development & Finance NSW Film and Television Office Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9264 6400 Fax: (02) 9264 4388 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Marketing Grant for NSW Artists National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) Arts & Culture Max per grant: $1,250 August 15, 2008 Back to top G01485 Purpose: To assist professional visual artists and craftspeople in NSW to effectively market their work throughout NSW, interstate and overseas. Overview: Funds for the scheme have been made available by Arts NSW specifically to encourage visual artists residing in NSW to undertake creative and cost-effective marketing initiatives and campaigns. NAVA resources which compliment this grant include the publication Getting Art There: An Artist's Marketing Manual. These funds are to assist directly with the costs associated with the development and implementation of a Marketing Plan, for example, the preparation and distribution of a portfolio, conducting market research, building contacts, creating and maintaining a database, setting up a website, or a publicity campaign. Applications for assistance toward production of artwork, space rental, freight, insurance, or technical assistance costs will not be considered. Who can apply: • • Applicants must be Australian citizens, or have permanent resident status in Australia and have been resident in NSW for not less than 2 years preceding the application date. Applicants must be artists participating in the project, exhibition or event for which they are requesting support. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/marketing Appl. Form: http://www.visualarts.net.au/files/2008%20Marketing%20Grant%20Form.pdf Contact Details:Program Coordinator The National Association for the Visual Arts Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9368 1900 Fax: (02) 9358 6909 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 15 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Quick Response Grants Provider: Regional Arts (NSW) Category:Arts & Culture Funding: Max per grant: $1,500 Closes: Ongoing G01731 Purpose: To provide a small grants program for regional artists, arts organisations and communities to respond to unique arts opportunities that present themselves at very short notice. Overview: Grants of up to $1500 are available to assist projects in any artform to: • • support professional development opportunities for artist and artsworkers involved in community programs that will increase their knowledge, skills and experience support skills and or arts development for individuals and groups in regional communities through the employment of arts and cultural workers to conduct workshops seminars and forums. IMPORTANT: Funding is primarily available for artist fees and associated costs There is no deadline or closing date however there is a limited number of grants of up to $1,500 available. The funds are allocated quarterly and once each quarter's allocation is expended, funds will not be available until the following quarter. Limitations: Applications for Quick Response Grant funding will be ineligible if: • • • • • • • • • • • • ongoing core administration or infrastructure costs heritage activities, however arts projects located at a heritage building or site are eligible ongoing activities of collecting institutions for collection development, maintenance, conservation and interpretation, including training and or professional development performance or public entertainment performance or exhibitions touring from major urban centres to regional, remote or very remote / isolated communities festival activities funded by Festivals Australia core costs of organising and running a competition, prizes, awards or fund-raising events or projects normal curricula-based activities in schools or tertiary institutions projects that have already commenced or are completed programs and/or projects that are outside the geographic area designated as rural and regional by the Australian Government, and located in regional cities exceeding a population of 100,000 you have outstanding acquittals from previous grants from the Regional Arts Fund, Quick Response Grant or any other Australian Government funding program you have already received a Quick Response Grant in the current financial year (1 July to 30 June) Who can apply: You are eligible for a Quick Response Grant if: • • • you are a not for profit, incorporated community group or local government authority based in regional NSW; or you are a regionally-based individual artist or arts worker with demonstrated experience delivering community programs / projects; or you are a group/ensemble, unincorporated association with a nominated auspicing body. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/qtg.html Guidelines: http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/docs/quick_guidelines_2007_08.pdf Contact Details:Ms Annette Eassie , Funding & Research Officer Regional Arts NSW Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9270 2502 Fax: (02) 9247 7829 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 16 NSW – July 2008 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Regional Arts Fund Regional Arts (NSW) Arts & Culture Various August 14, 2008 G01740 Purpose: To support the arts in regional and remote Australia through providing funding for artform (including crossartform) projects, multi-media projects and, in exceptional circumstances, festivals. Overview: Regional Arts Fund objectives are: • • • • • • to encourage and support sustainable cultural development in regional communities, remote and very remote / isolated communities where possible, rather than 'one-off' events; to assist sustainable economic and social development within regional, remote and very remote / isolated communities, including a focus on Indigenous and isolated communities; to develop partnerships with local government, community groups, the private sector, state government agencies and other relevant groups which leverage financial and/or in-kind support for specific projects and encourage ongoing collaboration or support for cultural activities following the funded projects; to assist the development of cultural networks, especially in isolated areas, to facilitate information exchange and co-operative relationships; to increase employment and professional development opportunities for and raise the profile of regional, remote and very remote / isolated artists; and to increase skills development initiatives (including mentoring schemes), both for individuals and organisations in regional, remote and very remote / isolated communities. Initiatives may relate to a specific form of art or craft practice, or broader community cultural development and capacity building. To support the objectives of the Regional Arts Fund, funds are available in 3 categories: • New Initiatives - This category assists groups to undertake projects in any artform that: extend knowledge, participation and/or development of arts and culture within communities; address cultural themes or issues of significance in local communities; are initiated by and with the community; provide opportunities for collaboration and skills development of locally based arts workers. Arts projects initiated by non-arts groups and organisations are encouraged. Applications must provide evidence of wider support for the proposed project. • Partnerships - This category assists groups to undertake projects in any artform that: assist in the development of sustainable cultural networks; promote partnerships that support community and cultural exchange; have long-term arts and community cultural development outcomes for communities; are initiated by and with the community. Partnerships can be with the non-arts sectors and specific target groups either within communities, between towns, within regions or across the state. Each partner must fulfill the eligibility criteria. It is expected that each partner contributes equally to the project through skills, financial and / or in-kind assistance. Priority will be given to projects that identify and create new partnerships and projects in which the partnerships are important in promoting sustainability. A project can have more than 2 partners. If so, include profile(s) of other partner(s) as an attachment to the application form. • Residencies and Mentorships - This category assists groups to undertake projects in any artform that: provide programs of professional development for individuals and organisations in regional and remote communities; provide skills development to artist/s artsworkers in community cultural development practice; relate to a specific form of art or craft practice, or broader community cultural development and capacity building; may link professional artists and/or organisations (including regional with metropolitan-based artists and organisations) with local practitioners in rural and regional communities. Preference will be given to proposals that access skills and development not available locally. Applications for formal study or long term training courses will not be considered. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 17 NSW – July 2008 Limitations: What activities are not eligible? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ongoing core administration costs of the applicant organisation; Infrastructure projects (eg building purchase, renovation or maintenance) and projects involving purchase of significant assets (eg computers). Project materials (eg paint, brushes, other artistic tools, film) can be included; Annual programs unless clearly demonstrated that the proposal is developmental, and would continue to expand or advance arts and cultural development; Heritage projects (eg conservation of or signage at heritage buildings or sites). Arts projects located at heritage buildings or sites are eligible; Ongoing activities of collecting institutions for collections development, maintenance, conservation and interpretation. Collecting institutions and heritage organisations may, however, apply for creative arts projects that meet the Program objectives; Touring projects that primarily involve touring from major urban centres to regional, remote or very remote /isolated communities; International travel; The same component of a project funded by any of the indigenous arts and culture programs delivered by the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; The same component of a festival funded by Festivals Australia program; The core costs of organising and running competitions, prizes, awards or fundraising events; Curriculum-based activities in schools, or courses of ongoing education and training in government or private institutions in Australia or overseas, academic activity, including wages or course work that is required as part of an academic program; Projects that have commenced or been completed, although further stages of a completed project are eligible; Programs and/or projects that are outside the geographic area designated as rural and regional by the Australian Government, and located in regional cities exceeding a population of 100,000; Projects managed by grantees who have not acquitted previous grants from the Regional Arts Fund or any other Australian Government funding program. Applicants who have failed to satisfactorily report on any previous Regional Arts NSW grant will not be considered a priority. Who can apply: The applicant must meet all of the following criteria: • • • • be an organisation / agency / group; be (or have an auspicing organisation that is) legally constituted and currently operational; be adequately insured under Workers' Compensation legislation or other applicable law, and public liability to the value of at least $10m; be based, or conducting a project, in the regions. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news/08_06_06_raf_open.html Guidelines: http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/docs/raf_2009/2009_guidelines.pdf Successful Appl.: http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news/2007/raf_grants_2008_18_10_07.htm Contact Details:Ms Annette Eassie , Funding Manager Regional Arts NSW Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9270 2502 Back to top Grant: Practitioner Support Provider: Screen Australia Category:Arts & Culture Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G01414 Purpose: To assist practitioners whose careers would benefit from an attachment to a person, production or organisation and acknowledge and assist the work of experienced and established industry practitioners wishing to further develop their careers. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 18 NSW – July 2008 Overview: Closing dates: • • • • Experimental Production (Professional Development Strand) (formerly Strand X) - Deadline: 5 September 2008 Short-term Development Investment Facility - Deadline: N/A (applications accepted at any time) Internships -:Deadlines: 25 July 2008, 7 November 2008 Fellowships Deadline: N/A (applications accepted at any time) How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.afc.gov.au/funding/fd/prac_supp/default.aspx Guidelines: http://www.afc.gov.au/downloads/sa_pracsupp_11june08.pdf Contact Details:Australian Film Commission Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 226 615 Telephone: (02) 9321 6444 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Back to top DigiSPAA Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) Arts & Culture Various September 19, 2008 S04685 Purpose: To provide an initiative designed to encourage digital feature film production. Overview: Now in its fourth year, DigiSPAA provides a forum for Australian and New Zealand filmmakers to showcase their work in a competitive environment. The winner, who will be announced at the SPAA Conference in November 2008, will receive a cash prize of $15,000 as well as $20,000 worth of post-production sponsored by the Movie Network Channels, a subscription to Movie Network, and return airfares and free registration to the prestigious Rotterdam Cinemart International Feature Film Market. The winning entry will be screened on the Movie Extra channel. Who can apply: DigiSPAA is a digital feature film competition open to all filmmakers in Australia and New Zealand. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.spaa.org.au/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=49 Guidelines: http://www.spaa.org.au/associations/8843/files/digispaa_pressnotes_17mar08.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.spaa.org.au/associations/8843/files/digispaa08_171207r.pdf Contact Details:Mr Daniel Scharf Screen Producers Association Australia Email: [email protected] Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Literature Grants Program The Australia Council Arts & Culture Various. September 26, 2008 G01279 Purpose: To provide direct financial support to outstanding literary creators, and grants to organisations that offer infrastructure support to the literature sector and income-generating opportunities for writers. Overview: Languages other than English (LOTE) publishing initiative - literature - next closing date: 26 September 2008 The Languages other than English (LOTE) publishing initative supports the translation and publication of works by authors writing in languages other than English. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 19 NSW – July 2008 Program - literature - next closing date: 01 October 2008 Program grants provide one-year funding to a limited number of significant organisations that contribute to a viable strategic infrastructure for Australian literature How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.ozco.gov.au/grantFinder.aspx?artformID=227 Contact Details:Literature Program Coordinator The Australia Council Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 226 912 Telephone: (02) 9215 9054 Fax: (02) 9215 9111 Back to top Grant: Live on Stage - Music International Showcase Program S04697 Provider: The Australia Council Category:Arts & Culture Funding: The maximum available per application is AU$10,000. It is expected that the applicant will contribute to the cost of the international activity supported. Closes: Ongoing Purpose: To showcase original Australian music at key international music trade fairs and international festivals. Overview: The LIVE ON STAGE program provides travel support for professional musicians and their manager/representative. This program is part of Market Development's International Music Strategy 2008-2011 and responds to the current global interest and demand in rock/pop and Indigenous music from Australia and also the growth of a strong and vibrant live music scene. Support is available for musicians selected to showcase at the following three international trade fairs - South by South West (USA), The Great Escape (UK) and WOMEX, World Music Expo (Europe) -due to their significance on the international music calendar, their ability to showcase live music and proven track record in attracting the music world's most influential decision makers. Support is also available for 'career-defining' performances at key international music festivals tied to developing career and market potential for musicians. It is expected that the performance opportunity is on an official/main stage that has the potential to expand on a demonstrated audience base and market niche. It is also expected that the festival is high-profiled, established, attracts key buyers and decision-makers from the international music sector, generates strong media interest and performance fees are paid. Deadline Complete applications must be received at least eight (8) weeks prior to the project commencement date. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application well before the specified period above in order to make alternate arrangements should their application not be approved for funding. For applications received from 22nd December 2008 to 9th January 2009, please allow for a ten (10) week assessment period Priorities: Please note that the program prioritises Indigenous musicians selected to showcase at WOMEX. Limitations: Restrictions: • • • • • • Given limited resources, support to travel to other international trade fairs (such as MIDEM and Popkomm) will not be considered. International touring is not supported under this program. A maximum of two (2) grants may be awarded to the same music act per financial year. Proposals for showcase performances that have already taken place will not be considered. If an application is rejected, it can not be resubmitted seeking support for the same activity. Individuals, groups or organisations in default of existing contractual obligations to the Australia Council are not eligible. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 20 NSW – July 2008 Who can apply: Eligible applicants must: • • • have an official trade fair invitation or festival invitation with confirmed performance fees. have an album or body of work that is nationally distributed. be based in Australia, be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status in Australia. Proof may be required. Individuals, groups and organisations are eligible to apply for funding. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grant_items/live_on_stage_-_music_internati onal_showcase_program Appl. Form: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/30925/Live_on_Stage_Pr ogram_-_Application_Form_and_Guidelines_-_protected.pdf Contact Details:Mr Joseph Alessi , Program Officer Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 226 91 Telephone: (02) 9215 9178 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Playing the World The Australia Council Arts & Culture Various August 6, 2008 G01349 Purpose: To assist Australian theatre artists to develop international markets and reach new audiences overseas. Overview: Support is for international tours of highly innovative Australian theatre productions as well as other international market development opportunities. Playing the world aims to provide a flexible funding process to assist theatre artists and companies with exportable work to develop sustainable international markets and audiences. Playing the world applications are assessed bi-monthly. 2008 closing dates: • • • Wednesday, 6 August Wednesday, 1 October Wednesday, 3 December Playing the World funds the following activities: • • • • • International touring of existing theatre works (that is, works that have already had a public presentation other than a workshop showing) International touring support for commissions where an international presenter (e.g. festival, venue or city council) contracts an Australian company to produce a new work. International touring support for collaborations by artists proposing to create new works with international artists or companies in which both parties contribute to the production. Expansion of international networks and markets by attendance of the artistic director, manager or key personnel at international performing arts markets, trade fairs or key related industry events or by bringing targeted presenters to see work in Australia. Presentation of existing theatre work at international performing arts markets or trade fairs, where there is demonstrated evidence of a long-term strategic approach to international touring and promotion. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 21 NSW – July 2008 Who can apply: Individuals, groups and organisations are eligible to apply. Individual applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status in Australia. Proof of citizenship or residency may be required. Organisations must be legally constituted in Australia. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grant_items/playing_the_world-_theatre Contact Details:Program Staff - Theatre Board, Australia Council Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 226 912 Telephone: (02) 9215 9105 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Visual Arts Grants Program The Australia Council Arts & Culture Various August 1, 2008 G03694 Purpose: To support contemporary art through the broadest range of visual media, including craft, design, media art and visual art. Overview: Visual arts emeritus award and medal - next closing date: 01 August 2008 The visual arts emeritus award and medal recognise the special achievements of individuals from the visual arts. Presentation and promotion - visual arts - next closing date: 01 August 2008 Presentation and promotion grants assist arts organisations to present and promote contemporary Australian craft, design, media art and visual arts to audiences in Australia and overseas. Skills and arts development - visual arts - next closing date: 01 August 2008 Skills and arts development grants promote excellence in the arts by providing professional development opportunities for craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists, arts writers and curators. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.ozco.gov.au/grantFinder.aspx?artformID=1 Contact Details:Program Coordinator The Australia Council Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 226 012 Telephone: (02) 9215 9068 Fax: (02) 9215 9111 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: James N Kirby Foundation G00462 James N Kirby Foundation Children & Family Max per grant: $100,000 Min per grant: $1,500 Average: $7,000 Total Pool: $550,000 Closes: September 30, 2008 You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant (See Part 3 for more information) Purpose: The objectives of the James N Kirby Foundation have been formulated on a broad charitable and welfare basis. Overview: The Foundations goal is to distribute grants to charitable, educational, and technical bodies throughout Australia in the areas of health, education, technology and science, art, literature, conservation, maintenance and Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 22 NSW – July 2008 development of Australia's resources, with particular attention to technical projects to assist young Australians to reach the highest standards. Examples: • • • Threatened Species Recovery Arnhem Land Indigenous Health Promotion Project Assisting PhD Research into Neuromuscular Disorders Priorities: • • • • • • • • Health Education Technology and Science Art Literature Conservation Maintenance and Development of Australia's natural resources Technical education projects to assist young Australians to reach the highest standards Who can apply: Charitable, educational, and technical bodies. How to apply: Mail Further Information Contact Details:The Secretary James N Kirby Foundation Telephone: (02) 9212 2711 Fax: (02) 9211 4474 Back to top Grant: First Home Owner Grant Scheme Provider: Office of State Revenue (NSW) Category:Children & Family Funding: Max per grant: $7,000 Closes: Ongoing G04846 Purpose: To assist first home buyers to purchase their first home by offering a grant. Overview: Eligible first home owners can receive the grant regardless of their income, the area in which they are planning to buy or build, or the value of their first home. The grant is not means tested and no tax is payable on it. You have 12 months from completion of the eligible transaction to which your application relates to lodge your application. The Chief Commissioner has discretion to extend this period in exceptional circumstances. Who can apply: FHOGS is available to people buying or building their first home and who meet the following eligibility criteria: • • • • • • • • Each applicant is a natural person and not a company or trust. At least one applicant is a permanent resident or Australian citizen. Each applicant must be at least 18 years of age. All applicants and/or their spouse/de facto have not owned a residential property, jointly, separately or with some other person, in any State or Territory of Australia before 1 July 2000. All applicants and/or their spouse/de facto have not owned on or after 1 July 2000 a residential property and occupied that property jointly, separately or with some other person in any State or Territory of Australia for a continuous period of at least six months. Each applicant has entered into a contract for the purchase of a home or signed a contract to build a home on or after 1 July 2000. In the case of an owner-builder, laying of the foundations commenced on or after 1 July 2000. This is the first time an applicant and/or their spouse/de facto will receive a grant under the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 in any State or Territory (unless subsequently repaid). At least one applicant will occupy the home as their principal place of residence for a continuous period of at least six months, commencing within 12 months of settlement or construction of the home. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 23 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au/benefits/first_home/general/fhogs/ Appl. Form: http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au/lib/doc/forms/ofh001.pdf Contact Details:Office of State Revenue (NSW) Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1300 130 624 Back to top Grant: Max E Grants G04704 Provider: OfficeMax Supply, Barnardos Category: Children & Family Funding: Various Closes: August 1, 2008 You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant (See Part 3 for more information) Purpose: To provide small grants to community groups, schools, kindergartens and long day care centres in Australia who apply on behalf of a disadvantaged child or young person to further their education prospects. Overview: This new and exciting small grants program is designed to help kids get the most out of their education through better participation. Whilst Barnardos provides comprehensive and integrated child and family support programs, sometimes it just takes something small to help kids on their way. This could be assistance with schoolbooks or uniforms, school fees or equipment, special tuition or excursions. To ensure Max e Grants reaches as many children as possible, smaller grants will receive a higher allocation preference. Who can apply: The Max e Grants program provides small grants to: • • • • Community groups Schools Kindergartens Long day care centres Generally, organisations applying for a Max e Grant will be expected to be a not-for-profit community group, have evidence of income tax exemption and have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. How to apply: Online Further Information Website: http://www.bmaxe.com.au/html/ Appl. Form: http://www.bmaxe.com.au/html/application-form.cfm Contact Details:Barnardos Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 061 000 Telephone: (02) 9281 7933 Back to top Grant: The Shane Warne Foundation Grants G04366 Provider: The Shane Warne Foundation Category: Children & Family Funding: Various Closes: September 30, 2008 You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant (See Part 3 for more information) Purpose: To provide funding for established charities that work "hands-on" with seriously ill and underprivileged children in Australia. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 24 NSW – July 2008 Overview: Beneficiaries are announced annually on Boxing Day. Therefore the deadline for PPF submissions is no later than 30th September for the next year's funding allocation. Please note, whether or not TSWF grants funding to any charity is solely at the discretion of TSWF. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.tswf.com.au/default.asp?page_id=1 Appl. Form: http://www.tswf.com.au/editor_files/File/PPF%20Beneficiary%20Application%20Templat e-%20PDF%2008.pdf Contact Details:Funding Manager The Shane Warne Foundation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9645 8799 Fax: (03) 9645 0706 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: The Blum Foundation G04408 ANZ Charitable Trusts Community Services & Development Max per grant: $5,000 Min per grant: $1,000 Additional Info: Typically grants totalling $35,000 to $40,000 are distributed each year. October 1, 2008 Purpose: To support the promotion and encouragement of education of the Polish language and culture in Australia. Overview: This Foundation provides funding for the following: Operational Gift This category of gift provides financial assistance up to $1,000 towards the general activities and needs of an organisation, including after hours ethnic schools. The gifts are for the support and development of the activities of the organisation supporting the Polish community.. Gifts for special projects Gifts of up to $5,000 may be made to organisations which wish to undertake special projects designed to meet the cultural and linguistic maintenance needs of the Polish community in Australia or the promotion and encouragement of education of Polish culture and language more broadly in Australia. Limitations: Gifts will not be given to: • • • • • • • • organisations that fail to submit required documents or information requested by The Blum Foundation; organisations that have failed to carry out or complete any previous projects funded by The Blum Foundation; organisations that fail to co-operate with The Blum Foundation requirements; other Foundations which are themselves grant making bodies; individuals; political organisations; private profit-making organisations; or employer and employee associations or organisations. Gifts will not be given for: • • • • political activities; payment of debts or mortgages; capital expenditure such as land purchase, erection of building, or building renovation; or commercial or business ventures. Who can apply: Organisations applying for gifts must: • • • • be non-profit and non-political; keep proper accounting records and have, at least, yearly financial statement or reports; provide information about ABN, tax status and GST registration; and provide a signed application form and signed privacy statement and consents form Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 25 NSW – July 2008 They must also either: • • serve the needs of the Polish Community of Australia; and/or promote and encourage the education of the Polish language and culture in Australia. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.anz.com.au/aus/fin/Trustees/guNamed.asp#Blum Contact Details:Marzenna Piskozub ANZ Trustees' Philanthropy Partners, The Blum Foundation Telephone: (03) 9337 5056 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Back to top Australian Development Research Awards S02664 AusAID Community Services & Development Successful projects are eligible to receive funding between $50,000 and $250,000 per year. August 29, 2008 Purpose: To attract quality research that informs policy development and increases the general stock of knowledge around development issues. Overview: AusAID would like to announce a call for the submission of Applications for the 2008 Funding Round for the Australian Development Research Awards. The Awards are a pillar of the recently launched AusAID Development Research Strategy which significantly scales up AusAID's development research program. The Funding Round process introduces greater transparency, consistency and quality assurance in AusAID's research program. The 2008 Funding Round will award funding for research in the following nine priority theme areas: • • • • • • • • • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Development Effectiveness Disability Economics Education Environment Food Security Gender Governance and State Building and Health. Who can apply: This round is open for proposals submitted by Australian and international research organisations and institutions. How to apply: Mail, Email, Fax Further Information Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/research/awards.cfm Guidelines: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/research/pdf/general_guidelines08.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/research/pdf/research_application08.doc Contact Details:AusAID Development Research Program , AusAID Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6206 4000 Fax: (02) 6206 4570 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 26 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Premier's Public Sector Awards Department of Premier and Cabinet (NSW) Community Services & Development Various July 28, 2008 S04696 Purpose: To formally recognise and reward achievements of excellence by the New South Wales public sector. Overview: The Premier's Public Sector Awards acknowledge initiatives which have produced measurable outcomes with proven results and benefits to New South Wales, provide an opportunity to showcase public sector commitment to quality and the provision of service to the community, and facilitate information exchange about leading practice in the sector. Nominations should be entered under one of the following categories: • • • • • • • Rights, Respect and Responsibility Delivering Better Services Fairness and Opportunity Growing Prosperity Across NSW Environment for Living Delivering the Plan Delivering Locally. Limitations: The Awards are not open to individuals. Who can apply: Nominations are invited from all NSW public sector agencies and services including: • • • • • • Departments Authorities Government Trading Enterprises Commissions Boards State Owned Corporations. Only State government agencies can be the nominating agency. How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/public_employment/honours_and_awards/premiers_public_se ctor_awards Guidelines: http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/25335/Premiers_Awards_Guidel ines_2008.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/25336/Premiers_Awards_For m_2008.doc Contact Details:Department of Premier and Cabinet Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9228 4525 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: National Workshops Program Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Community Services & Development Various July 28, 2008 G04871 Purpose: To fund service providers to develop and deliver national education and support workshops for families and carers of children aged 0 to 6 years, with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 27 NSW – July 2008 Overview: FaHCSIA is seeking proposals from organisations to design and deliver a national workshop program as part of the Helping Children with Autism package. The workshops will be available for families and carers of children aged 0 to 6 with autism spectrum disorders including those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and those living in rural and remote areas. The national workshop program will focus on education and support to enable families and carers to increase the development options available to their children in the post-diagnosis stage. The workshops also aim to facilitate skills development and support through the provision of resources and targeted activities to connect families and carers with service providers and professionals in the local community. Delivery of the required services will be from August 2008 to 30 June 2010. What is the national provider required to deliver This initiative will increase the education and support options available to families and carers of children aged 0 to 6 years with ASDs. To achieve this, the service provider must: • • • • • • develop a plan for a national approach that includes families and carers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Indigenous backgrounds, and those living in rural and remote areas design workshops and associated resources that inform and support families and carers provide workshops to a minimum of 1000 individuals per annum, who are family members or carers of children aged 0 to 6 years with ASDs deliver workshops and resources that are client focussed and linked to the local community utilise expertise in ASDs to develop and deliver the Program link with local communities and existing providers of ASD services in both the development and delivery stages of the project. Who can apply: The service provider must be a legal entity and an incorporated body before an offer of funding can be made. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/disabilities/funding_workshop_autism .htm Guidelines: http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/vIA/autism/$file/program_guidelines. pdf Appl. Form: http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/vIA/autism/$file/final_application_F INAL.pdf Contact Details:Mr Glen Dorahy Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Email: [email protected] Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Sustainability Awards Environs Australia Community Services & Development Various July 31, 2008 S04689 Purpose: To recognise nine award categories for progressing sustainability at the local level by local government individuals (councillors and officers), local government authorities (LGAs) and local government partnerships. Overview: This year there are are nine awards to recognise achievement in progressing sustainability at the local level: • • • Local Government individuals (Councillors and Officers) Local Government Authorities (LGAs) Local Government Partnerships. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 28 NSW – July 2008 The awards will be judged by an independent panel from universities and local government authorities and will seek to reward sustainability innovation and achievement in Australia. The awards are structured at two levels 'Gold and Silver', and against two themes 'Council and Partnerships' as well as providing opportunities for smaller LGAs to be judged against their peers. The judging panel may recommend a nomination be considered in a category different to the one nominated. Who can apply: Eligibility • • • • • • • • • Nominated projects must have been currently active over 2007-08 and must be able to demonstrate a level of implementation. Nominations for all categories are open to LGA members of Environs Australia. Non-LGA members of Environs can only apply for the partnerships category. LGAs do not have to be a member of Environs to apply but an application fee of $110.00 applies. Environs members may apply for free. All applications must be submitted via email. Applications must address the selection criteria and must not exceed five pages of text. All applications must be supported by a 3-5 minute Powerpoint presentation or video that can be used by Environs Australia at the Awards ceremony and to promote all applying council's activities via the website, Local Environs member newsletter, Best Five Minutes e-letter, and at conferences and seminars. Nominations must be for one of the silver awards. The same organisation/LGA can not apply in two categories in the same year. Previous winning projects of the major Golden Award are not eligible to apply but will be contacted and to provide an update on progress and implementation. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.environs.org.au/site/index.php?option=News&task=viewarticle&sid=24 Appl. Form: http://www.environs.org.au/site/images/assets/Events/awards_entry_2007.pdf Contact Details:Environs Australia Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1300 760 447 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Make the Difference! G04875 Future2 Community Services & Development Three grants of $10,000 may be awarded to the applications considered by Future2 trustees to be the most deserving of support. Of these three, the project considered most outstanding may be awarded a further grant of $20,000. July 31, 2008 Purpose: To support the financially underprivileged and to enable the financial planning profession, and others linked to it, to give back to the community from which they draw their livelihood. Overview: Our focus for grants is on projects and programs which are targeted at young Australians (25 years and under). The involvement of financial planning professionals as community volunteers or in pro bono activity may be an element of such programs but is not a requirement. The types of issues that you may wish to consider include: • • • • • • Financially disadvantaged Indigenous Homelessness Juvenile justice /offenders Drug or alcohol dependent Disabled Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 29 NSW – July 2008 As an indication projects and programs might focus on: • • • • • Financial literacy Skills training Work experience Community service Mentoring Who can apply: Grants can only be granted to not for profit organisations and registered Australian charities. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: www.future2foundation.org.au Guidelines: http://www.future2foundation.org.au/uploaded_files/document_uploads/2008_05_15_Fut ure2%20Make%20the%20Difference%20grant%20guidelines%20v2.pdf Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9220 4500 Back to top Grant: Adobe Software Donation Program Provider: Gifts in Kind Category:Community Services & Development Funding: Software donation Closes: Ongoing G03627 Purpose: To provide eligible schools and nonprofits with the tools they need to provide digital technology and visual literacy to the community. Overview: Donations will be evaluated against the eligibility guidelines and matched on a first-come-first-served basis, while supplies last. Program Overview: • • • • • • • Eligible organizations may request four (4) packages annually. Each package provides one license for one computer only. Organizations may only apply once in a calendar year (Jan.-Dec.), and no organization is guaranteed an award. Requests are reviewed based on the primary services the organization provides and how well those services match the priority focus areas designated by Adobe. Award decisions are subject to availability. The application process takes 2-3 months, including shipping. Completed applications must include supporting documentation to verify organizations nonprofit eligibility, their non-discriminatory practices, and the signed anti-piracy contract. Non-Profit documentation varies from country to country, but must be in an official language of the country and accompanied by a notarized translation in English. Completed applications must be submitted via fax or airmail with credit card information for processing required fees. Fees can NOT be paid by cash, check or money order. Adobe also supports nonprofit organizations and programs that address community-specific needs, with an emphasis on the following criteria: • • • • Promoting and providing cultural awareness and arts education programs for the broader community; Protecting the natural environment and improving public spaces for the enjoyment of the community Providing services to reduce hunger and homelessness and provide affordable housing Improving access to electronic information for people with disabilities Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 30 NSW – July 2008 Limitations: The program does NOT support the following: • • • • • • Individuals; Organizations that promote political views, influence legislation, or support candidates for public office; Churches, houses of worship, religious or sectarian programs for religious purposes, or religious training programs including but not limited to seminaries, theology schools, yeshivas, etc.; Endowments and private foundations that are themselves grant-making organizations; Research or advocacy organizations and think-tanks that do not provide direct services to the endbeneficiary; and Fraternal organisations Software cannot be used for raffles, door prizes, auctions, or other fundraising activities or individual student awards. Software must be used on the organization's premises for its capacity building or educational purposes. Who can apply: Eligible organisations must also meet ALL of the following criteria: • • • • • Be located in Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Sweden, or the United Kingdom Have an annual budget of $10 million or less Have 501(c)(3) or equivalent non-profit status, be an officially accredited public or non-profit private school and provide evidence of this Must provide a non-discrimination policy showing that the organization does not advocate, support or practice unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, age, national origin, language, sex, sexual preference, or physical handicap Must provide direct services in one of the focus areas mentioned above How to apply: Mail, Fax Further Information Website: http://www.giftsinkind.org/charities/?pn=software.asp Guidelines: https://adobeprograms.giftsinkind.org/app_international.pdf Contact Details:Gifts in Kind International Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 (703) 549-1481 Back to top Grant: HBOSA Community Grants G04311 Provider: HBOS Australia Foundation Category:Community Services & Development Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant (See Part 3 for more information) Purpose: To make a genuine, tangible difference to individuals and their communities. Overview: The HBOS Australia Foundation supports small community projects and national charities alike. We take a social enterprise approach to our support and offer priority to innovative programs that: • • • • • are preventative in nature provide a new approach to solving problems are scalable and replicable vcollaborate with other programs or organisations are financially sustainable in the long term will be evaluated. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 31 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.hbosa.com.au/corporate-foundation.aspx Appl. Form: http://www.hbosa.com.au/docs/Funding_application_template.pdf Contact Details:HBOS Australia Foundation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (08) 9322 0653 Back to top Grant: On Demand Community Provider: IBM Category:Community Services & Development Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G03223 Purpose: To promote the spirit of volunteerism across IBM's world-class workforce and retiree population. Overview: IBM is providing support for its employees and retirees to volunteer in the community sector. Presentations, programs, software, information - every On Demand Community resource is designed to address specific needs of schools and not-for- profit agencies, based on all we have learned from long-standing IBM Corporate Community Relations programs. By mid 2006 in Australia and New Zealand, IBM has over 1900 IBM employees and over 130 IBM retirees registered on our On Demand Community web site. Volunteers have completed and tracked over 100,000 hours of volunteer service in their local communities. Since the program began, IBM has made 53 Community Grants of IBM technology and cash to not for profit organisations and schools where IBM employees and retirees have volunteered significant amounts of their time and expertise. How to apply: Mail Note from OC: While this is not a grant program, it is an opportunity to engage the employees of IBM to get assistance that you may otherwise be unable to get. If you have an IBM employee involved in your group it may be worthwhile approaching them regarding it. All applications need to be made internally by the IBM employee. Further Information Website: http://www-07.ibm.com/ibm/au/community/on_demand.html Contact Details:IBM Email: [email protected] Telephone: 132 426 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: General Grants Program Law and Justice Foundation of New South Wales Community Services & Development Min per grant: $5,000 July 31, 2008 Back to top G00003 Purpose: To provide funding for research into the legal system with a focus on those with limited access to justice. Overview: General grants are financial grants over $5,000 and are allocated by the Foundation's Board of Governors. We encourage you to discuss your project proposal with the Grants Manager at the early stages of planning, before preparing an application. As well as providing information about the grants program and discussing your proposal with you, the Foundation may be able to assist you with identifying other organisations, resources and research in the area. The Law and Justice Foundation evaluates grant applications using the following criteria: • Does the project contribute to the achievement of the objects of the Law and Justice Foundation? • Is there an identified need for the project? Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 32 NSW – July 2008 • • • • • • • • • Is this the most appropriate strategy to meet this need? Is there a clearly identified goal for the project? Is there a clearly identified target group? Have other organisations in the field been consulted? Does the project duplicate existing initiatives? Is the project cost effective? Is there a wider applicability beyond your local area? Are there appropriate promotion and dissemination strategies? Is there an evaluation strategy? Priorities: Preference will, however, be given to applications initiated at the community level or with substantial community input. Who can apply: No organisation is excluded from applying for a general grant. Preference will, however, be given to applications initiated at the community level or with substantial community input. We welcome joint applications from more than one organisation, although the application needs to be auspiced by a single incorporated organisation. How to apply: Mail, Email, Fax Further Information Website: http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/ljf/app/&id=DE245CFCF1B993CFCA256F5D007D2C82 Appl. http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/ljf/lawed15.nsf/9f2043ee7ccfa2ddca256f1200115808/de24 Form: 5cfcf1b993cfca256f5d007d2c82/$FILE/applicationform.rtf Contact Details:Ms Janette Leggo , Grants Manager Law Foundation of NSW Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 8227 3210 Fax: (02) 9221 6280 TTY: (02) 9223 4229 Back to top Grant: In-kind Grants Provider: Law and Justice Foundation of New South Wales Category:Community Services & Development Funding: In-kind support Closes: Ongoing G00622 Purpose: To provide the services of the Law Foundation's research expertise and knowledge. Overview: An in-kind grant provides access to the Foundation's in-house research expertise and knowledge. Examples of in-kind grants include the development of surveys and questionnaires; data analysis; literature reviews and training. You are encouraged to discuss your project proposal with the Foundation at the early stages of project planning, before preparing an application. In-kind grants can be applied for at any time. Priorities: Preference will is given to applications initiated at the community level or with substantial community input. Who can apply: We welcome joint applications from more than one organisation, although the application needs to be auspiced by a single incorporated organisation. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/ljf/app/&id=29A5C6D602114446CA25717100043EB4#in kindgrant Appl. Form: http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/ljf/site/articleIDs/DE245CFCF1B993CFCA256F5D007D2C 82/$file/applicationform.rtf Contact Details:Law Foundation of NSW Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9221 3900 Fax: (02) 9221 6280 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 33 NSW – July 2008 Grant: The Macquarie Foundation Grants G00571 Provider: Macquarie Bank Category:Community Services & Development Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant (See Part 3 for more information) Purpose: To fund a diverse range of community organisations that are working in innovative ways to provide longterm benefits. Overview: The Macquarie Group Foundation focuses its resources in six core areas - the arts, education, environment, health care, health research and welfare. We are also committed to projects specifically aimed at supporting indigenous communities. The Foundation's funding criteria is flexible and open. We welcome applications from a diverse range of community organisations that are working in innovative ways to provide long-term benefits. Funding levels are flexible and are dictated by the needs of the organisation and funding availability. Each application is assessed on its individual merit, with priority given to programs which: • • • • Support a broad section of the community at a regional, state or national level Have the involvement or potential for involvement of Macquarie staff through volunteering, fundraising, pro bono work and board and/or management committee involvement Are located in cities/countries where Macquarie staff are located Deliver long-term benefits and build community sustainability. Applications are accepted throughout the year, however please allow a turnaround time of approximately six months. Applications will be acknowledged in writing within one month of receipt. Who can apply: Community groups. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.macquarie.com.au/au/about_macquarie/macquarie_in_the_community.htm Contact Details:Ms Sally Shepherd , Manager The Macquarie Bank Foundation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 8232 7554 Fax: (02) 8232 0019 Back to top Grant: Employee Volunteer Grant Program Provider: National Australia Bank (NAB) Category:Community Services & Development Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G04075 Purpose: To help community or non-profit organisations that work with NAB employees as part of the bank's Employee Volunteer Program. Overview: NAB provides two days paid volunteer leave each year for its employees. Our people use this leave to carry out voluntary work for non-profit organisations in their communities. The potential impact is significant considering NAB has over 20,000 employees in Australia with the opportunity to offer over 40,000 days of volunteering each year. In the past year our 22,000 employees contributed more than 6,200 volunteer days or about $1.5 million of in-kind community work. The work carried out by our volunteers is varied and includes indoor and outdoor activities. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 34 NSW – July 2008 If you need volunteers for a one-off piece of work or event or on an on-going basis, consider the information below. We are looking for volunteering activities that: • • • • • • • can benefit community groups who need unskilled labour, with the focus on participation; can benefit your organisation through the use of our employees' specialist skills such as strategic and business - find out more about skill-based volunteering and NAB's new Virtual Volunteering initiative; planning, financial analysis, marketing, and project planning; can be held out of the office at your location, preferably during the working week; are at easy to get to locations as employees make their own way to the site of each activity; are safe and supervised; and do not involve direct contact with children. Who can apply: Before submitting a request for NAB volunteers, there are several things to consider. • • • • • It is a company requirement that all organisations involved in the NAB Volunteer Program hold public liability insurance. You must provide a copy of your policy before an activity can be advertised to our employees on the Volunteer Planner. Your policy can be faxed to our Volunteer Manager on 03 8634 3618. NAB cannot guarantee the availability of volunteers for your activity. Volunteering is optional and our people need to register an interest in your activity before a match can be made and the spaces filled. Due to certain State and Territory legislation, NAB volunteers are prohibited from working directly with children under 18 unless a police check is obtained and verified by the participating organisation. Activities will be selected based on mutual compatibility of intent and purpose and on the basis of our ability to resource the projects via employee self-nomination. Activities that promote political lobbying, illegal activities and direct fundraising will not be promoted to employees. NAB employees are not permitted to undertake activities which may put their safety at risk. The risk of an activity will be determined by the Volunteer Manager. There are 20,000 NAB employees in Australia with the opportunity to offer over 40,000 days of volunteering each year so why not set up a volunteering relationship today! Further Information Website: http://www.nab.com.au/About_Us/0,,81043,00.html Contact Details:National Volunteering Manager National Australia Bank Telephone: (03) 8634 1565 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Australian of the Year National Australia Day Council Community Services & Development Various August 31, 2008 Back to top S01592 Purpose: To recognise and reward those Australians who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field, and contributed in a significant way to our nation. Overview: Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. Limitations: State and federal politicians and vice-regal officers are not eligible. Groups of people or couples will not normally be eligible though in exceptional cases the selection panels reserve the right to consider such nominations. Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years. Who can apply: Nominees must be Australian citizens. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 35 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page22.asp Appl. Form: http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/images/Online_nomination_form_PDF.pdf Successful http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page27.asp Appl.: Contact Details:National Australia Day Council Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1300 655 193 Telephone: (02) 6120 0600 Fax: (02) 6273 8777 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Closes: Local Hero National Australia Day Council Community Services & Development August 31, 2008 S01265 Purpose: To recognise and reward those Australians who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field, and contributed in a significant way to our nation. Overview: The Local Hero Award was introduced into the Australian of the Year Awards in 2003. It acknowledges extraordinary contributions made by Australians in their local community. The Local Hero Award is sponsored by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. "Everyone can be a Local Hero. This award provides an opportunity to say thank you. These are ordinary people who are inspired to make an extraordinary difference in their own community. Their communities and the nation benefit from their efforts." How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page25.asp Contact Details:National Australia Day Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6120 0600 Fax: (02) 6273 8777 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Back to top Westpac Community Treasurers' Award S04688 Our Community, Westpac Community Services & Development The winner in each class will win $5000 for their organisation and an impressive trophy to recognise their achievements. Thirty random entrants in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales will receive a free place in one of Westpac's popular Beyond Survival financial seminars September 10, 2008 Purpose: To show appreciation of the immense contribution community treasurers make to their community groups, the community sector, and to Australia. Overview: There are hundreds of thousands of community groups in Australia who rely on the unsung and unpaid labour of honorary treasurers. Responsible for the financial wellbeing of their organisation, they often go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure ends meet. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 36 NSW – July 2008 Recognising this, the Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards have been established to show appreciation of the immense contribution community treasurers make to their community groups, the community sector, and to Australia. This national competition is designed to unearth three unsung community treasurers who fulfil the duties of ensuring good financial management, good financial governance and good financial outcomes. Awards will be given for treasurers in three budget classes: • • • Small organisations - For organisations with an annual income of less than $10,000 per annum Medium organisations - For organisations with an annual income of between $10,000 and $250,000 per annum Large organisations - For organisations with an annual income of more than $250,000 per annum. Who can apply: Those chosen to receive a Community Treasurers' Award must be the treasurer of a community group that is an incorporated association that has been in existence for a minimum of two years. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Appl. Form: http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/financial/financial_article.jsp?articleId=3568 http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/files/TreasurersAward.pdf Back to top Grant: Sisters of Charity Foundation Grants G02794 Provider: Sisters of Charity Foundation Category: Community Services & Development Funding: Various Closes: September 30, 2008 You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant (See Part 3 for more information) Purpose: To provide support for and financial assistance to community initiatives that will benefit poor and marginalised people. Overview: The Sisters of Charity Foundation Limited makes grants according to a strict set of criteria. The Sisters of Charity Foundation and Sisters of Charity Ministry Fund are primarily concerned with funding projects/programs that: respond to the needs of the poor and marginalised in today's community, and are in keeping with the mission of the Sisters of Charity. The projects/programs funded will focus on the alleviation of : • poverty, loneliness, suffering, ignorance and oppression. Priorities: The Sisters of Charity Foundation favours projects that: • • • "fall between the cracks" of other funding sources are not associated with well established organizations with significant reserves and/or are capable of raising their own funds are not eligible for funding from government or other sources. Who can apply: The organisation is not-for-profit and has "Income Tax Exempt Charity" (ITEC) status, where application is being made to the Ministry Fund, and/or "Deductible Gift Recipient" (DGR) status, where application is being made to the Foundation Fund. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 37 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.sistersofcharityfoundation.com.au/ Guidelines: http://www.sistersofcharityfoundation.com.au/Default.asp?Id=88&MenuId=4 Contact Details:Sisters of Charity Foundation Limited Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9367 1211 Fax: (02) 9367 1213 Back to top Grant: Community Fundraising Program Provider: The AMP Foundation Category:Community Services & Development Funding: Max per grant: $20,000 Closes: Ongoing G03165 Purpose: To encourage and supports AMP Financial Planners to fundraise for their local community. Overview: The AMP Foundation matches 50% what planners raise for their local community, up to $20,000 per event. AMP Financial Planners have helped organise fundraising events such as dinners, trivia nights, golf days and fetes, which have raised in excess of $16 million for the Australian community How to apply: Mail Strictly speaking, this isn't an actual grant program. However, if you know an AMP Financial Planner, why not approach them about this program so that you can double the amount you fund raise. If not, find a Financial Planner by Clicking Here. Further Information Website: http://www.amp.com.au/retail/minisite/0,4819,CH40865%255FNI182961%255FCT5%255FC I182571%255FSI4305,00.html Contact Details:AMP Foundation Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1300 300 400 Telephone: 131267 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: auDA Foundation - Grants Program The Australian Domain Name Administrator (auDA) Foundation Community Services & Development Max per grant: $20,000 Min per grant: $5,000 July 31, 2008 G03857 Purpose: To promote and encourage education and research activities that will enhance the utility of the Internet for the benefit of the Australian community. Overview: The auDA Foundation Board is keen to see new submissions that will achieve practical outcomes through innovative means. The Board considers it important for applicants to make an in-kind or financial contribution to their own proposal. We expect that your contribution will be relative to the financial strength of your organisation. All proposals must, as per the Foundation Charter, deliver education or research activities that will enhance the utility of the Internet. Within the Charter's broad outline, however, many different types of projects might receive funding. Scholarships for PhD students. Research into Internet related technologies, such as: • • improvements to the domain name system, new protocols, Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 38 NSW – July 2008 • • • addressing security issues, addressing privacy issues, or reducing or eliminating spam. Research into the social impact of the Internet, such as: • • • • • how to better integrate Internet technology into society, investigations into Internet voting, using the Internet for enhancing public participation, addressing issues of social equity and access, or enhanced consumer protection safeguards. Projects focussing on local, regional and national community groups and organisations. Research activities that directly benefit the community. Exploring technologies for improving access to the Internet for regional, rural and remote communities. Improving access for disadvantaged groups. Techniques for applying Internet technology to address social and environmental needs. Priorities: Applicants are encouraged to show how their projects emphasise the following priority areas: • • • • • • there is a demonstrated need to be addressed there is a clear opportunity for improvement address causes rather than symptoms create leverage strive for sustainability support organisational development Limitations: The following types of applications will not be considered: • • • • • • • • • • • • projects for a religious, political or sectarian purpose; requests for sponsorship; endowments, memorials or named academic chairs; conferences; retrospective costs; projects whose main focus is outside of Australia; general fundraising appeals; and/or general operational or administrative functions, including for example: firewalls, secure transaction functionality, online search functions, or intranets. Who can apply: Applications must be from: • • • An Australian registered not-for-profit organisation (registered or established under a Commonwealth, State or Territory law, such as a company, partnership or association) or research institution. Profit-making organisations may also apply, but need to articulate their preferred mechanism for establishing a separate not-for-profit entity. Student applicants must provide proof of enrolment in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at an Australian university. Individuals who are not students are not eligible to apply for funding. They can however, submit an application that is sponsored and authorised by an eligible organisation. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 39 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.auda.org.au/foundation Appl. Form: http://www.audafoundation.org.au/pdf/Application%20Cover%20Sheet%20including%20c hecklist%202008.pdf Contact Details:The Australian Domain Name Administrator (auDA) Foundation Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1300 732 929 Fax: (03) 9349 5711 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: NSW Volunteer of the Year Award The Centre for Volunteering (NSW) Community Services & Development Various September 30, 2008 Opens: May 12, 2008 S02656 Purpose: To recognise the contribution the 1.4 million volunteer workers make to the community every year. Overview: There are two major categories of award: • • NSW Volunteer of the Year Award - With special Awards for Youth and Senior Volunteers of the Year Under each category, 16 regional winners will be awarded, from which the State winners will be selected. NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award - Only one corporate Award will be issued across the State. There are two rounds of judging for the Awards: firstly at a regional level, with winners of the2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award to be selected from these Regional winners. There are also special awards for Youth and Seniors. The 2008 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award is open to volunteers who are sponsored by their employers and are released from employment to carry out volunteer activities. Who can apply: To be eligible for nomination for the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award: • • • • • Nominees must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents with residency in NSW. Aged over 15 years of age Nominees must have been involved in volunteering for the equivalent of at least 100 hours over a 12 month period. Nominees must have volunteered for a legitimate not-for-profit organisation. Communities in NSW must be significant beneficiaries of the nominee's voluntary work. To be eligible for nomination for the NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award: • • • • • Nominees must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents with residency in NSW Over 15 years of age Nominees must be sponsored by their employers and released from employment to carry out volunteer activities. Nominee must have volunteered for a legitimate not-for-profit organisation. Communities in Australia must be significant beneficiaries of the nominee's voluntary work. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.volunteering.com.au/nsw_volunteer_awards/ Guidelines: http://www.volunteering.com.au/nsw_volunteer_awards/downloads/2008%20NSW%20Vo lunteer%20of%20the%20Year%20Awards%20FAQs.pdf Contact Details:Ms Kirsten Romanis The Centre for Volunteering (NSW) Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 8267 6309 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 40 NSW – July 2008 Grant: The Empowering Communities Program Provider: The Malian Foundation Category:Community Services & Development Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G04377 Purpose: To offer products and services for non-profit organisations around the world. Overview: The Empowering Communities Program, offered without charge to charitable causes worldwide, provides management and open-source software tools focusing on common issues surrounding non-profit organisations such as volunteer management, fundraising, strategic planning and donor relations. The program also offers a free web hosting service designed for small to medium sized organizations who seek a website to detail their work and attract online donations. Please Note: This is not a grant program but you can register your group to get access to some of the Foundation's products and services. How to apply: Online registration form. Further Information Website: http://www.malianfoundation.org.au/our_programs.html Appl. Form: http://www.malianfoundation.org/cis/register.cgi Contact Details:The Malian Foundation Telephone: (02) 9431 5343 Fax: (02) 9012 0414 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Friends of ACE Support (FACES) Program Australian Communication Exchange Disability Various September 15, 2008 Opens: July 1, 2008 Back to top G02801 Purpose: To support not-for-profit projects which contribute to the development, strengthening and enhancement of various communities within Australia, particularly those who are deaf or have a hearing or a speech impairment Overview: FACES grant funds may be used to cover items such as: • • • • • • • Administrative costs associated with a project such as telephone bills, photocopying expenses, postage, stationery, rent etc; Salaries for project staff; Printing or production of project materials; Venue or equipment hire; Catering for functions associated with an approved project; Interpreter, worker and real time captioning costs; Travel costs. Examples: Examples of projects which may attract a FACES grant could include: • • • • • • • Research into culture, community history or language, for example: research into the use of sign language by Australian Aborigines; Research into telecommunications access, for example: trialling the use of fax back systems to provide health information for people with disabilities; Development of creative and performing arts projects; Advocacy projects, for example: the preparation of an advocacy information kit for people with speech disabilities; Preparation of information services or kits; Establishing new community groups, for example: a national speech impairment advocacy group; Non-profit educational activities, for example: internet training for housebound senior citizens with hearing impairment living in a country town. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 41 NSW – July 2008 Priorities: The target communities preferred by FACES are Australians who have a speech, communication or hearing impairment and the Australian Deaf community. However, projects which also result in benefits to the wider Australian community will also be considered. Limitations: FACES grant funds will not be used for: • • • • • Capital equipment such as purchase of computers, AV equipment or photocopiers; Capital works such as repairs, extensions or renovations to buildings; Retrospective costs; Non-essential costs i.e. costs that are not essential or not related to the proposed project; Recurring expenses. In addition, FACES will not fund any activity that results in direct profit for an individual or organisation. For example although it may be appropriate to fund research into deaf history, FACES would not fund the design and printing costs of a book about deaf history which would subsequently be sold for profit. Who can apply: Who Can Apply? • • Incorporated bodies (e.g. companies or incorporated organisations). They are referred to as "sponsors". Any individual or unincorporated organisation provided they are sponsored by an incorporated body. Geographical Scope • • • All Applicants must be Australian-based. The proposed project must be carried out within Australia. The project may have a local, state or national focus. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.aceinfo.net.au/Resources/Sponsorship/FACES/index.html http://www.aceinfo.net.au/Resources/Downloads/FACES/FACES2008GuidelinesProjects2 009.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.aceinfo.net.au/Resources/Downloads/FACES/FACES2008ApplicationForProjec ts2009.doc Contact Details:Australian Communication Exchange Telephone: (07) 3815 7610 Fax: (07) 3815 7601 TTY: (07) 3815 7610 Back to top Grant: Assistive Devices Provider: Technical Aid to the Disabled NSW Category:Disability Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing S04551 Purpose: To provide assistive devices that allow people with disabilities to maximise their opportunities and live their lives more fully. Overview: Each year, the Custom Designed Aids Service produces over 1,000 assistive devices that allow people with disabilities to maximise their opportunities and live their lives more fully. These devices are designed to address the client's particular circumstances. Volunteers construct assistive devices that are not commercially available or customise commercially available devices to suit a client. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 42 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.tadnsw.org.au/ Guidelines: http://www.tadnsw.org.au/Services/Devices/devices.html Contact Details:Technical Aid to the Disabled NSW Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9808 2022 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Back to top The Australia - China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement (ACACA) Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Economic Development Various amounts. August 15, 2008 G01330 Purpose: To enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector, develop trading relationships and exchange scientific information between Australia and China. Overview: The objective of ACACA is to promote bilateral agricultural cooperation, covering all activities relating to agriculture, fisheries and forestry, from inputs and technology to food processing and distribution. Every 18 months the Australian Government and the Government of the People's Republic of China fund up to six delegation visits in each country to participate in the ACACA program. For Australian residents, ACACA offers unique opportunities for farmers; agri-businesses; industry groups; rural and regional associations; and educational and research academic institutions to visit locations within China and make business contacts that might otherwise not be possible. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture provides the same opportunity for stakeholders in China to visit Australia and establish business and communal contacts. Given the programs focus on commercial potential and benefits to industry, applications should demonstrate strong potential to establish lasting commercial links between Australia and China. Applications should detail the flow-on effects to Australian industries that will be generated by the project mission along with the proposed method for facilitating the dissemination of these effects upon the return to Australia. Such techniques may include seminars, media releases or publications. Expenses funded under ACACA: • • • • • • • • • International airfares Australian domestic fares (as required) Domestic travel in China Meals Accommodation Interpreter services Single entry visa into China Small daily allowance for discretional items (Eg. tips, newspapers, personal items) Gifts (capped at A$500) Examples: Since 1984, more than 180 projects have been exchanged in: • • • • • • horticulture beef dairy wool fisheries forestry Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 43 NSW – July 2008 • • • agricultural and food processing, storage and transport agricultural economics land and water management technology Priorities: The current program focuses on projects that demonstrate commercial potential and provide clear flow-on benefits to industry. Limitations: Expenses NOT funded under ACACA: • • • • • • • • Passports Personal telephone calls Internet charges Commissions/charges associated with processing traveller's cheques Medical/dental costs (including vaccinations) Laundry costs Travel insurance Excess luggage charges NB: Please note that these lists are not comprehensive. If you have any questions regarding what expenses are covered, please speak to the ACACA Program Administrator. Who can apply: Farmers, agri-businesses, industry groups, rural and regional associations and academic institutions are all encouraged to apply. The applicant must be Australian based and all proposed mission members must be Australian nationals. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.daff.gov.au/acaca http://www.daff.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/696825/further-informationacaca.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.daff.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0004/29722/new-applicationacaca.doc Contact Details:Ms Bernice Chong , ACACA Program Administrator Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6272 4241 Fax: (02) 6272 4600 Back to top Grant: Community Economic Development Program Provider: Dept of State and Regional Development (NSW) Category:Economic Development Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G01597 Purpose: This program is designed to improve the general business climate and benefit the broader community. Overview: The overarching vision of the Community Economic Development Program (CEDP) is to revitalize regional communities. The program aims to: • • increase business/economic activity in regional communities, particularly small/medium sized communities foster local councils' sustainable and professional commitment to economic development. The program is aimed at improvements in the general business climate and is not necessarily restricted to the retail sector. Funding is designed to benefit the broader community rather than being of specific benefit to a single enterprise. Limitations: What the program will not assist with: • • feasibility plans purchase of capital equipment such as printers, computers, furniture, lighting Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 44 NSW – July 2008 • • • • • • • • • construction/design of streetscape/landscapes, signage, plants urban design workshops or studies workshop costs other than consultant costs such as catering, venue hire and publicity office accommodation expenses normally covered by local councils infrastructure meeting costs project management costs - other than coordinator costs event costs such as staging, lighting, entertainment eg. band hire. The program excludes the greater Sydney metropolitan area ie. the local government areas within the County of Cumberland and those of Liverpool, Penrith, Camden, Campbelltown, Wollondilly, Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains. Who can apply: Applications for assistance must be submitted through or by a sponsoring organisation which is incorporated such as: • • local councils incorporated associations including business and community groups. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/community/Funding+Programs/msstp.htm http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/A6D623DF-7E84-482C-8A24C7C5E0A64B27/0/CEDPOver2000ApplicationFormDec07.doc Contact Details:Ms Anne Pitchers , Manager Community Economic Development Programs Department of State and Regional Development Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9338 6712 Fax: (02) 9338 6726 Back to top Grant: Trade Promotion Program Provider: Dept of State and Regional Development (NSW) Category:Economic Development Funding: Various. Closes: Ongoing G01587 Purpose: To offer export-ready NSW companies an effective and efficient way to identify new international business opportunities and to acquire the knowledge and connections critical to export success. Overview: Trade Missions - Trade missions are both general in nature, catering for a range of products, services and companies, and industry specific. Industry-specific trade missions generally coincide with major international trade exhibitions to allow participants to visit these events. International Exhibitions - The Department organises exhibition space at selected international trade exhibitions and provides eligible companies with the opportunity to exhibit on a shared basis. Benefits of Participation - The Department works with allies and partner organisations located in the market to organise a program of meetings, site visits and other activities designed to meet the needs and objectives of each participant. As a member of an official Government trade mission, participants often gain access to key decision makers that would be difficult if not impossible to access if going alone. A significant benefit is the credibility that companies attain in the market from being part of a DSRD trade mission. As a participant in a NSW trade mission or exhibition, companies may also qualify for assistance with approved follow-up activities. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 45 NSW – July 2008 Who can apply: All NSW businesses with tradeable goods or services that are export-ready are eligible to apply. Acceptance may be subject to a market assessment for the particular goods or services to be promoted. In all cases, numbers are limited to ensure high levels of individual service. Further Information Website: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/smallbusiness/Government+Programs/Export+Programs/T rade+Missions+and+Market+Visits/ Contact Details:Dept of State and Regional Development (NSW) Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1300 134 359 (in NSW) Telephone: (02) 9338 6653 Fax: (02) 9338 6970 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Closes: Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asia Fellowships Asialink Education, Employment & Training September 9, 2008 S00436 Purpose: To provide opportunities for young Australians who are committed to making a lasting contribution to Australia-Asia relations. Overview: The Dunlop Asia Fellowships provide opportunities for young Australians who are committed to making a lasting contribution to Australia-Asia relations. The Fellowships operate as one component of the Sir Edward Weary Dunlop Asia Awards program established to: • • • Promote Sir Edward's vision for peace and prosperity in the region through people-to-people exchange and interaction Recognise and reward excellence and the potential for excellence in individuals committed to tangibly enhancing Australia-Asia relations Establish and expand networks between a growing number of young Asia-skilled Australians in Australia and the region Fellowships provide a grant of up to $15,000 for an individually devised program in an Asian country in fields including, but not limited to: • • • • • • • • • social service local community development regional organisation building peace-keeping public health / welfare appropriate technology environment / resource management arts / culture sport Selection criteria include: • • • • • • • • merit / expertise in chosen field demonstrated commitment to community service leadership aspirations interest in public and social policy issues personal qualities such as balanced judgment, an international outlook and humanitarian concerns basic knowledge of regional culture relevance and utility of the program for the country host previous experience in Asia and language proficiency would be an advantage Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 46 NSW – July 2008 The degree to which candidates can demonstrate the availability of other sources of financial support for their program may benefit their application. Such support may include employer or institutional assistance, other grant support and personal or family contributions. Who can apply: Candidates must be: • • • • 21-40 years of age Australian citizens able to demonstrate commitment to a career with a regional focus physically fit and able to complete their program How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/corporate__and__public/dunlop_fellows hips Appl. Form: http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/11746/2008FshiAp p.doc Contact Details:The Program Manager Asialink Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 8344 4800 or (03) 8344 3699 Fax: (03) 9347 1768 Back to top Grant: Bendigo Bank Scholarship Provider: Bendigo Bank Category:Education, Employment & Training Funding: Max per grant: $25,000 Additional Info: Various Closes: Ongoing S04649 Purpose: To provide support to selected students who otherwise, due to particular social or financial circumstances, would not have been able to undertake tertiary education. Overview: The Bendigo Bank Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding but disadvantaged students, usually from a rural or regional area, who have been offered a full-time place at an Australian university or college campus. The scholarship enables selected students to commence tertiary education at a centre of excellence by providing financial support in the early years of their transition from secondary to tertiary education. The scholarship will signal that the successful applicants are students of a high calibre in study, leadership and individual character. Grants under the scholarship may be applied to cover the costs of residency at a University college or other accommodation (and resource materials) of successful applicants. Who can apply: The institution must be appropriately accredited and a nationally recognised tertiary institution. The student's residency must be at any Australian university or college or other institution which is affiliated with a university or college in Australia. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.bendigobank.com.au/public/community/bendigo_bank_scholarship.asp#applic ation Appl. Form: http://www.bendigobank.com.au/public/community/pdf/Bendigo_Bank_Scholarship_Appli cation_Form.pdf Contact Details:Bendigo Bank Telephone: 1300 366 666 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 47 NSW – July 2008 Good Moves Our Community’s new Jobs & Recruitment Centre Good Moves - the place to advertise or find a job for the Australian Community & Education Sector. _____________________________________________________ By advertising with us, you will be reaching over the widest number of community groups Australia wide via our highly valued Our Community Matters newsletter and weekly job email bulletins. So if you would like to: 1. List a Job Advertising a job is easy, it can be done online and for only $30 you will reach all subscribers to the weekly Good Moves email bulletin and the Our Community Matters Newsletter. Are you ready for a Good Move? Register at www.ourcommunity.com.au/jobs to advertise on Good Moves. 2. Search for a job or sign up for the free weekly Good Moves bulletin Visit www.ourcommunity.com.au/jobs and search through the various jobs listed under community, schools and kindergartens by geographic region, sub-categories and type such as part- time, full-time or temporary work. Or register for our free weekly email jobs bulletin – you will be notified about all the available listed jobs. Visit here www.ourcommunity.com.au/jobs/good_moves.form to sign up for the free newsletter and start receiving job opportunities directly! Any further enquires, please email us at [email protected]. Helping to create Good Moves Australia Wide Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Intervention Support Program - Capital Grants for Non-government Centres Dept of Education and Training (NSW) Education, Employment & Training Various. August 29, 2008 G01616 Purpose: To provide capital grants for projects that are integral to programs designed to improve educational outcomes for children and students (birth to 18 years) with disabilities by improving their participation and achievement. Overview: The NSW Government, through the Department of Education and Training (DET), manages the funding assistance under the Capital Funding Component of the Intervention Support Program to promote access and improve the educational opportunities, learning outcomes and personal development of children with disabilities. The expected outcome of a funded project is to improve: • • • learning and educational development opportunities for children with disabilities who are below school age to prepare them for integration into regular preschools or schools; or access to educational programs for school-aged children with severe disabilities; or access to out-of-school hours educational programs for children with disabilities in residential care. Limitations: Funds are not available for services providing before and after school care facilities, vacation care facilities and respite care facilities as the prime responsibility of these facilities is one of care rather than education. Who can apply: Organisations must be legally incorporated or have a parent body that is legally incorporated. How to apply: Mail Organisations are required to submit their application using the ISP Online Service at www.det.nsw.edu.au/cgpisponline which will be available from 14 July 2008. Further Information Website: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas/isp/index.htm#Capital Guidelines: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas/isp/2009CapitalGuidelines.pdf Contact Details:Ms Tracey Quick , Senior Co-ordinator Intervention Support Program Dept of Education and Training Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 064 767 Telephone: (02) 9266 8222 Fax: (02) 9266 8058 Grant: Productivity Places Program Provider: Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Category:Education, Employment & Training Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing Back to top S04676 Purpose: To recognise the importance of nationally endorsed training in assisting job seekers to acquire skills and gain lasting employment and assisting existing workers to update or upgrade their skills. Overview: What is the Productivity Places Program? • • • • • The Productivity Places Program is a great way to improve your skills so you can find employment. The Program provides new training places in skills and occupations employers are seeking and is designed to help you secure long term employment. The Program is part of the Australian Government's Skilling Australia for the future initiative. The training will be delivered by training organisations in your local area. You can gain a new qualification or upgrade an existing qualification. Initially only qualifications at the Certificate II or Certificate III levels will be offered. From 1 July 2008, higher level qualifications will be available. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 48 NSW – July 2008 How do I apply? If you are registered with an employment service provider, such as Job Network member or Disability Employment Network, you need to contact your employment consultant to discuss your interest and obtain a referral to a training organisation. If you are not registered with an employment service provider, you need to apply directly to a participating training organisation. To do this, you need to: • • search and choose a training provider from the list; and contact your chosen training organisation and discuss your interest in the program. If you are an Australian Apprentice, you will need to contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre for a referral to a training organisation. If you are a CDEP participant, you will need to get a referral letter from your CDEP manager or supervisor. Training will only be available in industries experiencing skill shortages. The full list of occupations and related qualifications that can be offered by training organisations under the program are listed in the Priority Occupations List please click here Limitations: Please note, full-time students and people who are self employed are not eligible for the program. Who can apply: To be eligible for a training place, you need to be currently looking for work. You also need to be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia and be over the age of 15. Some other eligibility criteria apply, this is available from your local training organisation or employment service provider. You also need to be assessed by your employment service provider or training organisation as having capacity to benefit from the training. Please note, full-time students and people who are self employed are not eligible for the program. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au/job_seekers.htm#What_is_the_Productivity_P laces_Program? Guidelines: http://www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/300B82FE-964D-4E92-9849A6D972647A79/21380/080428FINALAPPROVEDA4factsheetjobseeker.pdf Contact Details:Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Email: [email protected] Freecall: 13 38 73 Fax: (02) 6123 5952 Back to top Grant: Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Program - Training Projects NSW/ACT G02687 Provider: Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Category:Education, Employment & Training Funding: Projects are for one year. Employers are expected to contribute at least 25% of approved total WELL training project costs (i.e. $1 contributed by the employer for $3 contributed by the Australian Government). Closes: Ongoing Purpose: To provide workers with English language, literacy and numeracy skills. Overview: The WELL program is for Australian workers who need improved language, literacy and numeracy skills to meet workplace needs are eligible to participate in WELL funded training. This includes those employees whose English language, literacy and numeracy proficiency is at Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the National Reporting System (NRS) ie below the level where a person should be able to communicate in English with sufficient accuracy to meet specific workplace needs. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 49 NSW – July 2008 The WELL programme aims to: • • • assist existing employees to undertake training essential to retaining their job and to progress in the workplace by integrating English language, literacy and numeracy (including information and communications technology) with vocational education and training delivered in the workplace; assist employers to see the value of English language, literacy and numeracy training in achieving business and workplace training goals; and support resource development and strategic activities that improve the uptake of English language, literacy and numeracy training within and between industries. Where English language, literacy and numeracy training has been undertaken, enterprises have reported: • • • • • better workplace skills; more effective communication; increased involvement in training and skill development programmes; improved occupational health and safety; and increased productivity. Limitations: Australian Government departments and agencies or State/Territory Government departments are not eligible. Who can apply: The following groups may apply for funding: • • • • Enterprises (including Government Business Enterprises); Representative Bodies (Industry Training Advisory Bodies, employer organisations and trade unions); Local Governments; or Registered Training Organisations. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/training_skills/programmes_funding/programme_categorie s/special_needs_disadvantage/well/training/default.htm Contact Details:WELL Program Manager DEST NSW State Office Telephone: (02) 9298 7281 Fax: (02) 9298 7326 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: FRRR/RASF E3 - Encouraging Educational Excellence Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) Education, Employment & Training Max per grant: $25,000 Min per grant: $500 August 4, 2008 G04831 Purpose: To ensure that quality education remains accessible to children in rural and remote communities regardless of climatic and economic conditions. Overview: Young people in rural and regional areas are more likely than those in cities to face problems of access, quality and limited choice in pursuing and completing their education. Through collaboration with local agencies and sponsored partnerships with individuals and corporations, the E³ program will be able to extend the educational resources and individualised learning support that rural students require. The program is an initiative of the RASF and delivered in collaboration with the FRRR - Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal. What can be funded? • • Projects must encourage academic excellence in literacy and numeracy Material aid, tuition fees, library books, skill development workshops or extra-curricular activities Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 50 NSW – July 2008 • • • Grants may range from $500 to $25,000 Grants will generally be for one year only but longer periods may be considered From time to time the Program may identify priority areas for support. Who can apply: Applications for funding will be accepted from incorporated not for profit organisations and education organisations in rural and regional NSW. • • The beneficiaries of grants should be preschool, primary or secondary students Requests from individuals or families will be considered only if they are submitted by an incorporated not for profit organisation How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=11 Guidelines: http://www.frrr.org.au/PDFs/RASFApp&Guide160108.doc Contact Details:Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1800 170 020 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Back to top Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarships S02662 Royal College of Nursing Australia Education, Employment & Training The Scheme offers students scholarships worth up to $7,500 per annum for part-time study and up to $15,000 per annum for full-time study for the usual term of the course. August 8, 2008 Purpose: To help address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications. Overview: The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are undertaking study or are intending to undertake study at an undergraduate or TAFE level in the areas of: • • • • • • • • • Aboriginal Health Worker Allied Health (excluding pharmacy) Dentistry/Oral Health Health Service Management Health Promotion/Education Medicine Mental Health Midwifery Nursing. Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on the following criteria: • • • Community involvement and leadership; Commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health, and Commitment to improving Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health in the future. Limitations: Students undertaking a cadetship that incorporates a payment to the student for study and/or work are not eligible to receive a Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme scholarship place. Who can apply: Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 51 NSW – July 2008 To prove your status as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you must obtain confirmation in written form ("Proof of Aboriginality") from an Indigenous Australian organisation within the community in which you live or have previously lived. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.rcna.org.au/pages/puggy.php Appl. Form: http://www.adobe.com/ap/products/acrobat/readstep2.html?promoid=BOZLJ Contact Details:Fund Administrator Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme, Royal College of Nursing Australia Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 688 628 Fax: (02) 6282 3565 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Travel Grants G03020 The CASS Foundation Education, Employment & Training The maximum amount of a CASS Travel Grant that may be awarded is the lesser of A$6,000.00 or eighty percent (80%) of the "Total Cost" as disclosed on the Application Form. August 29, 2008 Opens: August 1, 2008 Purpose: To further the career opportunities of Australian Post-Doctoral researchers. Overview: The grants are offered to further the career opportunities of early career Australian post-doctoral researchers by enabling them to make presentations of their research findings at international conferences/meetings/related activities ("conferences") where they may meet colleagues and establish the foundations for on going research collaborations. Limitations: Awards are unlikely to be made to support overseas field work, independent research or courses of study. Who can apply: All applicants must be Australian Citizens or have a visa allowing them to remain permanently in Australia. A visa issued for the purpose of full time study in Australia does not constitute permanent resident status for the purpose of a CASS Travel Grant application. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.cassfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Ite mid=40 Appl. Form: http://www.cassfoundation.org/images/stories/tg_app_r1_08%20v2.doc Contact Details:The CASS Foundation Limited Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 8650 5900 Fax: (03) 8650 5959 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: National Excellence in Teaching Awards The NEiTA Foundation Education, Employment & Training Various July 31, 2008 S01995 Purpose: To encourage, recognise, honour and reward the work of dedicated, talented, innovative and inspiring teachers. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 52 NSW – July 2008 Overview: The NEiTA Foundation was established to promote the teaching profession. The general objects of the Foundation are to promote and encourage excellence in teaching of children and young adults, and in particular to: • • • • • • • • • identify and recognise inspirational teachers who connect with their students and produce exceptional outcomes at a local, state or systems level; raise community confidence in the teaching profession through the promotion of exemplary representatives of effective teaching initiatives; facilitate networking of teachers and the interchange of information about methods and successful teaching strategies; provide grants and award prizes to teachers who have demonstrated a particularly high level of dedication, innovation and effective teaching practices; promote recognition of early childhood education and the significant contribution of early learning to the development of confident lifelong learners; advocate, on behalf of teachers and the community, government recognition of the teaching profession and its vital contribution to the nation's future; encourage and support increased professional development of early childhood, primary and secondary teachers; encourage interaction between early childhood education centres, schools, and their local communities; encourage students to consider teaching as an important and worthwhile career choice. How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: http://www.neita.com Contact Details:The Secretariat NEiTA Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9276 7768 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Freecall: 1800 624 487 Fax: (03) 9276 7798 Criminology Research Grants Australian Institute of Criminology Emergency & Safety Various. August 22, 2008 Back to top G00641 Purpose: To provide research grants to individuals or organisations wishing to undertake policy relevant criminological research. Overview: The Council administers the Criminology Research Fund which is used for research grants to researchers in universities, government departments and elsewhere. The Fund derives its income from annual grants from the Australian Government, each of the State Governments and Territory Governments. Grants are only made for research in Australia. The AIC provides administrative services and advice to the Council in the conduct of its business. The CRC process involves three approaches to funding research: general grants, specific topics and specifically targeted research. Priorities: The Criminology Research Council encourages research that involves collaborative funding by other agencies and sources. Who can apply: Researchers in universities, government departments and elsewhere. How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: http://www.aic.gov.au/crc/applications/ Appl. Form: http://www.criminologyresearchcouncil.gov.au/applications/applicationKit2008.pdf Contact Details:CRC Administrator Criminology Research Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6260 9224 Fax: (02) 6260 9201 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 53 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Canon Australia Environmental Grant Canon Environment Conservation & Heritage $5,000 worth of Canon products. August 31, 2008 Opens: June 5, 2008 G04565 Purpose: To facilitate projects that will have a positive impact on Australia's natural environment. Overview: To celebrate World Environment Day each year, Canon Australia will accept entries to the Canon Australia Environmental Grants. The Canon Australia Environmental Grants comprise five product endowments each valued at $5,000 to facilitate projects that will have a positive impact on Australia's natural environment. The Canon Australia Environmental Grants equipment must be used for the purpose of aiding and documenting environmental research or projects that will impact beneficially on the Australian environment. Limitations: • • • • • Political organisations Religious organisations Fundraising dinners or events Capital building, endowment, or debt reduction drives Requests from foreign countries Canon Employees and their immediate families, Canon resellers and distributors and their agencies are ineligible. Who can apply: Applications for the grants are open to Australian organisations only. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.canon.com.au/about/environment/story_1707.html Contact Details:Canon Freecall: 13 13 83 Telephone: (02) 9805 2404 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Environment Conservation & Heritage Max per grant: $500,000 August 8, 2008 Back to top G04652 Purpose: To provide funding to assist irrigation water providers to develop modernisation plans for the irrigation distribution systems within their district. Overview: Round 2 of Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance provides an opportunity for irrigation water providers who operate irrigation distribution systems within the Murray Darling Basin to obtain Assistance for the development of a modernisation plan. This funding is made available with the objective of assisting irrigation water providers to identify and consider the range of options available to increase the efficiency of their irrigation distribution system. It will help them address the Australian Government's four water priorities: • • • • taking action on climate change effects; using water wisely; improving water security; and supporting healthy rivers. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 54 NSW – July 2008 Eligible applicants must use the total funding (the Australian Government and the organisation's cash contributions) to obtain independent professional expertise, and/or facilitate workshops to assist the organisation with the modernisation planning exercise. Only new advisory services provided to applicants will be eligible to receive funding. The Department is willing to consider project management as an eligible activity. Claims to have internal project management costs recognised as eligible cash equivalent co-contribution, will be considered by the Department on a case-by-case basis. Organisations must provide evidence to support their claim. Only modernisation planning execises in irrigation districts within the Murray Darling Basin will be funded in this round. Who can apply: To be eligible for Assistance, an applicant must: • • • • own or operate infrastructure within the Murray Darling Basin for the purpose of delivering water to other persons for the primary purpose of agricultural irrigation; be a legal entity capable of entering a Funding Agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia (note: unincorporated associations are not eligible); be registered with the Australian Taxation Office for Goods and Services Tax purposes with a valid Australian Business Number (ABN); and provide a 20 per cent cash co-contribution to the total cost of the modernisation planning exercise (Funding from State or other Commonwealth funding sources will not be considered as eligible co-contributions). Recipients of funding under Round 1 of Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance are not eligible for funding under Round 2, unless the application applies to a distinctly different irrigation district. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/off-farm/index.html Guidelines: http://www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/off-farm/pubs/guidelines.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/off-farm/pubs/application-form.pdf Contact Details:Dept of the Environment and Water Resources Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1800 218 478 Back to top Grant: National Solar Schools Program G04581 Provider: Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: To qualify for the full $50 000 (GST exclusive), schools must install at least a 2 kilowatt solar power system. Closes: If no solar power system or a system of less than 2 kilowatts is installed, funding up to $30 000 (GST exclusive) is available to be spent on eligible items under National Solar Schools. Ongoing Purpose: To offer grants to Schools to install solar power systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures. Overview: The Government's vision is for solar panels to be on the rooftop of every school in Australia. National Solar Schools aims to make every Australian primary and secondary school a solar school by 2015. National Solar Schools will offer grants of up to $50 000 (GST exclusive) to install solar power systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures such as: • • • • • • small wind turbine and hydro power generators solar hot water systems energy efficient lighting shade awnings skylights wall and ceiling insulation. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 55 NSW – July 2008 National Solar Schools allows schools to choose the most effective way to meet their energy and water efficiency goals. Limitations: Kindergartens, early childhood centres, preschools, TAFE colleges and universities are ineligible for National Solar Schools funding. Who can apply: Government and non-government schools are eligible for National Solar Schools funding if they are a state registered primary and/or secondary school and are eligible to receive Australian Government general recurrent grants payments under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together - Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004. How to apply: For more information please email [email protected] Further Information Website: http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/nationalsolarschools/index.html Contact Details:Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Email: nationalsolarschools @environment.gov.au Back to top Grant: Solar Homes and Communities Plan Provider: Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G01356 Purpose: To provide cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes and community use buildings. Overview: The Solar Homes and Communities Plan ensures that rebates get to the households that need them most through the introduction of a means test, with households with an annual taxable income of less than $100,000 eligible for the rebates. Grants are available to community organisations that install photovoltaic systems where there is significant educational value. Who can apply: • Rebates and grants are available for the purchase and installation of major equipment items. Equipment must be new and not second-hand. • Residential rebates are for photovoltaic systems that are connected to a main-grid or are very close to a main-grid. • Any system eligible for a rebate under the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program is ineligible for the Solar Homes and Communities Plan; applicants should discuss which rebate to apply for with an accredited designer and installer. • The person who carries out the installation must be accredited for design and installation of photovoltaic systems. • Applicant's household taxable income must be less than $100,000. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/pv/index.html Contact Details:Solar Homes and Communities Plan Manager Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australian Greenhouse Office Freecall: 1800 808 571 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 56 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Solar Hot Water Rebate Programme Provider: Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Max per grant: $1,000 Closes: Ongoing S02667 Purpose: To help Australian households install greenhouse friendly hot water technologies. Overview: Rebates of $1000 are available in eligible circumstances to install solar and heat pump hot water systems. This measure, costing $252 million over five years, will mean households can save money and help fight global warming. Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home, accounting for around 28 per cent of home energy use (excluding the family car). Installing a greenhouse friendly hot water system can save a family $300 to $700 off an electricity bill each year. To be eligible for the rebate, a hot water system must: • • • • • • replace an electric storage hot water system be purchased and installed after 17 July 2007 be a solar or heat pump hot water system that is eligible for at least 20 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) at the time of purchase at the installation address be verified by a Registered Agent be installed by a qualified electrician or plumber have a warranty of at least five years. An applicant has up to three months after an eligible system is installed to submit an Application Form. Rebate applications must be made via the official application process described on the programme's website. The applicant should allow 8 weeks for the application to be processed. The closing date for applications will be midnight 31 March 2012 or as otherwise determined by the Australian Government. No applications will be accepted after the closing date. Who can apply: • • The dwelling where the hot water system is installed must be a principal place of residence. The applicant's taxable family income must have been less than $100,000 in the most recent tax year as lodged with the Australian Taxation Office. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/solarhotwater/ Contact Details:Australian Greenhouse Office Telephone: 1800 808 571 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Back to top Page 57 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Working on Country Programme G04435 Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Environment Conservation & Heritage There is no limit on the amount of funding for which you can apply. You can apply for up to five years funding. A total of up to $6 million will be available for on-ground work in 20082009. August 11, 2008 Purpose: To protect and manage Australia's environmental and heritage values by providing paid employment for Indigenous people to undertake environmental work on country, and provide nationally accredited training and career pathways for Indigenous people in land and sea management, in partnership with industry and others. Overview: Working on Country is part of the Caring for our Country initiative that builds on Indigenous knowledge of protecting and managing land and sea country. It provides funding for Indigenous people to deliver environmental outcomes to the Australian Government. Working on Country projects will contribute to Caring for our Country national priorities by: • • • • protecting biodiversity and natural icons protecting and rehabilitating coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats supporting natural resource management in northern Australia enhancing community skills, knowledge and engagement. Currently Working on Country is focused on Indigenous-held or leased lands. Projects on private lands will be considered in certain circumstances where: • • • • • an Indigenous individual, group or organisation has a written access agreement with the landholder there is demonstrated Indigenous support for the project the environmental activities proposed are not legislated requirements that are the primary responsibility of the landholder; for example, feral animal or weed control the landholder contributes toward the total cost of the project in cash and/or in-kind, and the environmental activities meet at least one of the key focal areas identified for 2008-2009. A range of sea tenures will be eligible for funding. Initially this will exclude sea country managed as a declared marine park by the Australian Government and the state/territory government. Projects on land owned and/or managed by the Australian, state, territory or local governments will not be eligible for funding. What projects are eligible for funding? In 2008-2009 Working on Country will fund projects that make a contribution to the environment in at least one of these key focal areas: • • • 1. Keeping country healthy: undertaking work to identify, conserve, maintain, manage and repair the land: o threatened species, ecological communities and their habitats o culturally or regionally significant species, ecological communities and their habitats o major environmental pests, weeds and diseases o wetlands of national and international significance, including inland rivers o migratory species, including migratory waterbirds. 2. Looking after sea country: undertaking work to identify, conserve, maintain and manage sea country: o threatened species and their habitats o culturally or regionally significant species and their habitats. 3. Protecting heritage: undertaking work to identify, protect, conserve and celebrate Australia's Indigenous heritage: o places on the National Heritage List; or o Indigenous heritage values that Indigenous communities have identified in an existing environment or heritage plan. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 58 NSW – July 2008 Funding can be spent on wages and administrative costs. Some funding is available for training and travel costs, for vehicle lease, and for buying equipment and materials like traps, chemicals, safety equipment and tools. Who can apply: You can apply for funding if you are: • • • • an Indigenous group or organisation wanting to work on country an Indigenous organisation that is legally incorporated that can manage the contract a not-for-profit body that is legally incorporated in Australia that can act as a contract manager for an Indigenous group or organisation a local government authority or a natural resource management body that can act as a contract manager (however works that are considered part of the local government's normal responsibility are not eligible) Non-Indigenous groups or organisations must demonstrate support from the relevant Indigenous community group and/or Traditional Owners to jointly undertake the project. Generally, you are not eligible to apply or to manage a contract if you are an Australian, state or territory government department or agency. All on-ground workers must be Indigenous people. How to apply: Mail To obtain an Application Form, please call the Working on Country team. Staff will discuss your project with you, provide any advice that you need and send you an Application Form. Freecall: 1800 552 008 Further Information Website: http://www.nrm.gov.au/funding/woc.html Guidelines: http://www.nrm.gov.au/funding/pubs/woc-applicant-guide.pdf Contact Details:Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 552 008 Telephone: (02) 6274 1006 Grant: Small Scale Projects Provider: Graham F Smith Peace Trust Inc Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Max per grant: $1,500 Closes: Ongoing Back to top G03916 Purpose: To help individuals and organisations for arts projects which address the aims of the Trust - promoting peace, justice, and care for the environment. Overview: The Trust supports arts projects which accord with one or more of the following objects: • • • • • • • • Promote peace and justice at family, community and international level Lead to the end of injustice, racial tension, oppression and discrimination Increase understanding and cooperation between political, racial and ethnic groups Support the right of Indigenous people to economic self-determination Educate the public in Australia about the alternatives to war as a means of solving international disputes Promote the care of the environment Support oppressed people to control their environment for their daily needs Promote ecologically sustainable development Projects should demonstrate that they: • • • • • have the potential to touch many people - not only preach to the converted that the project process be equally as important as the outcome include the possibility of working collaboratively with other individuals/groups/organisations include the possibility of an education component involve a process of documentation Who can apply: Applications will be accepted from individuals, groups of individuals, and organisations Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 59 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.artspeacetrust.org/projects/#fund Contact Details:Graham F Smith Peace Trust Inc Email: [email protected] Telephone: (08) 8267 3915 Back to top Grant: Funding for Landholders Provider: Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G04566 Purpose: To provide funding for activities including weed and erosion control, planting local native species, bush regeneration, installing off-river stock watering systems and many others. Overview: The Hawkesbury Nepean CMA offers funding and technical advice to landholders to help improve and protect: • • • • • River and creek banks Native bushland and grassland Degraded and eroded land Wetlands Saltmarsh Landholders will also receive a free site visit, technical advice and help to design a project that best meets your property's needs. Landholders can either complete the on-line form to register interest in funding OR phone your local CMA office to talk to a project officer: • • • • Goulburn: (02) 4828 6747 Lithgow: (02) 6351 2320 Moss Vale: (02) 4868 3829 Windsor: (02) 4577 4243 Then there are four easy steps to follow: STEP 1: A CMA project officer can arrange a visit to your property to discuss your project in more detail. STEP 2: The CMA project officer can help you design a project so you can complete an application form. STEP 3: Projects will be assessed by an independent panel to select priority projects for funding. STEP 4: You will be notified (usually within 3 months) whether your project has been successful or not. If successful, a CMA project officer will be available to provide technical advice and support while your project is carried out. Who can apply: To be eligible, your property must be in the Hawkesbury Nepean catchment. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.hn.cma.nsw.gov.au/topics/2490.html Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Back to top Page 60 NSW – July 2008 Grant: NSW Heritage Grants - Conservation Management Plans Provider: Heritage Office (NSW) Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Max per grant: $2,500 Closes: Ongoing G03636 Purpose: To provide funding for the preparation of a conservation management plan or a conservation management strategy for items listed on the State Heritage Register or of state significance. Overview: Funding available: • • Dollar for dollar grants of up to $2,500 for conservation management plans for projects valued at $2,000 upwards Dollar for dollar grants of up to $1,000 for conservation management strategies for projects valued at $2,000 upwards Items listed on the State Heritage Register, or State significant items that are either: • • Listed as a state heritage item in your Local Environmental Plan, or Supported by your local council's heritage advisor or other heritage specialist as being of state heritage significance You can apply for funding concurrently through this program and other NSW Heritage Grants 2008-2009 programs. If you apply for funding through more than one program, the total available funding for your heritage item will be $75,000. Before you submit your application you must discuss your project with the Heritage Branch. Contact: • • Victoria Throp [email protected], 02 9873 8577 or Miriam Stacy [email protected], 02 9873 8576. All projects must be completed and all funding claimed by 30 May 2009. NSW Heritage Grants 2008-2009 is a targeted funding program. Projects must meet eligibility criteria, program priorities and common selection criteria. However in exception circumstances, the Heritage Branch, Department of Planning reserves the right to recommend funding for projects that may not fully meet the program selection criteria Limitations: If your project is for a locally significant heritage item listed on your local environmental plan. Who can apply: All owners and managers of State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items. How to apply: Mail, Email, Fax Further Information Website: http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_01.htm#cmp Appl. Form: http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/incentives/project_application_conservation_manag ement_plans.doc Contact Details:Ms Victoria Throp NSW Heritage Office Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9873 8577 Fax: (02) 9873 8599 Back to top Grant: NSW Heritage Grants - Kick Start Provider: Heritage Office (NSW) Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G03635 Purpose: To provide seed funding to assist groups raise funds through a tax deductible appeal for state and locally significant heritage items Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 61 NSW – July 2008 Overview: Grants of $10,000 for State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items, for fund raising appeals valued at $50,000 upwards. Grants of $5,000 (and your local council must agree to provide matching funding of $5,000) for locally significant heritage items, for fund raising appeals valued at $50,000 upwards. Items listed on the State Heritage Register or Local Environmental Plan, or State or locally significant heritage items that are either • • Listed as a state or local heritage item in your Local Environmental Plan, or Supported by your local council's heritage advisor or other heritage specialist as being of state or local heritage significance. You can apply for funding concurrently through this program and other NSW Heritage Grants 2008-2009 programs. If you apply for funding through more than one program, the total available funding for your heritage item will be $75,000 Examples: For example, your local community group is planning major conservation works to a state heritage item in your locality. These works will cost about $100,000. You decide to apply for Kick Start funding and set up a tax deductible appeal through the National Trust. You arrange a fund raising appeal launch, with media coverage and raise $50,000 including $10,000 Kick Start funding. Over the following 12 months, a total of $100,000 is raised through the fund raising appeal that goes towards the conservation works. Limitations: You CAN NOT apply for funding if you are a state government agency (but may be involved as a project partner) Who can apply: All owners and managers of State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items. All owners and managers of locally significant heritage items included in a Local Environmental Plan. How to apply: Mail, Email, Fax Further Information Website: Appl. Form: http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_01_2008_ksp.htm http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/incentives/project_application_kick_start_funding _raising_appeals.doc Contact Details:Ms Victoria Throp NSW Heritage Office Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9873 8577 Fax: (02)9873 8599 Back to top Grant: NSW Heritage Grants - Local Government Heritage Management Provider: Heritage Office (NSW) Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G03639 Purpose: To provide funding to councils for the delivery of local government heritage management Overview: Local government can apply for: • • • • Heritage planning reports: o Department of Planning priority local councils (included in the six cities, metropolitan strategies and regional strategies), and o Existing studies were last completed or updated before 2000 o LEP gazettal timeframes of 2009 (can apply for funding over 2008-2009) and 2011 (can apply for funding over 2009-10 and 2010-11) Heritage advisory services: o Rural and regional councils outside the greater Sydney metropolitan area (bounded by Newcastle, Blue Mountains and Wollongong) Local heritage funds o Rural and regional councils outside the greater Sydney metropolitan area (bounded by Newcastle, Blue Mountains and Wollongong) Regional heritage networks to facilitate local government heritage management can apply for funding for o Councils or individuals that are prepared to convene and co-ordinate a regional heritage network. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 62 NSW – July 2008 Examples: You are a rural council on the NSW south coast, you apply for dollar up to $12,300 for dollar funding to assist with the preparation of a community based heritage study to inform your comprehensive LEP On completion of this study you apply for dollar for dollar funding up to $7,000 per year to engage a heritage advisor to assist council with its heritage management responsibilities You also apply for dollar for dollar funding up to $8,200 so that you can establish a local heritage fund and provide incentive funding for small heritage projects for places listed on your heritage schedule of the LEP How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_01_2008_lgp.htm Contact Details:Ms Victoria Throp NSW Heritage Office Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9873 8577 Back to top Grant: NSW Heritage Grants - Special Purpose Grants G03637 Provider: Heritage Office (NSW) Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Dollar for dollar grants of up to $5,000 per project, with grants up to $10,000 available in exceptional circumstances. Closes: Ongoing Purpose: To provide funding for urgent and special circumstance projects, including works to heritage items listed on the State Heritage Register or of state heritage significance. Overview: Eligibile Projects: Items listed on the State Heritage Register, or State significant heritage items that are either • • Listed as a state heritage item in your Local Environmental Plan, or Supported by your local council's heritage advisor or other heritage specialist as being of state heritage significance And, you can provide convincing reasons about the urgency of the project and this is validated by an independent referee, such as your local council heritage advisor, officer or heritage specialist. You can apply for funding concurrently through this program and other NSW Heritage Grants 2008-2009 programs. If you apply for funding through more than one program, the total available funding for your heritage item will be $75,000 Examples: For example: You own a state significant heritage item and the wall and roof have collapsed. You have investigated and been refused an insurance claim in this instance. Repairs to stabilise the wall and roof are essential. Urgent structural works will cost about $12,000. You can apply for a $5,000 grant to assist your project. Priorities: Funding is targeted to projects with • • • • • Sustainable long term heritage benefits Public benefit and enjoyment Innovation and leadership Capacity and commitment to undertake and complete the project Funding equity and cost effectiveness. Limitations: You CAN NOT apply for funding if you are a state government agency (but may be involved as a project partner) Who can apply: All owners and managers of State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 63 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: Appl. Form: http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_01_2008_sgp.htm http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/incentives/project_application_special_purpose_gr ants.doc Contact Details:Ms Victoria Thorp , Senior Heritage Officer NSW Heritage Office Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9873 8577 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Australia Post Community Development Grant Landcare Australia Environment Conservation & Heritage Max per grant: $3,300 September 19, 2008 G03676 Purpose: To help enhance the capacity of community groups to undertake landcare and other environmental projects. Overview: This program is a joint initiative of Australia Post and Landcare Australia. It provides funds of up to $3,300 (including GST) for local community projects across Australia. The funds help enhance the capacity of community groups to undertake landcare and other environmental projects. The grants can support groups undertaking environmental community projects, such as: • • • • Workshops, field days or volunteer days Tools and equipment Project promotion to encourage community involvement Projects that support the group to involve the wider community to meet an environmental need (for example, action on erosion, water quality or weed issues). There is a minimum of 22 groups are funded each round, with 2 rounds per year. Examples: • • • • • • • Newsletter printing and postage Environmental monitoring Setting up Landcare groups Improving native animal habitat Water conservation and drought planning Training volunteer Landcare members in landcare practices Planning and mapping landcare projects Who can apply: Any community group undertaking strategic projects to care for the environment, including Landcare groups, youth groups and indigenous groups. If your group is not incorporated, you will need to form a partnership with an organisation that will (and can) accept responsibility for administering the financial aspects of your grant, including insurance, for example, an incorporated Landcare or catchment organisation. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.landcareonline.com/funding_opportunity_details.asp?fo_id=9 Contact Details:Landcare Australia Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 151 105 Telephone: (02) 9412 1040 Fax: (02) 9412 1060 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Back to top Page 64 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Junior Landcare Grants Program Landcare Australia Environment Conservation & Heritage The minimum number of grants available each year are: • 200 Mitre 10 Grants • 85 Coles Grants • 60 Australia Post Grants August 1, 2008 G02386 Purpose: To provides funds to help young people participate in Landcare projects, at their school or within their local community and environment. Overview: The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment including: • • • • • Water quality/conservation Waste reduction/recycling School Gardens Biodiversity Land Companies supporting the Junior Landcare Program are: • • • • Coles Australia Post Melbourne Water VISY Melbourne Water Young Watercare Grant - Your school or youth group is eligible for a Melbourne Water grant if it is located in the greater Port Phillip and Westernport region. Grants are for up to $2000 (including GST) and occur once per year. Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grant - Grants are for up to $1,000 (including GST) and occur 4 times per year. Australia Post Junior Landcare Biodiversity Grant - Quarterly grants for schools and youth groups throughout Australia applying for funds in the biodiversity category. Most project applications will be expected to apply for up to $550 (including GST). VISY Junior Landcare Recycling Grant - Quarterly grants for schools and youth groups throughout Australia applying for funds in the recycling/waste reduction category. Most project applications will be expected to apply for up to $1,100 (including GST). Priorities: Most project applications will be expected to have a value of $500 to $1000 and will be more likely to be successful if the projects: • • • • • involve the school community or broader local community have determined educational outcomes with an environmental focus ink with a community landcare entity are well planned and documented are student-oriented and allow maximum student involvement. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.landcareonline.com/funding_opportunity_details.asp?fo_id=6 https://wic004tv.serversecure.com/vs154616_secure/resources/JuniorLandcareGuidelines 080508.doc Contact Details:Mr Roger Simpson Landcare Australia Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9662 9977 Fax: (03) 9662 4466 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 65 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Cultural Grants Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) Environment Conservation & Heritage Max per grant: $5,000 August 8, 2008 G01847 Purpose: To provide funding to assist with the research and publication of local history materials. Overview: Applications for assistance can be made for: • • • • • • • Provision of research material Conservation of research material Publication from material researched (Books / Indexes / Journals) Innovative publications to promote regional historical awareness Assistance for culturally diverse histories Educational programs Support for the development of professional services and programs Limitations: Grants cannot be made for • • Normal administrative expenses, the production costs of newsletters, publicity material, handbills or similar printing or the reprint or a further edition of a publication whether the original publication was or was not funded in part by a grant. Museum displays, enlargement of photographs, printing of postcards, photographic displays, building or equipment. Who can apply: • • • Applicants should be organisations or groups incorporated on a non-profit basis, local government authorities or tertiary institutions participating in community-based projects. Grants must be for local history research and publication projects as approved by the RAHS. Grants must be spent within a reasonable period of the commencement of the project. Further Information Website: http://www.rahs.org.au/ Contact Details:Ms Mari Metzke , Outreach Programmes Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9247 8001 Fax: (02) 9247 7854 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Heritage Grants Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) Environment Conservation & Heritage Dollar for dollar grants up to $4,500 August 15, 2008 G01838 Purpose: To provide funding for for historical research and presentation of histories that support the Heritage Council's thematic priorities; and collections management planning for local archives and local photographic collections. Overview: Eligible Projects: • Research and present histories demonstrating or illustrating the following Heritage Council themes: o an aspect or impact of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie's governorship (1810-1821) in NSW, and places and objects associated with his life and vice-regal term, o convict systems and experiences in NSW, especially relating to companion sites for the proposed world heritage listing of the Australian Convict Sites, and places and objects associated with those systems and experiences, Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 66 NSW – July 2008 Aboriginal heritage in NSW, especially relating to the contact and post-contact periods, and places and objects associated with that heritage, o World War One and/or Two influences within NSW, and places and objects associated with the war(s). Assessing and developing a collections management plan or strategy for local archives. Assessing and developing a collections management plan or strategy for local photographic collections. o • • Funding is targeted to projects with: • • • • • Sustainable long term heritage benefits Public benefit and enjoyment Innovation and leadership Capacity and commitment to undertake and complete the project Funding equity and cost effectiveness. Examples: You or your local historical society is planning to undertake historical research regarding the Macquarie Bicentenary, the convict system and experience, post-contact Aboriginal history or commemorating world war one or two. You apply for a $-for-$ grant of up to $4,500 to assist with research and presentation costs. Your local historical society is planning to employ a consultant to develop a collections management plan for your community archives or collection of photographs which will be implemented by your society. You apply for a $-for-$ grant of up to $4,500 to assist with consultant costs Limitations: However, you CANNOT apply for funding if you are a state or local government agency undertaking work as part of your statutory responsibilities (but you may be involved as a project partner to a community organisation, individual or business) Who can apply: Individuals and/or community organisations with a demonstrated interest in the history and heritage of New South Wales. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_01_2008_lha.htm Appl. Form: http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/applications/ApplicationForm_HRLAP.doc Successful Appl.: http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/incentives/project_remembering_renwick.pdf Contact Details:Ms Mari Metzke , Manager Outreach Services Royal Australian Historical Society Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9247 8001 Fax: (02) 9247 7854 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: On Site Sewage Management Grants Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) Environment Conservation & Heritage Various. August 1, 2008 G03864 Purpose: To minimize pollution risks to the drinking water resulting from on-site sewer systems. Overview: Local Governments are responsible for the regulation and management of the on-site sewer systems within their respective boundaries. Applications are invited from all Councils within Sydney's drinking water catchment for financial assistance to identify, inspect and assess all on-site systems in the catchment. Proposals will be considered against the following criteria: • • • • • The effectiveness of the implementation methodology including realistic target numbers of systems to be inspected and the expected percentage of failing systems to be rectified. The environmental health officer having appropriate qualifications. The cost effectiveness of the proposal. Capacity of the Council to manage the project Demonstrated current policy commitment to on-site sewage management and performance measures. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 67 NSW – July 2008 • • Satisfactory internal reporting for statutory requirements, such as the Council's State of the Environment reporting. Long term plans for monitoring after the SCA involvement is completed. (This is an important basis for SCA funding.) Priorities: Funding is limited and in the event of proposals that meet the criteria exceeding funds available, priority will be given to applications from the areas that pose the greatest threat to water quality due to: • • • • the number of systems the density of systems the proximity to the water supply storages connectivity of systems with streams and networks Who can apply: Local Governments within the Sydney water catchments with more than 100 on-site systems are eligible to apply. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.sca.nsw.gov.au/catchments/sewagegrant.html Guidelines: http://www.sca.nsw.gov.au/data/general/files/SewageMgmt.pdf Contact Details:Mr Sanjay Athavale , Program Manager Catchment Operations & Major Projects Division, Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 4725 2568 Fax: (02) 4725 2165 Back to top Grant: Sponsorship Assistance Provider: Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) Category:Environment Conservation & Heritage Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G04614 Purpose: To sponsor water industry events and activities to help industry to build and share knowledge that will benefit the practices of the water industry and ultimately maintain and develop water quality and supply outcomes. Overview: Applications are considered by the SCA Grants Committee which meets at least four times per year. Sponsorship applications can expect to wait up to three months for a response. The SCA also sponsors projects that offer educational outcomes within communities or projects that are consistent with, and help to further, the SCA's mission, values and goals. There is no application form, but applicants should complete a written proposal describing: • • • • • • the nature of the proposed activity the scale of the proposed activity (eg how many people will be attending or participating) key people and other features when and where it will take place the outcomes/benefits of the project the estimated income and expenditure of the project. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.sca.nsw.gov.au/about/sponsorship.html http://www.sca.nsw.gov.au/publications/files/WaterIndustrySponsor.pdf Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Back to top Page 68 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Grass Roots Sponsorship Program WSN Environmental Solutions Environment Conservation & Heritage Max per grant: $15,000 August 29, 2008 G04089 Purpose: To support and promote local projects that contribute to environmental sustainability. Overview: The program is designed to fund small initiatives at a grass roots level that make a big difference. You can be an individual or a group. All you have to do is have a practical idea for positively contributing to local sustainability. Submit your idea to your local council and the chances are that you can be funded to make it happen. We're inviting both local community groups and individuals to submit applications to local councils by the specified date and the specified format. Councils will forward all applications to WSN for judging. Priorities: An emphasis on reducing, reusing and recovery of resources is encouraged. Who can apply: Projects eligible for funding must be undertaken within the local government area of Councils included in this program. It should meet all regulatory and local government requirements. Check that your local council is eligible for sponsorship by contacting WSN or your local council. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.wsn.com.au/dir138/wsn.nsf/Content/News_Grass+Roots+Sponsorship_20082009 Guidelines: http://www.wsn.com.au/dir138/wsn.nsf/AttachmentsByTitle/GrassRootsSponsorship_200 8-2009/$FILE/WSN_GR08-09_A5_FINAL_WEBA5.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.wsn.com.au/dir138/wsn.nsf/AttachmentsByTitle/GrassRoots_Applicationform_ 2008-2009/$FILE/WSN_GR08-09_A4app_FINAL_WEB.pdf Contact Details:Ms Tsuey Cham WSN Environmental Solutions Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9934 7067 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: The Apex Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Research Grants Apex Foundation Health & Wellbeing Total Pool: $80,000 July 31, 2008 G01152 Purpose: To support intellectual disability research. Overview: The Apex Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Limited invites applications from individuals or research teams for grants in support of new or existing research projects. These grants may be awarded to workers in any discipline (medicine, education, epidemiology, psychology, biology, sociology, etc.) where the research is concerned with the causes, diagnosis, prevention or treatment of intellectual disability and allied conditions. Priorities: Where all other factors are equal, however, preference will be given to supporting research which relates to causes and/or prevention of these conditions. Who can apply: Individuals, Research Teams Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 69 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: http://www.apexfoundation.org.au/ Contact Details:Mr Phil Newell , Grants Secretary Apex Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Limited Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0407 728 126 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: ARC/NHMRC Research Network in Genes and Environment in G03879 Development Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth Health & Wellbeing The amount of funding awarded to each collaboration will be considered on a case-by-case basis, up to a maximum of $10 000 in accord with the 'Cost of Travel and Accommodation Guidelines' that follow. Up to four collaborations will be supported from this funding round. August 15, 2008 Purpose: To foster new collaborations to address the "big" issues confronting child and youth health, development and wellbeing in Australia today. Overview: The topic area identified for this round of funding is: "The interaction between biological, genetic, environmental and social determinants of healthy development." Funding can be used to support the following types of activities: • workshops to develop project ideas, either face-to-face or using electronic technologies (such as videoconferencing, access grid, or webinars) • meetings of collaboration members to develop project ideas • the preparation of literature reviews or working papers to support workshops, or consensus documents following them • project support staff or research assistance • travel and accommodation for attendance at meetings and workshops to develop project ideas (note the guidelines below for maximum amounts) Priorities: Priority will be given to projects that: • are interdisciplinary, encompassing biological, health and social sciences; • address a novel research question in an innovative way; • investigate stages of development spanning conception and foetal development, perinatal, infant and/or child development; • are undertaken in humans and/or animal models that are relevant to human health; and • have the capacity to generate knowledge that informs policy and practice in the area. Limitations: Funding cannot be used for: • research activity per se, including supplementary funding for existing projects • production of teaching materials • basic research facilities • publication costs • computers and other information and communication facilities that duplicate existing capacity • conferences, unless they are specifically part of the process of developing the research proposal • paying principal investigators' salaries or teaching relief. Who can apply: In an effort to capitalise on the synergies and build bridges between the ARACY and NGED networks, both Networks are now inviting applications from Network participants for funding. This funding is to support the formation of new cross-network, multi-disciplinary collaborations, with the goal of producing useful resources and successful grant applications. Potential applicants are welcome to discuss proposed projects and topic areas with Prof Ann Sanson, ARACY Network Coordinator or A/Prof Rob Richards, NGED Convenor. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 70 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.aracy.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NGED2 Guidelines: http://www.aracy.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Seed_Funding_FAQs Appl. Form: http://www.aracy.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NGED2&Template=/CM/ContentDispla y.cfm&ContentID=4012 Contact Details:Professor Ann Sanson , Network Coordinator Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth Telephone: (03) 9345 5145 Fax: (03) 9345 6667 Back to top Grant: Mental Illness Research Grants (Mental Illness) G01350 Provider: Australian Rotary Health Research Fund Category: Health & Wellbeing Funding: Various Closes: August 8, 2008 You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant (See Part 3 for more information) Purpose: To support individuals or research teams in clinical or public health fields for grants in support of research projects. Overview: Objectives of the Fund: • • • To provide financial support to Research projects within Australia which have the potential to enhance the health of the community. To stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields To support specific research fields for a minimum of three years. Who can apply: Individuals or research teams in clinical or public health fields. How to apply: Mail or online. Further Information Website: http://www.arhrf.org.au/sub1.asp?pageName=Mental%20Health%20Research%20Home Guidelines: http://www.arhrf.org.au/docUploads/MHGapplication2009.pdf Contact Details:The Secretary Australian Rotary Health Research Fund Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9633 4888 Fax: (02) 9635 5042 Back to top Grant: Positive Futures Grants Provider: Bobby Goldsmith Foundation Category:Health & Wellbeing Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G04501 Purpose: To address the needs of people living with HIV/ AIDS by promoting independence and participation. Overview: As a result of our recent Client Services review, BGF wants to continue to support clients who • • • Want to undertake a course of study Need assistance with the costs associated with a course of study. Want to get a small business idea up and running The Positive Futures Project is one of many services provided by the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation and provides grants &/or loans to anyone living with HIV in NSW and on a low income. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 71 NSW – July 2008 The grants are generally for study (i.e.course fees & materials). These grants are capped at $250.00 twice per year for course fees as well as $250.00 twice per year for course materials (based on two study sessions per year), so in effect a client has access to $1000.00 each financial year for study related costs. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.bgf.org.au/2_8_positive_futures_grant_loans.html Contact Details:Mr Kim Donohue , Positive Futures Project Officer Bobby Goldsmith Foundation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9283 8666 Grant: Provider: Category: Closes: Research Program Cancer Institute of NSW Health & Wellbeing September 5, 2008 Back to top G03974 Opens: July 7, 2008 Purpose: To provide funding for Cancer research that will provide the evidence that will drive rapid improvement in cancer prevention, treatment and the subsequent improvements in survival and quality of life of cancer patients. The cancer research supported in NSW must be performance driven and deliver meaningful and highly significant outcomes. Overview: The Cancer Institute NSW Research Program is not a duplication of the grants available from the NHMRC or ARC for cancer in NSW. Rather it is strategically designed to specifically address issues of capacity, relevance and competitiveness raised by the Wood Report and the Cancer Institute's own review of cancer research in NSW. The Cancer Institute's program will build and support a high quality cancer research workforce and provide enabling infrastructure. It will reward areas of relevance, excellence and strength by building complementary scientific depth in these areas. The program will support a high level of cooperation in NSW, nationally or overseas. Fellowships: • • • Early Career Development Fellowships - Open - 7 July 2008, Close - 5 September 2008 Clinical Research Fellowships - Open - 7 July 2008, Close - 5 September 2008 International Clinical and Research Fellowship - Open - 7 July 2008, Close - 5 September 2008 Research Scholar Awards - Open - 7 July 2008 Close - 5 September 2008 Career Development and Support Fellowship - Future Research Leaders - Open 4 August 2008, Close 10 October 2008 Research Infrastructure Grants (Equipment) - Open 4 August 2008, Close 10 October 2008 Research Innovation Grants - Open 4 August 2008, Close 10 October 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/cancer_inst/research/current_opportunities.html Contact Details:Ms Debbie Docherty , Manager, Research Grants and Development Cancer Institute of NSW Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 8374 3561 Fax: (02) 8374 5778 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 72 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: National Binge Drinking Strategy Community Level Initiative First Funding G04866 Round Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) Health & Wellbeing Various August 11, 2008 Purpose: To provide funding for organisations to undertake time-limited prevention and early intervention projects in city, urban, regional, rural and remote Australia. Overview: Under the National Binge Drinking Strategy, the Department of Health and Ageing is seeking applications from incorporated community groups or local government organisations who can demonstrate the ability to develop a prevention or early intervention project with the support of other groups in your community. The focus of the projects will be on the prevention and reduction of binge drinking by young people, specifically in the age group 12-24 years. Selection will be merit based. Innovative projects and those representing partnerships between Community Organisations are encouraged. An upper limit of $150,000 plus GST (per grant) for up to two years has been set for individual project proposals. For organisations wishing to collaborate and submit a combined proposal, an upper limit of $250,000 plus GST (per grant) for up to two years has been set for each combined project proposal. Organisations interested in applying must address the selection criteria in the format outlined in the application form. Who can apply: Incorporated community groups or local government organisations can apply. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Grant2008013136 Contact Details:Ms Kate Murray Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 209 312 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Personal Helpers and Mentors Programme Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Health & Wellbeing Various July 25, 2008 G04341 Purpose: To provide increased opportunities for recovery for people who have a severe functional limitation resulting from a severe mental illness. Overview: The Program takes a strengths-based, recovery approach to supporting people with mental illness, where the focus is on a person's strengths rather than their deficits with recognition that a person can live a satisfying and contributing life within the limitations caused by their illness. Recovery does not mean cure. The Program assists people aged 16 years and over whose ability to manage their daily activities and to live independently in the community is impacted because of a severe functional limitation resulting from a severe mental illness. FaHCSIA is seeking to fund service provider organisations to deliver a range of Personal Helpers and Mentors services. These services could include, but are not limited to: • • • • • • undertake eligibility and functionality assessments; development of Individual Recovery Plans including linking with clinical case management where appropriate; advocacy; peer support; personal development; supporting family relationships; Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 73 NSW – July 2008 • • • • • mediation; helping people to better manage their daily activities; helping people to reconnect with their community; developing referral processes and managing referrals to other services including housing support, employment and education, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and other mental health and allied health services; and monitoring and reporting including monitoring program referrals, monitoring progress against Individual Recovery Plans and reporting to FaHCSIA. In delivering these types of services, service providers need to be aware that the key to the Personal Helpers and Mentors Program is relationships based on mutual trust and respect between Personal Helpers and Mentors and program participants. Personal Helpers and Mentors need to have empathy and compassion but at the same time the ability to motivate and empower program participants on their path to recovery. Limitations: The following entities are not eligible to apply for Personal Helpers and Mentors Program Round 3 funding: • • • • individuals; local governments; Commonwealth agencies; and/or state and territory government agencies. Who can apply: To be eligible to apply for Personal Helpers and Mentors Program Round 3 funding, an applicant MUST be a non-government organisation. An applicant must also be a legal entity and able to confirm their legal status. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.ofw.facsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/mentalhealth/pham_r3.htm http://www.ofw.facsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/via/mental_health/$file/phams_ r3_appguide.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.ofw.facsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/via/mental_health/$file/phams_ r3_appform.doc Contact Details:Dept of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 665 986 TTY: 1800 260 402 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Rural Health, Support, Education and Training Program (RHSET) Dept of Health and Ageing Health & Wellbeing Various July 31, 2008 G00001 Purpose: To fund initiatives that provide health workers with appropriate support, education or training to improve the health status of rural and remote communities. Overview: The Australian Department of Health and Ageing is seeking Applications from interested parties to undertake projects under the RHSET Program. The RHSET Program aims to contribute towards recruitment and retention of rural/remote health workers through funding initiatives that provide them with appropriate support, education and training.Projects should address the RHSET Program objective and one or more of the priority areas listed in the 2008-09 RHSET Grant Application Guidelines. Projects should have a budget of no more than $200,000 and should be finalised within 12 months. Who can apply: All Applications must have an Australian Business Number. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 74 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Successful Appl.: http://aodgp.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/work-st-rhset http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/work-st-rhsetproj05 Contact Details:Mr Peter Starkey , RHSET Secretariat Department of Health & Aged Care Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 020 787 Telephone: (02) 6289 1383 Fax: (02) 6289 8049 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Post Graduate Support Grants GlaxoSmithKline Australia Health & Wellbeing Various July 25, 2008 G03960 Purpose: To provide further financial support to PhD or Post Doctorate research students who are already in receipt of a research grant from a non commercial body. Overview: Fields: The Field should be one of the following. • • • • • • • • • Respiratory, Inflammation & Musculoskeletal Metabolic Diseases and Cardiovascular Neurology & Psychiatry Microbial & Viral Proliferative Disease (includes Cancer) Drug Delivery Drug Discovery Technology Prophylactic Vaccines Non Therapy Area Specific Biomedical Research. Limitations: Excluded Fields: Applications are not sought for the following fields. • • • • Dentistry Optometry Consumer Products Survey & Interview Based Research. How to apply: Mail, Email Online application form. Further Information Website: http://www.gsk.com.au/research-development_awardsgrants_gskaphdsupportgrants.aspx Appl. Form: http://www.gsk.com.au/gskinternet/researchgrant2007/researchgrant.aspx Contact Details:R&D Alliances Dept (P14) , GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd Telephone: (03) 9721 6000 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Back to top Page 75 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Rapid Response Innovation Awards Provider: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) Category:Health & Wellbeing Funding: Max per grant: $75,000 Closes: Ongoing G02795 Purpose: To rapidly support innovative research focused on the cause of and cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). Overview: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announces the launch of the Rapid Response Innovation Awards, a one-of-a-kind rolling application program to support novel Parkinson's disease related research in real-time. The goal of this exciting new program is to rapidly support innovative research focused on the cause of and cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). In particular, MJFF is eager to fund high-risk, high-reward projects tackling critical scientific roadblocks that if successful, can open new avenues for PD therapy development. With the understanding that submission and review of innovative, high-risk, high-reward proposals should not be limited to one deadline each year, the Rapid Response Innovation Awards will operate on a rolling basis. Research proposals may be submitted at any time during the year and funding decisions will be made within six weeks of receiving the application. Rapid Response Innovation Awards are designed to support projects with little to no existing preliminary data, but that have the potential to significantly impact our understanding or treatment of Parkinson's disease. Program Highlights: • • • No submission deadline Funding decisions made within six weeks of submission date Postdoctoral fellows are eligible to apply as Principal Investigators. Limitations: Due to the rapid nature of this program, any clinical project recommended for funding will have 30 days to demonstrate ethical approval. If ethical approval is not submitted to MJFF within 30 days of receiving potential award notification, the grant WILL NOT be funded. Who can apply: Applications may be submitted by U.S. and non-U.S. entities, public and private non-profit entities, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government and for-profit entities. Collaborative efforts are welcome. How to apply: Online: https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_592?SA=SNA&FID=35024 Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms_program.cfm?ID=7 http://www.michaeljfox.org/funding_programs/RRIA%20-%202008%20RFPfinalv4.pdf Contact Details:Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) Email: [email protected] Telephone: (212) 509-0995, x-243 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Cardiovasular Disease and Depression Strategic Research Program beyondblue, Heart Foundation of Australia Health & Wellbeing Various August 15, 2008 Opens: June 27, 2008 G04859 Purpose: To support quality research in the area of depression and cardiovascular disease that is practical, with specific endpoints and clearly defined pathways to care. Overview: The Heart Foundation and beyondblue: the national depression initiative are partnering to fund strategic research of up to $3.5M in the area of depression and cardiovascular disease. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 76 NSW – July 2008 Grants of one to five years duration with a total funding value of $10,000 - $3,500,000 (exclusive of GST) are invited. Funding will be awarded based on relevance, project potential, merit/feasibility and track record. The Heart Foundation and beyondblue may fund a combination of large and small projects using the criteria of relevance and quality as crucial elements of the final funding decision(s). Who can apply: Applications for funding are invited from researchers who would like to pursue research in this area. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=6.876 Contact Details:Ms Lisa Allwell Beyond Blue Email: [email protected]. Telephone: (03) 9810 6100 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Back to top Indigenous Grants Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd Indigenous Max per grant: $10,000 September 29, 2008 G01055 Purpose: To provide funds for the maintenance and development of community broadcasting in Australia including Indigenous audiences. Overview: This is an overview of the Indigenous Grant Program. Each grant program has an individual application form, for this information please refer to the website. Indigenous Program Grants Funds are available to assist with program production costs for regular (weekly) Indigenous programs that are broadcast on a community radio station and/or community radio network. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Indigenous community radio broadcasting throughout Australia. Indigenous Equipment Grants Funds are available to assist with establishing or upgrading Indigenous community radio production and/or broadcasting facilities. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Indigenous community broadcasting throughout Australia. Indigenous Special Project Grants Funds are available to support special one-off Indigenous radio programs (rather than regular programs) or radio program resource projects for regional or national use. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Indigenous community broadcasting throughout Australia. Who can apply: You can apply for all categories of the grant if you are: • • • an Indigenous broadcasting group producing weekly programs on a non-Indigenous licensed community radio station which is currently: o incorporated or o unincorporated but have reached an agreement with an incorporated Indigenous organisation or approved organisation to receive and report on grant funds on the broadcasting group's behalf. an Indigenous community radio station (licensed Indigenous community radio station or RIBS radio station with an annual income of less than $200,000 from broadcast related activities) An incorporated Remote Indigenous Media Organisation (RIMO) to receive and report on grant funds on behalf of one or more Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Services (RIBS). Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 77 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.cbf.com.au/ http://www.cbf.com.au/Content/templates/grants_indigeneous_guidelines.asp?articleid=4 6&zoneid=22 Contact Details:Mr Heath Rickard , Grants Administrator Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9419 8055 Fax: (03) 9419 8352 Back to top Grant: VET Infrastructure for Indigenous People (VIIP) Provider: Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Category:Indigenous Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G04776 Purpose: To provide capital assistance to communities and VET providers to facilitate an increase in the numbers of Indigenous people undertaking VET by providing a range of accredited and non accredited VET courses. Overview: VIIP Skill Centre funding is for capital costs incurred in establishing or expanding facilities to deliver VET which meets the needs of the community. Projects which can utilise VIIP Skill Centre funding can include the following: • • • • • • construction of a new facility; purchase land or an existing building; refurbish or upgrade an existing facility; purchase or lease of equipment or other assets directly related to training; purchase and fit out of a mobile training unit; and up to $5,000 per project to fund external assistance to develop a funding application. All queries and information on lodging applications should be directed to the appropriate State Training Authority contacts. NSW Senior Project Officer Industry Programs and Services Directorate Department of Education and Training Locked Bag 53, DARLINGHURST, NSW 2010 Ph: 02 9244 5334 VIC Manager Infrastructure Development Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development GPO Box 266 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Ph: 03 9637 2746 QLD Executive Officer - Skill Centres Department of Education, Training and the Arts Locked Bag 521, GPO BRISBANE, QLD 4001 Ph: 07 3237 9912 SA Manager Governance and Accountability Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology GPO Box 320 ADELAIDE SA 5000 Ph: 08 8463 5505 WA Skill Centre Project Officer Department of Education and Training Level 2, 151 Royal St EAST PERTH WA 6004 Ph: 08 9264 8912 ACT Skill Centre Coordinator Department of Education and Training PO Box 158 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Ph: 02 6205 7034 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 78 NSW – July 2008 NT Project Officer, Department of Employment, Education and Training TAS Manager, Industry Development and Innovation Skills Tasmania PO Box 4821 DARWIN NT 0800 GPO Box 169 HOBART TAS 7001 Ph: 08 8901 1319 Ph: 03 6233 7151 Who can apply: Eligible applicants can be "not-for-profit" Indigenous communities or other organisations that deliver VET, with a demonstrated partnership with Indigenous communities. Such organisations can include Indigenous providers of VET, as well as eligible mainstream training organisations, schools or community groups. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/training_skills/programmes_funding/programme_categorie s/key_skills_priorities/national_training_infrastructure.htm Guidelines: http://www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/61B29EF2-E0A2-4BB7-99E2FBB874A63BFE/20005/VIIPSk illCentreGuidelinesFINAL22January2008.pdf Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Closes: National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) Dept of Employment and Workplace Relations Indigenous September 30, 2008 S00677 Purpose: To improve the professional employment prospects of Indigenous Australians. Overview: The National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) is administered by the Indigenous Employment Branch in the Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business (DEWRSB). The main eligibility criteria are that you must be a full time student who: • • is of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community. you would usually be studying for your first degree and not be studying as an external student. However if you are studying for a second or higher degree or studying externally DEWRSB may approve an application for a cadetship in special circumstances. How do I find an employer to sponsor me as a cadet? DEWRSB helps you to find a suitable sponsor for a cadetship by registering eligible employers and giving them access to your applications. Employers view student applications on line and select which applicants they want to interview. DEWRSB arranges interviews and assists students with the costs associated with attending interviews. What assistance will I receive if I become a cadet? If an employer sponsors you as a cadet: • • • You will receive a study allowance while you are studying full time between March and November each year; and You will be paid a salary while you undertake work experience during the long semester break between December and February. Please note that you cannot receive Abstudy while you are a cadet. If you are accepted as a cadet and you are receiving Abstudy you must advise Centrelink immediately. If you or your partner are receiving any payments from Centrelink you should talk to Centrelink about how cadetship payments would affect you Centrelink payments. You must advise Centrelink about your cadetship as soon as you have signed an agreement with an employer. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 79 NSW – July 2008 If you require assistance please phone 1802 102. Who can apply: Indigenous people studying or planning to study at a tertiary institution. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Individual/Student/WorkExperience/NationalInd igenousCadetshipProject.htm Guidelines: https://www.nicp.dewr.gov.au/Shared/Newsletter/National%20Indigenous%20Cadetship %20Project%20Guidelines.doc Contact Details:Dept of Employment and Workplace Relations Freecall: 1802 102 Back to top Grant: Aboriginal Business Link Program - Trade Show Participation G01735 Provider: Dept of State and Regional Development (NSW) Category:Indigenous Funding: An Aboriginal business can seek up to 75% of participation costs up to a maximum amount of $2,500. Closes: Ongoing Purpose: To provide your business with an opportunity to exhibit your products to new clients which assists your business to grow and stay in business. Overview: Trade Shows provide your business with an opportunity to exhibit your products to new clients. Trade Shows have the potential to increase your client base, which assists your business to grow and stay in business. The Department of State and Regional Development supports Aboriginal business' participation in industry Trade Shows. Indigenous firms wishing to participate in a Trade Show must write to the Department seeking financial assistance prior to the date of the Trade Show. Aboriginal businesses are encouraged to access the Aboriginal Business Link Program and use the time they are provided with financial assistance to participate in Trade Shows as an opportunity to build their business. Who can apply: Criteria • • • At least 50% of the ownership is with Aboriginal persons. ACN number or Registered Business Name or has/uses an ABN. Operating for two years or more. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/smallbusiness/Government+Programs/Aboriginal+Business/ Aboriginal+Business+Link+Program/ Contact Details:Dept of State and Regional Development (NSW) Telephone: (02) 9338 6754 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: The Christensen Fund - Building Global Knowledge Program The Christensen Fund Indigenous Grant size is typically in the $50,000 to $100,000 range over one or two years. August 31, 2008 G02912 Purpose: To provide funding to maintain the rich biological and cultural diversity of the world. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 80 NSW – July 2008 Overview: The Christensen Fund (TCF) focuses its grantmaking on maintaining the rich diversity of the worldbiological and cultural-over the long run, by focusing on five geographic regions: • • • • • The Greater South West (Southwest USA and Northwest Mexico) Central Asia and Turkey The African Rift Valley (especially Southwest Ethiopia and also Northern Kenya) Northern Australia (currently focused on Arnhem Land, Far Northern Queensland, the Kimberley and the Torres Strait Islands) Melanesia Grants within the regional programs are generally directed to organizations based within those regions or, where appropriate, to internationally based organizations working in support of the efforts of people and institutions on the ground. TCF invites applications from institutions based anywhere in the world for grants within the framework of the "Global Biocultural Initiative (formerly known as: cross cutting)" component of our Program Strategy. For Northern Australia the contact is: Henrietta Marrie [email protected]. Priorities: One of the Christensen Fund's world priority areas is Northern Australia, currently focused on Arnhem Land, Far Northern Queensland, the Kimberley and the Torres Strait Islands. Who can apply: Grantseeking organizations need to be US 501(c) (3) or a similar not-for-profit organization, government unit, university or museum either in the USA. or in another country. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.christensenfund.org/frame_grants.html Guidelines: http://www.christensenfund.org/frame_grants.html Contact Details:The Christensen Fund Email: [email protected] Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Back to top The Mary MacKillop Grants - Projects in partnership with Aboriginal Australians The Mary MacKillop Foundation Indigenous Various July 31, 2008 G04496 Purpose: To enable work in the spirit and tradition of Mary MacKillop to continue. Overview: The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Projects Review & Evaluation Committee of the Board receives applications for projects twice a year: 28th February and 30th July. The application must be endorsed by both a member of the Aboriginal community involved and a Josephite Sister or Josephite Associate, before its return to the Foundation office for consideration. This endorsement is to reflect the partnership nature of the project and that it is in keeping with the spirit and vision of Mary MacKillop. The guiding principles for any provision of funds will be that the proposed project • • • • Is in keeping with the Vision of the Foundation Provides relief to Aboriginal Australians in situations of great hopelessness Supports Aboriginal initiative particularly in the area of spirituality and culture Promotes a partnership model which contributes to the culture of reconciliation The proposed project needs to address the distress in isolated communities and in the cities where there are situations of great hopelessness and social problems seem insurmountable for some Aborigines. In partnership with Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 81 NSW – July 2008 such communities the project should assist in their movement towards self-determination from destitution and helplessness. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Appl. Form: http://www.mackillopfoundation.org.au/ http://mackillopfoundation.org.au/funding/criteria/documents/ApplicationForm2008forAb originalProjects.pdf Contact Details:The Mary MacKillop Foundation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9929 7344 Fax: (02) 9954 4887 Back to top Grant: Roads to Recovery Provider: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Category:Infrastructure Funding: Total Pool: $1,200,000,000 Additional Info: Various Closes: Ongoing G02834 Purpose: To address the specific problem of local roads reaching the end of their economic life, and their replacement being beyond the capacity of local government. Overview: The Roads to Recovery Programme (the Programme) provides funding for roads in rural, regional and metropolitan areas. The funds are provided in the form of grants directly to local government bodies for expenditure on roads. The focus of the Programme is the renewal of local roads as an essential element of Australia's social and economic infrastructure. The Federal Government considers local government best placed to make decisions on the road investment at the local level. The Roads to Recovery Programme reflects this by giving councils the freedom to use the funds on their roads as they wish. Reporting requirements have been kept to the minimum necessary to satisfy accountability and evaluation requirements. Councils have been given certainty of funding. Key aspects of the operation of the Programme are: • • • • provision by Local Government Authorities (LGA) of a schedule of works, payments generally made quarterly in advance; payments (other than first payment) will be made following a report by the LGA on the expenditure of funds from the previous payment, and provision by the LGA of an annual statement of accountability (financial and other requirements) and reporting on objectives achieved by their use of Programme funds. Who can apply: Local Governments How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.auslink.gov.au/funding/r2r/index.aspx http://www.auslink.gov.au/publications/administration/pdf/AusLink_R2R_funding_conditi ons.pdf Contact Details:Department of Transport and Regional Services Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6274 7466 Fax: (02) 6274 7400 Back to top Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 82 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Australia-Japan Foundation Grants Australia-Japan Foundation International Various July 25, 2008 G04484 Purpose: To support projects that are designed to strengthen and enhance the relationship between Australia and Japan. Overview: The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) invites funding applications for major and community-based project proposals in support of its objectives, which are to: • • • increase awareness and understanding in Japan of shared interests with Australia; increase awareness and understanding of importance of Japan to Australia; increase recognition of Australian excellence and expertise in Japan. In 2007-08 funding priority will be given to projects which seek to strengthen Australia's bilateral relationship with Japan in the following areas: Economics and Trade; Security, Regional and International Relations; Education; Science and Technology; Arts; Media; and Sport. Australia-Japan Foundation grants are intended to provide seeding funds for innovative proposals relevant to the aims and objectives of the Foundation. This includes proposals which demonstrate the potential for the development of long-term links between individuals and institutions in Australia and their counterparts in Japan. Applications should normally be made well in advance of the starting date of the project, but only when the features of the project are sufficiently clear for the Foundation to make an informed decision. You should not seek in-principle approval for a tentative project, although the Foundation may request that a strong concept be further developed to be considered at a later date. The starting date of the project should be in the relevant financial year. Limitations: The Australia-Japan Foundation has a policy of supporting innovative proposals in a broad range of areas. Grants are not normally available for the following purposes: • • • • • • • • • • • • Capital expenditure in real property, equipment or computer software. Conference travel. An exception to the general rule may be made for participants in conferences when the subject of the conference is of direct relevance to the Australia-Japan relationship and the applicant is a leader in the field. Applicants must also demonstrate that a substantial program will be arranged before and/or after the conference. Funding support to grant-giving organisations for activities mainly involving their own personnel. Activities that are properly the responsibility of other funding bodies or other government agencies (e.g. development assistance projects, activities under bilateral science and technology agreements, projects normally handled by Austrade, etc.). Activities that are properly the responsibility of the host institution, e.g., post graduate students applying for travel assistance to do field work as part of their thesis will not normally be considered. Activities that are commercially viable in their own right. Any project in which the Australia-Japan component is incidental to the main aims of the project. New applicants will receive preference over applicants who have received a grant or travel grant in the past 3 years. Activities undertaken by schools where travel by a significant number of students is the principal element of the proposal. Employment of research assistants, administrative staff, etc., or the payment of administrative charges levied by the applicant's organisation. Funding of completed projects, or recurrent funding of projects. Salaries and Honorariums Who can apply: Both individuals and organisations may apply for grants. They should demonstrate an established record of achievement in the development and management of projects relevant to their proposed area of endeavour, and should provide evidence of this. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 83 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: Appl. Form: http://www.ajf.australia.or.jp/english/awards/ajfgrants/ http://www.ajf.australia.or.jp/english/awards/ajfgrants/docs/ajf_grants_appform_200 7.doc Contact Details:Australia-Japan Foundation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6261 3817 Fax: (02) 6261 2143 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Ethnic Grants Program Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd Multicultural Various. September 12, 2008 G01058 Purpose: To assist the maintenance and development of Australian ethnic community broadcasting through grants to support production of ethnic programs relevant to a local ethnic community. Overview: The Ethnic Grants program consists of four different programs, each with their own objectives. Ethnic Program Grants Funds are available to assist with production costs for Ethnic programs that are relevant to a defined local Ethnic community and are broadcast on a regular basis, such as weekly or every second week. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Ethnic community broadcasting throughout Australia. Applications are accepted twice a year in September and in April. Ethnic Development Grants - New Program Group Funds are available to encourage new language/cultural groups to become involved in community broadcasting and to assist with start-up costs for new programs. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Ethnic community broadcasting throughout Australia. There are two types of New Program Groups: • • New Language New Community Applications are accepted twice a year in September and in April. Ethnic Development Grants - Youth Participation Funds are available to increase the participation of Ethnic young people in local Ethnic community broadcasting. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Ethnic community broadcasting throughout Australia. Applications are accepted twice a year in September and in April. Ethnic Development Grants - Special Projects Funds are available to support innovative projects within Ethnic community broadcasting with national or regional impact. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Ethnic community broadcasting throughout Australia. Applications are accepted twice a year in September and in April. Limitations: Grants are not available for stations broadcasting under a narrowcast license. A station with a temporary licence must have been on air for at least two years cumulatively prior to applying. Additional conditions are imposed on temporary licensees with regard to ownership of assets purchased with the grant. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 84 NSW – July 2008 Who can apply: Who is eligible to apply? • • A long term licensed community radio station or holder of a temporary community radio license giving time to ethnic community groups to broadcast in their own languages on an equitable basis with other station programs. An umbrella group (an incorporated ethnic community broadcasting association) representing one or more ethnic program groups at a particular licensed community radio station. Please contact the CBF for further information. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.cbf.com.au/grants_reporting.asp Guidelines: http://www.cbf.com.au/Content/anmviewer.asp?a=78&z=40 Contact Details:Ms Barbara Baxter , Grants Administrator Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9419 8055 Fax: (03) 9419 8352 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Encouraging Best Practice in Residential Aged Care Funding Round Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) Older People Various July 30, 2008 Back to top G04867 Purpose: To provide funding to health related organisations to improve evidence-based clinical care for residents, provide additional skills for clinical care staff and promote a sustainable best practice care culture in Australian Government funded aged care homes. Overview: Under this funding round of Encouraging Best Practice in Residential Aged Care Funding Round (EBPRAC),organisations will be required to establish a consortium that includes residential aged care homes, researchers and educators to implement the most up to date evidence-based care practices for residents of aged care homes. Applications must address one of the following target areas: • • • • • Wound management Behaviour management Incontinence management Infection control Palliative care. It is expected that projects will be funded for up to two years under this round. Who can apply: Health related organisations. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/grantEBPRAC2008 Contact Details:Ms Rebecca Cody Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6289 1513 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Broadband for Seniors Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Older People Various August 8, 2008 G04865 Purpose: To provide funding for a service delivery organisation to deliver Broadband for Seniors. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 85 NSW – July 2008 Overview: The service delivery organisation will be required to identify community organisations that support seniors to provide approximately 2,000 seniors internet kiosks in key community locations nationally. The Australian Government has committed $15 million over three years, from 2008-09 to 2010- 2011, to provide computer hardware and software, broadband service and training. It is preferred that a single organisation will deliver the program nationally. However in the event no suitable organisation can deliver the program nationally, the department may choose to engage more than one service delivery organisation. Broadband for Seniors aims to: • • • • Provide older Australians with access to computers and the internet via free internet kiosks. Support seniors to gain confidence and build skills in using new technology. Address the issue of older Australians feeling isolated and 'left behind' in a technological age. Build community participation and social inclusion amongst older Australians. Who can apply: To be eligible to deliver Broadband for Seniors nationally, the organisation must be one of the following: • • • • • Incorporated Association Incorporated Cooperative Organisation established through specific Commonwealth or State Territory legislation (e.g. Churches, Universities, Unions, PBIs) Company (Incorporated under Corporations ACT 2001) Non-government legal entity. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/seniors/bfs.htm Guidelines: http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/via/seniors/$file/bfs_appguide.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/via/seniors/$file/bfs_appform.pdf Contact Details:Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Email: [email protected]. Freecall: 1800 625 136 TTY: 1800 625 136 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Closes: Senior Australian of the Year National Australia Day Council Older People August 31, 2008 S01263 Purpose: To recognise and reward those Australians who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field, and contributed in a significant way to our nation. Overview: Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. Limitations: State and federal politicians and vice-regal officers are not eligible. Groups of people or couples will not normally be eligible though in exceptional cases the selection panels reserve the right to consider such nominations. Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years. Who can apply: Nominees must be Australian citizens 60 years and over. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 86 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page23.asp Contact Details:National Australia Day Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6120 0600 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Fax: (02) 6273 8777 Back to top Regional Flagship Events Program Tourism New South Wales Rural & Regional Development Various July 25, 2008 G00064 Purpose: To support events in regional New South Wales with tourism potential that can act as 'flagships' for the region - building its image and boosting visitation from outside the region. Overview: Funding is available for events held in 2009. Event organisers have until Friday, 25 July 2008 to lodge an expression of interest, which is the first stage of a two part application process. Event organisers who submit a successful expression of interest will be invited to complete a full application. To be funded under the Regional Flagship Events Program, events must have tourism potential and reflect the character and culture of an area. The events act as a 'flagship' for their region. Since 1996, Tourism NSW has provided around $3.9 million to support more than 177 events in regional NSW. Tourism NSW provides funding in $10,000 one-off grants or triennial funding of $20,000 per year to event organisers to support the marketing and advertising of events. How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://corporate.tourism.nsw.gov.au/Regional_Flagship_Events_p703.aspx http://corporate.tourism.nsw.gov.au/Sites/SiteID6/objLib41/2009RFEPPartAConditions.pdf Appl. Form: http://corporate.tourism.nsw.gov.au/Sites/SiteID6/objLib41/2009RFEPPartBEOI.pdf Successful Appl.: http://corporate.tourism.nsw.gov.au/default.aspx?PageID=2582 Contact Details:Mr Dan Craven , Regional Marketing Assistant Tourism New South Wales Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9931 1506 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Postgraduate Scholarships (Biomedical, Clinical, Public Health) Heart Foundation of Australia Science & Technology Various August 8, 2008 S00332 Purpose: To offer Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Biomedical, Clinical and Public Health disciplines. Overview: These scholarships are for nursing, medical, science and other relevant graduates seeking support for fulltime research studies leading to a PhD at an Australian university or institution. Applicants for these scholarships must meet criteria of eligibility and excellence. Work is neither planned nor supervised by the Heart Foundation. Postgraduate Research Scholarships are normally awarded for three years. Who can apply: Postgraduate Research Scholarships shall be awarded to graduates whose usual residence is in Australia to enable medical and non-medical graduates to undertake a period of training in research under the fulltime supervision of a responsible investigator. Work is neither planned nor supervised by the Heart Foundation. Scholars shall be enrolled as full-time candidates for a higher degree based on the work of the scholarship. Recipients of Heart Foundation Scholarships shall not hold other scholarships at the same time. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 87 NSW – July 2008 Scholars should be Australian citizens or have Permanent Resident status at the time of application. All Scholars must be graduates of recognised institutions. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Postgraduate_Scholarships.htm Guidelines: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/document/NHF/NHFA_2008%20Postgrad%20Scholars hip%20Instructions_2008-05-05.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/document/NHF/NHFA_2008%20Postgrad%20Scholars hip%20Application_2008-03-18.doc Contact Details:Heart Foundation of Australia Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9321 1581 Back to top Grant: Cross-Platform Digital Media Provider: Screen Australia Category:Science & Technology Funding: Various Closes: Ongoing G01016 Purpose: To assist the career development of talented writers, directors and producers who have the potential to make a significant contribution in their chosen fields. Overview: Cross-Platform Digital Media Development -this strand seeks to provide experienced practitioners with the opportunity to create written and/or visual pitching materials to ensure that cross-platform digital media projects are as strong as possible when competing for production finance. Funding is provided for pitching materials demonstrably appropriate to the project. Up to 15,000. Deadline:25 July 2008 Cross-Platform Digital Media Production (Professional Development Strand) - this strand supports the production of outstanding cross-platform digital media projects in order to provide professional development opportunities to emerging digital media practitioners by assisting key creative practitioners to gain relevant experience in the industry. Co-operation and crossover between film and television practitioners with experienced practitioners working in new media and digital content is encouraged. Up to 100,000. Deadline:18 July 2008. Who can apply: Applicants and all key creative team members (the producer, director and writer) must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and be 18 years of age or older. The applicant can be an individual or a team of individuals, depending on the eligibility requirements of each particular strand. No more than one application from the same applicant or the same team of applicants will be accepted for any one assessment round. An individual applicant may, however, be a member of more than one team. An applicant (a key creative member of the team) or legal entity must hold the copyright or have an option to acquire the copyright in the script and any underlying works on which it is based. Applicants, whether individuals or legal entities, cannot be in default of any previous contractual obligations to the Australian Film Commission (AFC), the Film Finance Corporation Australia (FFC), or Film Australia Limited (FAL). SA reserves the right to restrict any single applicant's access to funding subject to the level of investment previously provided to that applicant. An applicant cannot be a full-time student at a film school or similar tertiary film, television or interactive digital media course. Applications from part-time students will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An applicant cannot be a full-time employee of a state or federally-funded film or television agency or organisation (including the ABC and SBS). Applications from part-time employees will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The AFC does not negatively discriminate on the basis of race, culture, language, gender or physical impairment or intellectual disability. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 88 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.afc.gov.au/funding/fd/digital/default.aspx Guidelines: http://www.afc.gov.au/downloads/sa_digimed_11june08.pdf Contact Details:Australian Film Commission Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 507 901 Grant: Provider: Category: Closes: Maxwell Ralph Jacobs Fund The Institute of Foresters of Australia Science & Technology September 30, 2008 Back to top G01784 Purpose: To support worthy projects in any field of forestry research and to provide graduates within Australasia with support not readily available from other sources. Overview: In 2006 the Academy of Science and New Zealand Institute of Foresters withdrew from the Fund and handed its administration over fully to the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA). The Institute of Foresters of Australia has undertaken to fund the Max Jacobs Fund for at least a five year period to 2111. All enquiries should be referred to the Institute. The principles applying to the application of grants are: • funds available each year are capped at $5,000 (GST exempt) • two grants are usually allocated each year at approximately $2,500 each The following broad categories of activity may be supported: • work to be carried out in or related to Australasia in any field of forestry science; • field-orientated research in Australia and New Zealand; • overseas travel to undertake research Who can apply: Australian Forestry Researchers. How to apply: Email Further Information Website: http://www.forestry.org.au/news/templates/ifa-article.asp?articleid=1003&zoneid=1 Contact Details:Mr Adrian O'Loughlin , Executive Director The Institute of Foresters of Australia Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6281 3992 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Leukaemia Research Grants-in-Aid Program G01077 The Leukaemia Foundation Science & Technology Max per grant: $100,000 Additional Info: It is envisaged that at least three grants-inaid may be awarded nationally in 2009. July 25, 2008 Purpose: To support basic, applied and translational research into the causes, treatment and care of people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders. Overview: The Leukaemia Foundation invites expressions of interest for grants-in-aid for research projects to support basic, applied and translational research in Australia into the causes, treatment and care of people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders. Applicants are encouraged to develop innovative approaches to haematological problems, especially in the areas of basic or fundamental research. Expressions of interest will be reviewed to assess their relevance to haematological cancers and their scientific merit. An invitation to submit a full application will be issued to a short list of approximately ten applicants. All applications for funding by the Leukaemia Foundation in every state and territory are now assessed through one central national process. This includes applications for funds which are state specific by request of donor(s). Unless specified otherwise, all grant-in-aid applications should be made through the single expressions of interest application form. Who can apply: Persons working in a public hospital, university, or recognized research institute in Australia will be eligible to apply for research funding, fellowships and scholarships from the Foundation. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 89 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail, Email Further Information Website: http://www.leukaemia.org.au/web/research/researchgrants.php?PHPSESSID=4b3352a748 1df4109e1e83226ffd8411 Appl. Form: http://www.leukaemia.org.au/fileadmin/dl-ocs/grants09/2009_GIA_EOI_application_form. doc Contact Details:Dr Anna Williamson , General Manager The Leukaemia Foundation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (07) 3866 4060 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Far West Travel Scheme NSW Dept of Tourism, Sport and Recreation Sport & Recreation Individuals: Minimum $100 to maximum of $750 per annum. Clubs: Minimum $500 to maximum of $3,000 per sport offered by club. September 30, 2008 Opens: August 1, 2008 G02897 Purpose: To encourage participation in regular sport and recreation activity by people living in the FarWest and remote areas of NSW. Overview: The scheme offers financial assistance to not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations, and individuals, to help with the costs of travel to sports competitions and events. Intake one - For prospective travel to be undertaken between 1 April and 31 March (12 months). Sports - rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules, touch football, soccer, netball, basketball, hockey, inline hockey, group exercise, endurance racing, eightball, karate, rope quoits, clay target shooting, pistol shooting, gun/rifle shooting. Intake two - For prospective travel to be undertaken between 1 October and 30 September (12 months). Sportsgolf, lawn bowls, indoor bowls, tennis, swimming, cricket, athletics, baseball, gymnastics, softball, bushwalking, aerobics, squash, boxing, darts, auto sports, roller skating, rodeo, pony club, polocrosse, showjumping, horseriding, equestrian, dressage, campdraft, motor cycling, motorcrosse. What activities are eligible for assistance? • • Regular competitions recognised by the state controlling body, representative fixtures (excluding State and National) and carnivals Inter-town journeys must be over 300km return Limitations: What activities are not eligible? • • • School sport activities Travel to State and National events Travel to training and development camps Who can apply: Who is eligible for assistance? • • • • • • • • Applicants must be residents of NSW Sporting teams, clubs and associations (junior and senior) Recreation clubs and associations (junior and senior) Sporting individuals (not belonging to a team) Schools participating in community sporting competitions Applicants residing within the remote area Sporting teams, clubs and associations or individuals (junior and senior) who live outside the remote area, but participate in community sporting competition on a regular basis inside the remote area Each applicant is allowed only one application per calendar year. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 90 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au Guidelines: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/assets/pubs/grants/fwts_applic.pdf Contact Details:NSW Dept of Tourism, Sport and Recreation Freecall: 13 13 02 Telephone: (02) 6362 6623 Fax: (02) 6362 3264 Back to top Grant: Sports Development Program Provider: NSW Dept of Tourism, Sport and Recreation Category:Sport & Recreation Funding: Various. Closes: Ongoing G00011 Purpose: To assist eligible State sporting organisations and peak industry bodies to develop their sport and recreation activities at all levels in New South Wales. Overview: The program aims to assist these bodies to develop their own self sufficiency and achieve performance outcomes detailed in their business plans. The program provides a flexible system of support, which responds to the priorities of organisations and is consistent with government policies and priorities. Key features of the SDP include: • • • • Six funding categories for State sporting organisations and five funding categories for peak industry bodies Funding support based on category ranking Three year funding agreements available Project funding available to category 6 sports and a project based component available to category 5 sports. Examples: Junior development youth initiatives, Administrative practices, customer service training, Sports science and sports medicine research Who can apply: To be eligible for assistance under the SDP, State sporting organisations must: • • • • • • Be properly constituted Be a 'not for profit' incorporated body Be truly representative of the sport in NSW with absolute jurisdiction on a state-wide basis Be affiliated with a National sporting organisation that is funded and/or recognised by the Australian Sports Commission Comply with the world anti-doping code as supported by the Australian Sports Commission Be able to demonstrate that they are responsive to and complying with relevant government policies and committed to the development of social justice and gender equity strategies as components of their business plan. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/grants/sdp.asp Guidelines: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/assets/pubs/grants/sdp-app_2005.doc Contact Details:NSW Sport and Recreation Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9923 4375 Fax: (02) 9964 9964 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Back to top Page 91 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Recreational Fishing Trusts Provider: NSW Fisheries Category:Sport & Recreation Closes: Ongoing G01831 Purpose: To provide funding that will enhance recreational fishing. Overview: Funding applications must relate to the improvement of recreational fishing. Successful projects are usually funded for one year however funding may be provided for up to a maximum of three years from the initial grant. Two types of grants are available: • Small grants (funding up to $10,000) Small grants enable fishing clubs, councils and other community members to submit freshwater and saltwater proposals for small, local or regional projects to enhance recreational fishing. Grants are limited to $10,000 and proposals should include matched funds or contributing in-kind support (such as voluntary labour, material, salaried staff) from the applicant or other sources. Small grant applications can be submitted at any time during the year. Previously funded small grant projects have included the establishment of fish cleaning tables, fishing platforms and fish measuring stations. • Large grants (funding of more than $10,000) A call for grant applications is advertised by NSW DPI every year, usually around February, although applicants can submit a large application at any time during the year. Short pre-proposals for feedback can be submitted anytime prior to submitting a large grant application. Pre-proposals should outline the program objectives, the program budget and the benefits of the program to recreational fishing. Feedback provided on pre-proposals in no way guarantees that the final large grant application will be successful. Priorities: Priorities for funding from the Trust Funds include: • • • • • recreational fisheries enhancement; angler education, information and training; research on popular recreational species; recreational fisheries access and facilities; and recreational fisheries sustainability. Limitations: Projects that would not receive favourable consideration, or would be considered a low priority include: • • • • • Commercial ventures or materials developed for a primarily commercial purpose. Requests for funding the business of organisations/clubs. Construction of boat launching ramps (alternative funding sources exist e.g. Maritime Infrastructure Program.) Ongoing maintenance e.g. dredging (responsibility of local authority). Initial dredging works undertaken during the construction of new recreational fishing facilities would be eligible for funding as part of the project; and Projects with a very narrow focus. Who can apply: Anyone can apply for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts, including fishing clubs and organisations, universities, councils, community groups, individuals and so on. Joint applications are also encouraged. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 92 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Applications for small grants of up to $5,000 are accepted all year round however larger projects will need to apply in the March round in order to be incorporated into the budgetary rounds Further Information Website: Guidelines: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee/apply-for-funds http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee/apply-for-funds/DPITrust-application-packagev10.doc Contact Details:Recreational Fishing Trusts Executive Officer Recreational Fisheries, NSW Fisheries Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9527 8411 Fax: (02) 9527 8536 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Maritime Infrastructure Program (MIP) NSW Maritime Authority Sport & Recreation Max per grant: $200,000 Min per grant: $10,000 Total Pool: $2,000,000 August 22, 2008 G03551 Purpose: To provide waterways infrastructure for the benefit of the recreational boating community. Overview: Given the solid growth of the boating public and marine sector over the past several years, and the enthusiasm and interest of many of the boating groups and associated clubs for their activities, it is likely that there will be a large number of projects identified that could benefit from MIP funding grants. The following guidelines have been established to ensure that the limited available funds are spent to maximum benefit. Funds will be allocated on a priority basis taking into account issues raised by the boating community, and will include assessments of safety, environmental impact, amenity and socioeconomic benefits. Consideration for MIP funding will only be given to those projects that are: • • • • • • • • principally infrastructure works of a lasting nature intended to greatly improve current amenities (or the lack thereof) located in a readily accessible public area with unrestricted public access for use or available to a broad cross-section of the public boating community situated either on public land or land owned by the Local Council, the Crown or the Maritime Property Division of NSW Maritime able to be commenced within 6 months of the approval of the grant and be completed within 12 months from this approval date. It should be noted that any funding grants not utilised within that period may be withdrawn supported in writing by key stakeholders, including the Local Council able to meet the Program's criteria for assessment and are submitted to the appropriate NSW Maritime Regional Office by the closing date. Examples: Projects which may meet the general criteria for consideration could include, for example the: • • • • • • • upgrade or provision of boat ramps upgrade or provision of public wharves/jetties or pontoons provision of public sewage pump-out facilities installation of public moorings dinghy storage facilities works associated with or facilitating the above recreational boating projects, such as trailer parking, lighting and appropriate landscaping feasibility studies on the above infrastructure projects. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 93 NSW – July 2008 Limitations: MIP funding grants are not available for projects or activities such as: • • • • • • • supporting overheads or running costs that are not directly related to the project funding for competitions, festivals or other promotional or social activities and events funding for salaries, equipment or running costs of infrastructure or an organisation funding for the development of private or commercial ventures funding for projects that have already started or have been completed for which retrospective funding is now sought replacement of funding already committed from other sources funding for individuals, private businesses that operate for profit and political organisations. Who can apply: Applications for MIP funding are invited from: • • • State/Local Government Authorities (Councils) Incorporated or registered boating groups located on public access lands Incorporated or registered clubs who regularly use waterways infrastructure (such as fishing clubs). Proposed MIP funding projects should also be: • Supported in writing by the Local Government Authority (Council) where they are not the applicant. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/infra.html Contact Details:NSW Maritime Authority Telephone: (02) 9563 8511 Fax: (02) 9563 8844 Back to top Grant: Women in Business Mentor Program Provider: Dept of State and Regional Development (NSW) Category:Women Funding: Various. Closes: Ongoing G01586 Purpose: To help emerging women business owners (mentorees) grow their business by linking them with experienced business people (mentors). Overview: The Program aims to enhance the success of growth-orientated firms by providing assistance in the formative stage of a business. The Women in Business Mentor Program runs over a period of six months and consists of a total of 45 hours. The cost for a Mentoree to join the Women in Business Mentor Program is $1,100 (GST exclusive). For those Mentorees who meet the eligibility criteria (as listed below), the NSW Department of State and Regional Development offers a subsidy of 50%, which reduces the fee to $550 (GST exclusive). Priorities: Preference is given to women who have at least 50% equity in the business. Who can apply: To be eligible for the Mentoree subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: • • • • • Be the current woman owner of a small business. Be the owner of a business that has been in operation six months to two years. Be operating full-time or near full-time (a minimum of 20 hours per week). Draw your major source of income from the business. Be serious about growing your business and achieving commercial success. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 94 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/smallbusiness/Templates/Standard/TemplateForAll.aspx ?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fsmallbusiness%2fGovernment%2bPrograms %2fWomen%2bin%2bBusiness%2findex%2ehtm&NRNODEGUID=%7bC4A1378B-CCD947D5-BABA-7A3C30562393%7d&NRCACHEHINT=NoModifyGuest#MENTOR Appl. Form: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/BFC39365-AB3F-412D-8763CCCA169B5D92/0/2008Mentoreeapplication.doc Contact Details:Ms Jo-Anne Miley , Manager Women in Business Dept of State and Regional Development (NSW) Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1300 134 359 Telephone: (02) 9338 6750 Fax: (02) 9338 6705 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Future Leaders Environment Awards Future Leaders Youth Various August 1, 2008 S00284 Purpose: To recognise Year 12 students who have shown outstanding environmental leadership. Overview: The awards also aim to inspire others to engage in environmental issues. Schools throughout Australia may nominate Year 12 students for the Awards. The nominees will be evaluated against four criteria: • • • Leadership skills Achievements Personal qualities The two winners will receive Awards will receive a Fellowship to participate in an Earthwatch Expedition. Who can apply: Australian secondary schools are invited to nominate Year 12 students for the Award. Nominations should include detailed information about the student's environmental leadership. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.futureleaders.com.au/ Guidelines: http://www.futureleaders.com.au/awards/enviro08.pdf Contact Details:Dr Helen Sykes Future Leaders Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9699 9596 Fax: (03) 9690 9740 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) Mixed Industry Pty Ltd, Qantas Youth $5000 cash and $5,000 in Qantas flights July 31, 2008 Back to top S02590 Purpose: To help young creative innovators expand their horizons, build up their business base, and learn the ropes from leading industry figures and some of the greatest creative minds in the world. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 95 NSW – July 2008 Overview: Now in its fifth year, SOYA recognises excellence and innovation in the arts, and gives young, talented Australians the financial and professional support they need to share their talents with the world. Fashion designers, musicians, artists, visual communicators, object designers and filmmakers aged 30 and under are invited to enter their work for the chance to win $5,000 in cash, $5,000 in Qantas flights and mentorships with leading lights of the international creative community. Categories: • • • • • • • Fashion - All styles welcome. Clothes. Jewellery. Shoes. Hats. Fabrics. Casual. Conceptual. Couture. Images should be high quality and may be in TIFF, EPS or JPEG format. Film and Animation - All forms welcome. Short Films. Documentaries. Animations. AV and Experimental works. Industrial and Object Design - All styles welcome. Functional. Experimental. Conceptual. Manufactured. Handcrafted. Furniture. Appliances. Accessories. Objects. Ideas. Innovations. Images should be high quality and may be in TIFF, EPS or JPEG format. Moving images may be in SWF or Quicktime. Music - All styles welcome. Electronic. Indie. Rock. Hip Hop. Punk. Dub. RnB. Jazz. Experimental. Bands. Duos. Solo Artists. MCs. DJs. Audio should be at a high bit rate and may be in MP3 or WAV format. Images should be high quality and in TIFF, EPS or JPEG format. Photography - All styles and genres welcome. Digital. Analogue. Polaroid. Colour. Black & White. Manipulated. From photojournalism to art to fashion to portraiture to landscape and everything in between. Images should be high quality and may be in TIFF, EPS or JPEG format. Visual Arts - All styles welcome. Painting. Mixed Media. Sculpture. Conceptual or Performance Art. Images should be high quality and may be in TIFF, EPS or JPEG format. Moving images may be in SWF or Quicktime. Visual Communication - All styles welcome. Print Design. Web Design. Illustration. Collage. Printmaking. Graphic Design. Books. Posters. Album covers. Motion graphics. Images should be high quality and may be in TIFF, EPS or JPEG format. Moving images may be in SWF or Quicktime. Who can apply: You must be an Australian artist 25 years of age and under. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.soya.com.au/ Contact Details:Ms Samantha Lim SOYA - Moving Images, Mixed Industry Pty Ltd, Qantas Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 8353 6909 Grant: Provider: Category: Closes: Young Australian of the Year Awards National Australia Day Council Youth August 31, 2008 Back to top S00229 Purpose: To recognise and reward those Australians who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field, and contributed in a significant way to our nation. Overview: Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. Limitations: State and federal politicians and vice-regal officers are not eligible. Groups of people or couples will not normally be eligible though in exceptional cases the selection panels reserve the right to consider such nominations. Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 96 NSW – July 2008 Who can apply: Nominees must be Australian citizens aged 16 to 30 years. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/index.asp Contact Details:National Australia Day Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 6120 0600 Fax: (02) 6273 8777 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Optus Connecting Communities Grants Program Optus Youth Max per grant: $5,000 Min per grant: $1,000 September 1, 2008 Opens: July 1, 2008 Back to top G04849 Purpose: To enable Optus employees and not-for-profit organisations to proactively seek ways to reduce social isolation and reconnect disengaged youth. Overview: Project types that will be considered can be split into two categories: • • 1. Disengaged Youth- Disengaged Youth are adolescents and young adults (up to the age of 25) who have become disengaged from society due to lack of education, skills training, employment opportunities, homelessness, substance abuse, and poverty. Optus will provide funding to projects that aim to provide solutions for disengaged youth enabling them to reconnect with society and help to build a better future for themselves. 2. Social Inclusion - Social isolation encompasses social, physical, emotional and geographic isolation. Grant applications should demonstrate how projects will promote and enhance social inclusion such as building social networks, increasing participation in community or family life, or providing access for services such as health and education. Priorities: Preference will be given to projects that are: • • • • • • Submitted online with a fully completed Application for Grant Form. Demonstrate a well defined project with clear goals, objectives, outcomes and evaluation. To support programs that produce positive social outcomes and meeting demonstrable needs such as: o new opportunities, skills and confidence; o access to education; o removal of barriers to empowerment; o new and strong support networks; o connecting disengaged young people to community life; and o addressing socially isolated community needs. Clearly demonstrate how the project relates to assisting Disengaged Youth or building Social Inclusion. Realistically budgeted for with all resources identified including sources of additional funding. Demonstrate a capacity to be self sustaining beyond the funding period. Please do not attach large files or DVDs to your online application. Only Word, Excel and PDF files will be considered. Limitations: These grants are aimed at assisting communities and therefore individuals and for-profit organisations are not eligible to apply for grants through the Program. The following projects will not be considered for funding: • • • • Individuals who are looking for support or fundraising Activities, loan repayments, operational deficits Events such as community/school fetes, golf days or charity dinners Retrospective or deficit funding requests, e.g. funding of past Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 97 NSW – July 2008 • • • • Religious or political activities Operating or administration costs General fundraising appeals Projects outside of Australia. Who can apply: A project application can be submitted by either an Optus employee who is applying for a grant on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation or directly by a not-for-profit organisation. Both parties cannot submit applications for the same project Further Information Website: http://www.optus.com.au/portal/site/aboutoptus/menuitem.813c6f701cee5a14f0419f108c 8ac7a0/?vgnextoid=1b95f2d9fd90a110VgnVCMServer29867c0aRCRD&vgnextchannel=cf34f 2d9fd90a110VgnVCMServer29867c0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Guidelines: http://www.optus.com.au/dafiles/OCA/AboutOptus/CommunityAndEnvironment/SharedSta ticFiles/SharedDocuments/GrantsProgramGuidelinesTermsConditions.pdf Contact Details:Optus Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1300 729 320 Back to top Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Party Smart Play Now Act Now Youth Various July 25, 2008 G04864 Purpose: To provide funding for a film, graphic design and writing competition for young people aged 16 to 25 in NSW. Overview: Play Now Act Now is a health education initiative that invites young people to produce creative resources focussing on issues associated with the usage of alcohol and other drugs eg health, social, political, moral or ethical issues. There are 3 main competition categories in the 2008 Competition: • • • Film/Video Creative Writing Graphic Design This year's theme is PARTY SMART. Finalists will be selected primarily on content and the artist's ability to convey their story. Creativity, knowledge, insight and an opinion on the topic will be vital. Finalists from each category will be showcased at an Award Presentation and on the 2008 DVD & Education Resource. Who can apply: DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES 25th JULY 2008 ENTRY IS FREE + OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF NSW AGED 16 TO 25 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.playnowactnow.net.au/competition.html Contact Details:Ms Katrina Douglas , Project Manager Play Now Act Now Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 9361 5318 Fax: (02) 9361 5320 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Back to top Page 98 NSW – July 2008 Grant: Provider: Category: Closes: Young Playwrights' Awards Sydney Theatre Company Youth August 8, 2008 S00271 Purpose: To encourage a new generation of young writers to discover their voices and dramatically explore the world around them. Overview: Two winners (one junior one senior) receive an incredible opportunity to participate in a workshop with a professional director, dramaturg and cast which culminates in staged reading and Sydney Theatre Company. The two young playwrights each receive $1000 courtesy of The Sydney Morning Herald and judges also present a number of Merit Awards in each age category. Write a one-act play (up to a maximum of 30 minutes in length) and submit a photocopy of it with an entry form to Sydney Theatre Company. The Prizes First Prize - There will be one winner from Year 7-10 and one winner from Year 11 and above. They will each receive a cash prize of $1000 and a two day workshop, working with a dramaturg, director and professional actors. There will be a staged reading of the two winning scripts at the end of the workshop. Merit Awards The judges will also present a number of Merit Awards in each age category. The number of Merit Awards presented in any one year will be at the discretion of the judges. Who can apply: Any person in NSW or the ACT, 19 years of age or under. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/education/about_playwright_award.asp Appl. Form: http://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/pdfs/EntryForm2008.pdf Contact Details:Education Manager Sydney Theatre Company Email: [email protected] Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: The Spark Fund The Foundation for Young Australians Youth Max per grant: $5,000 September 22, 2008 Back to top G03703 Purpose: To financially support young people aged 12-25 years to ignite their ideas and initiatives to make a positive contribution to the community and enhance their skills and experience for themselves, other young people and their communities. Overview: Successful initiatives will encourage youth participation and positive outcomes for young people and strengthen communities. The Foundation has identified five focus areas that all our grant programs are aimed at addressing, in line with the values and vision of our organisation. The Selection Committee will choose projects that are consistent with all five focus areas outlined below: 1. Young Australians - aged 12-25 years Only applicants aged 12-25 are eligible to apply. Projects which are not only initiated by youth, but which have a youth focus will be given extra consideration. 2. Youth Participation - The Foundation seeks to invest its grant funds with initiatives that use good practice in youth participation The extent to which the project is youth initiated, youth led, youth oriented, and involves youth in both participation and genuine decision-making will be taken into consideration by assessors. The higher the level of youth participation, the greater consideration will be given to the application. 3. Equity - Our grant decisions will consider the applicant's access to social, economic and cultural opportunities and benefits It is a desire of The Foundation to address issues of equity and social justice. All young Australians are invited to apply, and final funding decisions will consider the respective needs of both the applicants and the community involved. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 99 NSW – July 2008 4. Community contribution - The Foundation requires that funded projects identify a positive contribution to the community as an outcome of the project. Projects are expected to be inspired by a passion for community improvement and show a clear, definable and tangible community focus. Applications of an individual nature (i.e. that aim to solely enhance an individual's skills and personal development), with no tangible benefit to young people in the community, are unlikely to be funded. 5. Sustainable outcomes - The Foundation aims to fund initiatives that result in sustainable outcomes for young people This may include a sustainable community impact or a sustainable outcome for the young people initiating and/or involved in the project. Limitations: The Spark Fund is unable to fund the following purposes: • • • • • • • • • on-going organisational infrastructure; A project which duplicates existing available services to an identical target group within the same geographic location; Medical treatment; undergraduate and post-graduate study (including travel, fees, texts, living and related expenses); donations to unspecified projects; Projects which do not require funding from The Foundation in order to be achieved; Projects in which funding will contribute to the spread of particular evangelical beliefs or political beliefs of a partisan nature; Projects of an individual nature that do not involve any immediate benefits to young people and their communities, beyond the benefits to the applicants; retrospective funding, including the month following the application closing date in which final decisions regarding applications are made. Applicants are encouraged to view the closing dates of each round and make sure their project will not require funding until at least 6 weeks after the closing date of applications for each round. Who can apply: Any individual aged 12-25, or small group (up to five people) all aged 12-25, may apply for a grant. This can be done with the support of an organisation. These organisations could include for example a community organisation or school, enterprise, youth group, or government. NB Organisations themselves cannot apply. How to apply: Mail, Email, Fax Further Information Website: http://www.youngaustralians.org/fund/ya_fund_spark.asp Contact Details:The Foundation for Young Australians Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 9670 5436 Freecall Fax: 1800 252 316 Fax: (03) 9670 2272 Grant: Provider: Category: Funding: Closes: Back to top Youth Participation Grants Program Youth Action and Policy Association NSW Youth Max per grant: $5,500 July 25, 2008 G04315 Purpose: To give young people the power and resources to develop and implement community activities in their local area. Overview: A selection panel will award grants to young people who can demonstrate that: • • • • their project benefits the community in some way the idea for the project has come from young people the application has been created by young people their project will increase community interaction. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 100 NSW – July 2008 Any type of activity which benefits the community in some way may be funded, so long as it's: • • • • run by a group of young people legal and safe has a wider community benefit, and you can make it happen. Who can apply: If you are aged between 12 and 25 years, and living in NSW, you can apply for a youth participation grant. How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/ypp/index.php Guidelines: http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/ypp/yppguidelines.pdf Contact Details:Mr Lam Huynh Youth Action and Policy Association NSW Email: [email protected] Freecall: 1800 627 323 Telephone: (02) 9319 1100 Fax: (02) 9319 1144 Back to top Grant: Youth Enterprise Trust (YET) Program S00768 Provider: Youth Enterprise Trust Category:Youth Funding: The Trust will cover the full cost of the Program for young people who otherwise could not participate. Closes: Ongoing Purpose: To assist disadvantaged young people (aged 16 - 24 years) through a personally challenging and intense Programme. Overview: The Youth Enterprise Trust assists disadvantaged young Australians (16 to 24 years) to develop: • • • • • motivation and action to pursue responsible and fulfilling vocations which are true to each individual and make essential and creative contributions to the community a deeper self-understanding and self-reliance a special appreciation of Australia's cultural and environmental heritage The Trust achieves these aims through providing financial scholarships to undertake a Programme with three sequential and integrated Phases: • A uniquely designed Wilderness Experience at Saddler Springs, a remote cattle property in the Carnarvon Ranges, Central Queensland, immediately followed by; • The Kurrajong Phase based at Woodstock, the Trust's home on a farm property near Mt Tamborine, Sth East Qld, immediately followed by; • The Off-Sider Phase. Who can apply: • Applicants should be aged between 16 and 24 years. • Applicants need a reasonable level of physical health and fitness - appropriate for the 3 day "walk-in" and work stages of the Wilderness Experience. All medical issues must be disclosed in Application. • Applicants must be able to self manage and administer any prescribed medication. • Applicants with backgrounds of drugs and alcohol abuse must no longer be "using". • Applicants must have a non-violent and non-psychiatric background. • Applicants must be available and committed to participate in all three phases of one Programme. This means the applicant will be free of school, work or family commitments for the Programme's residential components - the Wilderness and Kurrajong Phases. This is one of the written contractual agreements between the participant and the Trust, made prior to participation. • Applicants must be able to pre-pay costs of travel from their home to Roma in Central Qld; from Roma to Brisbane and then from Brisbane to home. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 101 NSW – July 2008 How to apply: Mail Further Information Website: http://www.yet.net.au/index.html Appl. Form: http://www.yet.net.au/downloads/2008_prog_app_form_1.pdf Contact Details:Youth Enterprise Trust Email: [email protected] Telephone: (07) 5543 6899 Fax: (07) 5543 6944 Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Back to top Page 102 NSW – July 2008 Part 7 - Grant Tracker: Don't Forget These Grants are Still Open Name of Grant Arts & Culture Grants Visions of Australia The Portia Geach Memorial Award General Grants Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant Major Projects Community Services & Development Grants Equity Trustees Not For Profit (NFP) CEO Awards Public Sector Research Grant Volunteer Administrator Award of Excellence Pride of Australia Medal Community Father of the Year Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation The Danks Trust Grants Not-for-profit Research Grant Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) scheme Disability Grants Intervention Support Program Education, Employment & Training Grants Opportunity Grant Injury Management sponsorship Parliament and Civics Education Rebate Co-operatives Development Grants Program (CDGP) General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS) Flagpole Funding Initiative Opportunity Scholarships Emergency & Safety Grants Australian Safer Communities Awards Environment Conservation & Heritage Grants Westpac Operation Backyard Catchment Protection and Improvement Grants Riparian Management Assistance Program Community Coastcare Faith & Spirituality Grants Genesis Charitable Foundation Grants Health & Wellbeing Grants NSW Health Workforce Development Grants The McGrath Foundation Grants Incubator Grant Janina and Bill Amiet Foundation Seeding Research Grants International Grants Australia Indonesia Institute Grants International Seminars Support Scheme (ISSS) The General Sir John Monash Awards Older People Grants Former Prisoners of War in Europe payment FRRR Caring for Ageing in Rural Australia Veteran and Community Grants Rural & Regional Development Grants Connellan Airways Trust Grants Regional Achievement & Community Awards - NSW & ACT Developing Regional Resources Program Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme Helping Hands Science & Technology Grants Grants-in-Aid for research into Motor Neurone Disease Program Grants Closing Date September 1, 2008 August 29, 2008 September 5, 2008 August 15, 2008 July 25, 2008 Click Click Click Click Click For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details August 29, 2008 August 31, 2008 September 1, 2008 August 8, 2008 August 4, 2008 August 15, 2008 July 31, 2008 August 31, 2008 Ongoing Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details Ongoing Click For Details August 4, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing August 4, 2008 Click Click Click Click Click Click Click August 1, 2008 Click For Details Ongoing October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008 July 25, 2008 Click Click Click Click August 31, 2008 Click For Details Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing August 31, 2008 August 29, 2008 Click Click Click Click Click Ongoing Ongoing August 31, 2008 Click For Details Click For Details Click For Details Ongoing August 12, 2008 Ongoing Click For Details Click For Details Click For Details August 15, 2008 August 8, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing August 6, 2008 Click Click Click Click Click August 29, 2008 August 8, 2008 Click For Details Click For Details Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details Page 103 NSW – July 2008 Marine Mammal Science Research Grants Sport & Recreation Grants Cycling Promotion Fund Bowerman Track Renovation Program Sport Incentive Program Youth Grants Anna Wearne Memorial Trust Grants Your Eyes Only August 1, 2008 Click For Details Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Click For Details Click For Details Click For Details Ongoing Click For Details September 2, 2008 Click For Details Still wanting more grants? Search for a particular grant at www.ourcommunity.com.au/funding/grant_search.jsp Don't forget to login with your username and password - Lost your password? To get it see Part 3 of this newsletter Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 104 NSW – July 2008 Part 8 – Local Government Grants Summary – Secure a Local Community Grant As part of the EasyGrants Newsletter and Grants Information Service we have a comprehensive list of all Local Government Grants that are available in next couple of months. PLEASE NOTE: The grants listed below are for Community Groups that are based in, operate and service the municipality of that particular council. Applications for grants that will service areas other than the council that you are applying to will NOT be funded. As usual we strongly recommend contacting the provider before making a submission to ensure your eligibility. We always aim for perfection and to provide the most accurate information possible. Due to the time-sensitive nature of opening and closing dates, and in order to get you the most information available, there may be an occasion where the dates do vary and we always recommend checking with the respective local government area. Local Government grants are great grants and are very focused around smaller community groups – so don’t forget to apply. Council Name Armidale Dumaresq Council Armidale Dumaresq Council Bankstown City Council Baulkham Hills Shire Council Bland Shire Council Bland Shire Council Grant Scheme Community Assistance Fund Sports Fund Heritage Fund Financial Assistance Program Access Incentive Scheme Community Group Assistance Grant Bland Shire Council Local Heritage Assistance Fund Bland Shire Council Local Heritage Assistance Program Broken Hill City Council Community Development Loan Program Broken Hill City Council Community Donation Program Clarence Valley Council Clarence Valley Sports and Cultural Trust Fund Dubbo City Council Financial Assistance Program Eurobodalla Shire Council Healthy Communities and Senior's Week Grants Holroyd City Council Minor Assistance Program Holroyd City Council Youth Support Program Hurstville City Council Hurstville City Council Community Grants Program Jerilderie Shire Council Local Heritage Restoration Fund Kogarah Municipal Council Community Grants Kyogle Council Donations to organisations/individuals Lithgow City Council Financial Assistance Program Liverpool Plains Shire Council Community Initiative Program Port Stephens Council Local Heritage Assistance Fund Queanbeyan City Council CBD Main Streets Improvement Grants Queanbeyan City Council General Donations Scheme Queanbeyan City Council Sports Assistance Grants Temora Shire Council Local Heritage Assistance Funding The Council of the Municipality Cultural Contributions of Kiama The Council of the Municipality Donations of Kiama Tumbarumba Shire Council 2008 - 2009 Grants Program Tweed Shire Council Tweed Shire Salt Cultural Arts Fund Closing Date Contact Ongoing (02) 6770 Ongoing (02) 6770 Ongoing (02) 9707 Ongoing (02) 9843 Ongoing (02) 6972 August 15, 2008 (02) 6972 3570 3521 9806 0108 3645 3645 Click Click Click Click Click Click For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details For Details Ongoing Ongoing (02) 6972 2266 (02) 6972 2266 Click For Details Click For Details Ongoing (08) 8080 2222 Click For Details Ongoing Ongoing (08) 8080 2222 (02) 6643 0200 Click For Details Click For Details 6801 4000 4474 1066 Click For Details Click For Details 9840 9909 9840 9909 9330 6095 Click For Details Click For Details Click For Details Ongoing (03) 5886 1200 August 29, 2008 (02) 9330 9400 July 31, 2008 (02) 6632 1611 Click For Details Click For Details Click For Details Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing (02) (02) (02) (02) Click Click Click Click July 31, 2008 Ongoing Ongoing (02) 6298 0223 (02) 6298 0231 (02) 6980 1100 Click For Details Click For Details Click For Details July 25, 2008 (02) 4232 0448 Click For Details Ongoing (02) 4232 0434 Click For Details July 31, 2008 July 25, 2008 (02) 6948 3520 (02) 6670 2734 Click For Details Click For Details August 1, 2008 (02) September 19, (02) 2008 Ongoing (03) Ongoing (02) August 29, 2008 (02) Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution 6352 6746 4980 6298 1077 1755 0247 0276 For Details For Details For Details For Details Page 105 NSW – July 2008 Part 9 – Schedule for EasyGrants The following is a schedule for the Easy Grants Newsletter and Grants Education Service. We do our best to meet the deadlines we have set however from time to time it is a little late; however this is only to ensure you get all the latest information available. Grants have timelines and on occasion it is necessary to delay the newsletter to include a significant grant program. PLEASE NOTE: This schedule is for the emailed version of the newsletter not the hard copy version. We begin the printing on the day listed below. You will receive your newsletter within a week of this date. August 15 August 2008 September 12 September 2008 October 17 October 2008 November 14 November 2008 December 15 December 2008 For an updated production schedule please visit: http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/production_schedule Easy Grants Newsletter and Grants Education Service - ISSN 1441-3817 Published by: Our Community Pty Ltd National Headquarters 51 Stanley St West Melbourne VIC 3003 (PO Box 354, North Melbourne VIC 3051) Telephone (03) 9320 6800 Fax (03) 9326 6859 Email [email protected] Website www.ourcommunity.com.au The information service is intended as a guide only to grants in the state, federal and private arena. Our Community Pty Ltd, its staff or representatives are not responsible for any actions taken by, or losses suffered by, any person on the basis of, or in reliance upon, any information in the newsletter, nor for any omission or error in this information service. Subscriptions: Community and nonprofit groups: For community groups there is a special member rate of $45 a year. This is available to all community and non-profit groups. It forms part of the Our Community Giving Back program where we reduce the fees for community groups. Government and Local Government agencies pay $330 a year and Private businesses and private individuals pay $470 a year (includes GST) for an exclusive GOLD Easy Grants package. This package includes a special telephone advisory service. COPYRIGHT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED ©Our Community Pty Ltd. This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process other than for the purposes of and subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act. The newsletter is available only to the subscriber of the service and is not to be distributed or made available to the membership of the subscriber organisation. The newsletter has been designed to be very low-cost for delivery to one person in a community group who has responsibility for grants and if additional people require copies, they can subscribe at the low-cost newsletter price. The newsletter recipient cannot pass on to other members of the same organisation a copy of the newsletter, other than if it relates to a sub-committee or group that has responsibility for fundraising, specifically located in that one location eg. a football club can copy the newsletter for its Fundraising Committee to discuss what grants can be applied for but cannot pass the newsletter on to other community groups or to other members of its organisation, who have no responsibility for grantseeking. In the case of Government bodies, the newsletter is sold on the basis of one newsletter for the sole use of the individual Government body and not for redistribution through any membership structure. Under no circumstances are regional bodies allowed to distribute the newsletter to its members - other than the immediate location that the newsletter is delivered to. Copyright www.ourcommunity.com.au – Not for unauthorised redistribution Page 106 NSW – July 2008