There are a tonne of wonderful grants available at the moment so we are bringing our newsletter to you more frequently this month plus we are trialing a new format for our newsletter to try and make it more user freindly - your feedback would be apreciated.
From the list below you can choose the geographic area and organisation type that best suits you and go straight to the featured grants for you....
Australia wide Schools
Australia wide Individuals
Australia wide For-Profit Entities
Australia wide Not-For-Profits
Australia wide Local Govts
Western Australian Local Govts
Queensland Individuals
Queensland Local Govts and Not-for-Profits
________________________________________
Australia wide Schools and Not-for-Profits new link
Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grant
Through the Junior Landcare Grants Program, any school or youth organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local Landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment including:
• Water quality/conservation
• Waste reduction/recycling
• School Gardens
• Biodiversity
• Land
In addition to on-ground rehabilitation or restoration works, projects may also include conservation of natural resources, environmental monitoring programs, waste minimisation, using school grounds as learning centres or undertaking an environmental field trip.
Most project applications will be expected to have a value of around $1000. Next closing date is March 6th.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Australia-wide Individuals
Power of One Award
The Power of One, Bryce Courtenay's Australian Hero Award will reward and recognize one special person whose commitment to the greater good is an inspiration to those around them.
"The power of one is the decision to make a difference without expecting recognition," Bryce Courtenay
Legendary author Bryce Courtney has launched the 'Power of One Australian Hero Award' to give back and recognise "one special person whose commitment to the greater good is an inspiration to those around them."
A prize of $50,000 will be presented by Bryce Courtenay to the winner to assist that person to continue their work in the community.
Closeing date is February 27th.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Australia wide For-Profit Entities
Professional Advice and Planning Grants
Professional Advice and Planning Grants of up to $5500 (GST inclusive) are available to assist drought affected farm businesses to access professional advice to assist their drought management and recovery processes.
The grants may be used for:
• obtaining advice such as a farm business viability assessment
• the development of a farm business plan incorporating a drought management and recovery plan, or
• to obtain financial and agronomic advice about what changes may need to be made to ensure that the farm business recovers from the drought.
Farmers in Exceptional Circumstances declared areas can apply on behalf of their farm business. Only one Professional Advice and Planning Grant per farm business will be issued.
Applications should be received before 12 June 2009.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Australia wide Not-For-Profits
MoneyGram
MoneyGram supports organizations that strengthen the global communities it serves. Each year MoneyGram contributes to local, national and international programs that will directly benefit communities of people likely to rely on money transfer and bill payment services.
There are three focus areas:
1. Basic Needs and Affordable Housing: MoneyGram supports programs or services that provide housing, shelter, food, water, basic health care and other basic needs service to individuals and families in our global community.
2. Basic Education: MoneyGram believes that we have a responsibility to support programs and services which inspire adults and children to have a more promising future. This includes programs that support academic readiness and appropriate grade-level achievement, social adjustment for academic success, parenting skills and classes for adult basic education including English as a second language programs. MoneyGram especially seeks to fund programs providing basic literacy and language skills. Programs focused on financial literacy are also considered.
3. Disaster Relief: MoneyGram supports programs that provide support to those suffering from disasters and crisis events such as emergency food shortages around the world. These grants are offered at the discretion of the MoneyGram Global Giving board of directors and are not available by application.
In the United States, contributions are limited to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Globally, MoneyGram awards donor advised grants with the help of prominent organizations that complete grants internationally in accordance with all U.S. laws.
Typically, the range of the organization's request must not exceed $10,000; however in certain circumstances exceptions may be made.
Next round closes Marrch 15th.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Australia wide Not-For-Profits
Prize for Women's Creativity in Rural Life
This Prize is designed to draw international attention to women's contributions to sustainable development, household food security and peace, as well gain recognition and support for their community work. While rural women are vital in providing examples of sound practices they still do not have full access to tools needed for development, such as education, credit, land rights and participation in decision making. By highlighting and awarding their creative development models, innovations and experiences, WWSF participates in alleviating poverty and marginalisation.
The Prize is $1000 per laureate (as of 2009) and $3000 for African women's organisations, honors women and women's groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities.
Nominees should be women and women's groups currently active in rural life whose efforts have not yet been acknowledged by other awards. They may not nominate themselves.
Closeing date is March 31st.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Australia wide local Govts
Local Adaptation Pathways Program
The Local Adaptation Pathways Programme will support local government bodies, regional organisations / consortiums of councils to implement of a risk management process to deal with the impacts of climate change, including initial context analysis, risk evaluation workshops
and / or adaptation action plans.
The Programme will provide local governments grants totalling $500,000 which is up to:
• $75,000 for a single council
• $120,000 for two councils or
• $140,000 for three or more councils
Applications will be accepted from local councils, regional and/or shire councils, groupings of
councils, and/or coalitions of these. Group applications need to clearly identify the acquittal process for combined grants.
While all applications will be considered, this round of funding particularly seeks to improve participation from local governments in outer regional, remote and very remote regions.
Closing Date is February 25th.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Australia wide Local Govt and Not-For-Profits
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Applications for funding from incorporated, not-for-profit community groups and local government associations/agencies are sought for projects which address one or more of the following areas:
• Indigenous prisoner throughcare (rehabilitation, treatment and reintegration projects)
• Crime prevention
Eligible organisations are able to seek funding of up to $500,000 for each project.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 20 March 2009.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Western Australia Local Govts
Accessible Pathways Grant Scheme
The Accessible Pathways Grant Scheme provides funding assistance to Local Governments to assist in the provision of improved access to public transport in Western Australia.
The Scheme's primary aim is to encourage the use of public transport through the provision of suitable facilities for public transport patrons.
Funding assistance will be available for the following project types:
• The provision of an accessible pathway where no pathway presently exists.
• The upgrade of an existing pathway to enable compliance with the Scheme criteria.
The maximum amount requested for any one Application shall not exceed $15,000 exc GST. Funding for approved projects is on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The Scheme is based on a joint funding agreement and provides a maximum grant of 50 per cent of the overall Project Cost (ex GST), which is capped to $15,000 per application. The applicant and any sponsors are required to provide a matching contribution made up of financial and in kind contributions.
Applications Close February 25th.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Queensland Individuals
John Oxley Library Fellowship
The John Oxley Library Fellowship encourages the research and documenting of Queensland history, using sources contained within the State Library in general, and specifically within the collections of the John Oxley Library.
The Fellowship attracts a prize of $20,000 which may be used to supplement the researcher's income during work on their project or to meet any necessary travel and research costs, within the parameters of the Fellowship.
Applications Close March 20th.
Search FundBase now.
________________________________________
Queensland Local Govt and Not-For-Profits
Gritty Places
The Gritty Places Partnership Program makes a difference to Queensland artists and communities by transforming old buildings into creative and active spaces.
From 2005 to 2009, the Government is providing $200,000 a year through the Gritty Places Partnership Program to help local councils and community groups convert old council buildings into arts venues.
Many local councils own redundant utility buildings such as former sub-stations and depots which are solidly built and have generous internal dimensions. It is possible to develop these disused buildings into rough and basic facilities which are suitable for a range of messy and noisy activities carried out by visual artists, musicians and performance artists. It is envisaged that artists and art groups would use space within these arts accommodation hubs either free of charge or at a nominal rental.
The Gritty Places Partnership Program would contribute to the capital building conversion works providing useable spaces. The facilities could be rough and basic with minimal fit-out works such as toilet, kitchen and office facilities. Workplace Health and Safety, Building, Fire Control and Access standards would be met.
Local councils can apply for grants of up to $50,000 per location to develop a Gritty Places project and will need to demonstrate their financial commitment by at least matching the funding sought from the Government.
Local councils may choose to partner with a local arts organisation to act as project manager of the facility. The local council is expected to provide the building assets and continue to maintain them. A local arts organisation could be engaged to provide tenancy management and business support services or this could be undertaken by council.
Closing date is March 31st.
Search FundBase now.
|
