This month's newsletter also features a variety of grants from the ANZ Foundation including two particularly good opportunities for many of our subscribers. The Small Grants Program in Victoria tries to make organisations more effective by facilitating co-operative and collaborative arrangements with other organisations. The community sector is full of these sorts of arrangements so this is your opportunity to facilitate what is often a very fruitful arrangement. Organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status should be applying for another great opportunity provided by ANZ with the Victorian Community Foundation - General Fund. Providing those ever so useful small grants of between $1,000 and $5,000, this is another opportunity you should be investigating for all your charitable purposes.

The Inger Rice Foundation is also noteworthy. This foundation focuses on improving parent/child relationships. Many of you will already be doing this without even realising it or working with young children to create a better connection with parents and family. For instance, Darwin Toy Library successfully applied for a grant from the Foundation and was able to buy toys that they were previously unable to afford.

Best of luck with your grant seeking

The Ourcommunity team

Laverton Toy Library - Forest Hill Foundation Grant

This week in our peer learning section of the newsletter we take a look at Cathy Green and the Laverton Toy Library which received a grant from the Forest Hill Foundation to provide a "party pack" to be hired out from the Toy Library to families who wanted to give their children a great party but couldn't afford it. Here's what Cathy had to say about her grant seeking process.

OurCommunity: What process do you have to help you locate relevant grants?

Cathy Green: We have become aware of all of the grants we have applied for so far through the ourcommunity Easy Grants newsletter.

OurCommunity: Do you have a Fundraising/Grants team? How does this operate?

Cathy Green: We only have 8 members on our toy library committee so two of us have taken on the extra role of seeking & applying for grants. Our whole committee review the ourcommunity newsletter and inform the vice-president of any relevant grants we should look at. Then the two volunteers for the role of sponsorship / fundraising look at the grants, decide which ones we should apply for, then work together to complete the application. Once finished one member usually fine tunes the final copy before mailing it.

OurCommunity: Do you have any tips for other grant seekers writing an application?

Cathy Green: With some grants we have included pictures of what we would like to use the funds for so the people reviewing our application can visualise what we are trying to achieve. Others include:

• Make sure the grant application is very specific and has a meaningful purpose for your organisation. Ie. Instead of just asking for toys, apply for educational games that develop co-operation, communication and social skills
• Apply for equipment or resources that relate to the company offering funds.
• Don't be greedy by asking for too much money. Be realistic.

OurCommunity: In your opinion, what was it about this particular grant application that made it successful?

Cathy Green: With the Forest Hill Foundation Grant we applied for money to purchase a Party Pack to be hired out to our members for a minimal cost. The Party Pack is a group of 8 large and expensive toys that promotes interactive play amongst the children. Parties are very expensive, every child loves a party and through our party pack we are providing a fantastic service to our members which would be otherwise unaffordable.

I believe that we were successful with this grant because it was an innovative idea, with a very specific, achievable goal. We also included pictures of all of the toys we wished to purchase so that the people reading our application could visualise what we wanted to achieve. We were also only asking for a small amount of money which was probably to our advantage with this application.

Thank you to Our Community for providing such a fantastic service to the community - especially non-profit organisations like ours solely operated by volunteers. Thanks also to the Forest Hill Foundation for their financial support. Our party pack will be available to our members soon thanks to your generosity.

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We've mentioned before the importance of a fundraising committee that meets to discuss their funding options and the Laverty Toy Library is a superb example of this.

Cathy also raised another important issue of matching your aims with the aims of the organisation you are applying for funding from. This is central to any application. In fact if your aims don't align with the funding bodies the we recommend you don't apply for that grants. However, you will very rarely match your aims perfectly so you need to think about how you address these aims in your applications which requires a bit of "thinking outside the square". As Cathy said "Instead of just asking for toys, apply for educational games that develop co-operation, communication and social skills". IN other words it wasn't sop much about what resources were needed as about how those resources could make an impact and lead to an improved outcome with the target audience - in this case children.

So here are some tips about how to think about your funding program:

• Who are your constituents or the expected beneficiaries of your project? Who will you be providing a service for? Are they Women, and ethnic groups, children, homeless people etc.
• What effects will your project have other than the primary aim? How will it impact on the wider community or how will it add to the sense of community? Or increase the education? Provide opportunities?
• How is it innovative? Will it create new models for others to follow? How do you intend sharing that knowledge?
• What are the broader ramifications of you project

Unless you can align your aims with the grantmaker's aims you will struggle to get funded. With close consultation and some abstract thought you increase your funding chances considerably. Remember to give the grantmaker a call and get a good understanding of what they are trying to achieve then write your application accordingly.

Best of Luck

The Ourcommunity team

Overview:

The Trust engages across the grant making spectrum to support the needs of the wider community, and the Trust has identified the following community sectors for particular support in respect to Small Grants:

• Aged Persons Care and Support
• Arts, Culture and Heritage
• Community Support
• Disabled Care and Support
• Education
• Employment and Vocational Training
• Environment
• Health and Medical Research

The Trust has resolved to channel its grant funds into three streams:

1. Small Grants
   The Small Grants program will distribute up to 45% of total available funds allocated for each grant round for projects/programs across the full range of community sectors to a maximum of $25,000 per grant.
   The four strand are:
   • Ageing
   • Building Community Spirit
   • Belonging
   • Improving Youth Health
2. Strands
   The Strands program will distribute around 30% of total available funds allocated for each grant round to four specific strands of work in relation to identified community needs and priorities. These priority areas will develop over time and will be reviewed every three years.
   
3. Partnerships
   The Partnership program will distribute around 25% of total available funds allocated for each grant round towards the Trust working collaboratively with peer philanthropic trusts, charitable organisations, corporations, and/or any levels of government. Partnerships may involve specific community projects/programs and/or endeavours to build the capacity of the not-for-profit sector to deliver improved outcomes related to the Trust's community sectors and/or strands.
   

Limitations: The Trust has determined that applications for the following will not be supported:

• Projects outside of Victoria or where the benefits are intended to be derived outside Victoria. Applicants must be legally in situ in Victoria, separately constituted with a Victorian Board of Management, producing separate financial statements and its activities predominantly confined for the benefit of Victorians.
• Funding requests by an auspicing institution
• Deficit funding or organisations with a potential negative equity position.
• Retrospective funding, meaning support for programs that have already taken place.
• Recurrent administrative costs.
• Projects/programs which are usually conducted on an annual or other regular time basis eg camps, festivals etc
• Infrastructure projects and service programs considered to be government responsibility at a Federal, State or Local Government level.
• Grants direct to individuals, including travel expenses, personal study or attendances at conferences or indirectly to individuals eg cash handouts and reimbursements.
• Political organisations.
• Sporting clubs, film making projects, theatre productions and exhibition sponsorships, unless directly related to a welfare need.
• School building projects, including private schools, unless the projects will also be used for a wider community benefit.
• Conferences and seminars
• Purchase of buses and/or cars.

How to apply: Mail

Overview:

The Program funds projects in Victoria which aim to:

• support disadvantaged families in the rearing and development of children
• build the capacity of community organisations to strengthen and support the needs of family and community
• support community arts/cultural programs that enable disadvantaged families to engage with community or services.

ANZ Trustees will consider applications relating to projects that show some or all of these characteristics:

• Aim to bring about change, particularly beyond the immediate project target group and/or organisation;
• Focus on prevention;
• Address identified needs;
• Fit within the organisation's strategic plan;
• Seek to produce tangible outcomes that benefit individuals or the community;
• Show how the project and/or its impacts will be sustained when philanthropic funding finishes;
• Have the potential to leverage additional funding;
• Show how results may be disseminated publicly and/or how projects or programs could be replicated elsewhere;
• Demonstrate collaboration internally and externally;
• Show capacity to evaluate the project and to learn from the findings;
• Build the capacity of the organisation;
• Have carefully prepared and realistic budgets.

To achieve this aim, the Trustees will generally favourably consider applications from organisations that:

• Focus on their clients and the benefits they can achieve for them;
• Demonstrate best practice and leadership in their field;
• Have a commitment to share knowledge gained with other organisations;
• Have appropriate management, governance and structures;
• Operate efficiently and effectively with the majority of funding allocated to services and knowledge generation.

Who can apply: Income Tax Exempt Charity (ITEC)is required for all, and for the Victorian Community Foundation (VCF) Deductible Gift Recipient is required, ie. only to charitable organisations to which gifts are deductible under Sec 30-15 [formerly Sec 78(1)(a) and Sec 78(4)] of the Income Tax Act.

How to apply: Mail, Email

Overview: This program is funded through the James R. Hartley Estate.

It aims to assist smaller charitable organisations in Victoria to reassess their role and functions and to achieve improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of their activities and in their co-operative and collaborative arrangements with other organisations.

Small Grants Program recipients will be required to submit a report to ANZ Charitable Trusts which shows that consideration has been given to functional and working relationships with other key agencies working in the same field or geographic area.

Who can apply: Smaller Victorian charitable organisations.

How to apply: Mail, Email

Overview: The Foundation's granting is characterised by:

• focus on innovation
• an interest in leverage
• addresses sustainability
• provision of benefits for disadvantaged and marginalised groups
• focus on children.

Who can apply: The Foundation is permitted to fund only Victorian organisations, for projects which benefit Victorians.

How to apply: Mail, Email

Overview: The mission of our program is to bring to life the American Express value of good corporate citizenship by supporting diverse communities in ways that enhance the company's reputation with employees, customers, business partners and other stakeholders. We do this by supporting visionary not-for-profit organizations that are:

• Preserving and enriching our diverse cultural heritage
• Developing new leaders for tomorrow
• Encouraging community service where our employees and customers live and work

Inquiries for funding are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Please review the list of what we do not fund to make sure your request is eligible. While we welcome innovative ideas and approaches, we seldom support unsolicited requests. Given the large volume of requests that we receive each year, please understand that we are unable to respond personally to all inquiries.

Letters of inquiry (maximum 1-2 pages, no attachments) should include answers to the following questions:

• What is your organization's mission?
• What is the nature of the project for which you are requesting support?
• How does this project fit into our giving themes of Cultural Heritage, Leadership and Community Service?
• What is the proposed timeline for the project?
• What is the project budget and how much will you be requesting from American Express?
• Do you have any other supporters or pending requests for support for this project?
• What are your criteria for evaluating the success of the project?

Limitations: Please do not submit funding requests for:

• Individual needs, including scholarships, sponsorships and other forms of financial aid.
• Fund-raising activities, such as galas, benefits, dinners and sporting events.
• Goodwill advertising, souvenir journals or dinner programs.
• Travel for individuals or groups.
• Sectarian activities of religious organizations.
• Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns.
• Books, magazines or articles in professional journals.
• Endowments or capital campaigns.
• Traveling exhibitions (we will only consider each venue on its own).
• Sports sponsorships.

Who can apply: Eligible organizations must:

• Certify tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Organizations outside the U.S. must be able to document not-for-profit status
• Not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, disability, handicap, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status any other basis prohibited by law.

How to apply: Mail

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Overview:

Grant Preferences The Trust prefers to make Grants to communities of people who are helping themselves and others in ways that can be sustained into the future:

Projects which involve volunteers and where there are expectations and plans for the positive impact of the project to be sustained beyond the Grant period are preferred by the Trust. The Trust is willing to join with other donors and sponsors to support projects.

Priority is further given to applications supporting the following:

• Aged Care/Health - For residential aged care, the Trust provides limited support for building works, capital fundraising and equipment. Grants are also made to hospitals for the purchase of necessary equipment.
• Emergency Relief and Material Aid - The Trust supports a number of organisations which provide emergency relief and material aid. These organisations usually work in local communities within the Gippsland region.
• Environmental Needs and Problems - The Trust supports selective projects for assisting in dealing with environmental needs and problems. These needs include rehabilitation of land and monitoring of land at risk.
• Small Grants for Smaller Community Organisations - These Grants are aimed to help community organisations that are locally based to either get started or enhance an existing project. The Trust will look to significant contributions from volunteers and other community organisations when making a Grant.
• Social Disadvantage, Needs and Problems - The Trust sees the need to assist organisations that work in the area of social disadvantage, needs and problems in order to help individuals and groups to find sustainable solutions to their issues. The Trust favours the targeting of such issues by locally based organisations. However, the Trust will not make Grants to pay for salaries.
• Education - The Trust will accept Applications from kindergartens, schools (primary and secondary) for projects of building or equipment and innovative programs that will assist students. These programs must be locally based and be designed to benefit a substantial number of students. Applications may also be made by universities and TAFE colleges for Grants for the purposes stated above.

Priorities:

Priority is further given to applications supporting the following:

Aged Care/Health
For residential aged care, the Trust provides limited support for building works, capital fundraising and equipment. Grants are also made to hospitals for the purchase of necessary equipment.

Emergency Relief and Material Aid
The Trust supports a number of organisations which provide emergency relief and material aid. These organisations usually work in local communities within the Gippsland region.

Environmental Needs and Problems
The Trust supports selective projects for assisting in dealing with environmental needs and problems. These needs include rehabilitation of land and monitoring of land at risk. Small Grants for Smaller Community Organisations These Grants are aimed to help community organisations that are locally based to either get started or enhance an existing project. The Trust will look to significant contributions from volunteers and other community organisations when making a Grant.

Social Disadvantage, Needs and Problems
The Trust sees the need to assist organisations that work in the area of social disadvantage, needs and problems in order to help individuals and groups to find sustainable solutions to their issues. The Trust favours the targeting of such issues by locally based organisations. However, the Trust will not make Grants to pay for salaries.

Education
The Trust will accept Applications from kindergartens, schools (primary and secondary) for projects of building or equipment and innovative programs that will assist students. These programs must be locally based and be designed to benefit a substantial number of students. Applications may also be made by universities and TAFE colleges for Grants for the purposes stated above.

Limitations: Projects not funded

• General Appeals
• Bursaries, study or travel costs
• Core funding of organisations
• Recurrent costs of an established program
• The personal development of any one individual
• Sponsorship

Who can apply:

To be considered for a Grant the Applicant must be charitable in the legal sense. To substantiate their charitable status the organisation must submit its constitution and evidence from the Australian Taxation Office of Exemption from Income Tax and/or Deductible Gift Recipient status.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: You must hold at least one of the following concession cards:

• Pensioner Concession Card
• Health Care Card

• A significant increase in usage
• A recent decrease in income, for example, loss of employment
• High unexpected expenses on essential items
• The cost of shelter is more than 30% of the household income
• The cost of utility usage is more than 10% of the household income

The account holder must be registered with their utility company's hardship program and the household's income must be no more than the equivalent to the Commonwealth maximum income rate for part age pensioners. (Information can be obtained from the Centrelink publication A Guide to Australian Government Payments)

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The Hartley Foundation was established by the late Ern Hartley for the benefit of charitable purposes in Victoria but in particular Warrnambool and the Western District of Victoria. Application for assistance from the Hartley Foundation should be made in writing. The directors meet twice yearly to consider the application of funds. There are no strict closing dates but usually in April and September.

Directors' Evaluation Principles

• Projects should have a Warrnambool and District significance
• New initiatives particularly where more orthodox support is hampered by conditions
• Improve long term economic viability and development of the area
• Improve the lot of persons socially disadvantaged
• Grants preferred which assist eligible charitable organisations which are carrying out which are carrying out projects of a permanent nature = eg. the establishment, endowment, maintanance and support of public educational purposes such as acquiring or creating land, buildings and quipment and endowing, chairs lectureships, etc or financing research.

Priorities: Grants for the general maintenance of institutions or organisations, publications, public appeals, conferences, or travel, might be made, but are not preferred.

Limitations: Projects should have a Warrnambool and District significance.

How to apply: Mail

Overview:

Charities are invited to submit an Expression of Interest in applying for a Grant. Expressions of Interest must come from fully registered charities and not via other fundraising organisations such as Service Clubs or groups which raise funds to pass on to another institution.

Grants are made annually, although timing and capped amounts may vary each year. Grant funds must be expended no later than the end of the financial year following the financial year in which the Grant is received. Expressions of Interest are not accepted outside of the dates designated on this site which is updated each April with details of possible future funding opportunities.

The payment of Grants is conditional upon the monies being used solely for the purpose specified in the application and reports on the use of funds are required.

2010 grants will see an elevated level of support, but not be restricted to, the provision of vehicles. Paul Newman was a well known car buff, so this campaign is a fitting tribute to his memory. His legacy of generosity continues with all the after tax profits from his fine food products going to worthy causes both in Australia and round the globe.

Charities interested in applying must have DGR status & the proposal must be submitted by post.

Who can apply: Australian charities must have ATO DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) and ATO ITEC (Income Tax Exempt Charity) status. Organisation must be established for at least two years and be able to provide on request an annual report and an audited financial statement.

How to apply: Mail

Overview:

The Scanlon Foundation seeks to support projects that meet the Foundation's Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion focus through:

• Multicultural Community-based organizations providing initiatives aimed at contributing to the Foundation's mission, and
• Ideas at the early stage of their development which may lead to an ongoing relationship and a future more significant level of funding support for projects over a number of years

The Foundation wishes to invest as a "Social Entrepreneur" by assisting eligible organisations (with Deductible Gift Recipient status) through Grant Giving for innovative and creative projects, with a focus on Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion, aimed at:

• Encouraging leadership from culturally diverse groups or individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Building awareness and acceptance of the right to cultural identity and understanding of difference
• Enhancing the social development of individuals and/or groups from culturally diverse communities by improving self-awareness, self-esteem, tolerance and communication
• Fulfilling the potential of youth from multicultural backgrounds though education, mentorship and early intervention
• Supporting issues-based research that focuses on achieving cohesive social change.

How to apply: Email

Overview: Programs

• Asset building and community development: Economic development and community and resource development

• Peace and social justice: Human rights and governance and civil society

• Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom: Education, sexuality, religion, media, arts and culture

The letter should include:

• The purpose of the project for which funds are being requested
• Problems and issues the proposed project will address
• Information about the organization conducting the project
• Estimated overall budget for the project
• Period of time for which funds are requested
• Qualifications of those who will be engaged in the project.

After receiving the letter, Foundation staff members may ask the grant seeker to submit a formal proposal. There is no grant application form.

Requests for funding should be directed to the nearest Foundation office See http://www.fordfound.org/about/address.cfm.

Applications are considered throughout the year. Normally applicants may expect to receive within six weeks an indication of whether their proposals are within the foundation's program interests and budget limitations.

Priorities: The Foundation supports pluralism and equal opportunity in its grant making and in its internal policies. The opportunities that prospective grantee organisations provide for minorities and women are considered in evaluating proposals.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: This Trust is funded through the Charles Frederick William Taylor Trust and Miss Ruth Watchorn Estate.

The Trusts fund in Victoria is available for:

• selected special projects undertaken by major cultural organisations which enable people in disadvantaged economic circumstances to have access to, or participate in, cultural programs; and
• community projects or programs which give people access to, or the ability to participate in, cultural events in the arts, music, dance and theatre or educational programs in the arts and sciences.

A total of around $30,000 is available each year for the quarterly funding rounds.

How to apply: Mail, Email

Overview: The Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) is a national, non profit organisation. It aims to provide Australian children with entertaining media made especially for them, which makes an enduring contribution to their cultural and educational experience. Australian children deserve to see local stories and their culture on their screens.

The ACTF considers that a healthy children's production industry will help create better programs for the child audience. Accordingly, it provides a multifaceted assistance program for producers and writers including: project development and production funding, industry training, industry networking events, international market representation and recoupment.

These guidelines set out the ACTF's requirements for its project development investment assistance.

• Audience
  All projects must primarily target the Australian child audience.
  Feature film projects should be aiming for a 'G' or 'PG' rating from the Classifications Board.
• Subject Matter
  Projects may be based on an original idea, or adaptations of a novel or other work.
  The project must be, in the opinion of the ACTF, likely to be of interest to Australian children.
• Format and genre
  The ACTF provides funding for television series, one-off television programs, telemovies and feature films.
  Finance is open to all genres, but preference will be given to drama content which typically has higher development requirements than other genres.

Limitations: ACTF funds cannot be spent on purchasing the rights to use existing works (for example, book options).

Who can apply: The ACTF is a national body and applications are accepted from all States and Territories. Applicants must permanently reside in Australia or be an Australian citizen.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The program also actively encourages and supports producers who develop business plans, diversify strategies, raise equity finance and develop alternative income streams to build sustainable businesses.

Projects:
GDI support is provided for both project-specific and general ongoing costs. It may be used to fund or contribute to the funding of:

• a new business strategy to generate a cash flow stream
• the development of a slate of two or more appropriate projects from story outline stage onwards, including option payments, writer's fees, script editor's fees, script printing expenses etc
• the costs associated with financing such projects, including overseas travel to markets, consultant fees to executive producers, legal fees etc
• fees for the applicant(s) or other key members of creative team(s)
• infrastructure or running costs, including overheads, staff salaries, day-to-day and out-of-pocket expenses etc.

Limitations: The program does not support short films, television light entertainment, community television, educational (except in Interactive Digital Media programs), training, corporate communications, promotional or e-commerce projects.

Who can apply: Producers, writers or directors.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: Exhibitions exploring the boundaries of curatorial practice are encouraged.

Independent exhibition projects receiving Exhibition Development Grant funding must be toured under the auspices of a Victorian public art gallery able to mount the exhibition and to tour it to other venues, at least three of which must be in regional Victoria.

The partnership between curator and gallery will be coordinated by NETS Victoria, although pre-existing arrangements between a curator and a gallery will be honoured wherever possible (and where the gallery meets NETS Victoria eligibility requirements).

This Program, the funding for which has been devolved from Arts Victoria, has been developed to ensure that exhibitions of merit and innovation, initiated in Victoria, are available to wide audiences in metropolitan and regional Victoria as well as interstate.

This Program is implemented in three stages (Stages 1, 2 and 3):

• of the applicants lodging submissions at Stage 1, three recipients will each receive a grant of $500
• the three applicants receiving Stage 1 grants will then, in collaboration with a Victorian public gallery (see above), submit a Stage 2 application - an advanced exhibition proposal
• one of these proposals will then be selected to progress to Stage 3 - developing the exhibition; the successful applicant will receive a further $2,500 as a curatorial fee, and the Victorian public art gallery under whose auspices the exhibition will tour will receive $6,000 towards exhibition development (the curator's fee will be payable through the gallery)

Limitations: Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Who can apply: Applications are welcomed from any independent curator residing in Victoria.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: Proposals should aim to achieve one or more of the following objectives:

• to support the excellence, diversity and distinctiveness of Australian creative writers and writing, by valuing Australia's cultural diversity;
• to increase community engagement with Australian literature and promote individual participation in creative writing;
• to win recognition of literature as a key element in Australia's cultural, social and economic development;
• to improve the vitality and viability of Australian creative writing; and
• to foster a greater emphasis on artistic innovation, experimentation, and research and development within a rapidly changing world.

In the context of the above broad objectives, the Literature Board particularly encourages projects which forge collaborative links between the literature sector and other artforms or organisations from outside the arts sector.

Only organisations and those working in a confirmed partnership with an organisation may submit proposals. Funding will only be provided to legally constituted organisations.

There is no set closing date. You must first contact the Board Manager to discuss your proposal.

Priorities: Partnerships linking writers and arts organisations with organisations from outside the arts sector are strongly encouraged.

Limitations: Assistance is not available for the creative work or professional development of single organisations or individuals.

Who can apply: Art organisations.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The Board supports projects that increase opportunities for all Australians to experience and participate in the arts. Publications that document or discuss aspects of music in Australia can also be supported in this category.

There are two subcategories of Presentation and Promotion grants:

Presentation And Promotion (Recording):
This subcategory is for recording projects involving recording, production, manufacture, distribution and promotion. You may apply for up to 50 per cent of the cost of the process, up to a maximum of $7500. Please note: in some musical styles the work is created in a studio context, and this creative component can be included in this Presentation and Promotion subcategory of recording projects.

Presentation And Promotion (General):
This subcategory is for gigs, concerts, promotional or concert tours within Australia, festivals, showcases, publications, and the marketing of quality music of any style.

Who can apply: This category is open to individuals, performing groups/ensembles/bands, and organisations.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: There are two sub-categories:

• grants for individuals and groups (established and emerging)
• grants for organisations (must be legally constituted).

• mentorship programs between an emerging artist/group and an established artist/group (either party may apply)
• attendance at professional artist residencies, masterclasses or conferences
• exchanges between regional and metropolitan-based artists and artsworkers
• professional development opportunities for instrument makers, musicians or artsworkers in Australia or overseas
• other projects that foster skills development for the applicant and/or other participants.

Limitations: Applications will not be accepted for major capital expenditure, costs for the purchase of equipment, initial arts training, academic activity, administration or infrastructure costs for academic conferences; works and activities which are primarily for instructional purposes. You can apply to this category only once in 2003.

Who can apply: Individuals and organisations.

How to apply: Mail

Overview:

Below is an overview of the Australia Council's Dance programs. Make sure to read the guidelines carefully as each program has its own eligibilty and selection criteria

• SKILLS AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT
  Skills and Arts Development grants support skills development for professional artists and artsworkers, and programs and services of organisations that contribute to the development of music practice in Australia.
  01 JUN AND 15 NOV, 2007

• NEW WORK
  This category supports one-off projects that involve the creation or development of new musical material or music and media arts projects.
  01 JUN AND 15 NOV, 2007

• PRESENTATION AND PROMOTION
  Presentation and Promotion grants support one-off projects that present, publish, distribute and/or market quality music of any style.
  01 JUN AND 15 NOV, 2007

• SKILLS AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT MEDIA ARTS RESIDENCY
  ABC National Radiophonic Residency - This is a six-month residency for media artists with ABC Radio National in Sydney to commence in April 2008. Part of the residency may take place in ABC studios in other states or territories.
  01 JUN, 2007

• PROJECT FELLOWSHIP
  Project Fellowship grants are offered to artists for significant creative and developmental projects that will benefit their artistic development. Up to three Project Fellowships may be awarded in 2007.
  01 JUN, 2007

• FELLOWSHIPS
  Fellowship grants provide artists with financial support for two years for creative work and/or professional development.
  01 JUN, 2007

• DON BANKS MUSIC AWARD
  The purpose of the Don Banks Music Award is to honour a senior artist of high distinction who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to music in Australia over a long period of time.
  01 JUN, 2007

• PROGRAM
  Program Grants provide funding for one year to a limited number of organisations that play a significant role in enriching the quality and diversity of music practice in Australia through the delivery of specific activities.
  01 JUN, 2007

• KEY ORGANISATIONS TRIENNIAL
  Key Organisations Triennial Grants are administered through the Key Organisations section of the Australia Council. For more information please contact the Client Manager, Literature and Music, on (02) 9215 9000.
  01 JUN, 2007

Who can apply: Individuals, performing groups/ensembles and organisations.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: There are two categories for this grant:

Skills Development
Proposals for professional development may be for any activity whose main aim is to increase your professional skills or experience. This could include attendance at masterclasses; mentorship programs between experienced and emerging theatre workers; overseas development opportunities; or residencies in theatre organisations.

Artform Development
Proposals for artform development may be for activities that contribute to the overall development of theatre in Australia. This could include activities that develop or service the artform of theatre; conferences or writings on theatre; multi-issue journals; or research projects.

Who can apply: This category is open to individuals and organisations.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: This is an overview of Theatre Grants. Please see the website for further information.

• Going Global - Market Development
• Key Organisations - Multi-year- Theatre
• Skills and Arts Development - Theatre
• Program - Youth Arts - Theatre
• Go See Fund for Presenters
• JUMP - closes 26 February 2010
• Circus and Physical Theatre Director development program closes 17 May 2010
• Program - Presenter - Theatre closes 03 June 2010
• Cite` Paris Residency - Women theatre directors - closes 03 June 2010
• Australian Independent Producers - International Travel Fund - Market Development - 11 June 2010
• ArtStart - closes 04 October 2010
• Fellowships - closes 10 November 2010
• Cultural Leadership Program Development (open to organisations)
• New Work - closes 10 November 2010
• Cultural Leadership Skills Development - Theatre - closes 10 November 2010

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The Trust is funded through the: Harry Dicker Estate; Alfred Edments Estate; Charles Lamond Forrest Estate; Rena Vessey Hall Estate; James R Hartley Estate; Louisa M. Henty Estate; Harold Moreland Oldham Perpetual Trust; Miss Violet Pugh Estate; Otto & Elizabeth Schumacher Trust; Charles and Jessie Strong Trust; W. E. L. Wears Estate; and Truby & Florence Williams Trust.

Please note that the Otto & Elizabeth Schumacher Trust is only able to provide grants to organisations which are controlled, managed or established by any Church or denomination in Victoria.

These Trusts fund programs in Victoria which:

• support families in the rearing and development of children;
• provide support services for families with complex needs;
• build the capacity of schools and other community organisations to strengthen and support the family.

Who can apply: Community organisations, Churches, and families.

How to apply: Mail, Email

Overview: The Inger Rice Foundation was established in 1973 through the initiative of Inger Rice - wife of the then Ambassador of the United States of America.

The foundation fosters activities and programs concerned with improving parent/child relationships in Australia. In particular the Foundation directs its grants towards parental relationships with younger children from birth to pre-birth up to primary school age (0-5 years). The Trustees will also take into account grants for other purposes but preference will be given to the above mentioned category.

The foundation offers financial support for training, research and provision of material and equipment to persons and groups through approved organisations. Assistance provided includes help with costs such as fares and living expenses of attending conferences and seminars, fees for specific programs and grants for research projects, training courses and development programs. Contributions may also be made toward the costs of brochures, monographs, films and project materials.

Applications are ongoing but the assessment process occurs every 6 to 8 weeks.

Who can apply: Incorporated organisations or public bodies.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The State Schools' Relief Committee had its beginnings during the Great Depression, with the aim to provide basic items of footwear and clothing for children in need.

Concerned Principals and teachers were determined to do something constructive to alleviate the overwhelming need affecting many of the pupils so apparent in those early Depression years.

Applications for assistance are forwarded to the Committee by the Principal of the school the student is attending.

Assistance may be in the form of clothing sent from the Committee's own supply, which is its preference due to the financial advantage, or by authorisation to the school shop or supplier. There are monetary limits on all items that are authorised.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The Bokhara Foundation funds the following categories:

• Women and or children without access to resources or at risk of domestic abuse
• Education
• Homelessness
• Other related benevolent causes

Limitations: The program will not fund:

• Programs outside Australia
• Building, capital works, equipment etc. for projects
• Food
• Emergency relief
• Religious or political purposes
• Annual appeals for organisations
• Budget deficits
• Overseas travel.

Who can apply: Organisations

How to apply: Mail

Overview: Because funding is limited, priority is given to:

• high quality, innovative programs.
• programs that promote the aims of the community broadcasting sector
• ongoing programs that can be slotted into stations' regular programming. For example, we prefer 40 x 15 minute programs over 20 x 30 minute programs.
• programs that are regularly broadcast on a number of stations.
• For short term or one-off programs a planning, research, production and publicity schedule, with an estimated broadcast date for ComRadSat. This schedule should take into account the required lead time to meet ComRadSat scheduling and publicity routines to enable transmission by the greatest possible number of stations.

Grants may be used for costs relating directly to program production.

Who can apply: Community radio stations and incorporated non-profit organisations only. If you are not a community radio station your group must demonstrate the support of a community radio station for your application.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The grants assist with the maintenance and development of general community radio broadcasting throughout Australia.

The grant can be used to assist station development for example equipment purchase, staff salary subsidies and other projects.

Priorities:

• stations that have received a permanent licence since the last General Grant round
• stations with small incomes. The CBF takes into account income from all sources, including other CBF grants
• stations who have not recently received funding
• 'generalist' stations over 'specialist' stations
• stations who present evidence that they comply with the Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice. It is important that you answer the questions on the application form that relate to the Code.
• stations who provide documented evidence of long-term planning such as your current Business or Strategic Plan.

Limitations: Grants are not available to holders of Temporary Community Broadcasting Licences (TCBLs).

The grant cannot be used for:

• Transmission equipment and transmission-related operational costs - you should apply under Transmission Support Grants for these items.
• Training of station personnel. If you have training proposals keep a watching brief on the CBF website for new training grant opportunities.

Who can apply: Licensed stations - Stations holding permanent Community Broadcasting Licences.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The objectives of ECEPP are to:

• support clusters of Victorian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in key sectors of the Victorian economy delivering innovative approaches to B2B eCommerce that can reduce costs, improve business relationships, save time and/or expand markets.
• demonstrate the key challenges and benefits to SMEs of adopting B2B eCommerce through tracking and publicising the progress of projects along key milestones of their development and implementation.

Up to 50 per cent of the cost of an individual project will be funded to a maximum of $100,000 per project.

Priorities: In this current round of ECEPP funding, projects within the following industry sectors will be given priority.

• Advanced manufacturing, including defence support
• Automotive component manufacturers
• Building and construction
• Domestic road and rail freight
• Environmental management
• Export freight
• Food and supporting industries
• Legal services
• Manufacturing processes
• Regionally significant projects
• Warehouse management

Limitations: Start up businesses are not eligible.

Who can apply: Companies leading in a project funded through the ECEPP must be:

• small to medium enterprises that are Victorian based, or Australian-owned and intending to locate in Victoria;
• show management strengths;
• financially sound;
• incorporated or registered as a business;
• committed to strategic planning and growth;
• committed to export/import replacement;
• operating in an industry sector of strategic importance (refer Item 4 below); or
• of regional significance in non-metropolitan areas.

Applications will also be accepted from industry associations, educational institutions and local councils that represent companies with these characteristics.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The objectives of the project are:

• To assist regional wine/winegrape industry in identifying key issues essential to performance improvement and regional development
• To implement targeted "technology adoption" activity driven by regionally supported plans and priorities developed by regional industry members
• To accelerate the uptake of research outcomes through regional evaluation
• To develop leadership skills within the regional winegrape and wine industry.

For general project applications the GWRDC has a two-stage application procedure as follows: preliminary application and final application.

Limitations: Applications will be accepted only from winegrape or wine industry groups. Associations are encouraged to use private consultants or government agencies to provide assistance and support but they may not apply for funding directly.

Who can apply: If a particular project is recognised as a priority for multiple regions then the RITA/RDI Committee may choose to have the regions submit an application coordinated on behalf of those regions by a government agency or consultant. Winegrape or wine industry groups are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: Grants of up to $1000 are available which can be used to cover any costs associated with approved training such as books and materials, course fees, transport and childcare.

The grant activation depends on engagement by the participant in training provided by a registered training provider, including:

• TAFE Institutions;
• Registered Training Organisations - registered under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 to deliver training and issue qualifications for nationally recognised training;
• ACE organisations - an ACE organisation is an organisation which is recognised by the appropriate Regional Council of Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) a meeting the Guidelines and Conditions to Determine Eligibility of Adult Community Education Organisations.
• Universities (in relation to both short vocational orientated courses and other mainstream university education).

• Increase work-related skills;
• Improve future job and/or earning prospects; and/or
• Prepare the participant for re-entry to the workforce in the next 12 months.
• Such courses may be industry specific or generic and in either a non-accredited short course or an accredited course, including module/s of an accredited course.

Limitations:

• Grants must be activated by enrolment in an appropriate, eligible course within 3 months of date of issue. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture.
• The grant is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
• Any unused entitlement will be forfeited at the end of 12 months.
• Only one grant can be used per person for the life of the program (please note this program has had a number of names).
• Grant applications cannot be retrospective, ie a course that you have done previously cannot be claimed for under this program.

Who can apply: The grants support parents seeking to return to work who:

• Have been absent from education, accredited training* and the workforce while caring for children
• Are currently unemployed and wish to return to work, preferably in the next 12 months **
• Have not worked for more than 4 months full time, or equivalent part-time, in the last 2 years
• Are Australian residents living in Victoria***
• Will enrol in training to improve their workforce skills and/or earning potential
• Have not received a grant under the program Victoriaworks for parents returning to work or previous versions of the Program
• Were unable to activate a grant previously allocated under the Program due to unforseen circumstances.

Overview: General Grants - Station - Funds are available to assist with establishment costs for new long-term licensed stations and sustaining funds for operation and development of community radio stations. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of general community radio broadcasting throughout Australia.

General Grants - Program Production - Funds are available to encourage and support the production of quality community radio programs. These may be specials, short series, weekly or daily programs. Funded programs must be available for distribution via the Community Radio Network (CRN), formerly ComRadSat, and must be relevant for audiences beyond your own station. Funding for daily or weekly programs will usually apply to the following calendar year.

General Grants - Sustainability and Development - Funds are available to develop the sustainability of the community broadcasting sector through capacity building projects such as innovative projects outside the scope of the other General Grant categories. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of general community radio broadcasting throughout Australia.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: CJP-J&T gives disadvantaged job seekers an opportunity to experience real paid work situations, develop skills, be involved in projects that benefit the local community and improve their prospects of finding ongoing employment and/or further education and training within their local communities.

All CJP-J&T projects comprise:

• A Sponsor Organisation (refer Section 4, Sponsor Organisation Eligibility) responsible for participant and supervisor employment, project management in accordance with the Grant Agreement including reporting and financial management; and liaison with project partners.
• A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) (refer Section 6, Training and Work Experience) responsible for delivery of a minimum of 110 hours of relevant accredited training per participant.
• Approximately 12 participants who are paid relevant award wages (refer Section 5, Target Groups/Eligible Participants).
• Project duration of up to 15 weeks maximum (full time) or longer, by agreement, if part time.

Priorities: Under Jobs for Victoria, CJP – J&T gives priority to projects that:

• demonstrate a joined-up approach (for example, where the CJP-J&T project is linked to other relevant services such as Job Network or to other local networks that can contribute to building effective pathways to employment for participants);
• seek to address skills shortages in local communities that are linked to ongoing employment opportunities;
• occur in areas experiencing high levels of unemployment and/or are where there are high levels of unemployment among target groups;
• occur in Neighbourhood Renewal areas or have a Neighbourhood Renewal focus;
• are developed in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria and take place within Neighbourhood Renewal areas; and/or
• complement the Government's Commonwealth Games Urban Infrastructure program to assist local communities to undertake public art and smaller scale public domain infrastructure projects.

Limitations: Previous participants are not eligible for future projects.

Who can apply: Victorian based organisations eligible to receive funding under CJP-J&T are:

• Local Government;
• not-for-profit incorporated community-based organisations;
• regional development organisations;
• Victorian Government Departments and their agencies; and
• Statutory Authorities.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: Small grants are awarded for projects that meet the statutory objects and comply with the guiding principles of the Foundation that in the opinion of the Executive Director are meritorious and appropriate.

Projectly we fund:

• Innovation and practicality - ideas that translate into sustainable, practical solutions.
• Partnerships and collaborations - which build expertise and learning.
• Multi-purpose - to realise a number of the Foundation's objectives.
• Fostering networks - within and between the legal sector and the community.
• Significant impact - measured either by the size of the audience or by the depth of impact for a small target group.
• Efficient use of resources - doing 'more with less'.
• Accountability and evaluation - of processes and outcomes.
• Balancing short- and long-term outcomes - necessary one-off, moment-in-time projects coupled with projects that can make a lasting contribution.
• Leadership in public benefit best practice.
• The 'but for' test - essential work which 'but for' the Foundation cannot, or would not, be undertaken.

Limitations: Projectly we do not fund:

• Academic research - or study to obtain a degree or diploma.
• Interstate, national or international projects - that do not benefit the people of Victoria. Part of a project may be funded if a component primarily benefits the people of Victoria.
• Core funding - for bodies established to provide services
• Capital expenditure - for overheads related to the ongoing activities of an organisation.
• Travel costs - both interstate and overseas, unless there is a clear and direct benefit to the Victorian community.
• Conferences, symposiums or workshops - by sponsorship or subsidy, or for the attendance of individuals. However, we may be able to assist community organisations in conference organisation and securing free or low cost venues.
• Profit-making projects - however, we may fund a repayable subsidy, which requires repayments to be made to offset the cost of the original grant.
• Retrospective grants - to cover spending incurred before a decision on an application.
• Litigation - of any kind.

Who can apply: The Foundation accepts applications from most organisations. However, the Foundation only accepts applications from individuals in exceptional circumstances.

How to apply: Mail, Email, Fax

Overview: The Fund provides support for two types of projects:

• those that implement innovative high impact solutions to OHS problems, or
• those that implement existing best practice solutions.

• high risk industry sectors within manufacturing and agriculture, construction, transport and storage, public sector and community service
• common injury types (especially musculoskeletal injuries)
• work-related fatalities

Limitations: Individuals and individual employers are not eligible to apply on their own as the Fund aims to spread the outcomes of the funded projects as widely as possible. Individuals and individual employers are able to participate in projects within specific industries or groups.

Who can apply: The Safety Development Fund supports organisations, such as employer groups and unions, who can show that they will work together to deliver reductions in injuries, illnesses and workers' compensation claims.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: Funding of up to 20% of project capital cost is available to approved projects.

Projects must

• use a renewable energy source to produce heat or electricity
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• be medium scale, with a capacity between 20kW and 5 MW for electricity projects and between 70 MJ/h and 20GJ/h for thermal projects
• be located in Victoria
• demonstrate local market development potential
• use technically proven technology that is innovative in its application in Victoria
• have potential for further application in Victoria.

Renewable energy includes:

• solar
• wind
• biomass
• geothermal
• wave and tidal
• hydro.

The grants are available for various types of projects:

• Demonstration projects - demonstrate innovative applications of medium scale renewable energy technologies
• Access projects - increase accessibility to best practice technologies that can be used in medium-scale renewable energy projects
• Capacity building projects - build capacity to install, service and/or maintain medium-scale renewable energy projects.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The Victorian Government, through Sustainability Victoria is offering partnerships with organisations wishing to lead by example and integrate innovative solar design and technology into the upgrade of their community buildings. The Initiative complements existing rebate schemes for photovoltaic panels and solar hot water heaters.

Community facilities such as education facilities, sporting facilities, community centres, arts centres and community health centres will benefit from this initiative by improving their amenity and comfort. The initiative will also demonstrate how solar technology and design can reduce energy consumption and energy costs.

The Initiative will support the:

• design and documentation of solar energy building features; and
• installation of active solar technologies and passive design components.

Examples: While this is not an exhaustive list, here are some examples of passive and active solar approaches:

• Solar chimneys to assist with heating, cooling or ventilation
• Innovative devices that achieve more than one solar function such as solar louvres/verandahs or photovoltaics with heat recovery
• Smart window glazing that can shade in summer and/or generate electricity
• Enclosed solar drying space for facilities with on-site laundry requirements
• Solar hydronic heating systems
• Combined solar hot water and electricity generators
• Transpired solar air heaters
• Cooling systems which make use of cooler underground temperatures
• Thermal mass such as 'trombe' walls

Priorities: Solar energy is particularly beneficial in rural and regional areas as it can reduce dependence on existing energy infrastructure, reduce energy losses through transmission and improve the security of local energy supply. Expressions of Interest from organisations in rural and regional locations in Victoria are therefore strongly encouraged.

Limitations: The program will only apply to solar energy design and technology installations in existing buildings, or in proposed extensions to existing buildings. It will not apply to solar energy installations proposed for new buildings.

The program will not support proposals eligible under existing solar hot water and photovoltaic rebate programs.

The program does not apply to any other renewable energy forms, such as wind, geothermal and biomass.

Who can apply: Expressions of Interest for the VSII may be submitted from organisations which:

• own or manage government or private community facilities in Victoria, and,
• are planning to upgrade of those facilities.

• will continue to manage the facility for at least five years; and
• has written permission from the owners to make the proposed upgrades.

How to apply: Mail, Fax

Overview: Grant Application Guidelines

• Applications are accepted from applicants Australia-wide;
• Applications are reviewed annually in May;
• Applications for consideration should be received by 15 April each year;
• Applications to be submitted via email (including the application form).
• The Trustee selects successful applicants.
• Referees may be contacted for verification of details supplied by the applicant.
• Publications / final report on completion of work funded by the M.A. Ingram Trust are required.

The Trustee requests that applications should include:

• A completed grant application form;
• A one-page letter describing:
  • Why funds are being sought;
  • A summary of funds requested including a justification of the budgetary request;
  • Details of any funding you have received from the Fund or other funds in the past;
  • Any other details that may verify your financial situation.
• Title and details of proposed research (including work already carried out by the investigator, methods to be used an expected duration of the project);
• Brief one page résumé including two referees;
• Sample of work (e.g. publications);
• Consent of other persons identified.

Priorities: When funds are limited, the Trustees may have a preference for applications funding equipment essential for field-based research.

How to apply: Email

Overview: Limited grants for medical research are made throughout the year for research purposes into diseases of the heart and cancer.

Applications should set out the purpose & objects of the research, together with details of the personnel involved and an expenditure budget.

Annual applications close June 30th each year.

Who can apply: Universities, Medical Research, Hospitals. (only available for NSW)

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The L.E.W. Carty Charitable Fund was established on 20 February 1980 under the Will of the late Olive Muriel Carty to honour the memory of her late husband Leslie Ernest William Carty.

It makes grants to authorised charities within the State of Victoria, being either a hospital, institution, society, organisation, body or fund, which are in need of funds to assist or promote research into the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of physical or mental disorders of human beings. Grants to appropriate authorised charities are determined at the absolute discretion of the Trustees.

Priorities: Preference is given to specific laboratory research projects, or for essential equipment to undertake such projects.

Limitations: The Trustees normally will exercise their discretion in only supporting pure research programs, rather than supporting overhead expenses or deficit funding of research organisations, travel or study grants of researchers, or on-going commitments from year to year.

Who can apply: The LEW Carty Charitable Fund can only give grants to Victorian charitable institutions:

• Your organisation must be based in Victoria, and its activities confined to Victoria.

  If it is part of a national organisation, it must have a separately constituted and autonomous State branch with its own Board of Management. An example of this is the Australian Red Cross. If the organisation is based in Victoria, but its Constitution does not specifically limit its operations or application of funds to Victoria, we require written assurance that the organisation does not intend to operate or apply any of its funds outside Victoria.

• Your organisation must be endorsed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) as a:
  • Charitable Institution; or
  • Public Benevolent Institution; or
  • Health Promotion Charity; or
  • Charitable Fund.
  with "Income Tax Exemption" tax concession status. (Please note this is not the same as Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status)

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The MND Research Institute of Australia regards its role as one of providing seed-funding for research that is innovative and having a clear relationship to the causes, treatments and cures of MND, or the support of people living with MND. Accordingly, the majority of funds available through the Institute are for grants-in-aid of MND research in Australia.

Funding decisions will be made by the Institute's Research Committee at a Grants Allocation Meeting to be held on Wednesday 12 November 2008.

Examples: Laboratory research, clinical research

Who can apply: Researchers working in Australia in fields that are relevant to motor neurone disease are invited to apply for funding to support research in the calendar year 2009.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: Applications must demonstrate a basic understanding of the process and steps required to move from research to outcomes that can be commercialised, including:

• the process and steps to a market, the nature of the market;
• the milestones and risks of the venture; and
• an understanding of possible means of handling intellectual property connected with the project.

Who can apply: An individual researcher; a group of researchers; or a health and medical research company in partnership with an eligible researcher/s, are invited to submit a research proposal under the Development Grant Scheme.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: In 2009, the Foundation will consider only applications for research and development projects in Science and Medicine from Victorian organisations. Applications for grants up to $60,000.00 may be considered:

• for specific projects or undertakings;
• for research and development.

The Foundation welcomes what we would call "proof of concept" project applications. What we understand by this term is that the application deals with a concept, hypothesis, postulate or the like which, by its proposed project, the applicant hopes to prove correct or to validate, to the extent that further research and development on the concept/hypothesis/postulate will be worthwhile.

Limitations: For further clarification, we can also indicate that the Foundation will be unlikely to consider applications:

• to fund surveys or questionnaires or projects based on surveys or questionnaires;
• to fund government entities - however, government funded universities, research institutes and hospitals where funding for the specific research project is not available from recurrent or capital resources are eligible to apply.

Who can apply:

• All applicants must hold an ABN and be registered for GST.
• Applicants must be based in the State of Victoria.
• Organisations and entities must have tax exempt status.
• Deductible Gift Recipient status may assist a grant application.
• Previously successful applicants are eligible to apply for funding of new projects or for extension of a current project, if the extension continues to meet the set Guidelines.
• Previously unsuccessful applicants may re-apply.

How to apply: Email

Overview: The Primary aims of the centre are to:

• Create knowledge and understanding that will inform theory, research, policies and programs that lead to and sustain mental health and wellbeing across the population and sub populations.
• Develop and test interventions to build further understanding of best practice models in mental health promotion.
• Contribute to capacity building of organisations and practitioners to undertake mental health promotion activity and to evaluate this work.

The broad objectives of the Centre include:

• Undertaking research to guide and support intervention program development, delivery and evaluation.
• Developing appropriate methodologies and indicators to assess progress toward improving the mental health and wellbeing of the population and of specific population subgroups.
• Promoting and supporting the development and adoption of evidence based public health policies and practices.
• Establishing systems and processes to ensure the effective transfer of research findings into policy and practice.
• Contributing to the development of a trained and skilled inter sectoral workforce capable of implementing evidence based models of practice.
• Undertaking and guiding the evaluation of program activities in the area of mental health and wellbeing.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The objectives of the Conference Support Scheme are to:

• To foster knowledge exchange in health promotion in the VicHealth priority areas
• To strengthen networks within and across sectors
• To support the acquisition of knowledge and skills
• To promote sustainable outcomes through production of resources and dissemination of conference outcomes

Limitations: What will not be funded?

• Applications that are not aligned to the Foundation's priority areas will be deemed ineligible
• Half day events, seminars, forums, round table events, workshops or expos
• Organisations or activities not based in Victoria
• Conferences that have commenced before VicHealth's consideration of the application
• Organisations who accept any form of sponsorship or support from tobacco or alcohol companies
• Organisations which are not incorporated bodies (evidence of incorporated status must be supplied)
• Commercial activities
• Fundraising activities
• Core organisational operating costs
• Capital works (e.g. building and maintenance costs or purchase of major equipment)
• School-based educational programs
• Training Programs
• Prizes, awards, competitions
• Individuals to attend or present at a conference

Who can apply: Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit community groups and organisations, local government, educational institutions and non-government organisations that:

• are based in Victoria and whose activities take place in Victoria
• have satisfactorily acquitted all previous grants from VicHealth
• submit applications in accordance with specified timelines and processes.

Overview: The Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Association (VTLA) is particularly interested in projects which have a clinical and community focus, rather than laboratory based research.

The research must be conducted in Victoria.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Indigenous community radio broadcasting throughout Australia.

Limitations: Grants are not available to stations broadcasting under a narrowcast license.

Who can apply: You can apply for an Indigenous Program grant if you are:

• an Indigenous community radio station (licensed Indigenous community radio station or RIBS radio station) with an annual income of less than $200,000 from broadcast related activities
• an incorporated Indigenous broadcasting group producing weekly programs on a non-Indigenous licensed community radio station
• an organisation approved to auspice a grant on behalf of an unincorporated Indigenous broadcasting group

How to apply: Mail

Overview: You can use the grant for costs relating directly to program production. Applications for the purchase of major capital items should be made under the Indigenous Equipment Grants category.

You should give details of proposed spending in the budget section of the Program Grant application form. Program costs may include:

• production materials such as tapes, minidisks, USB flash drives, tapes or other audio media that could contribute to building a music library
• music CDs, tapes, legally downloaded music or other audio media (with an emphasis on Australian Indigenous music - minimum 75% of all music purchased)
• research and reference costs such as newspapers, reference books, telephone and internet access charges
• producer/presenter/researcher fees (which must not exceed 50% of the grant)
• minor program production related equipment such as minidisk recorders, microphones, headphones, audio editing software (which must not exceed 20% of the grant)
• minor program related travel (which must not exceed 10% of the grant)
• non-accredited program skills development (which must no exceed 10% of the grant)
• station airtime/access fees (provided that the unincorporated Indigenous broadcast group agrees to the rate and the rate is no higher than the rate charged for all other broadcasters at the station)
• costs associated with grant administration claimed by an auspicing organisation (which must not exceed 10% of the grant).

Limitations: What can't you use the grant for?

• Major capital equipment
• Office equipment (such as faxes, photocopiers and computer equipment for administration)
• Operational costs of the auspicing organisation
• Accredited training.

Who can apply: To be eligible for funding your program must meet the following conditions:

• it is presented by an Indigenous person or group
• it must present a local Indigenous perspective
• it presents social, cultural and political issues relevant to the needs of the community of interest
• it is produced locally for local broadcast on a licensed community radio station between 6 a.m. and midnight
• it is broadcast on a regular basis (i.e. at least weekly)

• a high level of Indigenous content (recommended minimum of 80% of the total program)
• an acceptable level of local spoken word content (recommended minimum of 25% of total program time)
• if the program contains music content, a large proportion should be Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music (recommended minimum of 75% of all music)

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Indigenous community broadcasting throughout Australia.

The grant is to be used to support the production of high quality national Indigenous program series that have a national audience and are distributed via NIRS, TAPE or ComRadSat. Some examples are:

• the recording of Indigenous social, cultural or political events for live or delayed broadcast
• documentaries or oral history projects
• a program or series supporting Indigenous cultural retention and awareness
• production of radio program resources that assist the production of Indigenous radio programs.

Limitations: Grants are not available to stations broadcasting under a narrowcast license.

Who can apply:

• an Indigenous community radio station (licensed Indigenous community radio station, RIBS station or incorporated Indigenous Regional Coordination Association).
• an incorporated Indigenous media organisation.

How to apply: Mail Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Overview: Up to $150,000 per year (over two funding rounds) is allocated to the Country Victoria Events Program. The program focuses on events that are able to attract, or are likely to attract in the future, a number of intrastate and interstate visitors. For each single allocation, up to $10,000 (excluding GST) may be provided.

The Country Victoria Events Program will provide funding to support:

• Event Delivery: to assist with the costs associated with staging the event.
• Event Development: to assist with the development of an existing event program in order to improve the long term growth of the event.
• Event Marketing: to assist with marketing activities designed to attract visitors to the event from outside the local area.

How to apply: Mail, Email

Overview: The Ethnic Grants program consists of four different programs, each with their own objectives.

Ethnic Program Grants
Funds are available to assist with production costs for Ethnic programs that are relevant to a defined local Ethnic community and are broadcast on a regular basis, such as weekly or every second week.

Ethnic Development Grants - New Program Group
Funds are available to encourage new language/cultural groups to become involved in community broadcasting and to assist with start-up costs for new programs.

Ethnic Development Grants - Youth Participation
Funds are available to increase the participation of Ethnic young people in local ethnic community broadcasting. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Ethnic community broadcasting throughout Australia.

Ethnic Development Grants - Special Projects Funds are available to support innovative projects within Ethnic community broadcasting with national or regional impact.

Limitations: Grants are not available for stations broadcasting under a narrowcast licence.

Who can apply: Who is eligible to apply?

• A long term licensed community radio station or holder of a temporary community radio license giving time to ethnic community groups to broadcast in their own languages on an equitable basis with other station programs.
• An umbrella group (an incorporated ethnic community broadcasting association) representing one or more ethnic program groups at a particular licensed community radio station. Please contact the CBF for further information.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Ethnic community broadcasting throughout Australia.

What can the grant be used for?

• How the grant money is expended must be agreed to following consultation between station management and the ethnic broadcasters. A minimum of 25% must be available to cover the costs of production and presentation resources of programs. Basic production and program resources include CDs, printed materials, telephone, studio and internet access.
• Items such as CDs and portable recorders bought with CBF grant money belong to the station and are held in trust for use by current and future ethnic broadcasters. They must be included on the station's asset register.
• Any money not spent on production costs can be used to cover other station costs associated with assisting ethnic broadcasting at your station.
• The grant cannot be used by broadcasters for transport and travel expenses or wages.

Limitations: Grants are not available for stations broadcasting under a narrowcast licence.

Who can apply: You can apply for all categories of ethnic grant if you are:

• a long term licensed community radio station or
• a holder of a temporary community broadcast license
• an Umbrella Group (an incorporated ethnic community broadcasting association) representing one or more ethnic groups at a particular station.

How to apply: Mail

Overview:

The Multicultural Festival and Events Grants provide financial support to major festivals, conferences and/or special ethnic community events that aim to:

• encourage participation of the whole community in celebrating and valuing cultural diversity
• foster cross futural exchanges
• promote awareness of cultural diversity, community contributions, mutual respect and understanding
• address a major issue through a conference or special event

Limitations: The Multicultural Festival and Events Grants will not fund the following:

• applications submitted by individuals;
• competitions, commercial or fund raising activities;
• events held for the sole benefit of members of the applicant organisation;
• recurrent administrative, infrastructure and other organisational costs;
• set-up or running costs of a business, purchase of capital equipment (including hardware or software), or set-up and maintenance of Internet sites;
• events held outside Victoria;
• funding for overseas people or organisations to visit Victoria;
• organisations that receive income from electronic gaming machines;
• organisations that have failed to abide by the terms and conditions of previously provided grants funded by the Victorian Multicultural Commission; and
• organisations seeking retrospective funding for projects that have already started or have been completed.

Who can apply:

Non-profit organisations and council bodies can apply for funding. Organisations must be incorporated under the Australian Corporations Act or as an Association under the Associations Incorporation Act and have an Australian Business Number (ABN).

If you wish to apply for funding and are not a formal organisation, you are able to apply in partnership with another organisation who will act as an auspice for your project.

Organisations may submit multiple applications, although priority will only be given to one application. If you are applying for more than one project please fill out one application form for each project.

How to apply: Mail, Email

Overview:

The program funds projects in Victoria which support older people through:

• building and refurbishment costs and costs of equipment associated with the provision of accommodation for older people
• assisting the aged disadvantaged to achieve a better quality of life.

Preference will be given to projects in rural Victoria and those with demonstrated community support.

Priorities: Some preference will be given to rural Victoria and provincial cities.

Who can apply: Organisation which provide accommodation and care for older people. Applicants must be an Income Tax Exempt Charity (ITEC)

How to apply: Mail, Email

Overview:

The objectives of the Small Towns Development Fund are to assist communities in small towns with projects that will:

• create new opportunities for economic growth and development;
• develop economic and social infrastructure;
• enhance the liveability of rural communities.

Eligible projects will include:

• Pathway Projects
• Innovative Water Projects
• Heritage Projects
• Industrial Estates
• Civic renewal
• Community facilities
• Tourism infrastructure

The land on which the development is proposed should be:

• municipal property,
• a Crown reserve,
• land owned by a public authority, or
• land held for public purposes by trustees.

Limitations:

Projects not suitable for funding will include:

• Requests for retrospective funding, where projects have been completed or have commenced construction prior to receiving funding approval;
• Recurrent operating costs or salary subsidies;
• Projects requiring ongoing funding from State Government once completed;
• Projects undertaken by the private sector as a result of Government contractual arrangements;
• Projects requiring full funding where funding is normally provided from State, Commonwealth and/or Local Government sources;
• Feasibility studies, business plans, cost benefit analyses and economic impact studies;
• Routine or cyclical maintenance; and
• Repair of facilities damaged by fire, explosion, vandalism, flood, cyclone, storm or other disaster, where that facility can and should be insured against such damage.

Who can apply: Applications will only be accepted from local councils (Applications will only be considered from the 48 regional Councils, for the full list see the guidelines). Community groups are encouraged to work with their local councils in developing projects and applications.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation invests in the knowledge needs of our three portfolio areas:

• New rural industries;
• Specific established industries; and
• Cross-sectoral national rural issues.

Who can apply: Individuals and consortia of research providers

How to apply: Preliminary research proposals should be completed online using Clarity

Overview:

Travel awards

• provide financial assistance for individuals to present research papers, reports and other relevant information to recognised research and industry forums both nationally and internationally
• assist Australian personnel within the general fields of research, development, extension and education to undertake specific and highly relevant visits or tours both within Australia and internationally.
• assist recognised industry conferences, seminars and workshops by providing support such as travel support for delegates or speakers.

Distinguished visitor awards

The distinguished visitor award is primarily aimed at those industry personnel who are recognised for their contribution to their respective national/international industry specialty and would potentially be able to extend that expertise for the benefit of the Australian pork industry.

Funds may be provided to:

• enable producer groups seeking to access key individuals involved in research projects or others involved in technology implementation to visit regional groups and discuss their research or findings. A condition of this award is that the group provides a contribution towards costs.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: Special Research Initiatives (SRI) aims to support specific activities which:

• encourage greater collaboration among Australian researchers, including the development of international research linkages; and
• encourage the co-operative development of a high quality research capacity in innovative areas; and
• enhance the scale and focus of research in Priority Areas (refer to section 3).

• co-operative activities among researchers;
• co-operative development of national and international linkages;
• co-operative development of innovative research areas; and
• other activities which the ARC judges to be consistent with the Scheme's objectives.

Limitations: The scheme does not fund research per se. Funding is not available under the Scheme for research infrastructure support or for the actual costs of undertaking research. Funding is not available for regular conferences.

Who can apply: Funding under the Special Research Initiatives scheme may be awarded to a higher education institution or other administering organisation.

How to apply: Mail

Overview: In 2006 the Academy of Science and New Zealand Institute of Foresters withdrew from the Fund and handed its administration over fully to the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA). The Institute of Foresters of Australia has undertaken to fund the Max Jacobs Fund for at least a five year period to 2011. All enquiries should be referred to the Institute.

The principles applying to the application of grants are:

• funds available each year are capped at $5,000 (GST exempt)
• two grants are usually allocated each year at approximately $2,500 each

The following broad categories of activity may be supported:

• work to be carried out in or related to Australasia in any field of forestry science;
• field-orientated research in Australia and New Zealand;
• overseas travel to undertake research

Who can apply: Australian Forestry Researchers.

How to apply: Email

Search for a particular grant at www.ourcommunity.com.au/funding/grant_search.jsp

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