Grants Information Kit 2nd Edition, 2017 This kit is provided with the compliments of: Jenny Macklin MP Federal Member for Jagajaga 149 Burgundy Street (PO Box 316), Heidelberg Vic 3084 P: 03 9459 1411 F: 03 9457 5721 E: jmacklin.mp@aph.gov.au jenny.macklin Jenny Macklin MP Jenny Macklin MP EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED. GRANTS INFORMATION IS CURRENT AS OF OCTOBER 2017.
WELCOME TO MY GRANTS INFORMATION KIT. One of the most common requests for information that I receive from local community organisations relates to finding grants that support the work that they do. Across our federal electorate of Jagajaga we are lucky to have almost 500 community organisations, ranging from those connected to our school communities, senior citizens groups, veterans welfare organisations, sports clubs, as well as environmental, culture and heritage protection groups, to list just a few. An ongoing task for every community organisation is to keep informed of grants programs that are available. Often the greatest hurdle is simply not knowing where to look. In this kit you will find useful information relating to grants programs that are available at federal, state and local levels of government. At the rear of this kit, I also provide information links to some great grants information websites that allow you to undertake ongoing searches for grants programs. I hope this kit also assists you in becoming aware of the very broad range of grants that are available. My office is always happy to assist and support you in the event that you locate a grant that you feel is suited to the work of your organisation. Best wishes, JENNY MACKLIN MP Federal Member for Jagajaga $755.50 2
JENNY MACKLIN MP ~ GRANTS INFORMATION KIT TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS Banyule City Council 4-5 Nillumbik Shire Council 5-7 STATE GOVERNMENT GRANTS Arts, Culture and Heritage 8-10 Business & For-Profit Organisations 10-11 Community Support 11-12 Education Environment Health Sport & Recreation 13 13-14 14 14-15 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS Arts & Culture 16-17 Business & For-Profit Organisations 18 Community Support 19 Environment 19 Sport & Recreation Further grants information 19-20 21 3
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS BANYULE CITY COUNCIL» COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS: A pool of up to $50,000 per year is available for community groups to purchase minor equipment, up to the value of $2,500, that they need in order to provide services to Banyule s community. Community organisations needing to buy minor pieces of equipment up to the value of $2,500 can now apply for Council s Community Development Grants on a monthly basis rather than annually. www.banyule.vic.gov.au/council/grants/ Community-Grants» FACILITY & RESOURCE SUBSIDY GRANTS: Banyule Council has a range of community centres, halls and venues available for hire which cater for a range of functions, meetings, special events and social gatherings. However, rental fees associated with their hire can sometimes limit opportunities for groups. Facility & Resource Subsidy Grants subsidise the scheduled fee or part thereof. Please note that these are not cash grants but a subsidy grant to reduce hire fee. www.banyule.vic.gov.au/council/grants/ Facility-Resource-Subsidy-Grants» RSL TRUST FUND GRANTS: The Banyule RSL Trust Fund invites applications on behalf of Greensborough, Montmorency Eltham and Watsonia RSLs. The Trust provides funding for projects of a general charitable nature or those designed for the benefit of the local community. Grants are available for equipment purchases, minor capital works, community projects and defibrillators. Greensborough and Watsonia RSLs both offer a memorial grant of up to $20,000 in value. www.banyule.vic.gov.au/council/grants/ RSL-Trust-Fund-Grants» SPORTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS: The Sports Development Grants provide financial assistance for individuals and teams affiliated with a sporting club within the Banyule region to meet their travel, equipment and training needs. The Sports Development Grants also rewards clubs who are working hard to develop their sport within Banyule and who encourage people from all walks of life to participate in sport. www.banyule.vic.gov.au/council/grants/ Sports-Development-Grants BANYULE.VIC.GOV.AU/COUNCIL/GRANTS 4
BANYULE CITY COUNCIL» BANYULE CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK GRANTS: Banyule offers clubs, community groups and schools mini-grants of up to $300 for people to learn more about Victoria s cultural, linguistic and religious diversity. This grant supports activities such as: 1. Supporting your group, club or school to attend a cultural museum; 2. Hosting an event and inviting a guest speaker or cultural performer. Organisations can apply to run an activity for community members, but not for staff. www.banyule.vic.gov.au/council/grants/ Cultural-Diversity-Grants NILLUMBIK SHIRE COUNCIL» NILLUMBIK COMMUNITY FUND Nillumbik Community Fund grants are available to local groups and organisations. The grants support projects that create community partnerships, share resources, respond to community needs and will have a lasting impact beyond the life of the grant. Grants of up to $5,000 from a $10,000 pool are available. Grant guidelines and application forms are available at Nillumbik Community Fund. www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/living-in/grants/ Nillumbik-Community-Fund» CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT GRANTS:» ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS: Environmental Sustainability Grants provide incentives to new or established local friends of and conservation groups, schools and individuals to develop various environmental programs and projects that benefit the Banyule community. Grant applications include the conservation of resources, reducing waste and pollution, maintaining and enhancing the natural environment or encouraging environmental stewardship. www.banyule.vic.gov.au/council/grants/ Environmental-Sustainability-Grants Cultural Achievement grants provide financial assistance to individuals or groups to encourage and recognise outstanding cultural achievement. Individual grants State level achievement - $100 National level achievement - $150 International level achievement - $200 Group grants State level achievement - $200 National level achievement - $300 International level achievement - $400 www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/living-in/grants/ Arts-and-Culture 5
NILLUMBIK SHIRE COUNCIL» CONSERVATION CORRIDORS PROGRAM: This program seeks to engage the local community to protect and improve habitat for a range of threatened plants and animals in the Shire. Support and assistance will be provided for on-ground and coordinated management works including weed control, pest animal control, fauna monitoring and biodiversity enhancement. This will allow the local community to continue to take action to reverse the decline of significant populations of threatened species and to conserve, maintain and enhance biodiversity in our unique and important area. Nillumbik can assist by funding a range of on-ground works which may include: Pest animal control; Fencing; Weed control; Seed collection; Survey of native and pest animal populations; Installation of nest boxes or habitat pavers; Revegetation and biodiversity enhancement; Monitoring. www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/environment/ Grants-rebates-and-incentives/ Nillumbiks-Conservation-Corridors- Program» LAND MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM: This program offers flexible grants to support a range of integrated land management activities for private landowners. Projects relating to land within the green wedge and Rural Conservation Zone or areas in or adjoining land with an Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO) will be given priority. www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/environment/ Grants-rebates-and-incentives/Land- Management-Incentive-Program» QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS & ROBERT BRIDGFORD INDIGENOUS TRUST: Quick Response Grants support local groups and organisations by funding small projects that meet an identified community need in a timely manner with grants of up to $2000. The Robert Bridgford Indigenous Trust supports local groups and organisations to implement projects that advance indigeneous people within Nillumbik with grants of up to $2000. These grants open 1 July each year and remain open until funds are expended. To request further information email to: grants@nillumbik.vic.gov.au To request further information, email to: grants@nillumbik.vic.gov.au. NILLUMBIK.VIC.GOV.AU/LIVING-IN/ GRANTS 6
NILLUMBIK SHIRE COUNCIL» YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS: Youth Development grants are offered under the guidelines of the Quick Response Grants. For more information, contact the Nillumbik Youth Team at: nyp@nillumbik.vic.gov.au» SPORTING GRANTS: This grant encourages and recognises the outstanding efforts and achievements by providing financial assistance to individuals and clubs. Individual grants State competition - $100 National competition - $150 International competition - $200 Team grants State competition - $200 National competition - $300 International competition - $400 For further information contact Nullimbik Leisure Services on 9433 3183 or leisure.admin@nillumbik.vic.gov.au. NILLUMBIK.VIC.GOV.AU/LIVING-IN/ GRANTS 7
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS GRANTS VICTORIA - THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT S GRANTS DIRECTORY: WWW.VIC.GOV.AU/GRANTS Grants Victoria is the directory of all available Victorian Government grants. There you can find general information about grants and assistance for individuals, businesses and communities that can help: Fund ideas and initiatives; Develop local and national solutions; Get assistance in times of hardship; and Access further information. The Victorian Government also includes Departments, statutory authorities and government business enterprises. Grants include funding programs, individual grants, fellowships and scholarships. PLEASE NOTE: Listed here are some key Victorian grants - various other grants can also be found at www.vic.gov.au/grants. ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE GRANTS:» ANZAC CENTENARY COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM: organisations for projects that commemorate the service and sacrifice of World War One (WWI) veterans and their communities or inform and educate Victorians about the experiences of WWI veterans and their communities. WWI related projects could include new memorials, one off community events, local community education projects and the preservation of WWI history. www.vic.gov.au/grants/arts-culture-heritage» ANZAC COMMEMORATIVE NAMING PROJECT: During the ANZAC centenary period (2014-18), the Victorian Government is conducting a commemorative naming project in partnership with naming authorities, primarily councils. The project is an opportunity for Victorians to acknowledge the wartime service and sacrifice of their local municipality s military service people or locals who supported Australia s military cause. The Office of Geographic Names is managing the Anzac Commemorative Naming Project on behalf of the Veterans Unit of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. www.vic.gov.au/grants/arts-culture-heritage The Anzac Centenary Community Grant Program offers funding to eligible 8
» RESTORING COMMUNITY WAR MEMORIALS AND AVENUES OF HONOUR GRANTS PROGRAM: The Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program supports communities in Victoria to ensure local war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour are restored to their original condition or improved to reflect the service history of the local community. www.vic.gov.au/grants/arts-culture-heritage» LIVING HERITAGE GRANTS: The Living Heritage Grants program will provide opportunities for community and not-for-profit organisations, committees of management and local councils to obtain funding for heritage works. Matched funding will also be available for places of worship and, in some instances, heritage places and objects in private ownership where a broader community benefit can be demonstrated.» CENTENARY OF WW1 FELLOWSHIP: This is a specialist fellowship through the State Library of Victoria that supports historians and researchers wanting to access the Library s extensive collection on a subject related to Victorians at home and abroad during the First World War (1914 1918) and its immediate aftermath. Their collection includes large numbers of unique diaries, correspondence, newspapers, photographs, ephemera and books. The fellowship carries a grant of $15,000 and is for three months fulltime, or longer part-time. www.vic.gov.au/grants/arts-culture-heritage» CHILDREN S LITERATURE FELLOWSHIP: The Children s Literature Fellowship carries a grant of $15,000 for a project exploring the State Library s collections of children s books and book illustrations. The grants will help secure the future of many heritage places which contribute to the liveability and cultural diversity of Victoria, providing a wide range of economic, social and community benefits. The Living Heritage Grants program is being run through Heritage Victoria located within the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). www.vic.gov.au/grants/arts-culture-heritage» LOCAL HISTORY GRANTS PROGRAM: The Local History Grants Program encourages and fosters community activities that better preserve, record and share the local, social and community history of Victoria and Victorians. www.vic.gov.au/grants/arts-culture-heritage www.vic.gov.au/grants/arts-culture-heritage 9
» MUSIC WORKS GRANTS: If you re a contemporary musician or music industry professional, find out about Creative Victoria s Music Works Grants program. This program supports contemporary music and is open to Victorian artists, managers, industry professionals and venues. www.vic.gov.au/grants/arts-culture-heritage» FUTURE INDUSTRIES GRANTS: A new program to build a more prosperous Victoria by targeting key industries of the future. www.vic.gov.au/grants/business.» LOCAL INDUSTRY FUND FOR TRANSITION: Fund to create jobs in areas impacted by car manufacturing closures. BUSINESS & FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS: www.vic.gov.au/grants/business.» GROW YOUR BUSINESS GRANTS: Up to $11,500 to get strategic planning assistance, business mentoring and networking help. www.vic.gov.au/grants/business.» JOBS VICTORIA FUNDING: The Jobs Victoria Employment Network will provide funding to organisations to deliver employment assistance to disadvantaged jobseekers. www.vic.gov.au/grants/business.» FUTURE INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURING PROGRAM: The Future Industries Manufacturing Program will offer funding of up to $500,000 to Victorian-based companies to implement new manufacturing technologies. www.vic.gov.au/grants/business.» SUSTAINABILITY VIC: BUSINESS - BOOSTING PRODUCTIVITY ENERGY ASSESSMENT GRANT: Small and medium sized businesses can apply for an SV Business Boosting Productivity energy assessment grant of up to $9000, and access implementation support. Basic energy assessment up to $2,000 for an energy assessment. This is suitable for businesses spending between $20,000 and $50,000 on energy each year. 10
Detailed energy assessment up to $6,000 for an energy assessment. This is suitable for businesses spending more than $50,000 on energy each year. Both grants require co-funding from the business of 50% of the assessment cost.» YOUNG MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: Recognises an individual 35 years of age or younger in a technical or innovative manufacturing role. www.vic.gov.au/grants/business. An implementation bonus of up to $3,000 is available when businesses implement one or more eligible recommendations from the assessment report. www.vic.gov.au/grants/business.» TECHNOLOGY TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERING ICT PROGRAM (TRIP): Victorian ICT companies can apply for grant assistance to attend a trade show or event that is relevant to their business. www.vic.gov.au/grants/business. COMMUNITY SUPPORT» ACTIVE CLUB GRANTS: VicHealth s Active Club Grants offer funding to community sport and recreation clubs to increase or maintain participation through their club, by purchasing core equipment. www.vic.gov.au/grants/community.» ADVANCE SCHOOLS PROGRAM: Advance is a school-based program for young people to volunteer in their own community.» TOURISM DEMAND DRIVER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM: Funding between $250,000 to $750,000 on a matched dollar-for-dollar basis, is available through Business Victoria to develop tourism infrastructure. It is a partnership between the Department of Human Services, Victorian Government secondary schools and community organisations. www.vic.gov.au/grants/community. www.vic.gov.au/grants/business. 11
» CHARITIES AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DUTY EXEMPTION: Charities and friendly societies are entitled to an exemption from duty in Victoria. www.vic.gov.au/grants/community.» PUBLIC SECTOR INNOVATION FUND: The Public Sector Innovation Fund is designed to drive new, more effective solutions to complex policy and service delivery challenges in Victoria. The Innovation Fund is open to applications from any organisation working with or within the Victorian public sector. Projects must involve a state government partner (department, agency or statutory body). Grants ranging from $50,000 - $400,000 are available and support collaborative, smallscale projects. www.vic.gov.au/grants/community.» STATEWIDE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM (SWEP): SWEP provides Victorian people who either have a permanent or long-term disability or are frail aged with subsidised aids, equipment and home and vehicle modifications to enhance their independence and facilitate community participation. www.vic.gov.au/grants/community.» TAC YOUTH GRANTS: The Transport Accident Commission (the TAC) is offering the opportunity for youthfocused organisations in Victoria to apply for funding under its Youth Grants Program. Applications are invited for three-year proposals that enable applicant organisations to build and enhance protective factors that support at-risk young people. www.vic.gov.au/grants/community.» VICTORIA REMEMBERS PROGRAM: The Victorian Government, through the Veterans Branch, Department of Premier and Cabinet, has established the Victoria Remembers Grant Program to help communities make personal connections with the Centenary of World War I. It also assists projects or activities that commemorate other wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Victorians have served. www.vic.gov.au/grants/community.» COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR PRIMARY PREVENTION GRANTS: The Community Partnerships for Primary Prevention Grants Program is designed to support local community partnerships to coordinate and drive family violence prevention activities. The grants program also supports ongoing investment and effort in Victoria to end family violence and other forms of violence against women. www.vic.gov.au/grants/community. 12
EDUCATION» CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND: The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend camps, sports and excursions. Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. $125 per year will be paid for eligible primary school students, with $225 per year paid for eligible secondary school students. Payments will go directly to the school and be tied to the student. www.vic.gov.au/grants/education. ENVIRONMENT» ENERGY EFFICIENCY CAPABILITY GRANTS PROGRAM: Grants of up to $150,000 are available for industry associations, business networks and Registered Training Organisations to build the knowledge and skills in energy efficiency among small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). By building the energy efficiency capabilities of SMEs, or those who provide services to SMEs, projects must deliver big impact and long lasting change. This grant aims to support small and medium sized businesses to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs and improve productivity. www.vic.gov.au/grants/enviroment.» ADVANCE SCHOOLS PROGRAM: Advance is a school-based program for young people to volunteer in their community. It is a partnership between the Department of Human Services, Victorian Government secondary schools and community organisations. www.vic.gov.au/grants/education» SUSTAINABILITY VICTORIA BUSINESS - BOOSTING PRODUCTIVITY ENERGY ASSESSMENT GRANT: Small and medium sized businesses can apply for an SV Business Boosting Productivity energy assessment grant: Basic energy assessment up to $2,000 for an energy assessment. This is suitable for businesses spending between $20,000 and $50,000 on energy each year. Detailed energy assessment up to $6,000 for an energy assessment. This is suitable for businesses spending more than $50,000 on energy each year. Both grants require co-funding from the business of 50% of the assessment cost. 13
An implementation bonus of up to $3,000 is available when businesses implement one or more eligible recommendations from the assessment report. www.vic.gov.au/grants/enviroment. HEALTH» PARTICIPATION FOR CALD SENIORS GRANTS PROGRAM: The Participation for CALD Seniors Grants Program provides funding for projects that help isolated people from CALD backgrounds connect with existing or new support networks and activities. Eligible organisations such as seniors clubs, ethnic community groups, migrant resource centres, neighbourhood houses, aged care facilities and local councils are invited to apply for funding of up to $5,000 for small projects or up to $10,000 for complex projects. www.vic.gov.au/grants/health» VICHEALTH FUNDING: VicHealth adds strength to other organisations working in health promotion through the provision of funding and other resources. www.vic.gov.au/grants/health» VICHEALTH INNOVATION RESEARCH: VicHealth calls annually for applications from researchers to undertake a two-year innovative research project that has the potential to generate large health gains for Victorian population groups. www.vic.gov.au/grants/health» WORKSAFE PREVENTION FUND: WorkSafe s Prevention Fund supports initiatives that create workplace change or provide information and education to improve workplace health and safety, or reduce knowledge gaps. www.vic.gov.au/grants/health SPORT & RECREATION» ATHLETE PATHWAY TRAVEL GRANTS PROGRAM: The Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program provides grants to improve Victorian athlete development pathways from community to national representation level. Support is available to assist community sport and recreation athletes, coaches, officials and teams with the travel costs of participating in training and competition, and for high performance Victorian athletes and teams to compete at national championships or selection events. www.vic.gov.au/grants/sport-recreation 14
» EMERGENCY: SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT: These grants provide assistance to grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and organisations to replace essential sporting or first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of fire, flood, significant storm event, theft or criminal damage. www.vic.gov.au/grants/sport-recreation» STRONGER FISHING CLUBS GRANTS: Provides eligible angling clubs with up to $2,000 to promote membership. All Victorian angling clubs are encouraged to apply. www.vic.gov.au/grants/sport-recreation» SIGNIFICANT SPORTING EVENTS PROGRAM: The Significant Sporting Events Program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria. www.vic.gov.au/grants/sport-recreation» SPORTING CLUB GRANTS: The Sporting Club Grants Program provides grants to assist in the purchase of sports uniforms and equipment and to improve the capacity and accessibility of Victorian clubs and other community sport and recreation organisations and increase the skills of their coaches, officials and managers. www.vic.gov.au/grants/sport-recreation 15
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS ARTS & CULTURE GRANTS:» CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS If you are an individual artist, arts worker or group of artists, a Career Development Grant can provide support to further develop your skills or improve your capacity to build an enduring career in the arts. Career Development grants are available from $5,000 to $25,000. These grants can support a broad range of activities such as skills and professional development, mentorships, showcases, residencies and other projects directly related to your career development. Supported activities must last no longer than two years from the proposed start date. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding» ARTISTS WITH DISABILITY FUNDING Artists with disability funding provides support for artists and groups who identify with disability. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding» ARTS PROJECTS ORGANISATIONS Arts projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Examples of activities this grant supports include the creation of new work, creative development, touring, festivals, productions, exhibitions, publishing, recording and market development activity. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding» CATALYST AUSTRALIAN ARTS AND CULTURE FUND Catalyst is the Australian Government s new funding program for the arts. It will invest $12 million each year in innovative projects and initiatives from arts and cultural organisations. Catalyst will assist organisations to forge new creative and financial partnerships and stimulate innovative ways to build participation by Australians in our cultural life. It will enable access to high quality arts experiences in regional communities and international activities that achieve cultural diplomacy objectives.. www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/ catalyst-australian-arts-and-culture-fund 16
» COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANTS The Community Heritage Grants program is managed by the National Library of Australia. It aims to preserve and provide access to locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections across Australia. Not-for-profit community organisations such as historical societies, museums, public libraries, archives, galleries and Indigenous and migrant community groups can apply for funding to: document, preserve, digitise and curate collections; provide collection management training in community-based workshops. The program is jointly funded by the Department of Communications and the Arts, the National Library of Australia, the National Archives of Australia, the National Museum of Australia, and the National Film and Sound Archive. www.nla.gov.au/awards-and-grants/chg» ANZAC CENTENARY PRODUCTION AND COMMISSIONING FUND The Production and Commissioning Fund supports high quality, high-reach artistic creations and events that commemorate the Anzac Centenary. The objectives of the fund are to: give every Australian the opportunity to access high quality arts and cultural activities that commemorate the Anzac Centenary enable Australia s cultural institutions, artists and arts organisations to explore Anzac Centenary issues and themes to enhance our understanding of the Anzac legacy. Projects must be collaborative and have broad geographical reach to be considered. They should be accessible across state borders, or at a minimum in a number of locations in a single state or territory www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/ anzac-centenary-arts-and-culture-fund» INDIGENOUS VISUAL ARTS INDUSTRY SUPPORT PROGRAM The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program supports a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry with strong participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Funding provides professional opportunities for over 8,000 artists and around 300 arts workers, most living in very remote Indigenous communities. Some of Australia s most dynamic visual art is produced in Indigenous art centres, which enable artists to create new art, earn income, develop professional skills and connect to the art market. www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/ indigenous-visual-arts-industry-supportprogram 17
BUSINESS & FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS:» BUSINESS GROWTH GRANT: Delivered through AusIndustry, Business Growth Grants provide financial help for businesses to improve their operations and grow. A Business Growth Grant reimburses businesses for up to half of the cost of engaging a service provider, to a maximum of $20,000 (excluding GST). This funding supports business improvement projects.» ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM: Delivered through AusIndustry, the Entrepreneurs Programme provides business support and advice to help businesses commercialise novel products, processes and services, as well as improve their productivity and competitiveness. The Programme connects businesses to a national network of more than 100 experienced Advisers and Facilitators. www.business.gov.au/assistance/ entrepreneurs-programme The grant supports strategies that improve the abilities and skills of your business. It doesn t support fixes for problems that are part of the ordinary, every day operations of your business. www.business.gov.au/assistance/businessgrowth-grants» CYBER SECURITY SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMME: Delivered through AusIndustry, the Cyber Security Small Business Grants provide oneoff grant of up to $2,100 to small businesses with less than 20 employees to enhance cyber security. www.business.gov.au/assistance/businessgrowth-grants» FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (FTA) TRAINING PROVIDER GRANTS: Delivered through AusTrade, The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Training Provider Grant promotes business understanding of Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and Korea by supporting organisations to deliver training on FTAs for businesses. Australian member-based business organisations and educational institutions can apply. Grants of $20,000 to $100,000 are currently available per project. www.business.gov.au/assistance/free-tradeagreement-training-provider-grants 18
COMMUNITY SUPPORT» VOLUNTEER GRANTS PROGRAM These grants aim to support the efforts of Australia s volunteers. They provide small amounts of money that organisations and community groups can use to help their volunteers. They are part of the Government s work to support the volunteers who help disadvantaged Australian communities and encourage inclusion of vulnerable people in community life. ENVIRONMENT» 20 MILLION TREES FUNDING PROGRAM Under the program, 20 million trees will be planted by 2020 to deliver environmental benefits at the local level. www.nrm.gov.au/national/20-million-trees The funding will help volunteers to do their important work, and the grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 each will allow organisations to buy much needed equipment, such as computers, or help with training volunteers, fuel costs or undertaking background security checks. www.dss.gov.au/grants/grants» MULTICULTURAL ARTS AND FESTIVALS The Families and Communities Programme aims to strengthen relationships, support families, improve children s wellbeing and increase participation in community life to strengthen family and community functioning, and reduce the costs of family breakdown. Total funding of $125,000 is available to deliver Multicultural Arts and Festivals. www.dss.gov.au/grants/grants/closedfunding-rounds/multicultural-arts-andfestivals SPORT & RECREATION» LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANTS PROGRAM The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state, national or international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia state or national championships. Grants of $500 are available for successful individual applicants. www.ausport.gov.au/participating/local_ sporting_champions 19
» WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORT The Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) program is managed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) in partnership with the Office for Women and comprises of the following components: Individual Development Grants: Supports individual women to gain skills, knowledge and qualifications to progress on their leadership pathway. The maximum grant amount is $3,000 to support course/training fee; Organisation Leadership Development Grants: Supports sporting organisations to run leadership development training/ workshops for women. The maximum grant amount is $20,000 to support for eligible expenditure items; and Stepping In program: This is a new component of WLIS to be delivered in 2017 with the aim to provide intensive targeted leadership development opportunities for identified future women leaders in sport. Stepping In will fund a maximum of 18 potential women leaders each year, with successful placements determined through a rigorous application and selection process. http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/ women 20
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FURTHER GRANTS INFORMATION: LOCAL GOVERNMENT» BANYULE.VIC.GOV.AU/COUNCIL/GRANTS» NILLUMBIK.VIC.GOV.AU/LIVING-IN/GRANTS STATE GOVERNMENT» WWW.VIC.GOV.AU/GRANTS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT» WWW.AUSTRALIA.GOV.AU» WWW.FUNDINGCENTRE.COM.AU/GRANT/HOME» WWW.BUSINESS.GOV.AU/ASSISTANCE This kit is provided with the compliments of: Jenny Macklin MP Federal Member for Jagajaga 149 Burgundy Street (PO Box 316), Heidelberg Vic 3084 P: 03 9459 1411 F: 03 9457 5721 E: jmacklin.mp@aph.gov.au jenny.macklin Jenny Macklin MP Jenny Macklin MP 22