Grants Available January 2019

FRRR adopts a new grants structureFRRR has announced that it is moving to a new grant program structure from 2019.

The work that FRRR completed during 2018 to improve our systems and processes highlighted that we could simplify our grants structure and make it easier for community groups to find grants to address local needs.

The new model is more flexible and responsive to both grant applicants and our donor partners, who can continue to support particular areas they are passionate about. In general, there will be fewer programs but FRRR will still support the same issues and the same breadth of communities it always has.

From January 2019, FRRR's grants will be grouped into three streams, as below:

The People, Place and Prosperity grants are where there is most change.

There will be a new general grants program called Strengthening Rural Communities. Many of the programs that have supported similar things – such as Small Grants for Rural Communities, REAPing Rewards, CATCH or Repair-Restore-Renew – will be rolled into this one program.

All of the focus areas we've previously supported (education, ageing, culture/heritage, community infrastructure, economic development, community and organisational resilience, health etc) are still being funded, but under the one program.

There will be two tiers under Strengthening Rural Communities:

Small and Vital grants – up to $10,000, awarded quarterly; and

Larger Leverage grants - $10,001 up to $25,000, awarded twice a year (once in 2019).

The Strengthening Rural Communities - Small and Vital grants will be available year-round, so community groups can apply when it suits them. There will be designated cut-off times during the year (eventually quarterly) when the applications received at that point will be assessed and

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Grants Available January 2019 grants awarded. The first round of Strengthening Rural Communities will open in late February.

Where we run region-specific small grant programs on behalf of donors – such as Gardiner Dairy Foundation's Working in Dairy Communities grants or Aussie Cotton Farmers Grow Communities, they will continue.

These changes will take effect during January 2019, and so you’ll start to see changes to our website over the next few weeks to reflect this new structure.

Additional resources will be available to support you, such as FAQs etc. However, if you have any questions at any time, please just give us a call on 1800 070 120.

https://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/New_grant_structure.php?

Social Justice Small GrantsThe Mercy Foundation is now accepting applications for the Social Justice Small Grants Program. Applications close 4th March 2019.Social Justice Small Grants CriteriaBefore you fill out an application form, please read the Social Justice Small Grants criteria to ensure your project complies.⇒ Download the Social Justice Small Grants Criteria 2019(Guidelines attached to this email)The Mercy Foundation’s Social Justice Small Grants Program provides seed funding to assist communities and organisations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia.Funding under this program ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 per organisation.The Social Justice Small Grants program is only available to NOT FOR PROFIT organisations. This program does not fund individuals or for-profit organisations. If the applicant has no legal status, an agency that does have legal status (nonprofit) can be asked to auspice the project and hold any grant monies on behalf of the applicant. Click here for the definition of a not-for-profit organisation.Priority will be given to small organisations and those groups that receive no other funding. The Social Justice Small Grants Program funds projects within Australia only.We strongly recommend that you carefully read the downloadable application form that details all information about funding priorities for this year and all eligibility criteria. If you are unsure if you are eligible or would like to discuss your application please phone the Foundation on 02 9911 7390.The Foundation will respond to small grant requests within 12 weeks of the closing date. The Foundation seeks to minimise paperwork and reporting mechanisms for this program.Small grants will initially be assessed by the Foundation staff and final recommendations will be made by the Grants Sub-Committee of the Board of the Mercy Foundation.The Social Justice Small Grants program closes on March 4, 2019Download the application form here:⇒ Download the Social Justice Small Grants Application Form 2019 (Word version)⇒ Download the Social Justice Small Grants Application Form 2019 (Fillable PDF)Focus Area

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Grants Available January 2019 Each year the Mercy Foundation may nominate a particular area of focus for the Social Justice Small Grants. In 2019 the focus topic will be Justice and the Environment, prioritising projects that protect, restore and repair the environment. Click here to read more.Priority may also be given to projects that target disadvantaged women and/or women with children, regardless of the annual social justice focus. Also please note that grant applications may be made for areas other than ageing. Funding TermsOrganisations that are successful will be notified as soon as possible and 50% of the funding provided upon confirmation. The final 50% will be provided following a brief report on the outcomes of the project. If the organisation requires alternative funding arrangements, the payment of the funds should be discussed with Mercy Foundation staff and may be varied accordingly.A Progress Report is due 6 months after project commencement. The Mercy Foundation will provide templates for the Progress Report and Final Report.https://www.mercyfoundation.com.au/social-justice-grants/social-justice-small-grants/

Publisher Fellowships - Copyright Agency Limited (CAL)

Opens Closes

2019 Reading Australia Fellowshipfor Teachers of English and Literacy

Now 1pm, 1 March 2019

Mid-May 2019

2019 Publisher Fellowships

January 2019

1pm, 8 March 2019 May 2019

2019 Author Fellowship May 2019 September

2019December 2019

2019 Fellowship for May 2019 September December 3

Grants Available January 2019

Non-Fiction Writing 2019 2019

2019 Fellowship for a Visual Artist May 2019 September

2019December 2019

https://www.copyright.com.au/culturalfund/fellowship/

Minimum Viable Product grants - Jobs For NSW

What is a Minimum Viable Product grant?

Minimum Viable Product (MVP) grants are designed to support promising startups with the funds needed to progress from a proof of concept stage to a minimum viable product.

The grants are aimed at startups that are yet to generate revenue to help them engage with a potential business customer, or channel to market, and create innovative solutions that address compelling industry needs or market gaps.

What funding is available?

An MVP grant is a matched funding grant up to 50% of approved project costs, to a maximum of $25,000.

Successful grant applicants will receive 35% of the funding up-front and 65% after completion and validation of the MVP.

Who is eligible?

MVP grants are available across all industry sectors to startups who are primarily focused on the development of a scalable technology solution.

To be eligible for an MVP grant, a startup must:

Have a completed proof of concept (e.g. prototype completed) Have an ABN registered in NSW and be based in NSW Be at pre-revenue stage Hold IP or the rights to commercialise Have a potential business customer or business channel to market

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Grants Available January 2019 Have a scalable solution that can be deployed to multiple customers Demonstrate that 80% of development costs will occur in NSW Demonstrate adequate matched funding has been secured for the project

How do I apply?

MVP grant applications are available online and are open all year round.

You must meet the eligibility requirements listed above in order to apply.

What happens after I apply?

Jobs for NSW endeavours to complete each assessment within eight (8) weeks of submission, subject to the volume of applications.

Please note, this is a competitive process and all applications are assessed against the criteria outlined in our MVP grant guidelines. All submissions are subject to a panel review process.

Resources

Read our MVP fact sheet Read our MVP grant guidelines See businesses we've helped

Need to talk?

Email us at enquiries@jobsfornsw.com.au OR call us on 1300 JOB NSW (1300 562 679)

https://www.jobsfornsw.com.au/our-products/minimum-viable-product

MACA Media Awards 2018

The MACA Media Awards seek to challenge negative stereotypes towards older people by highlighting examples of balanced and realistic media reporting on older people and ageing.By holding up media reports that demonstrate that there is more to ageing than becoming old, the Awards program aims to improve public perceptions of older people.There were over 100 nominations received for this year's awards, hosted by SBS' Insight host, Jenny Brockie. The award ceremony, held on Monday the 15th of October at the Australian Museum saw nearly 200 guests enjoy a night of culture, music, high profile and distinguished guests and of course, the winners of the categories.The award winners include:

Lifestyle and Health & Gold Award – Ita Buttrose and Bianca Balzer, Ita Buttrose's Healthy Lifestyle Tips, TODAY Extra

Current Affairs – 7.30 Report Team, Concerns Over the Rise in the Number of Elderly who are Homeless, ABC

News – Cathy Stubbs, Penisula Village Celebrates Sixth 100 year old Resident, Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate

Images – Tracey Muir, Skydive Australia 'Cheeky' Couple Celebrate 73rd Wedding Anniversary with Wollongong Skydive, Illawarra Mercury

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Grants Available January 2019 Regional – Cessnock City Seniors Festival Program Recognised at Local

Government Week Awards, The Advertiser (Cessnock) Advertising – Pimp My Ride – Smashing the Stereotypes, Feros Care Special Commendation – "The Late Shift" SBS, Are we Entering the Age of

No Retirement?, SBS.The 'Gold Award' went to Ita Buttrose and Bianca Balzer for their TODAY Extra segment, which represented active ageing in a positive light.Press release can be found here.Nominations for the MACA Media Awards 2019 will open on the 31st of October 2018.Watch our MACA 2018 Media Awards highlights hereMore informationReportAGE: Media guidelines for portraying people who are olderFor further information, contact the MACA Secretariat.The MACA is the official advisory body on ageing policy to the NSW Government. It provides advice to the Minister for Ageing on matters relating to ageing and older people.https://nswcommunities.smartygrants.com.au/mediaawards2019https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/inclusion/advisory-councils/maca/media-awards

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 worth more than $20,000 to create a community kitchen.

In 2019 the RASF Community Kitchen Grant will be made up of benches and cabinetry, along with at least $10,000 worth of appliances and whitegoods. This includes 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 and are gifted as part of the Community Kitchen Grant at the close of the Easter Show.

The RAS Foundation invites rural and regional community organisations to apply and tell us how their community would benefit from a new kitchen. The successful applicant needs to demonstrate how a new kitchen will benefit their local community.

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

There are many community buildings or community facilities in rural and regional towns that could be transformed with a new kitchen, turning them into a more useable and functional

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Grants Available January 2019 facility for the whole community to use for a range of events and activities. It's important to the RAS Foundation that the kitchen will benefit many in the community.

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 pallets. 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 from Euromaid 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 by approximately 30 November 2019, 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 selection

Applications 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

If you have any queries about eligibility or any aspect of RASF Community Kitchen grant program, please contact the RAS Foundation on 02 9704 1226 or email foundation@rasf.org.au.

Applications are now open.

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

SheDoc

SheDoc is a Create NSW and Documentary Australia Foundation initiative to support documentary filmmakers who identify as female. The program will provide funding to successful recipients to craft and undertake a bespoke fellowship for her professional development.

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Grants Available January 2019 By offering funding to facilitate opportunities that are self-directed and of benefit, our aim is to positively intervene in and support women’s filmmaking careers.

Applications are open to women who are residents of NSW and working in the documentary sector, at any stage of their career and in any key creative role.

Our aim is to award up to 3 grants to achieve the following:

to encourage new voices; to enable skills to be consolidated or developed; to assist projects to be kickstarted; and to assist in building strategic audience engagement strategies.

SheDoc will support travel, research, mentoring, residencies, skills development, seeding new work and the development of impact strategies using documentary.

SheDoc is not for production funding.

The initiative is funded by private philanthropic support, with funding from Create NSW. Applications are open from 9am Monday 10 December 2018 and close at 11.50 pm on Sunday 17 February 2019.

http://www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding/industry-support/SheDocWho is eligible?

MRFF Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research Grant Opportunity

The Medical Research Future Fund - Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research grant opportunity aims to support research that addresses questions that focus on the comparative effectiveness of health services and areas of health system practice with low or insubstantial evidence. The Program will also address gaps in knowledge and evidence relating to health system issues important to the public, providing opportunities to explore consumer-driven research.Health system research question topics for this grant opportunity are:

1. Melanoma Surveillance Photography (MSP) to improve early detection of melanoma in very high risk (or high risk) patients

2. Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assist in the diagnosis, staging and pre-surgical planning of breast cancer.

This grant opportunity is being administered by NHMRC on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Health (the Department). Further information on the Medical Research Future Fund and the Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research program is available on the Department’s website at:https://beta.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/targeted-health-system-and-community-organisation-research

https://www.grants.gov.au/?GOUUID=37F641D8-A6D8-A2EB-0209DB1E3B69B3FA&event=pub…How much can I apply for?

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Grants Available January 2019

Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Legal Financial Assistance - Attorney-General's Department can I ply?

Legal Financial Assistance for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has been established to consider the quality and safety of aged care services in Australia, to ensure services provided are effective and efficient.

For more information about the Royal Commission, including the terms of reference, visit the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety website. https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

For more information, contact the Financial Assistance Section on 02 6141 4770 or 1800 117 995 (between 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday) or email finass@ag.gov.au.What are the terms of funding?

https://www.ag.gov.au/LegalSystem/Legalaidprogrammes/Commonwealthlegalfinancialassistance/Pages/legal-financial-assistance-for-people-engaging-with-the-royal-commission.aspx

TCR into Per- and Poly- Fluoroalkylated Substances - National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

As part of the Australian Government’s response to potential per-and poly fluoroalkylated

substances (PFAS) contamination on or near Commonwealth sites, a national research program

into the human health effect of PFAS has been established.

PFAS has been found at a number of sites around Australia and in food and drinking water from

these areas. There has been significant community concern about the potential health impacts

from exposure to PFAS.

A TCR is a one-time solicitation for grant applications to address a specific health issue. A TCR

will stimulate or greatly advance research in a particular area of health and medical science that

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will benefit the health of Australians. NHMRC anticipates that a TCR on this

subject will commence in late 2018.

NHMRC has established the PFAS TCR Reference Group to assist with the

background work required to develop the TCR. This group will inform the development of the

PFAS TCR research questions/s, objectives and selection criteria, based on consideration of

current, high quality scientific data, government and regulatory authority reports (national and

International) as well as a report provided by an Expert Health Panel established by the

Department of Health. The Reference Group will identify what research will be within the scope

of the TCR and provide contextual information on the background, aims and desired outcomes

of the TCR.

Documentation to apply for a grant

You will find the critical documentation you need to apply on GrantConnect.

The following resources might also assist you in the process:

Administering Institutions policy and list of approved institutions

Australian Standard Research Classifications and NHMRC Research Keywords/Phrases

Guide to NHMRC peer review 2018

https://nhmrc.gov.au/funding/find-funding/targeted-call-research-and-poly-fluoroalkylated-substances-pfas

Medical Devices Fund - NSW Health

The Medical Devices Fund aims to provide support to individuals, companies, public and private hospitals, medical research institutes, universities and the medical devices industry, to take local innovation to market.

It also seeks to increase the uptake of NSW medical devices by the health system where they are cost effective and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Since the first round in 2013, recipients of the NSW Medical Devices Fund have been awarded more than $50 million for 31 technologies. The fund invests in the development and commercialisation of medical devices and related technologies in NSW, with some past recipients later gaining high-profile investors.

Apply now

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Grants Available January 2019 In the 2019-20 financial year the Medical Devices Fund has over $8 million available.

Applications close Monday 25 February.

https://www.medicalresearch.nsw.gov.au/medical-devices-fund/

Before you apply

Applications are called for once a year, and there is a two stage application process. To be eligible to be invited to submit a Full Application, applicants must first submit a preliminary application.

Preliminary Application – this is an early screening document of no more than 8 pages that allows the Medical Devices Fund Expert Group to determine eligibility, review the opportunity and assess the quality of the application.

Full Application – the Medical Devices Fund Expert Group will determine if a Preliminary Application will proceed to a Full Application. This is a more detailed document of 15-20 pages that covers all aspects of the opportunity. This stage is by invitation only.

Application guidelines

Information about eligibility, selection criteria, assessment process and other guidelines is outlined further in the Medical Devices Application Kit and Program Guidelines.

Download Medical Devices Fund Application Kit and Program Guidelines

Veteran and Community Grants

What are Veteran and Community Grants?

Veteran and Community Grants are for activities and services which improve the health and wellbeing of members of the veteran community.

For example, the grant can provide seed funding for projects which promote a healthy lifestyle or help veterans to remain living independently in their own homes. They can also fund programs to reduce social isolation, support carers and improve access to community services.

All the details about:

what can be funded through Veteran and Community Grants who is eligible to apply what you need to include in your application

is in the Veteran and Community Grants Opportunity Guidelines (the guidelines).

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Grants Available January 2019 Read the guidelines carefully before you start your application. You can find these guidelines and additional information about how to apply, on the Community Grants Hub.

Who can apply for a Veteran and Community Grant?

Ex-service organisations, veterans' groups, community organisations and private companies are all eligible to apply for Veteran and Community Grants.

For full details see the above-mentioned and linked guidelines.

How do I apply for a Veteran and Community Grant?

From 20 February 2018 you will be able to apply for a Veteran and Community Grant online through the Australian Government's Community Grants Hub.

What if I need help to apply online?

Assistance can be provided through the Community Grants Hub. Please email support@communitygrants.gov.au or phone 1800 020 283 for assistance.

If you think you will need any help, please ask for help early. This will ensure any issues can be worked through in time for your application to be considered for funding.

When do applications close?

Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year up to 28 February 2019.

The dates for the first-three batches indicate when your application will be assessed. They are not deadlines that you need to meet. However, the last date and time listed — 2:00 PM AEDT on 28 February 2019 — is the final closing date and time for these grants.

Approved grants lists

For information on grants awarded and approved grants see Approved grants

https://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants/grant-and-bursary-programs/veteran-and-community-grants

Horizon Scholarship - AgriFutures Australia

AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders that will drive the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities. The AgriFutures™ Horizon Scholarship is awarded to students studying an agriculture-related undergraduate degree or a Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths/Finance (STEM) degree with relevant majors which align to agriculture.

About Who can apply

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Grants Available January 2019 How to apply Sponsors Contact

About

In partnership with industry sponsors, the AgriFutures™ Horizon Scholarship is an initiative supporting students enrolled in full time study at an Australian university by providing:

A bursary of $5000 per year for the final two years of your degree Professional development workshops Annual industry work placements aligned with the scholar’s areas of interest and their

sponsor’s industry Opportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events.

Who can apply

To be eligible for the Horizon Scholarship, students must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in their last two years of an agriculture-related undergraduate degree at an Australian university with a maximum two-year gap between high school and tertiary study.

Our research shows that Horizon Scholars are typically two to three years ahead of other university graduates in terms of their career readiness and industry networks.

Previously, the Horizon Scholarship program was eligible to students that were in their first two years of tertiary studies. Now, the Horizon Scholarship is offered to students in their last years of study, to best connect students with industry networks and giving them this continued advantage when entering the workforce.

Suitable degrees include, but are not limited to:

Agricultural Science Rural Science Livestock/Animal Science Veterinary Science Agribusiness Plant Science Agricultural Economics Resource Management Sustainability Food Security Agricultural Economics Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) with major studies and subject

selections relevant to, and aligned with, agriculture

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their commitment to a career in agriculture, as well as their leadership potential and tertiary academic record to date.

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Grants Available January 2019 Recipients will be required to attend the workshop (held in the first week of July in 2019), and complete two weeks of work placement each year of the scholarship. Reasonable costs associated with these activities are covered by the program.

https://www.agrifutures.com.au/people-leadership/horizon-scholarship/

Aboriginal Heritage Grants - Office of Environment & Heritage (NSW)

The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grants category is for:

improving knowledge and understanding of items by developing conservation management documents for Aboriginal cultural heritage nominated for or gazetted as Aboriginal Places or listed on the State Heritage Register

doing works within a conservation management document to conserve and protect items of Aboriginal cultural heritage that are gazetted as Aboriginal Places or listed on the State Heritage Register

increasing understanding, respect, and celebration of and cultural participation in Aboriginal cultural heritage.

It is anticipated that the grants will help to support connection to Country.

Full eligibility criteria and other details are in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grants Guidelines 2019-21.

Submit your application in SmartyGrants

https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/heritage/grants-and-funding

Community Broadcasting Development & Operations Grants - Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd

Development & Operations

Development & Operations grants aim to support community media station resilience through core support and support for development projects and necessary infrastructure.

This year we are particularly looking to support initiatives that build the capacity of community broadcasting stations in the areas of:

governance / strategic planning development operations technical and/or community engagement

Grants for Development & Operations are distributed twice per year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1.

Our grant guidelines and our Frequently Asked Questions detail everything you need to know about Development & Operations grants. Please review these guidelines and preview the

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Grants Available January 2019 application form before starting your application. Also, remember members of our friendly Grants Support Team are here to provide tips and advice about your application.

Our grant round is now open. Preview the grant guidelines and submit your application online at https://cbf.smartygrants.com.au/DOR21920

https://cbf.org.au/grants/grants-available/development-operations/

Content Grants - Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd

Content grants aim to support the development, production and distribution of content via Australian community media.

This year we are particularly looking to:

increase community participation and diversity in community broadcasting and/or support creativity and excellence in content production.

Content grants are distributed twice per year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1.

Content grants include funds specifically dedicated to Specialist Radio Programming. This portion of our content grants funding is available to support ongoing ethnic, Indigenous and RPH programs. For applicants looking to apply for Specialist Radio Programming funds, you must complete a separate grant application specifically requesting this funding.

Developing dynamic content enhances community media in Australia. Beyond their listening and viewing audiences, producers are often recognised for their achievements in awards. For inspiration of Content projects, view Our Stories.

Our grant guidelines and our Frequently Asked Questions detail everything you need to know about Content grants. Please review these guidelines and preview the application form before starting your application. Also, remember members of our friendly Grants Support Team are here to provide tips and advice about your application.

Preview the Content grant guidelines and submit your application online at https://cbf.smartygrants.com.au/Content11920

Preview the Specialist Radio Programming grant guidelines and submit your application online at https://cbf.smartygrants.com.au/SRPR11920

https://cbf.org.au/grants/grants-available/content/

Community Heritage Grants - Office of Environment & Heritage (NSW)

The community heritage grants category focuses on enabling local councils and communities to identify, conserve, interpret and promote heritage. It includes similar activities to the Community Heritage Projects, Local Government Heritage Advisors, Local Heritage Places and Local Government Planning Studies streams that were run in the 2017-19 funding rounds.

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Grants Available January 2019 Some activities in this grant stream are only available to local government organisations while others are open to a broader group of applicants. Funding is available towards:

Community and local government

Community Engagement Projects for celebration and promotion of heritage Interpretation Projects for an item on the State Heritage Register

Local government only

Local Government Heritage Studies Small Heritage Grants (devolved) Programs to conserve local heritage Local Heritage Advisor Services

Eligible activities are detailed in the Community Heritage Grants Guidelines 2019-21.

Community applicants submit your application in SmartyGrants

Local Government applicants submit your application in SmartyGrants

https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/heritage/grants-and-funding

Community Assist's Community Grant ProgramEligible to

Not-for-Profits Schools

Funding Amount: undisclosed to $300Total pool: undisclosedRound

Opens 22-Nov-2018 Closes 27-Feb-2019PurposeEPIC’s Community Grants program aims to help level the playing field for people with disability, and create communities which value and welcome people with disability.Contact Details

Phone: (07) 3857 5085 Email: marketing@epicassist.org

MRFF: Million Minds Mission GrantsEligible to

State/Territory Governments Businesses Universities Not-for-Profits

Funding Amount: undisclosed to $5,000,000Total pool: $25,000,000Round

Opens 12-Dec-2018 Closes 20-Feb-2019 5pm (ACT Local Time)Purpose

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Grants Available January 2019 The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) - Million Minds Mission grants support multidisciplinary teams of researchers to undertake collaborative, patient-focussed research that is transformative, scalable and demonstrates the greatest improvement on health outcomes and translation into policy and/or practice relating to the three priority areas of: eating disorders, mental health of children and young people and mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Our TipsTo view the guidelines document, you will need to register and login to GrantConnect, the Australian Government's grants information system. Registration is free. Contact Details

Phone: 1800 500 983 Email: help@nhmrc.gov.au

ParaQuad NSW Scholarship ProgramEligible to

IndividualsFunding Amount: $0 to $5,000Round Closes 11-Feb-2019PurposeThe ParaQuad NSW Scholarship Program provides people with a spinal cord injury the opportunity to apply for assistance with education to improve their chances of securing employment and independence.

Contact Details Address: ParaQuad NSW, PO Box 6347 SILVERWATER 1811 NSW Phone: 02 8741 5645 Email: scholarships@paraquad.org.au

Small Grants ProgramEligible to

Not-for-ProfitsLimitations

DGR Status is requiredFunding Amount: $0 to $10,000Closes 28-Feb-2019PurposeThe Small Grants Program assists Catholic organisations and other groups carrying out Catholic mission anywhere in Australia. These grants will help them respond to current and emerging needs in their local communities.Contact Details

Phone: (02) 9779 6317 Email: ccigiving@australianphilanthropicservices.com.au

Community Conservation GrantsEligible to

State/Territory Governments Not-for-Profits

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Grants Available January 2019 Individuals

Funding Amount: $0 to $10,000Opens 01-Dec-2018 Closes 31-Jan-2019PurposeThe purpose of our Community Conservation Grants is to assist in the protection of Australia's native species, habitats, landscapes and cultural heritage.Contact Details

Address: GPO Box 2666 Sydney 2001 NSW Phone: 1800 898 626 Email: grantmanager@fnpw.org.au

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.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. Apply today

https://rasf.smartygrants.com.au/CFG2019

Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program

Applications open: 3 December 2018

Applications close: 6 May 2019Click here to applyLocal Sport Defibrillator Program Guidelines (PDF, 789KB )2017/18 Local Sport Defibrillator Program recipientsFAQsAll potential applicants are encouraged to regularly review the frequently asked questions to ensure that their application addresses the relevant requirements.Health NSW also has a fact sheet available on defibrillators and their use. NSW Ambulance DRSABCD.Zone 1 AED Panel Service ProvidersZone 2 AED Panel Service Providers

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Grants Available January 2019 Zone 3 AED Panel Service ProvidersThe Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program allocates $4 million over four years to assist sporting clubs across NSW in the purchase and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).An AED is a life saving device which delivers a controlled shock to an individual experiencing cardiac arrest, increasing their chances of survival.The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program provides NSW sports clubs and councils the opportunity to acquire an AED package for their club or sports facility at a reduced cost.Sporting organisations and councils will be able to choose from a panel of approved AED Panel Service Providers and a variety of AED packaged services with the level of customer service that meets their needs.An AED package will include:

An AED AED familiarisation instruction (within 28 days of delivery) A minimum of six years of essential AED maintenance

For full details of what an AED package includes, visit the Frequently Asked Questions.AED Panel Service Providers, AED products and services are required to meet and maintain minimum requirements under the panel contract with the Office of Sport. Sporting organisations and councils must rely on their own enquiries to the suitability of the AED Panel Service Provider they engage.Funding availableGrants are available up to 50 per cent of the AED package in Zones 1 and 2 and up to 75 per cent in Zone 3. Applicants can request more than one AED. Applicants will need to contribute to the purchase price and accept any further operating expenses from their own budget.Grants are available up to 50% of the selected AED package price in Zones 1 and 2 and up to 75% in Zone 3, capped at the levels stated below.Funding should be expended within six months of the date of signing the funding agreement.Who is eligible to apply?

Incorporated, not-for-profit sports clubs in NSW State or national sporting organisations on behalf of member clubs located in NSW, to a

maximum of 10 per Zone Licensed sporting clubs, providing that the project directly benefits sporting activities Sport clubs associated with a school, church or university providing they are an

incorporated not for profit club in their own right Councils on behalf of sports clubs Councils in Zones 2 and 3, for sport and recreational facilities within their local

government areas Service clubs such as Rotary, CWA and Lions, on behalf of sporting clubs

What is not included?Items listed below unless outlined in the terms and conditions are not included:

Ongoing maintenance outside of the scope of the maintenance schedule and any extended warranty as specified by the AED Panel Service Provider

Accredited CPR, First Aid, ongoing or additional face-to-face AED familiarisation instruction

Out-of-warranty repair of equipment Replacement costs of consumables including batteries and electrode pads

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Grants Available January 2019 Replacement or temporary replacement of the AED if it is damaged or

unrecoverable through wear and tear, vandalism, accident, theft or misuse General first aid maintenance items or equipment (items requiring

cleaning and disinfecting after use)Note: This is a general guide only. Sports clubs/organisations should refer to the details set out in the particular AED Panel Service Providers’ packages when choosing an AED Panel Service Provider.Local Sport Defibrillator Program Guidelines (PDF, 789KB )AED Panel Service ProvidersClick your zone below to access a list of AED Panel Service Providers and the lowest cost of the base level AED package from each. Prices, inclusions and models vary between providers. Sporting organisations must rely on their own enquiries to the suitability of the AED Panel Service Provider they engage. For a map that shows the local government areas within each zone, click here.Zone 1 AED Panel Service ProvidersZone 2 AED Panel Service ProvidersZone 3 AED Panel Service ProvidersApply nowApplications for the Local Sport Defibrillator Program opened 3 December, 2018 and will close 6 May, 2019.Click https://sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/defibrillator

Career Development Grants - Individuals & Groups - Australia Council If 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.

Closing datesThe Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for this category.In 2019, the grant rounds will close on:

Tuesday 5 February for projects starting after 1 May 2019. Tuesday 4 June for projects starting after 1 September 2019. Tuesday 1 October for projects starting after 1 January 2020.

Each round closes at midnight on the closing date.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.

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.

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Grants Available January 2019 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 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.

Peer assessmentAs part of the application process, you will be able to choose which peer panel you want to assess your application. The peer panels available are:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Community Arts and Cultural Development Dance Emerging and Experimental Arts Literature Multi-art form Music Theatre Visual Arts

If you are unsure which peer panel to choose to assess your application, please contact a Grants Officer now.

Assessment criteriaYou must address three assessment criteria in this category.Under each criterion are bullet points indicating what peers may consider when assessing your application. You do not need to respond to every bullet point listed.First criterionPotential of the artist/artworker

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Grants Available January 2019 Peers will assess the potential of the artist/artsworker at the centre of your proposal.They may consider:

artistic merit of proposed project quality of work previously produced public or peer response to work previously produced demonstrated ability, skills and creative thinking.

Second criterionViabilityPeers will assess the viability of your proposal.They may consider:

skills and artistic ability of the people involved, and their relevance to the proposed activity

effective use of resources, with realistic and achievable planning level of confirmation of proposed activities and partners adherence to relevant cultural protocols evidence of considered consultation and engagement with participants, audiences and

communities.Third criterionImpact on careerPeers will assess the impact that the proposed activity will have on your career.They may consider:

capacity to strengthen skills and abilities of artists/arts professionals potential to discover and develop new markets, or meet existing market demand relevance and timeliness of activity.

Application formApply for Career Development Grants for Individuals online here

https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/funding-index/career-development-grants-for-individuals-and-groups/

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups - Australia Council Our 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.Closing datesThe Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for this category.In 2019, the grant rounds will close on:

Tuesday 5 February for projects starting after 1 May 2019. Tuesday 4 June for projects starting after 1 September 2019.

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Grants Available January 2019 Tuesday 1 October for projects starting after 1 January 2020.

Each round closes at midnight on the closing date.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.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 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.

https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/funding-index/arts-projects-for-individuals-and-groups/

National NAIDOC Awards - National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Observance Committee (NAIDOC)

2019 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony Canberra

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Grants Available January 2019 Every year the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony is held in a nominated national focus city as a focal point of the National NAIDOC Week. The 2019 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony focus city is Canberra.To view photos from the previous National NAIDOC Awards Ceremonies including the 2018 Awards held in Sydney visit our Photo Gallery

The National NAIDOC Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Do you know someone who has improved the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in their communities and beyond? Who have promoted Indigenous issues in the wider community? Or who have shown excellence in their chosen field?If someone in your community deserves to be recognised then nominate them for a 2019 National NAIDOC Award!Have a look at the selection criteria for the Award categories to find the best fit for your nominee (this can be found under the below links). Complete the online entry form to nominate someone who you think deserves to be recognised.For the nomination to be accepted, the selection criteria must be addressed.If you need some help writing your nomination check out the Selection Criteria and FAQs page.Entries for the National NAIDOC Awards close on 5pm (AEDT) Friday 29 March 2019.

https://www.naidoc.org.au/awards/nominations

Communities Combating Pests and Weed Impacts During Drought Program

The Australian Government is inviting local councils via a restricted competitive process to apply to deliver projects under the Communities Combating Pests and Weed Impacts During Drought Program - Biosecurity Management of Pests and Weeds in selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 2018–19.The Program will run over the 2018–19 financial year only.The objectives of the Program are to:

Assist communities manage the impact of wild dogs, vertebrate pest animals and weeds during drought.

Contribute to the government’s broader biosecurity objectives. Limit the negative impact of wild dogs, pest animals and weeds on agricultural

production. Facilitate local employment in areas where projects take place. Stimulate economic activity in areas where projects take place. Provide a long-term benefit to communities where projects take place.

The expected outcomes of the Program are: The detrimental economic, social and environmental effects associated with pests and

weeds during drought are reduced. Fencing excludes wild dogs and reduces their impact on livestock health and population

numbers. Targeted pest animals and weeds are controlled and reduced as appropriate. Grazing pressure from pest animals is reduced. Competition of weeds with fodder and native plants is reduced.

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Grants Available January 2019 The build-up of weed seedbanks is mitigated. Councils and other groups such as Landcare work together to reduce the

impacts of priority pest animal and weeds in eligible Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Project landscapes are managed in a manner that maintains and improves the resilience of agricultural /primary producing areas to enhance agricultural productivity.

Increasing the use and uptake of innovative natural resource management technologies and best management practices.

The information, financial and institutional capacity of communities is increased and their participation in natural resource management is increased.

More information about the projects under the Communities Combating Pests and Weed Impacts During Drought Program - Biosecurity Management of Pests and Weeds and their delivery in the selected LGAs, as well as requirements for applicants, can be found in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.Other grant opportunity documents are only accessible by invited applicants on the GrantConnect website.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.If you would like assistance please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 and/or support@communitygrants.gov.auhttps://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/communities-combating-pests-and-weed-impacts-during-drought-prog Community Groups - An important point to consider before applying for grant funding

Please note, if your group is applying for a grant that requires Upper Lachlan Shire Council to be the auspicing body, then you must consult with Council prior to applying for grant funding to ensure that it aligns to Council’s current Community Strategic Plan. This applies to all Section 355 Committees and all Community Groups, including not-for-profit groups, charities, schools, playgroups, pre-schools and all other similar groups within the Upper Lachlan Shire. For more information regarding Grants, please contact Linus on: (02) 4830 1067.

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