Welcome to Edition Six, it has been a couple of weeks since our last newsletter as we have been waiting the safe arrival of Maxwell James!!

FUNDING TIP
FundBase is expanding its coverage to include prizes, scholarships, awards and fellowships.  Even if you think these may not be relevant to your group or self, think again.  Frequently these types of programs allow the winnings to be spent on anything you like.  So this could be an alternative way to achieve your funding goals - you may apply for an award, win it and the outcome is for instance $5, 000 for your group to spend as they wish.  This still helps you achieve your funding goals but is a different approach.  To see a huge range of prizes, scholarships, awards and fellowships, log in to FundBase. 

Below are some prizes, scholarships, awards and fellowships that may be of interest.  These are all closing in June.

FUND FOCUS - BOMBAY SAPPHIRE DESIGN DISCOVERY AWARD
The award is Australia's most prestigious design award and offers the ri chest design prize.

Talented designers are invited to enter.

The focus is on new design pieces that reflect our unique heritage and that are an inspiration for a better life for future generations.

The successful de singer will win $30,000 and a trip to Italy with a further four finalists winning $2,500 and a further ten finalists winning $1,000.

FUND FOCUS - BLAKE POETRY AWARD
A $5,000 prize for Australian poets on the theme of "Bliss, blasphemy and belief".

FUND FOCUS - VICTORIAN SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Victorian Small Business of the Year Award is presented to a small business which has achieved excellence in the provision of nationally recognized training to its employees.

The winner is awarded $10,000 and is recognized as the best in Victoria's world class training system. The winner may represent Victoria at the Australian Training Awards.

Businesses with fewer than 20 employees are eligible for the Small Business Award. This can include full time, part-time and casual employees.

For more details log in to FundBase and subscribe to your package of 3, 10, 20 or 50 searches.