Local Grant Workshop! Are you interested in attending a local community grants writing workshop?

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1 Grants Bulletin October 2015 Before starting a grant application make sure you read the guidelines & eligibility for the grant to make sure your project fits the criteria. If you have any questions &/or would like assistance please contact the Community Grants Officer on or jmckiernan@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au Local Grant Workshop! Are you interested in attending a local community grants writing workshop? Are you available for a few hours on Thursday 19 th November 2015? Would it be helpful to have skills in? Grant Preparation Grant Writing Grant Acquittal Please jmckiernan@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au if you are interested in attending. Limited spots available, cost $15 per person, to be held in Murrurundi. 1

2 Grant Summary Category & Grant Name Amount Closing Date Arts/Culture/Sport/Education Back to School Program 2016 Max $50 16 October Local Sporting Champions Max $ October Accessible Arts - Quick Response Grant Max $5,000 6 November Eco Schools Programme Max $3,500 March 2016 James N Kirby Foundation Min $3, Feb 2016 Heritage/Environment Habitat Action Grants NSW DPI Max $40, October National Science Week Grants Min $2, October Aboriginal Land Clean Up and Prevention Program Max $50,000 2 November Copland Foundation Grants - Conservation Max $50, November Bjarne K Dahl Trust Eucalypts Max $15, November Ian Potter Foundation Environmental Small Grants Max $20, December Sunsuper Dreams for a better world Min $5, December NSW Heritage Grants Special Projects Max $10, December Business/Economic Development/Tourism Export Market Development Grants Max $15, November Business Growth Grant Max $20, December NAB Impact Investment Readiness Fund Max $1000, December Smart and Skilled Scholarships Not specified 31 December The Industry Skills Fund Youth Stream Max $7, Feb 2016 Community/Health/General Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Max $50, October Aurizon Community Giving Fund Max $20, October St George Foundation Max $50, October Stronger Communities Programme Max $20, October Whites Rural Community Grants Max $4, October 2016 Aim for the Stars Scholarship Program Group Max $6, November 2016 Aim for the Stars Scholarship Program Individual Max $4, November Google Grants Online Advertising Tool Not Specified 31 December Ongoing Propeller Max $500 Weekly Australian Communities Foundation Funding Not Specified Ongoing 2

3 October Back to School Program 2016 FRRR will again be delivering the Back to School Program for the start of the 2016 school year. The Back to School (BTS) initiative is part of the Rural Education Australia Program. This program helps rural, regional and remote students to access quality educational experiences by providing $50 gift vouchers which are redeemable for items such as school uniforms, clothing, shoes, school bags and stationery items necessary to start the 2016 school year. Amount $50 Closing Date 16 October 2015 Contact Telephone on Habitat Action Grants NSW DPI Angling clubs, individuals, community groups, and organisations interested in rehabilitating fish habitats in freshwater and saltwater areas throughout NSW can apply for grants. Habitat rehabilitation projects which may be funded include: removal or modification of barriers to fish passage rehabilitation of riparian lands (river banks, wetlands, mangrove forests, saltmarsh) re-snagging waterways with timber structure removal of exotic vegetation from waterways bank stabilisation works reinstatement of natural flow regimes Amount Small Grants $2,000 Large Grants $40,000 Closing Date 16 October 2015 Contact Grants Administrator on or ring (02) , (02) or (02)

4 Newcastle Permanent Charitable Grants Foundation: provides grant funding for projects, initiatives and programs focussed on improving community health and wellbeing for those most in need, improved life outcomes for disadvantaged and at risk young people and improved social outcomes for those marginalised and or isolated in our community. Foundation focus areas are outlined below. Amount $10,000 - $50,000 Closing Date 16 October 2015 Contact National Science Week: the Australian Government supports National Science Week in a variety of ways, including through the National Science Week Grants Programme. There is $ available on a competitive basis for grants in Grants for projects contributing to National Science Week in 2016 are available for between $2000 and $ Applications for grants will be able to be submitted from 6-23 October 2015, with successful recipients to be announced early in Amount $2,000 - $25,000 Closing Date 23 October 2015 Contact Pages/default.aspx 4

5 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. Cash grants are only available for projects that affect the immediate areas in which Aurizon operates which includes Hunter NSW. Amount $20,000 Closing Date 23 October 2015 Contact St. George Foundation: focuses on helping smaller community organisations that work to provide a brighter future for socially, economically or physically disadvantaged children. The charities we fund attract little assistance from the government and are not able to generate significant fundraising income of their own. St George wants to support the awesome work they do for children in our community. Amount $50,000 Closing Date 23 October 2015 Contact 5

6 Stronger Communities Programme: The objective of the Stronger Communities Programme 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: 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 or in-kind on at least a dollar-for-dollar basis. Funding of $150,000 per electorate per year will be allocated for two years commencing Amount $20, 000 Closing Date 30 October 2015 Contact SCP@infrastructure.gov.au. Website - Whites Rural Community Grants: Our kids are the future of the bush. Whites Rural Community Grants are designed to make a difference to kids in regional, rural, and remote areas. We are committed to regional Australia and the communities that make it great. Tell us how a $4,000 grant could help kids in your local community through art, music, sport, sustainability, or social well-being. Electronic submissions via website only. Amount $4,000 Closing Date 31 October 2015 Website - 6

7 Local Sporting Champions (Australian Sport Commission): Young people find it difficult to meet the ongoing and significant costs associated with participation at sporting competitions, particularly those from regional areas. The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 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. Amount Up to $500 Closing Date 31 October 2015 Contact juniorsport@ausport.gov.au / Website - champions 7

8 November Aboriginal Land Clean Up and Prevention Program: Under Waste Less Recycle More the EPA has further developed the Aboriginal Land Clean Up and Prevention (ALCUP) funding program to manage illegal dumping on privately owned Aboriginal Land. Funding is available to Local Aboriginal Land Councils for individual projects of one year's duration. All funded activities must be completed by 31 March The priorities for the funding reflect the EPA's commitment to deliver an integrated approach to combat illegal dumping through active engagement and collaboration between government, land managers and local communities. Amount $5,000 - $50,000 Closing Date 2 November 2015 Website Accessible Arts Quick Response Grant: Targeting treatment, rehabilitation and care services to people severely injured in motor accidents in NSW. Projects that may be funded include: Online resources Specific adaptions of equipment for creative expression Initiatives supporting the creation of artwork Participation in creative/or artistic development workshops or residencies Arts and cultural access initiatives Amount $5,000 Closing Date 6 November 2015 Contact ktito@aarts.net.au Website 8

9 2016 Aim for the Stars Scholarship Program the Layne Beachley Foundation Scholarships will be awarded, to applicants who best demonstrate their aspirations to succeed in their chosen pursuit and how financial and moral support would further their education or personal development and the community. Females, 12 years of age and above; and Females who have initiative and passion and are committed to achieving a dream in their field of choice. Broken down into state groups, fields of pursuit include Academic and Education, Arts, Music and Entertainment, Business Leadership, Science Technology and Innovation, Environment and Sustainability, Culture and Community, Sport. Amount Up to $6,000 Closing Date 13 November 2015 Contact Megan McGrath Ph: megan@aimforthestars.com.au Website The Copland Foundation Grant Conservation: Grants will be awarded for the conservation, research and/or interpretation of historic houses and gardens, or collections and individual pieces already held by an institution. Priority programs are those involving historic houses, their collections and gardens. While grants are not limited to this category, the Trustees will be particularly pleased to receive grant applications that come under this heading. Amount $50,000 Closing Date 15 November 2015 Contact Ph: Website 9

10 Bjarne K Dahl Trust - Eucalypts: Priority will be given to projects that address the following: Conserving areas of high conservation status and interest Priority bioregions Priority ecological communities Priority species/ species groups Conservation research or activities aimed at reducing Loss of eucalypts extent and diversity Threats and risks Diseases Education and public awareness of eucalypts, and their cultivation and conservation through Increasing knowledge of eucalypt diversity Increasing knowledge of management and conservation techniques Developing standards for management and conservation practices Highlighting the iconic nature of eucalypts Highlighting cultural heritage (Indigenous culture) Literature and Art Amount $50,000 Closing Date 15 November 2015 Contact Ph: Website Export Market Development Grants: 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 know-how 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. Amount $60,000 Closing Date 30 November 2015 Website EMDG 10

11 December Ian Potter Foundation Environmental Small Grants: To foster broad public awareness leading to significant volunteer support to meet the environmental challenges facing urban and rural Australia. To contribute to projects that look to leverage support from multiple stakeholders, with a view to: Increasing public awareness of environmental challenges facing urban and rural Australia; and/or Encouraging the development of policies that are committed jointly to the economic and ecological sustainability of our communities; or Enabling community or interest groups, particularly smaller Heritage Trust Groups, to prepare Conservation Management Plans that record built heritage which can be demonstrated to be of significance, and identify viable end uses for the asset. Amount Up to $20, 000 Closing Date 11 December 2015 Contact admin@ianpotter.org.au Website - Sunsuper Dreams for a better World Dreams that aim to make a positive difference in the community and stand out from the crowd. So be creative and support your entry with photos or a video to give your dream every chance of getting noticed by our judges. The three finalists in each round are chosen on the following criteria: Does the dream qualify? If it doesn t meet the qualifying criteria, it doesn t get a look-in. Is it thought-provoking, interesting, engaging or unique? Will it truly help make the world a better place? How will the grant money be used? Amount $5,000 Closing Date 20 December 2015 Website

12 NAB Impact Investment Readiness Fund Provides mission-driven organisations with targeted advice and support to help them secure investment for scaling up their social or environmental impact. Enterprises can purchase specialised capacity building support from various types of providers. Amount Up to $ Closing Date 31 December 2015 Contact Website - Google Grants Online Advertising Tool Empowers nonprofit organisations through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords advertising, aiming to help nonprofits promote their missions and initiatives on Google search result pages. Amount Up to $ Closing Date 31 December 2015 Contact Website - f/ad-grants-guide-engb.pdf Business Growth Grant (Australian Government): Have you had an Entrepreneurs Infrastructure Programme Business Evaluation or an Enterprise Connect Business Review? If so, you can apply for our Business Growth Grant. Your Business Growth Grant project must address areas of expertise that: - are new to your business - build the internal capability of your business - embed new knowledge into your business - are not in the normal course of your business Amount Up to $20,000 Contact Website 12

13 NSW Heritage Grants Special Projects: One-off emergency works projects for a State Heritage Register-listed item or item with an Interim Heritage Order that also meets at least two of the following criteria: Urgently needed to avert management risks Remote or rural location Unable to proceed without assistance due to current disadvantage. Amount - $10,000 Contact Victoria Throp / victoria.throp@planning.nsw.gov.au / Website - Smart and Skilled FREE Scholarships: Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It's helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers, including FULLY subsidised studies. Amount Cost of course Contact Website

14 2016 The Industry Skills Fund Youth Stream (Australian Government): includes two pilot programmes, Training for Employment Scholarships and Youth Employment Pathways, which will address youth unemployment by supporting businesses to employ more young people; and community organisations to help young people return to school, start vocational training or move into work. Community service organisations may be eligible for financial support to purchase or provide services to meet individuals needs such as intensive case management, job search, mentoring and other services relevant to young people. The two pilot programmes; Training for Employment Scholarships and Youth Employment Pathways, are available until 29 February 2016 in selected regional areas and areas of high youth unemployment. Amount Various Contact Website Eco Schools Grant Program: In 2015 the Eco Schools grants program has combined with the Food Gardens in Schools program to make it easier for schools to apply for funding Program will re-open for application in March 2016: increase funding available for school environmental education projects provide greater opportunity for students with special needs by funding a broader range of environmental projects offer up to 80 grants of $3,500 each over two years. A further 18 grants of $3,500 each will be available for projects catering for students with special needs. The Eco Schools Grant Program aims to provide learning opportunities for students, teachers and the school community, through hands-on curriculum-based environmental projects that focus on strong student participation. Amount $3,500 Website 14

15 James Kirby Foundation: the third generation of Kirby s are proudly embracing Sir James' philanthropic philosophies. Together with the board we oversee a breadth of grants that impact not only towards the future educational and technical development of young Australians, but also on the health and welfare of many Australians in need as well as The Arts and The Environment. The James N Kirby Foundation makes distributions within Australia only, with priority given to organisations in NSW or, in some cases, to national level programs whose work primarily benefits NSW. Amount Small Grants up to $15,000 Large Grants over $15,000 Website Ongoing Propeller: celebrates the social change projects of everyday young people in communities across Australia through the development of short stories through film. Amount $500 each week Website Australian Communities Foundation Funding: ACF is committed to helping build healthy and resilient communities. To achieve this, ACF supports a range of charitable organisations and projects each year. Grants are made domestically and internationally through Australian registered charitable organisations for specific projects, or for purposes that support the ongoing activities of those organisations. Amount Undisclosed Website 15

16 For assistance with your grant application please contact Upper Hunter Shire Council - Community Grants Officer Jo McKiernan jmckiernan@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au Whilst Council endeavours to obtain the most current information possible please make sure you check all funding details by getting in contact with the funding provider or by viewing their website. 16