Ipswich West Grants Booklet

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1 Ipswich West Grants Booklet 7TH EDITION JANUARY 2018 Provided courtesy of Jim Madden MP Member for Ipswich West Shop 1, Brassall Shopping Centre 68 Hunter Street, BRASSALL QLD 4305 P: E: PRINTED JANUARY 2018

2 Contents Purpose 2 Grants for Clubs & Community Groups 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people s grants 3 Community support grants 3 Education and training grants 4 Recreation, sport and arts grants 4 Transport and motoring grants 6 Grants for Individuals 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people s grants 7 Community support grants 8 Emergency services and safety grants 10 Environment, land and water grants 11 Homes and housing grants 11 Recreation, sport and arts grants 11 Transport and motoring grants 12 Federal Government Grants 12 Local Council Grants 13 Non-Government Grants 14 Important Dates 17 Non-Government, Federal and Local Grants are not provided or overseen by the Queensland State Government.

3 Purpose This booklet is designed to provide information on grants that may be suitable for individuals, small community groups and non-government organisations. This booklet contains a summary of Queensland Government and other organisational grants that cover a range of service areas and interests from sport, arts and events to education, disaster relief and the environment. A short summary of each grant is provided along with basic eligibility criteria and where additional information can be found. The Government provides a diverse range of concessions across a wide variety of services. In addition to targeted discounts, rebates and subsidies for individuals or families based on eligibility criteria relating to factors such as age, income and special needs or disadvantage, broader concession arrangements are in place that reduce the price paid by all consumers in areas such as transport, electricity and water. This Booklet does not include the full suite of concessions across Government. Further information on the eligibility requirements and benefits of a range of Government concessions can be found at: concessions/. QGIP provides a full list of grant and funding programs as well as high level information about investment provided by the Queensland Government. You can visit QGIP at Government agencies involved in the delivery of services for the Queensland community regularly contribute information to QGIP to maintain this centralised reporting point for transparent and consistent information on Queensland Government investment in our community. The information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of publication. For further information regarding specific grant programs, please refer to agency websites. For information regarding QGIP, please contact the Fiscal Projects Division, Queensland Treasury at ssu@treasury.qld.gov.au or on (07)

4 Grants for Club s & Community Groups The grants contained in this part of the booklet are targeted at community groups, service providers, non-government/not for profit organisations and businesses. For further information on any of the specific grant programs, please address your query directly to the relevant agency. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples grants Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Cape York Land & Sea Management Grants - Queensland Indigenous Land and Sea Grants Program The Queensland Indigenous Land and Sea Grants Program is an ongoing grant program which seeks to fund local Indigenous organisations to undertake on-ground activities that enhance the capacity of Indigenous communities to conserve and protect natural and cultural resources. Only Indigenous communities conserving and protecting environmental and cultural resources are eligible to apply. Successful applications may receive up to $100,000. For further information visit: environment/plants-animals/community/grants-program/ It is anticipated that applications for the funding round will be invited in July Community support grants Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation Queensland-China Academy of Sciences Collaborative Science Fund The Queensland-Chinese Academy of Sciences (Q-CAS) Collaborative Science Fund supports joint research by scientists in Queensland and at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The fund encourages important scientific and technical research collaborations that aim to deliver future economic, social and environmental benefits for Queensland and China. focus on one of the three identified priority areas have a lead applicant organisation that will be Queenslandbased for the duration of the project have an Australian Business Number and be registered for GST have a lead participant that will be a CAS-affiliated institute for the duration of the project involve a research organisation in Queensland (including higher education institutions, cooperative research centres, research institutes and relevant government agencies) and a research organisation funded by CAS have a cash contribution from the Queensland-based applicant of at least A$75,000 have a cash contribution from the eligible CAS-affiliated applicant (and any partner/s) of at least A$75,000 to match the Queensland applicant (and any partner/s) contribution. (Total project value will be a minimum of A$400,000 comprising A$125,000 each from DSITI and CAS and A$75,000 each from the Queensland applicant and CAS lead participant). Successful applications may receive up to $125,000. For further information visit: industry/science/grants Department of Justice and Attorney-General Gambling Community Benefit Fund The Gambling Community Benefit Fund distributes grants to various not-for-profit community groups throughout Queensland. There are four rounds per year. Grants are available to community organisations with not-for-profit objectives. Successful applications may receive up to $35,000. For further information visit: sponsorships-and-grants/grants/ community-benefit-funding-programs The Gambling Community Benefit Fund round 95 is now closed. GCBF Round 96 will open mid-january 2018 and close at 11.59pm on 28 February The round is now open for application. Grants of $125,000 over 2 years are available to Queensland research organisations. Applications will close 11am on 22 February Queensland Treasury Anzac Day Trust The Anzac Day Trust is funded by Queensland Treasury through the Anzac Day Act The Trust offers annual payments to institutions, organisations or associations who provide assistance to ex-service men and women and their dependants. You can apply if your organisation provides help or support to: aged persons who served in Australia s defence forces 3

5 Education and training grants incorporated university sports clubs Successful applications may receive up to $150,000. Department of Education and Training For further information visit: funding/getinthegame/index.html Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme (QKFS) - Kindergarten Program in a Kindergarten QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Kindergarten services can access the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme to reduce the cost of providing an approved kindergarten program for Queensland families. be approved as a Kindergarten Program Provider be a member of an approved Central Governing Body. Successful applications may receive up to $5, For further information visit: earlychildhood/pdfs/funding-scheme-guidelines.pdf QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Long Day Care QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Long Day Care services can access the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme to reduce the cost of providing an approved kindergarten program for Queensland families. To be eligible you must be approved as a Kindergarten Program Provider. Successful applications may receive up to $2, For further information visit: earlychildhood/pdfs/qkfs-guidelines-organisations.pdf Recreation, sport and arts grants Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing Get Playing Places and Spaces The Get Playing Places and Spaces provides funding of up to $150,000 to assist with the development of places and spaces so that more Queenslanders are encouraged to become more involved in the sport or recreation activity of their choice. Round 7 opens for applications on 2 July 2018 Applications close on 31 August 2018 Announcement of successful projects in November 2018 Successful projects can commence in January 2019 Get Playing Plus The Get Playing Plus funding is provided for the development of sport and recreation facilities that support community participation in sport and recreation. Organisations eligible to apply are: a local government constituted under the Local Government Act 2009 and the City of Brisbane Act 2010 a local, regional or state level not-for-profit sport or recreation organisation or not-for-profit community organisation (whose primary objective is sport or recreation) incorporated under the: Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth) Cooperatives Act 2002 (Cwlth) Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cwlth) Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation Pty Ltd Limited Agreement Act 1957 (Qld) a sport or recreation club formed within a Queensland university. Successful applications may receive up to $1,500,000. For further information visit: sports/funding/getinthegame/getplayingplus/ Project proposals open: February 2019 Project proposals close: April 2019 Successful projects approved: June 2019 Construction period: From July 2019 Organisations eligible to apply are: Queensland local not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations and not-for-profit local community organisations (whose primary objective is sport or recreation) incorporated under the: Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth) Cooperatives Act 2002 (Cwlth) Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cwlth) 4

6 Get in the Game Get Going Clubs The Get Going funding is to provide support to local sport and recreation organisations to create opportunities for Queenslanders to participate. Not-for-profit sport and recreation clubs funded to deliver participation activities, education and training, and purchase equipment are eligible to apply. Successful applications may receive up to $7,500. For further information visit: funding/getinthegame/index.html Round 7 Round 7 opens for applications on 2 July 2018 Applications close on 31 August 2018 Announcement of successful projects in November 2018 Successful projects can commence in January 2019 Get Planning Spaces The Get Planning Spaces program (formerly the Sport and Recreation Planning Program) is now part of the Get in the Game initiative. The program provides funding to Queensland based state level sport and active recreation organisations, local governments and other relevant peak organisations to develop quality, evidencebased sport and recreation infrastructure planning documents. Departmental funding contributions are up to a maximum of $100,000 depending on the organisation type and geographic location of the project. Organisations may also be required to contribute towards the total project cost. Important dates Applications will open 12 February Applications will close 18 April Announcement of successful projects in June Successful projects can commence in July 2018 Female Facilities Program Female Facilities Program provides funding up to $500,000 to build or upgrade fit-for-purpose amenities and change room facilities to Get Started Vouchers Get Started Vouchers assist eligible children and young people with a voucher that provides up to $150 to help with the costs for membership and participation fees. The vouchers can be redeemed at local sport and active recreation clubs. Round 11 opens 24-Jan-2018, closes 11-May-2018 Round 12 opens 25-Jul-18, closes 16-Nov-18. Department of the Premier and Cabinet Arts Business Innovation Fund The Arts Business Innovation Fund provides a $1 million investment for not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations. The fund is an initiative of the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, developed in partnership with a consortium of three organisations: Foresters Community Finance Positive Solutions QUT Creative Enterprise Australia For eligibility criteria please refer to the website below. For further information visit: recreation/arts/funding/organisations/business/ Arts Leverage Fund The Arts Leverage Fund works to promote private sector giving by matching eligible cash sponsorship and philanthropy dollar for dollar, while leveraging government investment in Queensland-based arts and cultural organisations. For eligibility criteria please refer to the website below. For further information visit: recreation/arts/funding/organisations/leverage/ Indigenous Regional Arts Development The Indigenous Regional Arts Development Fund, part of the Backing Indigenous Arts initiative, is a partnership between the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, the Torres Strait Regional Authority and sixteen Aboriginal Councils and host organisations throughout Queensland. Available to eligible Indigenous councils and host organisations. See website for further details. For further information visit: recreation/arts/funding/organisations/indigenous/ encourage greater participation in sport and active recreation activities by women and girls. No Funding Round Available for 2018 Female Facilities Program. 5

7 Playing Queensland The Playing Queensland Fund supports the delivery of performing and visual arts projects that are ready to tour and have demonstrated community interest and confirmed demand. A component of the Fund delivers outcomes under the Queensland Government s Backing Indigenous Arts Initiative. For eligibility criteria please refer to the website below. For further information visit: funding/organisations/playing/ Queensland Arts Showcase Program The Queensland Arts Showcase Program provides funding to support individuals, organisations or collectives to deliver vibrant and accessible arts and cultural experiences for Queensland. The Program is administered across three funding streams: Arts Ignite funding of up to $ for new works that: support the creative development and public presentation of new works which respond to demand cultivate new and emerging talent and extends artists and/ or organisations practice, audiences and markets. Arts Illuminate funding of up to $ to secure acclaimed artists that will engage the community and build local capacity of Queensland s arts and cultural sector, through collaboration with acclaimed artists to cultivate local talent and deliver legacy outcomes. Arts Impact funding of up to $ for diverse arts and cultural experiences for Queensland. For eligibility criteria please refer to the website below. For further information visit: funding/organisations/arts-showcase/ Queensland Treasury Payroll Tax Rebate - Film Industry The Payroll Tax Rebate for the film industry is provided for feature films, telemovies and television series (including reality drama and mini series) that satisfy minimum contract expenditure and eligibility criteria. It is available to companies that have expended a minimum of AU$3.5 million in Queensland Production Expenditure upon completion of their project. Producers may be able to claim a rebate of company payroll tax in certain conditions under Screen Queensland s production incentives. Short films, documentaries and television commercials are not eligible. For further information visit: Queensland Treasury Motor Accident Insurance Commission Research Grants The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) Research Grants support research and other initiatives into Accident Prevention and Injury/Rehabilitation Management. Applications are accepted from universities and not for profit organisation or community groups that will undertake research or activities that align with MAIC's legislative functions. This includes investment in research and education activities that contribute to a reduction in road crashes in Queensland; or where this is not possible identify opportunities to improve services provided to those injured or disabled in motor vehicle crashes. For further information visit: or research@maic.qld.gov.au Transport and motoring grants Department of Transport and Main Roads Camera Detected Offence Program - Community Road Safety Grants Program The Community Road Safety Grants Program provides funding to enable non-for-profit groups to implement community based road safety education and road accident injury rehabilitation programs to engage the community in solving local road safety issues. To be eligible: the applicant must be an acceptable organisation all sections of the application form must be completed the application should include one or more partner organisations relevant to the target community and road safety problem representatives of all partners should sign the application form a project budget must be included the application should clearly identify a road safety problem in the target community this problem should be the basis for the project s goals, objectives, and activities. Successful applications may receive up to $25,000 although funding may be larger. For further information visit: Applications for the 2018 Community Road Safety Grants are expected to open in early Queensland School Bus Upgrade Scheme The Queensland School Bus Upgrade Scheme provides funding to eligible school bus operators to assist with the purchase of new buses or buses that are less than five years old. For further information visit: Travel-and-transport/School-transport/Assistance-schemes/ School-Bus-Upgrade-Scheme.aspx 6

8 Taxi Subsidy Scheme The Taxi Subsidy Scheme provides subsidised travel for members of the public who have mobility issues and experience profound difficulty in using other forms of public transport. be a permanent Queensland resident. fully meet at least one of the eligibility criteria listed below: Grants for Individuals The grants contained in this part of the booklet are targeted at individuals, families, and household groups. For further information on any of the specific grant programs, please address your query directly to the relevant agency. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples grants physical disability requiring dependence on a wheelchair for all mobility outside the home severe ambulatory problem that cannot functionally be improved and restricts walking to an extremely limited distance total loss of vision or severe visual impairment (both eyes) severe and uncontrollable epilepsy with seizures involving loss of consciousness intellectual impairment or dementia resulting in the need to be accompanied by another person at all times for travel on public transport severe emotional and/or behaviour disorders with a level of disorganisation resulting in the need to be accompanied by another person at all times for travel on public transport. Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation Advance Queensland Best and Brightest Fund Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellowships The Advance Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Research Fellowships supports original research that will have positive impacts on Queensland. The program will assist in attracting and keeping the best and brightest research minds in Queensland, and will build Queensland s capacity to conduct innovative research and development. Successful applications may receive up to $25 per taxi fare. For further information visit: business-industry/taxi-and-limousine/taxi-subsidyscheme.aspx identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent have a PhD research qualification with up to five years post-phd research experience have a research proposal that addresses one of the Queensland Science and Research Priorities have a Queensland-based sponsor organisation, for example, a Queensland university or research organisation have a significant industry collaboration and/or participation, evidenced by 50 per cent of your time physically located with and industry /end user partner. An industry/end-user organisation is a private, public or not-for-profit organisation that will assist with the translation and practical application of the research have combined cash funding from the sponsor and partner(s) that equals or exceeds $120,000 (excluding GST) over three years. Successful applicants may receive up to $240,000. Applications for the Advance Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Fellowships are open continuously until the funding pool is exhausted. For further information visit: advanceqld.initiatives.qld.gov.au/funding/best-brightest-fund/atsiresearch-fellowships.aspx 7

9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Scholarships The Advance Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Scholarships program supports indigenous undergraduates in gaining a research PhD degree. This lays the fundamental foundation for a future research career. The scholarships assist in attracting and retaining promising researchers in Queensland, and foster increased linkage with industry/end-user organisations. isolation from your home for more than 48 hours. Successful applicants may receive up to $180. For further information: Contact the Community Recovery Hotline on or visit community/disasters-emergencies identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent be commencing a full-time PhD research program at a Queensland university in 2016 have an administering organisation that is a Queensland university or Queensland-based research agency for the duration of the scholarship (GST registered with an Australian Business Number) have a significant industry collaboration and/or participation, evidenced by 50 per cent of your time physically located with and industry /end user partner. An industry/end-user organisation is a private, public or not-for-profit organisation that will assist with the translation and practical application of the research not hold another scholarship. Successful applicants may receive up to $120,000. Applications for the Advance Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Scholarships are open continuously until the funding pool is exhausted Community support grants Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services Community Recovery The Queensland Government is committed to providing both immediate and ongoing support to people and communities that have been affected by a disaster. Referrals can be made to non-government organisations for support and services such as counselling, charitable donations of goods and services, material assistance, and housing services. Also, through the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, financial assistance may also be provided to people impacted by a disaster who are unable to meet their own recovery. Immediate Hardship Assistance The Immediate Hardship Assistance grant is provided for immediate essential items, including food, clothing, medical supplies or temporary accommodation. Immediate Hardship Assistance - Essential Services The Immediate Hardship Assistance - Essential Services grant is available to individuals who are directly impacted by the loss of one or more essential services (e.g. electricity, gas, water or sewerage) for more than 5 days and because of this are suffering hardship and are unable to provide for their own recovery. be directly impacted by the loss of one or more essential services for more than five days as a result of an eligible disaster be suffering hardship experienced loss of: à gas, including bottled gas, if the principal place of residence is gas only (if electricity is connected, then gas alone does not qualify for assistance) à water, including water tanks where principal place of residence is reliant on tank water, only where an alternate source of water is not supplied Successful applicants may receive up to $150. For further information: Contact the Community Recovery Hotline on or visit community/disasters-emergencies Essential Household Contents Grant The Essential Household Contents income tested grant is provided to help people who are uninsured or unable to claim insurance, with a contribution for repairs and essential household contents. live in a disaster affected area where this grant is activated be uninsured or unable to claim insurance to replace or repair your household contents qualify under the income test. You can be a tenant or an owner-occupier. Successful applicants may receive up to $1,765. For further information: Contact the Community Recovery Hotline on or visit the website: live or are stranded in the targeted activation zone be directly impacted by the disaster through one or more of the following: direct physical damage to your home loss of essential contents 8

10 Structural Assistance Grant The Structural Assistance Grant is income tested and is provided to help eligible uninsured homeowners repair their homes from any disaster sustained damages. live in a disaster affected area where this grant is activated own or be the mortgagee of the home, caravan or boat have been living in the home, caravan or boat at the time of the disaster (it was your primary place of residence) be uninsured or unable to claim insurance for the structural repairs meet the income test. The Government provides a diverse range of concessions across a wide variety of services. This includes the following schemes. Electricity Life Support Concession Scheme The Electricity Life Support Concession is provided for eligible people who are seriously ill and use a home-based oxygen concentrator or kidney dialysis machine. Please refer to the website below for eligibility requirements. Successful applicants may receive up to $ per year (GST inclusive). For further information visit: cost-of-living-support/electricity-life-support/ The grant is not available for repairs to investment properties, such as holiday houses or rental properties, or assets such as caravans and boats that are not used as primary places of residence or for pre-existing damage prior to the event. Successful applicants may receive up to $10,995. For further information: Contact the Community Recovery Hotline on or visit the website: Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme The Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme provides assistance to homeowners to reconnect essential services (e.g. electricity, gas, water or sewerage) and repair damaged service items. live in a disaster affected area where this grant is activated be the owner or mortgagee of the home be uninsured or unable to claim insurance to replace or repair your household contents Successful applicants may receive up to $4,200. For further information: Contact the Community Recovery Hotline on or visit the website: Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme The Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme is provided to help with electricity costs for people who have a chronic medical condition, such as multiple sclerosis, autonomic system dysfunction, significant burns or a severe inflammatory skin condition, which is aggravated by changes in temperature. Please refer to the website below for eligibility requirements. Successful applicants may receive up to $ per year (GST inclusive). For further information visit: community/cost-of-living-support/medical-cooling-heatingelectricity-concession-scheme/ Home Emergency Assistance Scheme The Home Emergency Assistance Scheme provides assistance for lowincome households which have experienced a short-term financial crisis or unforeseen emergency that has limited their ability to pay their current electricity or reticulated natural gas bills. Please refer to the website below for eligibility requirements. Successful applicants may receive up to $ per year. For further information visit: community/cost-of-living-support/home-energyemergency-assistance-scheme/ Electricity Rebate Scheme The Electricity Rebate Scheme is provided to improve affordability for eligible Queensland pensioners and seniors. Please refer to the website below for eligibility requirements. Successful applicants may receive up to $ per year (GST inclusive). For further information visit: cost-of-living-support/electricity-gas-rebates/index.htm 9

11 Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme The Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme subsidy is provided to improve affordability for eligible Queensland pensioners and seniors Please refer to the website below for eligibility requirements. Successful applicants may receive up to $200 per year. For further information visit: Reticulated Natural Gas Rebate Scheme The Reticulated Natural Gas rebate is provided to improve affordability for eligible Queensland pensioners and seniors. Please refer to the website below for eligibility requirements. Successful applicants may receive up to $68.56 per year (GST inclusive). For further information visit: cost-of-living-support/electricity-gas-rebates/ South Eastern Queensland (SEQ) Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme The SEQ Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme is provided to improve affordability of the cost of water access and usage charges for eligible Queensland pensioners. Please refer to the website below for eligibility requirements. Successful applicants may receive up to $120 per year. For further information visit: cost-of-living-support/water-subsidy/ Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme (QKFS) - Kindergarten Program in a Kindergarten QKFS Plus The QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Kindergarten - QKFS Plus grant is provided to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for eligible families to access kindergarten programs at low or no cost. QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Long Day Care - QKFS Plus The QKFS Kindergarten Program in a Long Day Care - QKFS Plus grant is provided to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for eligible families to access kindergarten programs at low or no cost. To be eligible, families with a kindergarten aged child enrolled in an approved kindergarten program must meet one of the criteria below: the family, or the child, must present a current Australian Government Health Care Card (HCC), Veterans Affairs Card or Australian Government Pension Concession Card with automatic HCC entitlements families who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander families with multiple births of three or more kindy-aged children. Successful applicants may receive up to $1, For further information visit: earlychildhood/pdfs/qkfs-plus-kindy-support.pdf Emergency services and safety grants Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme The Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme is provided to assist Deaf Services Queensland provide specialised smoke alarms to hearing impaired within the community. If you are deaf or experience hearing loss, complete the application form and Deaf Services Queensland may be able to provide you with a subsidised smoke alarm. For further information visit: To be eligible, families with a kindergarten aged child enrolled in an approved kindergarten program must meet one of the following criteria: The family, or the child, must present a current Australian Government Health Care Card (HCC), Veterans Affairs Card or Australian Government Pension Concession Card with automatic HCC entitlements families who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander families with multiple births of three or more kindy-aged children. Successful applicants may receive up to $2, For further information visit: pdfs/qkfs-plus-kindy-support.pdf 10

12 Environment, Land & Water Grants Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Drought Relief Assistance Scheme - Agistment, Fodder, Restocking and Emergency Water Related Infrastructure The Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS) was set up by the Queensland Government to help primary producers in the grazing industries manage their livestock resource during drought and to help in the restoration of that resource after drought. DRAS is administered by primary industries officers in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. DRAS provides freight subsidies on the transport of fodder and water during the drought and the transport of animals returning from agistment and animals purchased for restocking after the drought. DRAS also provides a rebate on water infrastructure purchased for emergency animal welfare needs. You may be eligible for DRAS assistance if: you are a property owner, share-farmer or lessee in the grazing industry (horses, beef or dairy cattle, sheep, goats or deer) your property is within a drought-declared area or has a current individually droughted property (IDP) declaration you have incurred costs on transport of fodder, water, animals returning from agistment, animals purchased for restocking after drought and rebate on water infrastructure purchased for emergency animal welfare needs. Successful applicants may receive up to: $20,000 per property per financial year on all freight subsidy and rebate types. $30,000 on approval of your property's drought management plan. $40,000 on approval of your property's drought management plan per financial year (third year onwards). For further information visit: environment/drought/assistance Homes and housing grants Department of Housing and Public Works Rental Grant The Rental Grant is a once only grant of two weeks rent for people experiencing a housing crisis to help them meet some of the costs of moving into private rental accommodation. Open to individuals who have stayed more than 28 continuous days in a department approved centre eg. emergency housing or women's shelter, correctional facility, hospital, child protection service etc. Further conditions apply. For further information visit: renting/rental-grants/ Queensland Treasury Great Start Grant (previously First Home Owner Grant) The Great Start Grant is a Queensland Government initiative to help first home owners get their new first home sooner. be at least 18 years of age be an Australian citizen or permanent resident not have currently or previously owned property in Australia be building or buying a new home valued under $750,000. Successful applicants may receive up to $15,000. For further information visit: Recreation, sport and arts grants Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing Get in the Game - Get Started The Get in the Game - Get Started program helps pay for children and young people to join a sport or recreation club. Successful applicants may receive up to $150 (in the form of vouchers) to join a sport/recreation club. For further information visit: funding/getinthegame/index.html Round 11 opens 24-Jan-2018, closes 11-May-2018 Round 12 opens 25-Jul-18, closes 16-Nov

13 Young Athletes Travel Subsidy The Young Athletes Travel Subsidy is provided to assist with travel and accommodation costs associated with competing at state, national and international sporting competitions. Funding supports athletes/officials with attending state, national and international championship events. Successful applicants may receive up to $600. For further information visit: sport-recreation-leisure/young-athletes-travel-subsidy/ Department of the Premier and Cabinet Individuals Fund The Individuals Fund provides up to $10,000 funding for artists and cultural workers to participate in transformational professional and career development opportunities. A component of the Individuals Fund delivers outcomes under the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy (VACS) to and the Queensland Government s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative (BIA). For eligibility criteria please refer to the website below. Successful applicants may receive up to $10,000. For further information visit: funding/individuals/fund/ 2018 opening and closing dates Round 1 - Opens 5 March 2018 and closes at 4pm 13 April 2018, for activities starting after 13 July Round 2 - Opens 9 July 2018 and closes at 4pm 17 August 2018, for activities starting after 5 November Transport and motoring grants Department of Transport and Main Roads School Transport Assistance Scheme The School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) provides assistance to eligible students through the payment of a conveyance allowance to parents as a contribution towards the cost of transporting their children to and from school. STAS has been designed as a scheme for those students who do not have a school close to their residence. have parents/guardians who are residents of Queensland attend an approved school on a full-time basis are younger than 19 years of age are seeking transport assistance to and from one address only are travelling more than one trip per week. Federal Government Grants Programs First Home Owner Grants The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme was introduced on 1 July 2000 to offset the effect of the GST on home ownership. It is a national scheme funded by the states and territories and administered under their own legislation. Under the scheme, a one-off grant is payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria. For Further Information, Visit: Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the scheme supports a wide range of industry sectors and products, including inbound tourism and the export of intellectual property and knowhow outside Australia. The EMDG scheme: Encourages small and medium sized Australian businesses to develop export markets Reimburses up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses above $5,000 provided that the total expenses are at least $15,000 Provides up to eight (8) grants to each eligible applicant For Further Information, Visit: Australian/Export/Export-Grants/publications Commercialisation Australia Commercialisation Australia has one goal to assist businesses in developing technology and other products to make them commercially viable. These are substantial grants, too, and they re in several tranches. Funding can range from $50,000 to $2 million. The money assists in developing skills and knowledge within the business, along with proof of concept and other steps along the way to commercialisation. For Further Information, Visit: Accelerated Australia Apprenticeships Initiative The apprenticeships initiative is designed to support a completion of any vocational training program, with the funding directed to Industry Skills Councils and peak industry bodies partnering with employers. The funding is discretionary and provided to projects that give attractive pathways for apprenticeships. Employers also need to put up between one to two thirds of the cost. For Further Information, Visit: For further information visit: 12

14 Drought and Rural Assistance Drought a recurring feature of the Australian landscape is one of the biggest challenges farmers face and has a significant impact on agricultural output, productivity and on-farm incomes. The Australian Government is committed to supporting farm families, farm businesses and rural communities who are doing it tough. In recent years, the Australian, state and territory governments have been working together to reform drought policy to make sure farmers are better supported to prepare for drought, as well as providing indrought assistance when needed. You can read more about the history of reform on our drought policy page. Building on the reform process and the range of assistance already available, in July 2015 the Australian Government announced the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, which includes a number of additional measures to help farmers prepare for, manage through and recover from drought. For Further Information, Visit: agwhitepaper.agriculture.gov.au/ or ag-farm-food/drought/assistance Stronger Communities Programme The objective of the SCP is to fund small capital projects which will deliver social benefits. The programme aims to improve local community participation, cohesion and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Key Aspects: Federal Members of Parliament (MPs) will establish a community consultation committee to undertake consultation in their electorate to identify eligible projects and invite applicants to apply. Local government and incorporated not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply. Grants of between $5,000 and up to a maximum of $20,000 are available. Applicants are required to confirm matched funding in cash and/or in-kind on at least a dollar-for-dollar basis. For Further Information, Visit: Managing Farm Risk Programme The Managing Farm Risk Programme provides rebates for advice and assessments to help farmers prepare and apply for a new insurance policy that assists with the management of drought and other production and market risks. These one-off rebates will be for half of the costs incurred by eligible farm businesses, up to a maximum of $2 500 (GST exclusive). The rebates are not for insurance policy premiums. Insurance can significantly reduce the financial risks farmers face from production loss caused by factors beyond their control. The Australian Government understands that insurance for risks like adverse weather, drought and fluctuating markets can protect profits and give farmers peace of mind. But identifying and choosing suitable insurance can be challenging. That s why the Australian Government is providing $20.2 million over four years help farmers with their decision making. The Managing Farm Risk Programme is part of the Australian Government's Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, the government s plan to grow our agriculture sector for stronger farmers and a stronger economy. For Further Information, Visit: Local Council Grant Programs Ipswich City Council Community Development Grants Funding available on a monthly basis Community Development refers to a process where the community itself is engaged in improving the social, economic and environmental situation of the community. The community spirit inherent in Ipswich is one of the most significant characteristics of the City and a major element of keeping this spirit alive is by enabling the community to embrace and celebrate our unique City. To acknowledge and recognise the important and valuable role that community organisations play in contributing to our city's community spirit, the Community Development Grants Program provides funding to non-profit incorporated community based organisations for projects which respond to local needs and issues. Funding up to a maximum $2, is available. Community Infrastructure Projects funding available is 50% of the total cost, up to a maximum of $1, For Further Information Visit: community/grants_sponsorships/community_development_grants Somerset Regional Council Community Assistance Grants Funding rounds operate throughout the year Somerset Regional Council assists the community by allocating a set amount of funds, each financial year, to be distributed to various community groups and individuals through its Community Assistance Grants budget. Community groups and individuals can apply for a grant to assist with costs associated with projects, events, services or remission of some Council fees. Community groups can apply for funding during open funding rounds. There are four funding rounds and one rates remission round advertised throughout each financial year. Opening and closing dates for each round are advertised on Council's website and in various newspapers. Somerset Regional Council also assists residents who are selected to compete at a regional, state or national level in a competition or event, in an academic, cultural or sporting field. Council assists these residents by allocating a set amount of funds, each financial year, to be distributed to successful applicants through its Community Assistance Grants budget. For Further Information Visit: 13

15 Ipswich City Council Cultural Grants Program Funding available on a monthly basis The purpose of the Cultural Grants Program is to provide small nonrecurrent grants to Ipswich cultural/community based organisations with a focus on cultural development, community development, artistic development, social service, recreational, environmental or educational activities. The grants assist with initiatives that: Assist new cultural/community projects to be developed Assist the development of projects, which enhance the well-being of the community and seek to address a demonstrated need of the community Encourage arts/cultural activities Applications will be assessed on a needs basis, on benefit to the community and in accordance with the stated purpose of the grant and the Cultural Development Policy of the Ipswich City Council. Small non-recurrent grants (up to $2,000) will be made available to Ipswich community/cultural organisations, depending upon the availability of funds and the merit of project proposals. For Further Information Visit: community/grants_sponsorships/cultural Ipswich City Council Sports and Recreation Grants Funding available on a monthly basis Sport and recreation is an integral part of life in Ipswich City. The City has a proud sporting heritage that has produced many sporting champions participating in a wide range of sports. Council administers three sport and recreation programs that support and recognise Ipswich sports persons and their achievements, and provide support to sport and recreation organisations to host events in Ipswich. If you are representing Queensland or Australia at a sporting event you may be eligible for a bursary from Ipswich City Council of up to $300. Applications are open to junior and senior representation. Bursary applications can be made throughout the financial year for events within that year by simply completing the online application form. The Sporting Event Sponsorship program aims to assist eligible organisations to host local, district, regional, state, national and international sporting events within the boundaries of the city. The objectives of the program are: For Further Information Visit: community/grants_sponsorships/sporting Ipswich City Council Regional Arts Development Fund The Ipswich City Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and eligible local councils across the state. RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities as determined by local communities across Queensland. RADF is a flexible fund, enabling local councils to tailor RADF programs to suit the needs of their communities. For Further Information Visit: community/grants_sponsorships/radf Non-Government Grant Programs Aurizon Community Giving Fund The Community Giving Fund was established to provide support to our communities in the areas of Health and Wellbeing, Community Safety, Environment and Education. Since 2011, we are proud to say that we have helped over 200 charities and community groups around Australia. It doesn t matter how big or how small the charity or project is, if it benefits our communities, we want to help it succeed. The Aurizon Community Giving Fund is focused on the broad areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, the environment and education. All applications for an Aurizon Community Giving Fund grant must fit within at least one of these funding categories to be eligible for consideration. For Further Information Visit: sustainability/community-engagement/community-giving-fund The latest round of the Aurizon Community Giving Fund closed Friday 27 October The next Round will open in 2018, dates to be confirmed. AMP Tomorrow Fund The AMP Foundation is searching for Australian citizens and permanent residents of all ages, working in any field from art to technology, science to social innovation and sport, film, fashion, music, medicine and more. Individuals with plenty of determination, a definite plan and a desire to make a difference either by creating something special or inspiring others can apply today. Australian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for an AMP Tomorrow Fund grant. There are very few restrictions and no age limit everyone from children, young adults and older Australians are all welcome to apply. Applicants under 18, however, need the permission of a parent or guardian. For Further Information Visit: Community Enterprise Foundation Funding programs operate throughout the year Community Enterprise Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group. The Foundation currently partners with many communities and organisations across Australia to ensure that all fundraising and giving activities are undertaken in accordance with industry best practice standards, enabling these organisations to maximise their time doing what they do best: working in and helping their local communities. The Foundation can only fund not-for-profit organisation with a current and valid ABN. If your business or organisation wishes to apply for a grant but isn t a not-for-profit, it needs to establish a relationship with an organisation that fits this criteria and work with them to deliver the project. For Further Information Visit: foundation 14