Grants Bulletin-July 2013

Australian of the Year Awards National Australia Day Council Amount: Awards & prizes Nominations close: Friday 2 August 2013 Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. The Australian of the Year Awards provides all Australians with the opportunity to recognise someone who makes them proud in four categories:

Australian of the Year Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 60 years and over) Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30) Australia's Local Hero

The Awards operates at two levels - state/territory and national. State and territory selection committees select four finalists for each award category, with one of these finalists becoming the state/territory award recipient. State/territory award recipients then become the national finalists for the awards. The prestigious year round program culminates in the announcement of the national award recipients in Canberra on Australia Day Eve. For more info: http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au

Multicultural Arts and Festivals Grants Australian Government Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing: Ongoing but apply early because funds are limited Community groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to $5000 for multicultural arts and festivals projects. These projects provide opportunities for Australians of all backgrounds to come together and experience different cultural heritages and traditions, which in turn encourages social cohesion and mutual understanding. Funding is available for eligible projects scheduled in 2013-14. Closing Date: Applications may be lodged at any time. But funds are limited and will undoubtedly run out for the financial year. Organisations are encouraged to apply several months prior to their project taking place. Organisations are also encouraged to pursue multiple avenues to finance projects, including through state and territory government grants programs, sponsorships, or fundraising. For more info: http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/delivering-assistance/government-programs/dscp/mafg/

Aboriginal Benefits Foundation Grants Aboriginal Benefits Foundation Amount: $500 - $5,000 Closing: Ongoing The Foundation provides grants to assist Aboriginal communities and individuals by providing funds to support projects which advance the aims of the Foundation, with the current focus on supporting art, health and cultural projects with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists. In view of the limited resources available to the Foundation, priority for funding is being given to the following categories: 1. Seeding grants:to research the relevance and value of new projects with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists that may be ineligible for support from existing agencies

to facilitate schemes or projects with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists which are of benefit to Aboriginal health, welfare or education which have potential for wider application.

2. One-off grants in support of:

o health and well being of artists and their families education through art projects which will benefit health and well being individuals and communities, with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists, to

meet special needs

For more info: http://www.aboriginal.org.au/grants.htm

ACE Sponsorship Program Australian Communication Exchange Amount: In-kind services Closing: Ongoing ACE sponsorship program provides in-kind services to make a project, event or initiative accessible by the deaf, hearing or speech impaired community, up to the value of $20,000. For more info: click here

Advocacy Grants Consumer Advocacy Panel Amounts: Various Closing: Ongoing The Consumer Advocacy Panel offers grants to support energy advocacy and research. Energy advocacy is any activity designed to persuade a third party to make a decision or change that improves the situation of electricity and gas consumers. Advocacy Grants Applications for advocacy grants can be made at any time during the year, and will be

considered at the next Panel meeting – due dates for each meeting are listed on the Calendar. Advocacy grants are used to achieve a diverse range of outcomes, such as: • Minimising price rises in a regulatory determination – Panel funding can be used to hire a consultant to provide technical expert advice, or help with travel costs so consumer advocates can attend meetings convened by regulators • Changing an energy market regulation or policy – Panel funding can support that advocacy through hiring a consultant with technical expertise to advise on the implications of a change • Securing government agreement to review an energy market regulation or policy – Panel funding could assist with the collection of data demonstrating the adverse impact of a policy or regulation on consumers For more info: http://www.advocacypanel.com.au/how-to-apply/grants-program.html

Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference Funding Program Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education on behalf of the Australian Government Amount: Up to $10,000 to organise a conference, up to $2,000 to attend one Closing: 31 July 2013 Applications are now requested for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference Funding Program (AODCP). The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing funds the AODCP to provide limited financial assistance to: • support the running of conferences and events in related areas (AOD Conference Sponsorship Program) [up to a maximum of $10,000 ex GST]; and • enable individuals supported by their employers and organisations to enhance their professional expertise through conference and event attendance (AOD Conference Attendance Scholarship Program) [up to a maximum of $2,000 ex GST].

This Program is managed by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education on the Department’s behalf. The purpose of the AODCP is to: • Promote the understanding of national issues in prevention, service improvement and early intervention in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) misuse; • Promote debate on AOD issues; • Promote the involvement of AOD Sector Workers and/or researchers in the AOD field at AOD-themed conferences; and • Support the delivery of those conferences with an alcohol and other drugs focus. For more info: http://www.fare.org.au/community/aodcp/

Australia Council Grants Australia Council Amount: Various Closing: Various & ongoing Many arts grants and funding opportunities available for artists, groups and artistic organisations alike, including money to foster community partnerships, capacity building, marketing, risk management, touring, etc. Across various genres, for various amounts

and with various deadlines For more info: www.australiacouncil.gov.au

Australian Psychological Society Awards Australian Psychological Society Amount: Awards & various Closing: Various, as early as 31 July 2013 Many different awards in various categories for psychologists in academic and practical work. For more info: http://www.psychology.org.au/about/awards/

Banksia Sustainability Awards Banksia Foundation Amount: Awards & various Closing: 26 July 2013 – please note application fees apply 2013 Banksia Sustainability Awards: The Banksia Awards comprise 12 Category Awards, 4 Auxiliary Awards and 5 Technical Awards to choose from in 2013. The entry system provides you with the technical information and criteria for all Banksia Awards. Entrants for these Awards can be individuals, not-for-profit organisations, community groups, governments, businesses and corporations. In some instances your project, initiative or achievement may be eligible for one or more awards. We encourage you to carefully review all awards to see if you are eligible for more than one opportunity. Note: each category is a separate application, therefore has differing requirements and is an additional cost. For more info: http://www.banksiafdn.com/the-awards/42/52.html

Black Spot Program Australian Government Amount: Various Closes: Ongoing The Black Spot Program is part of the commitment to reduce crashes on Australian roads. Road crashes are a major cost to Australians every year. Black Spot projects target those road locations where crashes are occurring. By funding measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts at dangerous locations, the program reduces the risk of crashes. Programs of this sort are very effective, saving the community many times the cost of the relatively minor road improvements that are implemented.

The Black Spot Program makes an important contribution in reducing the national road toll under the National Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan. The Government will provide $59.5 million per annum to 2013-14 for road safety projects under the Black Spot Program. In the 2012-13 Budget, the Government announced that it will provide $300 million ($60 million per annum) to extend the Black Spot Program for a further five years from 2014-15 to 2018-19. For more info: click here

Charities Maritime and Aviation Support Program (CMAS) Australian Government Amount: Various - rebates for taxes levied on fuel Closes: Ongoing An effective carbon price has been applied to aviation fuels through an increase in the aviation fuel excise, and to petrol and diesel used for maritime purposes through reductions in Fuel Tax Credits that may be claimed. The Charities Maritime and Aviation Support Program was introduced in June 2012 to assist eligible charities with maritime and aviation fuel cost increases directly attributable to the effective carbon price. Charities eligible to apply for assistance under the Charities Maritime and Aviation Support Program are those who are registered as charities and also endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs). Assistance is provided to eligible charities that are able to produce evidence of direct expenditure on aviation fuel or fuels used for maritime purposes, for which an effective carbon price has been paid by the organisation. The Charities Maritime and Aviation Support Program is administered by the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency under the Australian Government’s climate change plan — Securing a Clean Energy Future. The Program will be delivered by AusIndustry, a division of the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education. For more info: click here

Charles Blackall Trust State Trustees Amount: Up to $20,000 Closing: Ongoing Funds to help impoverished journalists or ex-journalists For more info: click here

Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grant Coles & Junior Landcare Amount: Up to $1000 Closes: 2 August 2013 Since 2008 the Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants program has been providing grants of up to $1,000 to schools and youth groups to help create gardens in their grounds or community, such as bush tucker gardens, water wise gardens or veggie gardens. These programs encourage students to learn about the environment through “outdoor learning” and interaction in developing their own school gardens. •Round 1: Closed •Round 2: Closed •Round 3: Friday 2nd August, 5pm (AEST) For more info: http://www.juniorlandcare.com.au/grants-2/coles-grant

DeviantART Creative Grants DeviantART Amount: US$250-$750 Closes: Ongoing On 3 month cycles, deviantART will accept applications from artists seeking to fund art-related projects. A panel called the Creative Grants Board will pick those projects that they believe will benefit particularly from a Grant and give those artists the support they need to make it happen. The lucky few who are chosen to receive Grants will also be given a beautiful accolade on their deviantART Profile Page to celebrate their success. All applications in a given cycle will be reviewed by members of the Board fairly and Grants will be given to as few or as many as the review panel deems appropriate within the budget of available funds. Grants will range between $250 and $750 per application for the first cycle of funding, with total funding of $10,000 available. For more info: click here

Disaster Relief Grants The Ministry for Police and Emergency Services Amount: Various Closing: Ongoing Disaster relief grants are available to help eligible individuals and families, who are experiencing personal financial hardship and distress, to recover from the disaster event. The purpose of the grants is to ensure that disaster affected people have a safe and habitable home to live in. Assistance may also be available to help meet the cost of repair or replacement of essential household contents or essential structural repairs to their homes. Community Services financial assistance is not provided as a replacement to insurance or as

compensation for losses. To be eligible for assistance applicants should: • not be covered by insurance • be low income earners and meet a means and assets test • demonstrate that the home is their principal place of residence Information about the disaster relief grants is available from recovery centres or from Disaster Welfare Services on 1800 018 444. For more info: click here

Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) Australian Sports Commission Amount: Up to $1,500 for national and $4,000 for international events per person p.a Closes: Ongoing In order to be eligible to apply for an EITAAP grant an indigenous sportsperson and their sponsoring organisation must meet the following criteria: Sportsperson:

be an indigenous sportsperson (athlete, coach, manager, official or trainer). Note that each application must include a Confirmation of Aboriginality (unless already provided to the ASC), these documents can be obtained from most local Indigenous organisations.

Be selected in an official state/territory team to compete at national championships or an official Australian team to compete at an international event affiliated with an Australian Sports Commission recognised national sporting organisation (NSO).

be part of a team where there is a clear selection process. must not be selected as part of an indigenous only team. must not be attending a professional event or an event that involves prize

money. must not be under the age of 12 years (although exemptions may apply).

EITAAP funding is available to assist with travel costs in the form of petrol costs or air travel and accommodation expenses only:

up to a maximum of $1,500 per financial year for eligible national championships; and/or

up to a maximum of $4,000 per financial year for eligible international competitions

For more info: http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/indigenous/get_involved/eitaap

Emergency Grants Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd Amount: Up to $10,000 Closing: Ongoing

Funds are available to assist stations to replace damaged or destroyed essential equipment and related immediate expenses in order to restore basic transmission following an unforeseen event such as flood, bushfire, lightning or accidental damage (but not operator failure). Grants will be approved outside the normal grant rounds - you will receive advice about the success of your application within approximately two weeks, instead of the usual 10 weeks. For more info: click here

Employee Volunteer Grant Program National Australia Bank (NAB) Amount: Various Closing: Ongoing NAB provides 16 hours volunteer leave each year for its employees. Our people use this leave to carry out voluntary work for not for profit organisations in their communities. The potential impact is significant considering NAB has over 23,000 employees in Australia with the opportunity to offer over 40,000 days of volunteering each year. The work carried out by our volunteers is varied, general (non skilled) volunteering through to skilled volunteering. In 2011 (NAB's financial year October - September), our Australian employees contributed 15,839 (14,504 general + 1,335 skill based) volunteer days with an in-kind value of $5.68 million. If you need volunteers for a one-off piece of work, event or on an on-going basis, consider the information below. We are looking for volunteering activities that: • can benefit community groups who need unskilled labour, with a focus on participation; • can benefit your organisation through the use of our employees' specialist skills – find out more about skill based volunteering; • can be held out of the office at your location, preferably during the working week; • are at easy to get to locations as employees make their own way to the site of each activity; • could be something we bring into our offices for completion; • are safe and supervised; and • does not involve unsupervised contact with children. For more info: click here

Ethanol Production Grants Australian Government Amount: The EPG provides full excise reimbursement, at a rate of 38.143 cents per litre, to ethanol producers for ethanol produced and supplied for transport use in Australia from locally derived feedstocks. Closing: Ongoing The Ethanol Production Grants (EPG) program seeks to support production and deployment of ethanol as a sustainable alternative transport fuel in Australia. The EPG provides full excise reimbursement, at a rate of 38.143 cents per litre, to

ethanol producers for ethanol produced and supplied for transport use in Australia from locally derived feedstocks. Applications for the EPG program can be submitted at any time during the operation of the program. Producers who believe they may be eligible should read the EPG Program Administrative Guidelines prior to submitting an Initial Enquiry Form (see Related documents). For more info: click here

Facility Loan Scheme Tennis Australia Amount: Max per grant: $80,000 Closing: Ongoing The Tennis Australia Facility Loan Scheme financially assists affiliated Australian Tennis Clubs, Centres and Associations with upgrades, replacements and improvements on their tennis facilities, by providing low interest loans. A Club, Centre or Association will often embark on a project utilising grant monies from local government and/or state government, as well as their own funds. The Tennis Australia loan is to assist in shortfalls the Club may have in funding their project after other avenues of funding have been determined. For more info: http://www.tennis.com.au/clubs/funding/facility-loan

Funded Partnerships Project You Me Unity Amount: Various Closing: Ongoing Can your organisation help promote constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? The Funded Partnerships Project is now taking applications. If your organisation would like to partner with You Me Unity delivering large projects raising public awareness and community support for constitutional recognition we encourage you to apply. For more info: click here

Google Grants Google Amount: In kind – advertising Closing: Ongoing The Google Grants program empowers non-profit organisations to achieve their goals by helping them promote their websites via advertising on Google. Google AdWords ads appear when users search on Google. When you click one of the ads, you are brought to the website being advertised. For more info: http://www.google.com.au/grants/index.html

Haemophilia Foundation Research Grants Haemophilia Foundation Amount: Total pool: $20,000 Closing: 30 September 2013 A funding round for grants for medical, scientific or social research which will improve outcomes for people with haemophilia, von Willebrand disorder or related inherited bleeding disorders, and/or medically acquired blood borne viruses is now open. A total amount of $20,000 is available for one or more projects to be commenced over the next year. For more info: click here

HCF Research Fund HCF Research Foundation Amount: Generally between $50,000 and $1.4 million Closing: 30 July 2013 The HCF Research Foundation is seeking Expressions of Interest from research teams interested in funding for health services research to begin in January 2014 that will improve the quality, safety and value of health care in Australia. EOI’s are invited for projects aimed at extending or implementing evidence based medicine for reducing unplanned and/or unwarranted variation in hospital care:

Decision aids for patients and clinicians. Clinical appropriateness indicators for high volume and/or high cost procedures

that result in significant financial burden to the health system. Strategies to reduce the use of practices with limited evidence based benefits. Understanding, and influencing if appropriate, variation in: Transfer rates to other health services such as rehabilitation or hospital in the

home type care. How devices, procedures, diagnosis tests and other resources are selected by

clinicians.

Applications involving collaborations between investigators from a range of backgrounds, especially including career researchers, practicing clinicians, policy makers, and the private sector, will be given priority. Applications will be assessed on scientific merit as well their ability to affect meaningful change to health services provision. An expression of interest is required by midnight 30 July 2013. No applications will be accepted after this date. Applications will only be accepted using the form available from the HCF website (hcf.com.au/foundation). HCFRF has funded research for periods of 1 to 5 years for amounts ranging from $50,000 to $1.4 million. For more info: http://www.hcf.com.au/about-us/hcf-foundation/

The Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grants The Ian Potter Cultural Trust Amount: up to $7,000 Closing: Tuesday 3 September 2013

The Ian Potter Cultural Trust was established in 1993 by The Ian Potter Foundation to encourage and support the diversity and excellence of emerging Australian artists.The Trust offers grants of up to $7,000 to assist early career artists of exceptional talent to undertake professional development, usually overseas. The Ian Potter Cultural Trust's philosophy of development of the Arts through support of talented individuals is unique in Australia. Since it was established, more than 1000 artists have been supported by grants totalling over $3.4 million. The Trust funds nationally, and across the spectrum of the Arts from visual arts to performing arts and music to literature, spanning traditional art forms right through to experimental mediums. NEXT FUNDING ROUND CLOSES 5.00PM, TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2013 (for projects/travel after 20 December 2013) For more info: http://www.ianpotterculturaltrust.org.au/home

Inger Rice Foundation Grants Inger Rice Foundation Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing: Ongoing The Inger Rice Foundation established in 1973 through the initiative of Inger Rice – wife of the then Ambassador of the United States to Australia. The Foundation is a voluntary organisation consisting of seven trustees. One trustee is appointed from the American embassy. The second is a professional health worker and five are selected from diverse sections of the community. The Foundation is a small organisation that seeks to fund incorporated organisations involved with supporting relationships between young children and their families/carers, in particular, children from pre-birth to primary school entry (0-5) within Australia. Preference is given to those from disadvantaged communities. The Foundation’s objective is to promote children’s health, welfare and development. The Foundation may offer financial assistance for:

Early intervention programs Family support programs Resources Training required for implementation of program

The Foundation seeks to support programs for specific and unique projects. The Foundation requires assurance that other funding is available to complete the project or program when partial funding is approved. Funding of up to $5000 may be granted. Assistance to grantees is limited to once every three years. The Foundation does not have a standard application form. Submissions should include:

Brief description of the organisation Program/project outline Target group Breakdown of funding requested Any contribution to the project/program from the organisation or other sources Any previous grants from the Inger Rice Foundation

Submissions are considered at meetings of the Foundation which occur approximately every six to eight weeks. Please provide seven copies of the submission. The Foundation

is a small organisation and does not have fax or email facilities. Applications should be forwarded to the following address: Hon. Secretary Inger Rice Foundation PO Box 307 Civic Square CANBERRA ACT 2608 No correspondence will be entered into following unsuccessful applications.

LPG Vehicle Scheme AusIndustry Amount: $1,000 Closes: Ongoing The LPG Vehicle Scheme provides grants for the LPG conversion of a registered motor vehicle or the purchase of a new vehicle fitted with LPG prior to first registration, subject to eligibility criteria. The Program Delegate can declare a waiver to LPG Vehicle Scheme - Claiming a Second Grant rule in response to the Australian disaster relief arrangements. For more information please contact the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46. Since 1 July 2011 the LPG Vehicle Scheme has been capped at 25,000 eligible claims paid in each financial year, for the duration of the scheme to 30 June 2014. Should the 25,000 cap be reached before the end of a financial year, application processing will continue and eligible claims will be paid in the following financial year. Grant amounts for eligible applications will be determined from the date of vehicle LPG conversion or new LPG vehicle purchase. As a registered vehicle owner you are entitled to apply for an LPG Vehicle Scheme grant up to 12 months after the date of the LPG conversion or new LPG vehicle purchase. Funds are currently available. For the current status of claims paid please see LPG Vehicle Scheme Statistics. For more info: click here

Make the Difference Future 2 Amount: Various Closing Date: 31 July 2013 2013 Make the Difference! grants are open to applications from community not-for-profits and charities whose work is supporting disadvantaged young Australians. Each grant application must have the support of a financial planning professional in its local area and must be submitted by close of business Wednesday 31 July 2013. New grants will be announced in October.

For more info: http://www.future2foundation.org.au/grants

Matana Foundation Grants Matana Foundation for Young People Amount: Generally between $1,000 - $10,000 Closing: Ongoing DGR Status required Our vision is to create a more just society by giving every young person in Australia an equal opportunity to access the skills to negotiate life’s journey. Our mission is to provide assistance to disadvantaged young people in Australia in order to give them the opportunity to reach their full educational and social potential. To do this by funding projects that address the causes and consequences of youth disadvantage, and by so doing, assist them to gain access to the information, education, skills and resources that enable them to achieve social connectedness, personal significance and social and emotional wellbeing. For more info: http://matanafoundation.org.au/

Money for Visual Artists National Association for the Visual Arts Amount: Various Closing: Various Money for Visual Artists is a website where you can find hundreds of grants, awards, prizes, residences and travel opportunities for Australian visual arts, craft, design and media arts practitioners. The site is updated weekly so keep checking for the latest listings. MFVA has been developed by the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA). Please note membership fees apply. For more info: http://mfva.visualarts.net.au/

Migrant Communities Employment Fund Australian Government Amount: Up to $200,000 per project. Total pool $6.6 million over 2 years Closing: 19 July 2013 (round 1) The Migrant Communities Employment Fund will support organisations to develop and implement innovative projects that help unemployed and underemployed migrant and refugee job seekers prepare for and gain sustainable employment or progress their careers. The Migrant Communities Employment Fund is designed to complement and enhance existing government programs that help migrants and refugees, including Humanitarian Settlement Services and the Adult Migrant English Program. The Migrant Communities Employment Fund will encourage effective engagement between employers, employment service providers and community organisations, in order to:

improve employment outcomes for refugee and migrant job seekers

enhance connections between communities, government, industry and service providers to help migrant and refugee job seekers gain sustainable employment

increase the capacity of employers to employ refugee and migrant workers improve understanding of how to best support migrant and refugee job seekers

and their employers provide best practice models that could be replicated to other locations and

groups of migrants and refugees.

Under the Migrant Communities Employment Fund, projects can be funded up to $200,000 each and for a maximum of two years. The applications for the first round of Migrant Communities Employment Fund opened on Wednesday, 3 July 2013. The applications for the first round close at 5.00 pm (AEST), Friday, 19 July 2013. For more info: http://deewr.gov.au/migrant-communities-employment-fund

National Rental Affordability Scheme – Round 5 Australian Government Amount: Various - incentive payments to build and rent dwellings to low and moderate income households at a rate that is at least 20 per cent below the market value rent Closing: 6 August 2013 The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS or the Scheme) is a long term commitment by the Australian Government in partnership with the States and Territories, to invest in affordable rental housing. The Scheme, which commenced in 2008, seeks to address the shortage of affordable rental housing by offering financial incentives to persons or entities such as the business sector and community organisations to build and rent dwellings to low and moderate income households at a rate that is at least 20 per cent below the market value rent. NRAS aims to: •increase the supply of new affordable rental housing •reduce rental costs for low and moderate income households •encourage large-scale investment and innovative delivery of affordable housing. The Australian Government is committed to stimulating the construction of 50,000 high quality homes and apartments, providing affordable private rental properties for Australians and their families. For more info: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/our-responsibilities/housing-support/programs-services/national-rental-affordability-scheme

Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards Qantas Amount: $5,000 cash and $5,000 in flights Closing: 4 categories still open with various closing dates

The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards 365 (SOYA 365) has been the leading grants program for emerging creative talent for over eight years.

SOYA365 is a creative melting pot spanning 11 key creative disciplines including

interactive gaming, music, writing, film making, architecture and more.

This year SOYA 365 winners will be able to follow their creative dreams with the trip of a lifetime of their choosing. An open voucher for $5000 worth of air travel will let them go wherever inspiration and opportunity takes them.

A further $5,000 in cash to give winners in each category an added boost, helping them – in practical terms - to choose their own adventures and help propel their creative careers.

But the real incentive is the opportunity to build a professional mentoring relationship with creative leaders like Polly Borland, Markus Zusak, Marc Newson, Zimmermann, Lee Groves and Liz Ann Macgregor, helping young innovators expand their horizons; build up their business base, and learn the ropes from leading industry icons and some of the greatest creative minds in the world.

Last year SOYA attracted over 20,000 entries submitted by over 2,400 young artists, designers, filmmakers, photographers and musicians. In the eighth year of the Awards, we look forward to recognising the work of a new generation and giving talented Australians the financial and professional support they need to share their work with the world.

For more info: http://www.soya.com.au/

Rapid Response Innovation Awards Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) Amount: One year grants of up to $75,000 Closes: Ongoing

RRIA supports innovative, high-risk, high-reward projects tackling critical scientific and therapeutic roadblocks that, if successful, open new avenues for Parkinson’s disease (PD) therapy development. The program accelerates work in real time through the use of a unique rolling submission deadline and six-weeks-or-less funding decisions. The program is well suited to projects with little-to-no existing preliminary data, but where hypothetical rationale is highly compelling and study results can make the case for continuing (or discontinuing) a line of research. Applicants may submit on any PD-relevant area of basic, preclinical and/or clinical research with a clear, achievable one-year goal.Applications may be submitted by:

U.S. and non-U.S. biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies or other for-profit entities, either publicly or privately held,

U.S. and non-U.S. entities, public and private non-profit entities, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government.

For more info: https://www.michaeljfox.org/research/grant-detail.php?id=3

Register of Cultural Organisations Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

Amount: No direct funding but ability to receive tax-deductible donations Closing: Ongoing

Established in 1991, the Register of Cultural Organisations assists qualifying cultural bodies to attract support by enabling them to offer donors the incentive of a tax deduction.

The Register aims to strengthen private sector support for the arts and encourages Australians to contribute to the nation's vibrant cultural life.

Cultural bodies listed on the Register are able to receive tax deductible donations to assist them with a wide range of activities, such as the creation of a new theatrical work, the publication of a literary magazine or the building of a community arts centre.

Cultural bodies eligible for listing on the Register are those whose principal purpose is the promotion of a cultural activity such as: literature; visual, community, performing or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts; music; crafts; design; television; video; radio; film; or movable cultural heritage.

Public art galleries, museums and libraries are generally not included on the Register as they are approved by the Australian Taxation Office under another Deductible Gift Recipient category.

The Minister responsible for the Arts and the Treasurer approve new appointments to the Register, which is administered by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

For more info: click here

Saluting Their Service Commemorations Grants Dept of Veterans' Affairs Amount: Up to $4,000 Closing: Ongoing

The Saluting Their Service commemorations grants program supports projects and activities which directly commemorate Australia’s servicemen and women who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations. The grants also promote appreciation and understanding of the role those who have served have played in shaping the nation.

The program is designed to preserve our wartime heritage and to involve people throughout the nation in a wide range of activities and projects. Modest grants are available for projects which meet the aims and objectives of Saluting Their Service.

For more info: click here

Sidney Myer Fund Grants The Sidney Myer Fund Amount: Various according to category.

Closing: Some ongoing, some have closing dates

A generous philanthropist in his lifetime, Sidney Myer left one tenth of his estate for the benefit of the community in which he made his fortune. The Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation continue the legacy of his generosity, through members of three succeeding generations of the Myer family, who give in many ways, to make significant and lasting changes in our society.The Myer Foundation was established in 1959 by Sidney’s sons, Baillieu and the late Kenneth Myer, as a way to support initiatives and new opportunities arising from contemporary issues.

The objectives of The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund are: • To enrich individual and civic life • To improve the lives of people impoverished from personal, environmental, social or cultural disadvantage • To protect and strengthen democratic values and participation.

Grants are available in the following categories:

• The Arts & Humanities • Beyond Australia • Education • Poverty & disadvantage • Sustainability & the environment • Special programs

For more info: click here

Small Grants Programs The Bjarne K Dahl Trust Amount: Up to $15,000 Closing: 1 September 2013 (round Two)

Through small grants the Trust will provide support to the community for the undertaking of eucalypt education, promotion, cultivation, establishment and conservation activities.Grants will be capped at $15,000 and will be generally made for up to a 12-month period – timeframes may be flexible depending on grantseekers needs and the approval of the Board of Managing Trustees.Projects need to be aligned to the objects of the Trust which are:

The establishment, cultivation, promotion and conservation of eucalypts Education of the public in the establishment, cultivation and conservation of

eucalypts

Priority will be given to projects that address the following:

Conserving areas of high conservation status and interest: o Priority bioregions o Priority ecological communities o Priority species/ species groups

Conservation research or activities aimed at reducing: o Loss of eucalyptus extent and diversity o Threats and risks o Diseases

Education and public awareness of eucalypts, and their cultivation and conservation through:

o Increasing knowledge of eucalypt diversity o Increasing knowledge of management and conservation techniques o Developing standards for of management and conservation practices o Highlighting the iconic nature of eucalypts o Highlighting cultural heritage (Indigenous culture) o Literature and Art

For more info: http://dahltrust.org.au/grants/

Sponsorship Program Caltex Amount: Various Closing: Ongoing

Caltex is committed to supporting the communities in which we work and live. Our refineries and service stations support a variety of organisations, events and programs in local communities. From schools to sporting clubs, environmental projects to emergency services and surf lifesaving, we believe it's important to stay in touch with our neighbours and remain committed to our own backyard.

Nationally, our corporate sponsorship program looks to partner with a select group of Australian organisations that share our values and leverage our support to make a real difference in the community.

At Caltex, we believe in encouraging our people to contribute directly to the work of our not-for-profit partners by providing regular team volunteering opportunities around Australia.

Local community-based sponsorship applications should be directed to your local refinery or service station.

For more info: click here

Sport Incentive Program Australian Sports Foundation Amount: Various - ability to collect tax deductible donations for sporting projects Closes: Ongoing

The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) operates the Sport Incentive Program, which aims to increase opportunities for Australians to:

• participate in sport, and/or • excel in sports performance.

Registration with the ASF enables eligible organisations to seek tax deductible donations

in support of a sport-related project.

Donations received by the ASF form a pool of funds that are available to be granted to registered projects.

The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) can assist Australian non-profit, incorporated and other eligible organisations such as the following with sport related projects:

• sporting clubs • sporting organisations (regional, state and national) • schools • councils and • community groups

You can see who we have assisted by looking at our project statistics and case studies. The ASF can also offer a unique tax advantage to individuals, businesses and philanthropic donors.

Taxation guidelines prohibit the registration of projects with individuals. However, if you are a sportsperson with a sports related fundraising goal, then your club or sporting organisation may be able to register the project with the ASF.

For more info: http://www.asf.org.au/how

Sportscover Sponsorship Fund (SSF) Sportscover Australia Amount: Up to $750 USD Closing: 15 July 2013 (round 1) & 15 October 2013 (round 2)

Sportscover's desire to assist community sports led to the creation of the Sportscover Sponsorship Fund (SSF) as an avenue to sponsor a wide variety of amateur sports men and women, striving to achieve sporting greatness across a broad cross-section of sports. Over the last few years, the SSF has donated over $70,000 in grants to grass-roots sporting clubs and associations.

2013 Sportscover Sponsorship Fund Grants

The 2013 Sportscover Sponsorship Fund is currently accepting applications. Please click on the Application Form below to apply for a grant.

There will be 3 rounds of applications available in 2013, with a number of US$750 (or AUD$750, GBP £500, €600 - or local equivalent) grants to be awarded.

Round 1: 1st June – 15th July Round 2: 1st August – 15th October

For more info: http://www.sportscover.com/supporting-sport.asp?id=3556%20

Sunsuper's Dreams for a Better World Program Sunsuper

Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing: Ongoing

Sunsuper Dreams is all about doing something positive for the community in a really meaningful way. So if you have a dream that can help make things better for an Aussie cause, organisation or person, send it in.

To qualify, your dream project must:

• Be based in Australia; • Be able to be undertaken in the next six months; • Do something good for the community.

No self-centred dreams. No inappropriate content or language. And no dreams you've had when you've been asleep! We're talking about the dreams you have with your eyes wide open.

Each month we'll be awarding a $5,000 grant to the nominated recipient of the dream voted most popular on this website.

For more info: http://sunsuperdreams.com.au/about

Telstra's Disability Equipment Program Telstra Amount: Various Closing: Ongoing

Telstra's Disability Equipment Program has been designed to provide eligible customers with specialised equipment to access the standard telephone service. If you have a disability and are unable to access the standard telephone handset, Telstra's Disability Equipment Program may have a product to suit your needs. Products provided under Telstra's Disability Equipment Program and listed on these pages can be rented for the same annual rental charge as a standard telephone handset.

For more info: click here

Telstra's Kids Fund Telstra Foundation Amount: $1,200. Total pool of $750,000 per year, 3 rounds a year Closes: 8 August 2013

Telstra’s Kids Fund is a valuable means by which Telstra employees can direct Telstra’s philanthropic giving and support their local communities across Australia.

Permanent Telstra Group employees can apply for a Telstra's Kids Fund grant of $1,200 to support a project or activity run by a non-profit organisation involving a child, 18

years or under, in their immediate family.

Each year $750,000 is given to local community organisations on behalf of children related to Telstra employees. There are three funding rounds per year.

Telstra's Kids Fund provides grants for non-profit organisations in the following areas: • Arts and culture • Disability • Education • Environment • Health • Sport and recreation • Valuing cultural diversity

For more info: click here

Think Tanks National Breast Cancer Foundation Amount: up to $15,000 Closing: Ongoing (applications to be lodged at least a month before event)

The aim of Think Tanks is to bring together groups of investigators, recognised experts in their respective fields, with complementary abilities to formulate convincing plans for specific, collaborative projects, to allocate research roles and tasks, and to identify necessary resources. As an example, an interdisciplinary group with a focus on imaging could include radiologists, physicists with imaging expertise, cell biologists, clinicians, and computer engineering and programming experts.

Applications are invited from collaborative groups of interdisciplinary investigators, to convene a workshop with the scope to further develop a significant larger-scale, cutting-edge national research program and/or infrastructure program. The NBCF’s expectation is that a group would consist of 3 – 6 investigators.

Applications are invited from the entire continuum of breast cancer research, from basic science to prevention, treatment and care, insofar as the proposed collaborations have the potential to develop a program to help prevent breast cancer, improve survival and/or enhance quality of life.

The basis for submitting a proposal for a Think Tank is to facilitate development of strategic research partnerships and the research program and to encourage identification of critical infrastructure and external financial support for competitive applications.

Who should apply? Applications are invited from the entire continuum of breast cancer research, from basic science to prevention, treatment and care. The proposed collaborations must have the potential to develop a program to help prevent breast cancer, enhance quality of life and improve survival.

Amount and Duration of Funding The NBCF will provide funding support for Think Tanks up to a maximum value of $15,000 each, to support items such as travel costs of participants, venue hire, catering (excluding alcohol) and formal facilitation. Funding is not available to support dinners, cocktail functions, social and fundraising events, memberships, or the publication of

‘coffee-table books’.

For more info: click here

Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) Australian Government Amount: Up to $1,500 Closing: Ongoing

The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) is one-off support from the Australian Government to help young people who are leaving care to meet some of the costs involved in moving to independent living. If you are eligible for TILA you can get assistance of up to $1,500 in paying for some of the things you need to successfully make the transition to independence.

For more info: http://www.tila.org.au/

Veteran and Community Grants Australian Government Amount: Uncapped, but generally between $2,000 - $50,000 Closes: Ongoing

Veteran & Community (V&C) Grants are administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). They fund projects that address identified needs in the veteran community. These grants offer opportunities for both the veteran and wider community to participate in, and benefit from, projects that support a healthy, quality lifestyle and assist veterans and war widows/widowers to remain in their own homes as long as possible

For more info: click here

Wage Connect Australian Government Amount: The Wage Connect subsidy is paid to the employer and is approximately $5,900 for each job placement - this is around $230 per week (pre-GST). Closing: Ongoing

Wage Connect is a subsidy for employers who provide employment on a continuing basis to a long-term unemployed job seeker. The incentive can offset the cost of wages and training for the first six months a person is in a job. Wage Connect provides job seekers with the opportunity to gain paid work, develop on-the-job skills and to move towards greater financial independence.

For more info: http://deewr.gov.au/wage-connect

Westfarmers Arts Indigenous Leadership Program

Westfarmers Arts and The National Gallery of Australia Amount: 10 day intensive visual arts based program, return airfare, 1-year membership to the Gallery and Canberra-based transport, accomodation and meals

Closing: 31 July 2013

Be a part of building the future of the Australian visual arts sector.

The Westfarmers Arts Indigenous Leadership program is a ten day intensive visual arts program hosted byt he National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.

Ten candidates will be selected to participate.

For more info: nga.gov.au/westfarmersfellowship/default.cfm?MNUID=3