Volunteer Grants 2010 recognises the valuable work of Australia’s volunteers and is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting volunteers, assisting disadvantaged communities and encouraging social inclusion to assist vulnerable people within our society.
This initiative is part of the Australian Government's ongoing commitment to supporting volunteering, and building social inclusion and community participation in Australian communities.
Funding of $21 million is available to eligible non-profit community organisations to assist their volunteers and encourage volunteering. The Volunteer Grants 2010 Call for Applications closes on Friday 16 April 2010 at 2 pm AEST. For more information visit the website.
Grant: Volunteer Grants Program
Provider: Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Category: Community Organisations
Funding: Max per grant: $5,000 Min per grant: $1,000 Total Pool:
$21,000,000
Closes: 16 April 2010
Purpose: To support volunteers, assist disadvantaged communities and encourage social
inclusion.
Assistance: Volunteer Grants Team
Phone: Volunteer Grants toll-free hotline 1800 183 374 (Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm AEST) Email: vg2010@fahcsia.gov.au
Overview:
Funding of $21 million is available to eligible non-profit community
organisations to assist their volunteers and encourage volunteering. Volunteer Grants 2010 provides funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to help non-profit
organisations to:
- contribute towards the costs of training courses for volunteers and/or undertaking
background screening checks for volunteers; and/or
- purchase portable, tangible, small equipment items to help volunteers; and/or
- contribute towards fuel reimbursement for their volunteers, including those who use
their cars to transport others to activities, deliver food and assist people in need.
How to apply: Mail, Email
Volunteer Grants 2010 closes at 2 pm AEST on Friday 16 April 2010
The funding round is expected to be very competitive and it is
essential that applicants read the guidelines and answer all
mandatory questions when applying.
For more information visit Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs FAHCSIA website.
|
