Grants Available in January 2020

NAB announces $1 million Disaster Relief Fund* On 7 January 2020, NAB announced additional relief and recovery measures, including $2,000 grants for eligible business and agribusiness customers. More information here.NAB has today announced a $1 million fund to help people affected by bushfires across Australia.In recognition of the scale and severity of the bushfires, NAB has created the $1 million Disaster Relief Fund to give customers and employees displaced from their homes ready access to cash, as well as support in the months ahead as communities rebuild homes and businesses.NAB customers who have lost homes this bushfire season can immediately access $2,000 grants to help cover costs such as temporary accommodation, food and clothing (further eligibility details at end). For information on how to access the grants contact the NAB Assist team on the dedicated number 1300 683 106 (8am-8pm Monday to Friday; and 9am-1pm Saturday AEST/AEDT). NAB employees who have had to evacuate their homes can also access a $1,000 grant.The $1 million Disaster Relief Fund is in addition to the $250,000 already committed to bushfire affected communities in NSW, SA and QLD in the past two months. The fund will also be used to provide ongoing support during the rest of the year, as the scale of the impact of these natural disasters on people and businesses becomes clearer.Other support measures NAB is providing include:

Financial relief measures for customers impacted by bushfire in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania (see notes for full details).

Donation collections in branches Australia wide, and via internet banking, for Australian Red Cross’ relief and recovery work. For Internet Banking donations, select: Funds Transfer » Donation » Charity » Australian Red Cross – NSW & QLD or Australian Red Cross – SA, VIC, WA & TAS

Dedicated hardship bankers from our NAB Assist team working on the ground in affected communities

Counselling support for our customers available via NAB’s Employee Assistance Program

NAB Chief Customer Officer – Consumer Banking, Mike Baird said the extent of damage across Australia was hard to comprehend.“I have heard the grief in our bankers’ voices as they grapple with making sure our colleagues are safe and at the same time dealing with the impact more broadly on their own communities,” Mr Baird said.“There are horrific tales of lost homes, lost livelihoods and most tragically, the loss of loved ones. Many families and businesses face an uncertain future and we want to do all we can.“The Disaster Relief Fund is designed to assist our customers, colleagues and communities as they deal with the personal impact of the bushfires both immediately and throughout 2020.“Customers in need of support should visit a NAB branch or call our NAB Assist team on 1300 683 106.“In addition, any Australians who wish to donate to help Australian Red Cross’ support efforts in these communities can do so at any NAB branch across Australia or by logging into NAB Internet Banking.”

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Grants Available in January 2020Mr Baird said in addition to the Relief Fund, NAB had a longstanding policy to provide our emergency service volunteers as much paid crisis leave as they require during emergencies, such as the current bushfires across Australia.Background

Australia’s banks are working together to ensure cash is accessible in the areas most affected by the bushfires.

NAB’s ongoing natural disaster financial relief measures include: Credit card and personal loan relief where appropriate; Suspending home and personal loan repayments; Support to manage existing regional and agribusiness bank facilities; Waiving costs and charges for withdrawing term deposits early; Waiving home loan and personal loan application fees; Support to restructure other existing bank facilities; and Provision of support and counselling by making NAB’s Employee Assistance Program

available to customers.Further assistance for customers who need help:

Visit their nearest open NAB branch, contact their banker directly or call NAB Assist on 1300 683 106 (8am-8pm Mon-Fri, or 9am-1pm on Saturdays AEST/AEDT).

Eligibility criteria for the $2,000 grant is centred around:1. A current customer or employee of NAB Group. For customers: need to have been a

customer on or before 2 January 2020 and hold at least one active account;2. Have lost your primary place of residence during the current bushfire season (rent or

own) – meaning that the property is no longer in a liveable condition;3. One grant per household (a household is defined as an address);4. Only available for primary residences, not for investment properties.

All enquiries will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, with the NAB Assist team to determine eligibility.https://news.nab.com.au/news_room_posts/nab-announces-1-million-disaster-relief-fund/

Grants-in-Aid program A new grant round of the Grants-in-Aid program (the program) will open for applications on Wednesday 15 January 2020.

The Australian Government has announced a total of $145,000 (GST exclusive) for the 2020-21 financial year for the program. Funding is available for eligible organisations to apply through a targeted competitive process. The maximum grant amount is $10,000. Grants are limited to one per organisation.

The program aims to fund discrete projects or activities by national ex-service organisations (ESOs) that address a specific problem or issue and will achieve a clear benefit to the ex-service and Defence community.

This program is open to bona fide national ESOs and provides funding to encourage cooperation and communication between the ex-service community, ESOs and the Australian Government. Funding for national ESOs aims to encourage the advancement of the objectives of ESOs.

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Grants Available in January 2020

This grant opportunity will be administered by the Community Grants Hub on behalf of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/grants-aid-0

Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program Building Excellence in Support and Training grantsBuilding Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants support ex-service organisations (ESOs) in providing compensation and welfare assistance to the Defence and veteran communities.These grants are calculated using a formula based on each eligible organisation's advocacy workload, calculated as a percentage of the national workload. This percentage is then used to determine that organisations share of the available funding.This grants program links closely with the Advocacy Training and Development Program, which provides training, support and accreditation for advocates.For more information see Factsheet GS02 — Building Excellence in Support and Training.Apply for a BEST grantTo apply for a BEST grant, use the online Community Grants Hub.The Grant Opportunity Guidelines and information about how to apply are available on the Community Grants Hub.To receive an email when grants are open for applications, go to the 'Subscribe for updates' Form.For more information about the Hub, see the DVA Community Grants Hub website.Application helpAssistance can be obtained through the Community Grants Hub.Email support@communitygrants.gov.au or phone 1800 020 283 . If you think you may need help please ask early. This means any problems can be sorted out in time for your application to be considered for funding.Approved grants listsFor a list of BEST grants that have been approved see Approved grants.https://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants/grant-and-bursary-programs/building-excellence-support-and-training

National NAIDOC Poster CompetitionFunding ProvidersNational NAIDOC poster competition entry form 2020ListenGet your entries in for the 2020 National NAIDOC Poster Competition!Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are invited to submit artworks for the 2020 National NAIDOC Poster Competition.The winning artwork will collect a $10,000 cash prize and used as the 2020 National NAIDOC Poster. Have your artwork seen and celebrated Australia-wide as the centerpiece to NAIDOC Week 2020!

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Grants Available in January 2020This competition is a chance for talented artists aged 13 years and older to be recognised across Australia in celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements.Your artwork must reflect this year’s National NAIDOC theme:Always Was, Always Will Be.Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent we now call Australia for over 65,000 yearsFind out more about the 2020 National NAIDOC theme.Poster entries close 5:00pm AEDT, Monday 03 February 2020.To enter the 2020 National NAIDOC Poster Competition all entrants must accept the Terms and Conditions.Please Note:

If your artwork contains any third party intellectual property you must have gained the appropriate permissions from the relevant persons or authorities before submitting your entry. This includes any reproduction of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags.

If your artwork contains imagery of actual persons (alive or deceased) you must have gained the appropriate permissions from the relevant persons.

artists may submit only one artwork (entry).When you submit your entry you will receive an email confirming that it has been received. If you do not receive an email your application has not been successfully received. Please contact the National NAIDOC Secretariat if there are any problems at naidoc@niaa.gov.au.Please indicate the entrant's age *All applicants must be 13 years and older. Where a participating artist is under the age of 18, the artist’s adult parent/guardian must complete the Entry Form by stating their own name on behalf of the name of the artist to indicate their agreement with these terms and conditions on behalf of the artist.https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/national-naidoc-poster-competition-entry-form

Army History Research Grants

Applications are now open for the 2020-21 round of the Army History Research Grants Scheme. See below for further information and application form to apply. Applications close 13 March 2020. Advice for Potential Applicants

Potential applicants are encouraged to read and take note of the material available here on the website, namely the following documents: Advice to applicants, Frequently Asked Questions and information on the Funding Agreement for recipients.

Hundreds of diverse and interesting projects have been awarded financial funding in previous Financial Years. Many of these have subsequently resulted in well regarded publications.

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Grants Available in January 2020If wondering whether a particular research proposal is suitable under the auspices of this Scheme, applicants are advised to pay special notice to the list of previous supported topics which will give a strong indication of the type of projects favoured by the assessment committee.

Questions not answered on the website may be submitted to us here.

Applications

Application forms should be completed, saved and submitted to: ahu.enquiries@defence.gov.au.

There are two forms you will need:

The main form is to be filled out by the applicant; and the referee form is to be filled out by the referee.

The following documents will be assist the applicant; Advice to applicantsSample Successful Application Grants Frequently Asked Questions

Veteran and Community Grants

GO ID:GO2385Agency:Department of Veterans' AffairsClose Date & Time:27-Feb-2020 11:00 pm (ACT Local Time)Show close time for other time zonesInternal Reference ID:2018-2702Primary Category:361003 - VeteransPublish Date:8-Mar-2019Location:ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TASSelection Process:Open Non-competitive

Description:The Australian Government is inviting organisations through an open, non-competitive process to apply for grant funding under the Veteran and Community Grants Program from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

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Grants Available in January 2020The objective of the program is to maintain and improve the independence and quality of life for members of the Australian veteran community by providing funding for projects that sustain or enhance health and wellbeing. The intended outcomes of the program are to:

Deliver projects that are sustainable, financially viable and have an ongoing benefit for members of the Australian veteran community; and

Deliver projects that increase opportunities for members of the Australian veteran community, associated with social activity and community participation and/or improve health behaviours and support healthy places.

Batching of assessment of applicationsThe Hub will divide the assessment of applications into four batches. Each batch will contain applications that have been submitted for the grant opportunity over a three month period. The table below identifies the cut-off dates for all four batches.Batch Applications submitted by:1 6 June 20192 29 August 20193 28 November 2019

4 11:00pm AEDT 27 February 2020

*Please note: notional funding caps for each of the four application batches have been introduced to ensure funding remains available to support eligible applications submitted across the whole 2019-20 financial year Eligibility:To be eligible you must be one of the following entity types:

Indigenous Corporation Company Cooperative Incorporated Association Statutory Entity Trustee on behalf of a Trust Unincorporated Association

Applications from consortia are acceptable, as long as you have a lead applicant who is solely accountable to the Commonwealth for the delivery of grant activities. Lead organisations of a consortium and Trustees must also be an eligible entity as per the list above. You are not eligible to apply if you are one of the following:

Corporate Commonwealth Entity Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entity Non-Corporate Commonwealth Statutory Authority Commonwealth Company Corporate State or Territory Entity Non-corporate State or Territory Entity Non-corporate State or Territory Statutory Authority Local Government International Entity Sole Trader

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Grants Available in January 2020 Partnership Person

Please Note: The above list is not definitive. If your entity type is not listed in the list of eligible entity types above, you are not eligible to apply and your application will not be assessed. Instructions for Application Submission:To apply go to the application form hereAddenda Available:View Addendahttps://www.grants.gov.au/?event=public.GO.show&GOUUID=2BD0FC2B-0FE2-0DF5-A57C7258427B315D

Australian Government’s Grant Connect Web site. https://www.grants.gov.au/?keyword=&GOID=&startRow=45&orderBy=Close%20Date%20%26%20Time%20%2D%20Ascending&event=public%2EGO%2Elist

FNPW Grant FundingThe Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife invites grant applications for conservation projects. The purpose of our Community Conservation Grants is to assist in the protection of our native species, habitats, landscapes and cultural heritage. Grants are available for both field projects and education programs that have a direct outcome for nature conservation in Australia. All proposals are evaluated by FNPW's Projects Committee based on funding priorities, funds available and quality and quantity of projects submitted. FNPW may support approved projects through untied funds that belong to FNPW, or it may choose to run a targeted public appeal or seek third party sponsorship for the project. FNPW Community Conservation Grants aim to fund urgent and high priority projects in the following Focus Areas:

Land and Water - Protection, restoration, rehabilitation and revegetation of degraded habitats to ensure their ability to sustain native species.

Threatened Species - Scientific research with tangible conservation outcomes and on-ground works to conserve Australia’s threatened species.

Cultural Heritage - Conserving and celebrating Australia’s cultural heritage as part of the gift we leave to future generations.

Parks for People - Improving National Park facilities for the enjoyment of all, to foster and encourage the appreciation of nature.

Who is Eligible to Apply?Applications for Community Conservation Grants open 14 December 2019.FNPW considers proposals for funding from:

Federal and state National Park agencies

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Grants Available in January 2020 Agencies working with National Park agencies to increase the amount of

protected high conservation value land or for the benefit of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage

Individuals Not-for-profit and for-profit organisations with an ABN

When Can You Apply?Applications for the next round of Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife Community Grants open 14 December, 2019.APPLY NOW

S ample application form (pdf) Please note this is a sample form only. Applications will only be accepted via the online applications portal. Evaluation & Selection CriteriaAll evaluation and selection criteria are outlined in the grants guidelines. Download grants guidelines (pdf) Download project risk assessment template (word) Your project should:

Identify specific needs and problems Outline objectives that meet identified needs or problems Be based on an achievable budget and timetable Be sustainable i.e. provide ongoing benefits rather than one-off events, and not

require ongoing support for lengthy periods Provide opportunities and benefits to community Identify any other parties who have been approached for funding Provide demonstrable expertise and experience in project management and

implementation Demonstrate sound financial management and administrative efficiency

Preference will be given to those projects that:

Address a need/problem within one of the focus area Demonstrate tangible outcome(s) to meet the identified need/problem Create opportunities for community involvement and participation Create awareness in the community through media, education, displays etc Have benefits that extend beyond the life of the project Provide value for money Include project monitoring and evaluation Are realistic in scope

Fund allocation This is a small grants round with a total pool of $50,000 for allocation. Applications seeking up to $10,000 that show value for money and include co-contributions will be given preference.

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Grants Available in January 2020Projects requiring more than $50,000 may be eligible for future co-funding or fundraising appeals. Please contact grantsmanager@fnpw.org.au to discuss these projects. Selection processCommunity Conservation Grant applications are assessed by FNPW's Projects Committee. The application process is as follows:

Applications open online: 14 December 2019 Applications close: 14 February 2020 Applications collated and applicants contacted if further information is required: 28

February 2020 The Projects Committee evaluates proposals and makes its recommendation to the

FNPW Board: 15 March 2020 Applicants notified of the outcome of their application: 31 March 2020

Note: Not all projects are able to be funded by FNPW. If your project falls into this category, your project will be kept on file for one year in case funding is secured at a later time. All applicants will be notified of the status of your project after evaluation.

https://www.fnpw.org.au/grants/conservation-project-grants

Community Languages Multicultural Grants Stream One The Australian Government is inviting applications through a demand driven process to apply under the Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program: Community Languages Multicultural Grants Stream One in 2019-20 and 2020-21.The objective of the grant opportunity is to support the administration of community language schools through the provision of funding based on student enrolment numbers to help cover school operating costs.The Community Language Multicultural Grants aims to:

Support the maintenance, development and acquisition of languages other than English.

Connect young Australians to the languages and cultures of their community. Enhance cross-cultural awareness and respect for cultural diversity.

The Australian Government announced $10 million over 2 years for the Community Languages Multicultural Grants. Stream One funding will include a base payment of $1,500 plus a per capita amount based on student enrolment numbers, capped at a maximum of $30,000 per school.More informationMore information about the Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program: Community Languages Multicultural Grants, as well as requirements for applicants, can be found in the following grant opportunity documents:

Grant Opportunity Guidelines Questions and Answers Sample Commonwealth Standard Grant Agreement

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Grants Available in January 2020 Sample Commonwealth Standard Grant Agreement General Grant

Conditions Sample Commonwealth Standard Supplementary Terms

Subscribe to receive updatesOrganisations and individuals interested in Community Grants Hub grant rounds are encouraged to subscribe to receive alerts when new information is made available.Other future grant opportunities are published on GrantConnect, the Australian Government grants information system.Contacting the Community Grants HubIf you would like assistance, please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 (option 1) or email support@communitygrants.gov.au.More information about the Community Grants Hub can be found on the Community Grants Hub website.Please quote 2019-3031 – Community Languages Multicultural Grants Program when you phone or email the Community Grants Hub.

Package assisting small exporters In 2019 the Australian Government extended grants under the Package Assisting Small Exporters (PASE). Grants will be extended for 4 years to 2022-23. These funds will support small exporters to overcome the barriers they face when exporting.Eligibility$5 million in grants will fund projects that support small exporters. Grants aren’t limited to small exporters, but projects must primarily be for the benefit of small exporters.Eligible projects include:

developing systems to meet regulator and customer standards market intelligence to allow small exporters to target or tailor their products implementing systems to perform procedural and administrative tasks needed for

exporting products developing innovative solutions to address technical barriers to market access.

Applications will open on 17 December 2019.Apply for a grant before 28 February 2020.Find out more, including the guidelines, selection criteria and application details, on:

GrantConnect Community Grants Hub

HistoryThe PASE program started in 2014, consisted:

a rebate for eligible registered export establishments in the meat, dairy, fish, eggs, horticulture, grain and plant product sectors in 2014-15 (no longer available)

a review of export registration fees and charges (completed in 2015) funding for projects that supported market access for small exporters

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/export/from-australia/package-assisting-small-exporters

Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Grant Opportunity

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Grants Available in January 2020The Australian Government is providing an additional $5 million in Community Child Care Fund special circumstances drought support funding for child care services in drought affected areas.The Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) Special Circumstances Grant Opportunity is designed to support continuity of child care, in particular in disadvantaged or vulnerable communities, where service viability is affected by an unforeseen factor outside the control of the service such as:

a natural disaster or weather event another unforeseen event or circumstance which would result in market failure for

the community. seeking to commence a new service in a community where another service has

closed, resulting in a lack of suitable child care.Up to $4 million per year is available in the 2019-20 financial year for allocation under the CCCF Special Circumstances Grant Opportunity.The amount of funding provided to applicants will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the activity being funded and the circumstances of the applicant. Funding provided under this grant opportunity is one-off and short-term.If your application is seeking less than $10,000 (GST excl.) you should complete the streamlined CCCF special circumstances application form.If your application is seeking more than $10,000 (GST excl.) and/or relates to an event other than a declared natural disaster or emergency, you should complete the standard CCCF special circumstances application form.Please refer to the CCCF Special Circumstances Grant Opportunity Guidelines for further details on eligibility, assessment criteria and reporting requirements.Further Information

Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Guidelines Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQs) Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Fact Sheet Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Application Form - grants over

$10,000 (GST excl.) Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Application Form - grants over

$10,000 (GST excl.) - Budget Template Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Application Form - grants up to

$10,000 (GST excl.) Email: CCCFSpecialCircumstances@education.gov.au

https://www.education.gov.au/cccfspecialcircs

The Copland Foundation Grants

These Copland Foundation Grants fund projects throughout Australia that fall under the umbrella of Alex Copland’s interests, namely:The study, management, conservation, acquisition, and interpretation of collections;

1. The study, management, conservation, acquisition and interpretation of relevant historic architecture,

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Grants Available in January 20202. The provision of education programs, whether for staff of such museums,

institutions, societies, organisations or for the general public,3. The purchase of art works and/or other artefacts, to be identified on public

display by the purchaser as a gift from the Copland Foundation.The Copland Foundation grants are divided into three categories:1. AcquisitionsTo assist galleries, museums and historic houses in the acquisition of objects that may come up at auction, the Trustees will consider such applications at any time of the year. All applications must be set out on the appropriate form which requires a description of the object, provenance, a full condition report, as well amount applied for and the benefits of its acquisition to the applying institution. Should an application be successful funds will only be released for the purchase of the object outlined in the application. Whilst on public display, such objects must be identified by the purchaser as a gift from the Copland Foundation.2. Conservation and 3. InterpretationGrants will be awarded for the conservation, research and/or interpretation of historic houses or gardens, or collections and individual pieces already held by an institution. Please note that applications seeking funding for a temporary exhibition/display will be judged based on the perceived long-term benefits to the institution.* Historic HousesPriority 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. * DeadlinesApplications for acquisition grants are accepted at any time, while the deadline for those relating to conservation or interpretation projects is November 15th each year. Applications - including all images - should be submitted electronically via the portal on this website. Forms can be downloaded in Word format for this purpose. Any application sent as hard copy MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A USB containing electronic files of ALL documents and images (excluding financial statement). See guidelines for further details.* NoteOrganisations that receive grants will be required to supply the Copland Foundation with a CD or USB containing photographs and a short piece of text following the acquisition or successful completion of the project. Please refer to the guidelines for further details.

Grant-guidelines-2019.pdf (262kB)Grant Application Forms

Conservation Grant Application Form · pdf/113kB · docx/23kB Interpretation Grant Application Form · pdf/163kB · docx/20kB Acquisition Grant Application Form · pdf/113kB · docx/22kB

https://www.coplandfoundation.com.au/grants

Reading Australia Fellowship for Teachers of English and LiteracyThe Copyright Agency’s Reading Australia Fellowship for Teachers of English and Literacy will support an experienced teacher or teacher librarian to undertake professional skills development and career-enhancing opportunities.

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Grants Available in January 2020The Fellowship will enable teachers of English and literacy and teacher librarians to undertake project research in a designated area that will enhance their skills and abilities in the teaching of English and literacy to Australian students. Research projects may be undertaken overseas but ultimately Australian teachers, teacher librarians and students should benefit from the research findings.The Fellowship is not intended to support projects involving the teaching of English as a second language or for academic purposes.This Fellowship is an initiative of Reading Australia, the Copyright Agency’s online portal to connect teachers and students with Australian literature and which provides full units of work and resources for teachers to teach these important books.The successful Fellow will be expected to write a report of between 5,000 and 10,000 words and to present their research findings at teachers’ conferences, and to their colleagues and peers.Applications will be assessed by a panel of independent peers. Projects may start after 1 August 2020 and should be completed by August 2021.One Fellowship will be awarded each year.Amount of grant: $15,000Who can applyThis Fellowship is open to teachers of English and Literacy and teacher librarians.Applicants must:

have a minimum of five years’ teaching experience in Australian schools be employed in a primary or secondary school at the time of application be Australian citizens or permanent residents

How to apply Applications must be submitted by the closing date via the SmartyGrants online

system. Late applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Your applicationAll applicants must provide a clear and compelling outline of their project. Your application must include a project description along with a budget.Support MaterialYou must submit the following support material with your application as a PDF via the online system:

CV (one-page). Letter of support from your employer (one-page). Proposed itinerary (up to five pages).

APPLY NOW 2019 Reading Australia FellowAlex Wharton is the inaugural recipient of the Reading Australia Fellowship for Teachers of English and Literacy. His project will explore best practice around teaching Indigenous literature in the classroom to develop a greater understanding of the issues, protocols and sensitivities involved.More information and contactFor further information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.To contact the Cultural Fund, call 02 9394 7600 or email culturalfund@copyright.com.au

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Grants Available in January 2020Career Development Grants for Individuals and GroupsKey datesThe Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for this category.In 2020, the grant rounds will close on:

Tuesday 4 February for projects starting after 1 May 2020 (11:59pm AEDT). Tuesday 2 June for projects starting after 1 September 2020 (11:59pm AEST). Tuesday 6 October for projects starting after 1 January 2021 (11.59pm AEDT).

Technical and administrative support will not be available after 5pm on the closing date.Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 12 weeks after the closing date.Apply now

About the programIf 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.Please read through the following grant guidelines. You can find a case study of a recently-awarded career development grant here. If you need help with your application, contact a Grants Officer now.

Who can applyOnly individuals and groups may apply to this category. You must be a practicing artist or arts worker and an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. Applications for funding to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts panel must come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals or groups.

Who can’t applyYou can’t apply for a grant if:

you received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted

you owe money to the Australia Council you have already made three applications to categories listed under Australia

Council Grant Programs this calendar year (funding proposals submitted to categories under Other Grants and Opportunities are not counted as one of your three applications)

We will not accept applications from legally constituted organisations in this category.

What you can apply forYou can apply for a range of activities. Some examples of the activities we fund are:

professional skills development showcase opportunities forum/workshop attendance residencies

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Grants Available in January 2020 mentorships arts market attendance and exploration.

What you can’t apply forYou can’t apply for the following activity:

projects or activities that do not involve or benefit practicing artists or arts worker projects or activities that do not have a clearly defined arts component projects that have already taken place.

A print friendly MS Word file can be accessed here. Apply now

ContactIf you need help with your application, contact a Grants Officer now.https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/travel-rights-and-translation-funds-for-literature-faqs/career-development-grants-for-individuals-and-groups/

WILDLIFE HEROES BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY GRANTSThe Wildlife Heroes Bushfire Emergency Fund 2019 grant program is funded by the NSW

Government through its Environmental Trust and managed by the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife.

Through this program up to $100,000 is available to support bushfire related emergency activities over the 2019-20 financial year.The program aims to achieve the following outputs:

Increase number of wildlife emergency responders in NSW Decrease cost of emergency response to individual carers Increase number of wildlife that can be rescued and cared for during an emergency Enable wildlife groups to buy appropriate equipment and PPE for emergency response

The program aims to achieve the following outcomes: Improve efficiency, safety and effectiveness of wildlife emergency response operations Support wildlife volunteers to respond to emergencies (financially, organisationally,

psychologically) Improve wildlife group emergency response capacity long-term

Who is Eligible to Apply?FNPW will consider proposals for funding from:

NSW licenced wildlife volunteer groups Independent wildlife licence holders

How Can You Apply?Applications will only be accepted via the online applications portal. The portal includes examples of the application form and information regarding dates for application for each round.Apply Now Selection CriteriaIn this program the maximum grant available is $10,000 for groups and $1,000 for independent licence holders; and it is expected that the average grant will be of the order of $2,500.

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Grants Available in January 2020Grants will cover materials and activities that are carried out during a specific bushfire emergency event only. Eligible items the grant can pay for:

fuel vouchers for volunteers working on emergency operations cages, tents, tables and other equipment animal food and formula feeding bottles, teats, syringes, needles, wipes wraps and pouches rehydration fluid and other first aid medication first aid kit materials PPE and safety equipment for volunteers including hats, sunscreen, fluoro vests, torches water and food for volunteer refreshments hiring fees for local hall or room to be used as a wildlife emergency operation centre

Ineligible expenses for this grant: stipends or personal payments for time worked administration costs any costs incurred as part of business as usual e.g. hotline expenses, normal office materials any costs not occurred as a result or in preparation for the designated emergency any item not on the eligible items list

Grants made available through this program are one off.Note: Not all groups are able to be funded. All applicants will be notified of the status of your project after evaluation

https://www.fnpw.org.au/Grants/wildlife-heroes-grants

Discovery Indigenous Grants - Australian Research Council

The Discovery Indigenous scheme provides grant funding to support research projects led by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher.The Discovery Indigenous scheme objectives are to:

support excellent basic and applied research and research training by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers as individuals and as teams;

support national and international research collaboration; enhance the scale and focus of research in Australian Government priority areas;

and support and retain established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers in

higher education institutions.The intended outcomes of the Discovery Indigenous scheme are:

expanded knowledge base and research capacity in Australia; and economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia.

The Discovery Indigenous scheme was previously named the Discovery Indigenous Researcher Development scheme. Documents relating to the Discovery Indigenous Researcher Development scheme are now located at Previous Schemes.Grants from the ARC are made to organisations, not individual researchers or research teams.

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Grants Available in January 2020See also, ARC Statement of Support and Action Plan for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researchers.All accountable authorities and officials must use GrantConnect to publish all Grant Opportunities, all Grant Opportunity Guidelines and all addenda/alterations.The ARC will no longer publish Grant Opportunity Guidelines (formerly known as Funding Rules) on our website.The Grant Guidelines for Discovery Indigenous 2021 are now available on GrantConnect. While the Grant Guidelines are available to view, you will need to sign in or create a User Registration account in GrantConnect to access all relevant documentation for Grant Opportunities.For further information on GrantConnect, please refer to the ARC GrantConnect information page or the GrantConnect website. Key Documents and Information for the Discovery Indigenous 2021

Discovery Indigenous Grant Guidelines Forecast Opportunity View—2021 Documentation available via: Discovery Indigenous 2021 Current Grant Opportunity

View—GO3278 Important dates for Discovery Indigenous 2021 grant application process

https://www.arc.gov.au/grants/discovery-program/discovery-indigenous

Arts Projects for Individuals and GroupsKey datesThe Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for this category.In 2020, the grant rounds will close on:

Tuesday 4 February for projects starting after 1 May 2020 (11:59pm AEDT). Tuesday 2 June for projects starting after 1 September 2020 (11:59pm AEST). Tuesday 6 October for projects starting after 1 January 2021 (11.59pm AEDT).

Technical and administrative support will not be available after 5pm on the closing date.Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 12 weeks after the closing date.Apply now

About the programOur Arts Projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Supported activities must last no longer than three years from the proposed start date.Please read through the following grant guidelines.

Easy English is specifically designed to make sense to people who have difficulty reading and understanding English. Easy English combines text and images to convey information simply and directly. You can find an Easy English version of the guidelines for this grant here .You can find a case study of a recently-awarded Arts Project grant here. If you need help with your application, contact a Grants Officer now.

Who can apply

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Grants Available in January 2020Only individuals and groups may apply to this category. You must be a practicing artist or arts worker and an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. Applications for funding to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts panel must come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals or groups.

Who can’t applyYou can’t apply for a grant if:

you received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted

you owe money to the Australia Council you have already made three applications to categories listed under Australia

Council Grant Programs this calendar year (funding proposals submitted to categories under Other Grants and Opportunities are not counted as one of your three applications)

We will not accept applications from legally constituted organisations in this category.

What can be applied forWe fund a range of activities, for example:

the creation of new work practice based research creative development experimentation collaborations touring festivals productions exhibitions performances publishing recording promotion and marketing market development activity

What can’t be applied forYou can’t apply for the following activity:

projects or activities that do not involve or benefit practicing artists or arts workers projects or activities that do not have a clearly defined arts component projects that have already taken place.

They may consider how the proposed activity: engages international audiences with Australian art develops international partnerships and collaborations develops international markets for Australian art meets existing international demand for Australian art.

To find out more about support material, including how to submit late confirmations after the closing date, and advice on how to get examples of your work online click here.

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Grants Available in January 2020If you cannot supply support material via URLs, you may upload support material with your application in the following formats:

Video (MP4, QuickTime, and Windows Media) Audio (MP3 and Windows Media) Images (JPEG and PowerPoint) Written material (Word and PDF)

A print friendly MS Word file can be accessed here.Apply nowhttps://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/travel-rights-and-translation-funds-for-literature-faqs/arts-projects-for-individuals-and-groups/

Innovation Program

We are excited to launch the new Disability Strategy Innovation Program to improve the learning and wellbeing of students with disability.The program will partner with schools to test innovative ideas and build the evidence base for what works for our students. School principals can submit proposals through the Innovation Program online application form from 28 October 2019 to 21 February 2020.Hear from Department of Education, Learning and Wellbeing Executive Director, Lisa Alonso Love, on tips for applying in the video below.Transcript of Disability Strategy Innovation Program videoAbout the Disability Strategy Innovation ProgramWe want to pilot ideas already underway in a school, or new ideas that haven’t been tested yet. We’re looking for ideas that are innovative, measurable and scalable. Ideas could improve transitions, foster inclusion, test flexible approaches to resourcing or create better learning outcomes.The team will provide the funding to support the additional staffing and physical resources required to bring these innovative ideas to life through the design, implementation and evaluation of pilots.Proposals are open to principals of all NSW Government schools including preschools. Principals are encouraged to consult with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and non-teaching staff when preparing their applications.Principals can partner with other principals, early childhood providers or external stakeholders, such as a research partner, advocacy group or parents association. All school staff can join a webinar to find out more about the program and answer any questions. Please book for the webinar on Thursday 5 December, 2019 at 3.30-4pm at the Innovation Program webinar registration page.Application process

Step 1: Submit your application online from 28 October 2019 to 21 February 2020 through the Innovation Program online application form.

Step 2: Applications will be assessed by the Disability Strategy Implementation Team, the relevant Director Educational Leadership and Director School Services, and an assessment panel of senior executives.

Step 3: Schools will be notified of the outcome in Term 1 2020.We will work with successful schools on a memorandum of understanding outlining resourcing, key dates and roles and responsibilities.

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Grants Available in January 2020This is a great time for schools to put forward ideas as they develop plans and set new targets for next year. If you’ve got an exciting idea but are not sure how to put it into practice, you can also explore possibilities by contacting the Innovation Program email address.Support resources

Innovation Program Guidelines: online, downloadable PDF (165KB) Innovation Program Fact Sheet: online, downloadable PDF (180KB) Innovation Program Frequently Asked Questions: online, downloadable PDF (136KB)

This Innovation Program is part of our delivery of the Disability Strategy which aspires to build an education system in which children with disability thrive academically, develop good physical, mental and emotional health, and gain the skills to live a fulfilling, independent life post-school. More information is available on the Disability Strategy webpage.Article metadataLast updated: 02 December 2019

https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/disability-learning-and-support/our-disability-strategy/initiatives/innovationprogram

Playing Australia: Regional Performing Arts Touring Fund Key datesThe Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for Playing Australia.In 2020, the grant rounds will close on:

Tuesday 4 February for projects starting after 1 May 2020 (11:59pm AEDT). Tuesday 2 June for projects starting after 1 September 2020 (11:59pm AEST). Tuesday 6 October for projects starting after 1 January 2021 (11.59pm AEDT).

Technical and administrative support will not be available after 5pm on the closing date.Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 12 weeks after the closing date.Apply now

About the programThe Regional Performing Arts Touring program supports performing arts to reach regional and remote communities across Australia. Grants are available to support the net touring costs associated with a national tour. There is no limit on the amount that can be requested. Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to a member of the grants team before applying to this fund.Read our FAQs.

Who can applyWe accept applications from individuals and organisations.

Who can't applyYou can't apply for a grant if:

you received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted

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Grants Available in January 2020 you owe money to the Australia Council.

What you can apply forYou can apply for:

interstate net touring costs, including freight, transport, accommodation and travel allowances outside of your home state

a contribution towards tour coordination expenses.

What you can’t apply forYou can’t apply for the following activity:

touring costs in your home state (see FAQ regarding ‘home state’) projects where the performers and artistic personnel are not paid at Award rates projects that are to tour an international production touring projects that only include capital city or metropolitan presentations touring projects that do not include three or more interstate locations touring projects that only include presentations in schools tour dates that have already taken place projects with a budget in surplus.

https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/travel-rights-and-translation-funds-for-literature-faqs/playing-australia-regional-performing-arts-touring-fund/

RAS Foundation VET Scholarships VET (Vocational Education and Training) Scholarships are available to support individuals in NSW who demonstrate a passion for rural life and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW.Scholarships of up to $6,000 for full-time study or up to $3,000 for part-time study are available.There is no limit on the types of courses that qualify or the age of the applicant. You could be studying anything from metal fabrication to child care.You could be studying at a registered VET (Vocational Education and Training) institution e.g. College or TAFE courses, on campus or by distance learning. All applicants will have one thing in common - a desire to play an active part in the future of rural NSW.Applicants for a VET Scholarship must:

Be enrolled in or applying for study in any accredited VET (Vocational Education and Training) course at an approved Australian education provider

Demonstrate a desire to contribute to the future of rural NSW Demonstrate how a scholarship would assist them in achieving their education or

training goal Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Note: Students completing school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be school leavers having completed a minimum of year 10.Applications for the 2020 RAS Foundation VET Scholarships will close Sunday 19 January 2020.

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Grants Available in January 2020https://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-grants/ras-foundation-vet-scholarships/

RAS Foundation Community Kitchen The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) is giving rural and regional NSW community organisations the chance to receive kitchen cabinetry and appliances through their RASF Community Kitchen Grant program. The package will be made up of benches and cabinetry, along with at least $10,000 worth of appliances and whitegoods including a gas cooktop, oven, sink, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. The appliances are used for cooking demonstrations in The Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.There are many buildings or facilities in rural and regional towns that can be transformed with a new kitchen, turning them into a more functional facility for the whole community. Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home, it follows that community kitchens are the absolute heart of rural and regional communities. Who is eligible to apply?

Community Centres Welfare organisations Churches Service Club e.g. CWA/Rotary Sporting clubs Show societies

Who is not eligible? Privately or company owned facilities

The successful applicant will need to meet the following requirements: The planned kitchen and appliances can only be installed into the agreed community

owned / public building and cannot be for the benefit of an individual or company. The kitchen must be accessible to the wider community.

The successful applicant will receive the appliances on packaged wooden palettes. No colours or materials preference can be requested.

The coordination and cost of freight from Sydney Showground to the recipient community will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. All installation costs are also the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The donated appliances should be removed from the Sydney Showground directly after the close of the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Installation of the kitchen needs to be completed approximately six months after the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The successful applicant, or a representative from the community organisation, will be required to attend a presentation event at the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show to accept the kitchen.

Judging and selectionApplications will be judged on merit by a panel of selectors, including representatives from the RASF Board. The application judged to be the most considered, meritorious and achievable will be awarded the kitchen. The selected projects must be implemented through the local community agency or group nominated in the application. The successful applicant is announced in approximately April each year.Further information

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Grants Available in January 2020If you have any queries about eligibility or any aspect of RASF Community Kitchen grant program, please contact the RASF on 02 9704 1226 or email foundation@rasf.org.au.Applications for the RAS Foundation Community Kitchen Grant will close Sunday 2 February 2020.

https://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-grants/ras-foundation-community-kitchen/

About The ProgramWhy we want to helpEvery day Jetstar flies thousands of people, helping unite family and friends to share special holiday experiences with their accessible and affordable fares.Our staff do their very best, every day to get you where you want to go, and to ensure every Jetstar experience you have is as enjoyable as possible.But there are some people who need more from us than just low fares.

Judging criteria1. The extent to which the community group or organisation is seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in their local community in the areas of charity, health, sport, education or the arts. 2. The extent to which the community group or organisation can maximise benefits to their local community with the Jetstar Flying Start grant (i.e. the extent to which they have a tangible project or activity in mind to utilise the grant). 3. The extent to which the project or activity will celebrate and highlight the work of the community group or organisation and help boost the profile and strength of the group for the future within twelve months of the grant being awarded.

https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/flying-start

RAS Foundation Community Futures Grant What is the RASF Community Futures Grant?The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) is offering an opportunity for community-minded people to be awarded up to $25,000 in funding for a community project in their local area.Funding this year is going to Bellata War Memorial Hall, Merriwa Poultry Pens & Partners Project, Dalgety Show Society Horse Yards, Narromine High School P&C Association Cattle Yards, Forbes ASC of NSW Group 10 Central Western Education Trailer, Australian Rural

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Grants Available in January 2020Education Centre Co-operative Ltd Education Trailer and De Olde Nabiac Klub First Aid Kit & Training.Each project, from air-conditioning in the hall to portable yard panels and a pop-up gazebo, will satisfy a need in their community and benefit many.Taking part is easy:

Identify a need in your rural NSW community Partner with a local community organisation Create a project plan for your initiative

Eligibility criteriaTo be eligible applicants must be a resident of the rural NSW community the project will benefit.In the past this grant has carried an age limit of 35 years. This age limit has now been lifted, however the RAS Foundation remains committed to fostering youth leadership and will earmark a portion of the available grant funding to projects driven by young people.What types of projects are eligible?The RASF invites ideas that deliver strong community benefits and result in enhanced economic and social outcomes for your community. Projects that involve collaboration between people in your town and deliver sustained and broad community benefits will be highly regarded. Applicants will be passionate about rural and regional NSW, and have a good understanding of any issues affecting their community.Infrastructure for local showgrounds and Show Societies are eligible. The improvements must demonstrate that they go beyond benefiting just the local Show Society in running the local Show, but rather enabling broader use by other community groups to run on-going projects or programs.What projects are not eligible?While the criteria for this program are broad, the RASF does not fund wages, consultant’s fees, one-off events, operational and administration costs, travel or accommodation.What is a Community Partner?A Community Partner can be any local agency or group that delivers a service, provides a benefit or whose purpose is charitable in nature. For example, educational organisations, your local Show Society or service club (Rotary, The Lions Club, Apex etc).Read about some of the projects the RAS Foundation has funded in the past.Applications for the 2020 RAS Foundation Community Futures Grant will close Sunday 2 February 2020.

https://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-grants/community-futures-grant/

Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants ProgramThe Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants program is designed to preserve Australia's wartime heritage and to involve people throughout the nation in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the service and sacrifice of Australia's servicemen and women in wars, conflicts and peace operations, and promote appreciation and understanding of the role that those who served have played in shaping the nation.Two categories of grants are available under the STS program:

a. Community Grants (STS-CG) — Grants up to a maximum of $10,000 are available for community-based commemorative projects and activities. This includes, for

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Grants Available in January 2020example, the building of community memorials and the preservation of wartime memorabilia that is significant locally but is not necessarily nationally significant.

b. Major Grants (STS-MG) — Grants between $10,001 and $150,000 are available for major commemorative projects and activities that are significant from a national, state, territory and/or regional perspective.

Heritage considerationsIf your project relates to restoring or changing an existing memorial or other commemorative artefact, there may be heritage and conservation considerations. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all local heritage requirements are met.You may like to seek advice from your local council, RSL, the owner/custodian of the memorial, or your state or territory government heritage body.Some useful links to start with are:

ACT Heritage Queensland Heritage Places NSW Veterans Affairs – Heritage NT Heritage SA Heritage Heritage Tasmania Heritage Victoria WA Historic Heritage

Community Grants HubThe Community Grants Hub are now processing DVA grants as part of a whole of government streamlining of the grants program and are responsible for the application process. DVA will still maintain the policy responsibilities and manage the process for approvals.Grant opportunity guidelinesYou can access the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for STS Commemorative Grants by visiting Community Grants Hub.Note: The links will only work while the grant round is open. Direct any questions to the Community Grants Hub via email at support@communitygrants.gov.au or by phone on 1800 020 283.How to applyYou must submit your grant application using the application form, which is available at Community Grants Hub and GrantConnect when the round is open.Approved grants listsFor a list of STS grants that have been approved see Grant Awards on GrantConnect and type the following phrase into the advanced search field: Saluting Their Service.Small Project Grants (Quick Response) guidelinesArts and Cultural Funding Program 2019/20Applications for Small Project Grants (Quick Response) are open.<Back to Arts and Cultural Funding ProgramGuidelinesThe information on this page is the full guidelines and will not be made available as a download. We recommend reading the full guidelines on this page before completing your application.Apply now

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Grants Available in January 2020To apply for funding you will need to complete and submit the relevant application form through our secure online grants system, SmartyGrants. Open at 5pm on Monday 11 November.OverviewSmall Project Grants support the creation, development and presentation of new work and professional development or promotion for NSW-based professional artists and arts and cultural workers.You can apply for between $500 and $5000 towards your project.Apply now until the end of June 2020.Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications no later than 3 weeks after you submit your application.Small Project Grants aim to:

enable professional artists and arts and cultural workers to attend or participate in outstanding time-sensitive opportunities

build the capacity and skills of professional artists and arts and cultural workers, through national and/or international mentoring, residency and exchange opportunities

support professional artists and arts and cultural workers to create, present or tour new work nationally and internationally

enable professional artists and arts and cultural workers to develop new markets and audiences nationally and internationally

strengthen the capacity of NSW-based professional artists and arts and cultural workers to become arts and cultural leaders

promote the NSW arts and culture sector nationally and internationally.When can I apply for funding?Small Project Grants opened on Monday 11 November 2019 and close at 5pm on Tuesday 30 June 2020 (or before this date if funds are expended). Applications may be submitted at any time during this period except for during holiday shutdown*.Holiday shutdown: 5pm on Friday 13 December 2019 until midnight on Sunday 5 January 2020.Your project must start at least three weeks after the date you submit your application.Who can apply for funding?To be eligible for a Small Project Grant you need to meet the following two criteria:1. Applicant typeYou must be an:

Australian citizen; or permanent resident; and an individual/group located in NSW.

2. Project focusYour project must be a clearly defined arts and cultural activity.You are ineligible to apply for a Small Project Grant if:

you are an organisation your activities take place within the three weeks following the date of your

submission your project has commenced or already taken place you are already receiving funding from Create NSW for the same project

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Grants Available in January 2020 you are applying for filmmaking, screen production, mainstream animation

or film festivals (see screen.nsw.gov.au for funding opportunities in this area).

Funds AdministrationYou may engage an administrative body/third party (e.g. manager, agent or producing organisation) to receive and administer funds on your behalf. It is recommended that a fee for this service be included in your project budget.How will my application be assessed?Assessment CriteriaYou must address the following three assessment criteria:1. Project MeritYour application should demonstrate:

the artistic rationale for the project the quality and reputation of your previous work.

2. Project ImpactYour application should demonstrate:

how the activity/opportunity impacts on your career and practice why you need to undertake this activity at this time.

3. Project ViabilityYour application should demonstrate:

effective planning and use of resources realistic and accurate project budget.

Assessment ProcessYou will receive an automated response from our secure online grants system once your application has been submitted. All applications then proceed through an assessment process as outlined below.Eligibility checkOnce received through the online grants system, all applications will undergo an eligibility check.Eligible applications proceed to the two-stage assessment process.If you are deemed ineligible, you will be advised in writing within 14 days of your submission date and your application will not proceed to assessment.Assessment Stage 1Create NSW staff will assess all applications against three assessment criteria: Merit, Impact and Viability.Assessment Stage 2Create NSW staff will make final recommendations with reference to the assessment criteria, artform, demographics and the distribution, range and scale of recommended applicants.This may include prioritising applicants living and/or working in regional NSW, people living and/or working in Western Sydney, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, people with disability and young people. Prioritisation of recommended applicants ensures equity across the state and the best outcomes for NSW Government investment.Further advice and/or clarification may be requested from applicants by Create NSW during the assessment process. Create NSW may seek further advice from representatives of the Artform Advisory Boards with regards to applications.

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Grants Available in January 2020When will I know if my application is successful?All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications no later than 3 weeks after they submit their application.What happens if my application is successful?Successful applicants will be required to sign a funding agreement that covers the following:Acceptance: Return a signed contract, and completed invoice, within two weeks of receipt.Payment: Will be in line with State Government payment processes – all attempts will be made to pay successful applicants no later than 4 weeks after notification.Publicity: The NSW Government must be acknowledged in any marketing/publicity collateral.Timing: Your activity must commence at least three weeks from the date you submit your application and be completed by 31 December 2020.Reporting: Reporting requirements will be appropriate to the scale of funding received.Overdue acquittals: If you have received a grant or administered a grant from Arts NSW/Create NSW in the past and that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted, payment of new funding may be delayed until acquittal has been submitted and approved.How do I get feedback on my application?When you are notified of the outcome of your application, you will also be provided with information on how to receive feedback.What support is available to me?Resources are available to assist you with your funding application. We also recommend that you sign up to the Create NSW e-Newsletter to stay informed of updates via our website.Contact a staff member if you need any advice between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday:Telephone: (02) 8289 6520Email: arts.funding@create.nsw.gov.auCreate NSW staff are available to provide information to potential applicants on interpretation of these Guidelines, including types of projects eligible for funding and advice on the online application process. Staff cannot help directly with your application. To maintain a fair and equitable process, staff are unable to edit or correct any applications.AccessibilityIf you are an applicant with disability, and you require this information in a format which is accessible to you, or if you require this information in another language, you can contact us on the details above between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.The National Relay service numbers are:TTY users: Phone 133 677 then ask for (02) 8289 6520Speak and Listen users: Phone 1300 555 727 then ask for (02) 8289 6520Internet Relay users: Connect to NES then ask for (02) 8289 6520Other information

Complaints process Privacy Policy Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 .

https://www.create.nsw.gov.au/funding-and-support/arts-and-cultural-funding-program/small-project-grants/

Family Support Funding Program (FSFP)

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Grants Available in January 2020Through the Family Support Funding Program (FSFP) community organisations can apply for a grant to deliver support and services of value to Defence families and the community they live in. Any not-for-profit, incorporated group can apply for an FSFP grant, provided they can demonstrate their commitment to and ability to deliver local community programs or projects with a strong focus on supporting Defence families and the Defence community.FSFP provides funding to not-for-profit organisations to:

Facilitate the coming together of Defence families for mutual support, education and connection with their community, and support for their overall personal and social wellbeing.

Support Defence families to engage with each other and their local communities to minimise the challenges and enhance the opportunities that come with the unique military lifestyle.

Empower Defence families to thrive by giving them the confidence they need to succeed in managing the Defence way of life.

Support community capacity building by identifying and nurturing partnership opportunities to support the delivery of programs which provide a strengthened sense of community for Defence families and reduce the feeling of isolation that a posting can bring.

Funding and program guidelinesApplicationOnly one application per organisation will be assessed and will only be accepted by email via the FSFP group mailbox, defence.communitygrants@defence.gov.au Applications will be prioritised according to how strongly they meet the program aims and selection criteria and will be automatically assessed based on the information provided in the application form. All applications received into the grants mailbox will be acknowledged by return email. It is advisable for groups if a response to their application has not been received within five days of lodgement, please contact the Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608.AssessmentThe Family Support Advisory Committee (FSAC) panel assesses and prioritises all applications received against the set criteria and recommends to the Minister for Defence, the amount of the grants and any terms and conditions under which they should be given.If successfulApplicants will be advised as soon as approval is known. Groups may not receive exactly what they asked for and funds will not be released until:

Acquittal is complete Letter of Agreement is returned Good governance is being demonstrated

Variations may be sought once funding is released and anytime during the funding cycle. More information is available at any time via email to the mailbox defence.communitygrants@defence.gov.au or through the Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608.Closing date for applications: 12 February 2020

https://www.defence.gov.au/DCO/Community/FSFP/default.asp

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Grants Available in January 2020

Linus Nesbitt-HawesGrants and Projects OfficerUpper Lachlan Shire Council

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