Not-for-profit community organisations are encouraged to express interest in the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.
The Volunteer Grants Program aims to support the efforts of local volunteers as well as encourage, support and increase participation in volunteering.
Eligible not-for-profit community organisations can apply for grants of between $1000 and $5000.
Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell said volunteers were the backbone of local organisations.
“Volunteers bring communities together and drive physical and social wellbeing of residents,” he said.
“Clubs and groups across Nicholls rely on the selfless work of volunteers and these grants aim to give volunteers a much needed hand up.
“Community groups, projects, services and events could not go ahead without the efforts of volunteers.”
Mr Birrell said organisations could request an expression of interest form by emailing sam.birrell.mp@aph.gov.au.
“While the grants are small, the impact will be much bigger and comes at a good time for organisations that are rebuilding their volunteer base following the pandemic and floods,” Mr Birrell said.
Funding can be used in a variety of ways including purchasing eligible small equipment used by volunteers, fuel costs for volunteers, assisting with the cost of training courses for volunteers, costs to undertake background screening checks for volunteers, support volunteers’ safety, and conducting activities to promote and increase participation in volunteering.
Expression of interest close on September 4.
Expression of interests will be assessed by a community panel and those selected will be invited to submit an application form, before grants are assessed by the Department of Social Services.
For more information about eligibility visit www.communitygrants.gov.au.
