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PAT2010/4-2/68. Last updated 13 October 2011

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Physical Activity Taskforce does not provide physical activity grant funds but has identified a number of physical activity related funds provided by non-government, local, State and federal agencies.

These funding opportunities have been collated into the following funding matrix and have been grouped into key areas as follows:

- Community participation; - Sport; - Community infrastructure and facilities; - Regional grants; - Health and wellbeing; - Capacity building/professional development; - Equipment/renovations; and, - Research.

For further information or assistance, please email Laura Robinson, Project Officer, Physical Activity Taskforce Secretariat at [email protected] Please note: This document will be updated by the Physical Activity Taskforce Secretariat every three to six months.


COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:

Grant

Agency

Summary

Closing Dates

Contact

Community Participation Funding

Department of Sport and Recreation

This scheme funds initiatives that target low participation groups, particularly culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) and indigenous populations. Amounts from $1,000 to $5,000 are available.

To be eligible for the funding, projects must increase participation in physical activity and/or enhance the development of sport and recreation personnel.

Sport and recreation community organisations/clubs (who are not currently receiving Organisational Sustainability Program Funding); other community and not-for-profit organisations and non-metropolitan local governments are all eligible.

Grants open all year round.

T: (08) 9492 9626 W: http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/community-participation-funding

Indigenous Sport and Recreation

Department of Health and Ageing

The Indigenous Sport and Recreation Program (ISRP) is an Australian Government program that provides funding to community groups, organisations and the Australian Sports Commission to increase and encourage the active participation of Indigenous Australians in sport and physical recreation activities. The ISRP supports projects that:

- encourage wide community involvement and active participation in group sport and physical recreation activities;

- are designed to build the skills of community members to participate in, organise and promote community sport and physical recreation activities over the long term; and

- promote healthy living, drug free participation and respect for players, officials and spectators.

Applications for the 2011-12 funding year must reach an Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC) or state office by close of business on 25 February 2011.

T: (02) 6289 1555

Free Call: 1800 020 103

W: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/sport-indigprograms

Bendigo Bank Seniors Week Community Grants

Council on the Ageing WA Inc

Bendigo Bank Seniors Week 2011 will be held from Sunday 6 November to Sunday 13 November 2011. Grants up to $1,000 are available. The Bendigo Bank Seniors Week Community Grants Program seeks to assist organisations to host events during Seniors Week. Events funded should meet at

Applications close Friday 22 July 2011.

T: (08) 9321 2133 W: www.communities.wa.gov.au/serviceareas/seniors


least one of the objectives of Seniors Week, which are:

- recognise and thank seniors for their contribution to the community; - challenge negative stereotypes and present a positive image of ageing;

and - promote the life-course approach to ageing well.

Events are strongly encouraged to target seniors who would not normally participate in Seniors Week activities; are at risk of becoming socially isolated; or are members of Indigenous or culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The grants are open to all not-for-profit, religious and charitable organisations, public companies limited by guarantee and local government authorities based in Western Australia. To be eligible for funding not-for-profit organisations must be incorporated. Where the organisation is not incorporated the application must be supported by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation or a local government organisation.

E: [email protected]

Coastwest Grants Program

Western Australian Planning Commission and the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country

Western Australia’s coastal environments have unique and diverse values, and face a range of difficult challenges including the effects of climate change, population growth, competing uses and degradation.

The annual Coastwest grants support projects designed as a response to these challenges, which improve the condition and amenity of these coastal environments. Grants are provided to community groups to work in partnership with coastal managers in on ground coastal and marine rehabilitation, restoration and preventative conservation projects.

The grants also look to build the skills and capacity of Western Australian communities and to encourage and maintain their involvement in coastal and natural resource management.

Coastwest is open for grant applications from 4 July 2011 and will close at 5pm, Thursday 29 September 2011. Successful applications will be announced at the end of 2011.

W: http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies/Statewide+planning/Coastwest/115.aspx E: [email protected]

Big Ideas

Lotterywest

Some ideas are particularly out of the ordinary. They might provide enjoyment for large numbers of people, help to bring about important change, or create a major community asset.

The number of grants Lotterywest provides for big ideas tends to be small, though the range varies enormously. Regardless of their diversity, grants typically:

Applications can be made at any time.

T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236


- Have strong community support; - Offer widespread community involvement; - Provide significant, enduring impact; - Are unique, often world-class; - Attract major support from a number of sources (whether financial or in-

kind); and - Involve partnership between government, community and private

sector.

As grants for big ideas can be complex, Lotterywest needs to be involved from the outset.

Grants for big ideas typically fall into one of the following three areas:

1. Community assets 2. Major events 3. Large scale projects

These grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities.

W: www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/


Community Events

Lotterywest

All communities enjoy celebrating and sharing who they are and what they value with others. These grants provide for community gatherings, awareness days, fairs, festivals and other occasions.

These grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities. Grants are limited to $20,000 per organisation, for each financial year. An organisation holding a major event drawing high attendance that’s run in partnership with a local government, businesses or community organisation may apply for more.

Applications can be made at any time. Please note that applications need to be made at least four months before you require a decision.

T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

W: http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants/grant-types

E:[email protected]

WA Grants for Women Program

Department for Communities

Funding of up to $5,000 is available for community organisations to develop projects that strengthen the social and economic wellbeing of women, increase their participation, promote positive images of women in the community, encourage women’s leadership and/or encourage women’s sense of safety.

Applications close on Friday 15 April 2011 at 5.00pm.

Grants and Contracts Officer T: (08) 6217 8400 W:


http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grantsandfunding/Grants/WAGFW/Pages/default.aspx E: [email protected].

Youth Activities Grants


Funding of up to $5,000 each is offered for community organisations to develop projects that encourage young people to get involved in innovative and challenging community projects and activities. Projects must benefit young people between 12-25 years.

The project should address one or more of the following priorities:

- Improving mental and emotional well being; - Increasing drug and alcohol awareness; - Changing community perceptions about young people; - Enhancing the lives of young people with disabilities; - Providing support for young carers; and - Addressing youth homelessness.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Grants and Contracts Officer T: (08) 6217 8400 W: http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grantsandfunding/Grants/Youth%20Activities%20Grants/Pages/default.aspx E: [email protected]

National Youth Week Grants


National Youth Week Grants of up to $1,000 are available for events and activities run during National Youth Week that are planned for and by young Western Australians, to celebrate their achievements and to acknowledge the positive impact young people have on local communities. This program is run annually.

Applications open 12 August and close on 14 October 2011.

Grants and Contracts Officer T: (08) 6217 8400 E: [email protected]

Know your Neighbour Day


The Department for Communities is offering grants of up to $1,000 to local governments to run events and activities that recognise Know Your Neighbour Day on 27 March 2011.

Know Your Neighbour Day aims to provide “an active, positive and engaging challenge for residents to be responsible for making their suburbs and towns great places to live”.

The work of the Department for Communities to “build strong, vibrant

Applications close in February 2011.

Grants and Contracts Officer T: (08) 6217 8400 W: http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grantsandfunding/Grants/KYNDG/Pages/default.aspx E: [email protected]


communities” mirrors the aims of Know Your Neighbour Day by seeking to:

- strengthen communities and build better relationships with the people who live around us;

- create safer, healthier and more vibrant suburbs and towns; - promote tolerance, respect and understanding; - break down community barriers; and - protect the elderly, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged.

This year, the Department for Communities is encouraging Know Your Neighbour Day activities that raise awareness of social isolation and support the inclusion of older, socially isolated individuals; promote an inclusive community; and enhance links with, and between, non-government organisations operating at the local level.

Thank a Volunteer Day Grants


Funding of up to $1,000 is available for community organisations to host Thank A Volunteer Day Events. Organisations may apply for this grant in order to host an event to thank and recognise volunteers for their contribution within the community. This program runs annually.

Applications open 25 July and close on 26 August 2011.

Grants and Contracts Officer T: (08) 6217 8400 E: [email protected]

WA Week 2010 Small Grants Scheme

Celebrate WA

WA Week Objectives are to:

- Foster community pride, confidence, inclusiveness and identity; - Develop rewarding and enduring partnerships between all sectors; - Highlight all aspects of Western Australia's achievements and potential; - Promote the State's unique history, heritage and culture; and - Recognise achievement and contribution.

An amount of up to $1,000 is available for projects and events held during WA Week from 18-24 October 2011. Grants will be awarded according to merit and level of community participation and involvement.

“Not-for-profit”, community based, incorporated groups and organisations are eligible. Non incorporated community based groups are encouraged to partner with an incorporated group or organisation that is eligible to apply for a grant. Government and non Government schools and Local Government Authorities

Dates for future funding rounds are yet to be confirmed.

T: (08) 9481 8066 W: http://www.celebratewa.com.au/ E: [email protected].


are encouraged to auspice community groups and organisations. However, schools and Local Government Authorities are ineligible for direct funding.

Community Grants Program

Office of Multicultural Interests

Community Empowering Projects supports community based initiatives that strengthen the capacity of CaLD communities to access services and participate more actively in the wider community. Grants of up to $15,000 available.

Grant round closing dates: 24 Feb 2011 19 May 2011 18 Aug 2011 10 Nov 2011 Applications can be submitted at anytime, however, applications received after the closing date for each round will only be considered by the Grants Assessment Panel in the next funding round.

T: (08) 9217 1600 W: http://www.omi.wa.gov.au/omi_grants.cfm

Cross Cultural Festival Events and Celebrations supports not for profit community organisations and ethnic community groups working together to hold events and celebrations which are designed to promote an understanding of the cultural diversity of Western Australia in the wider community. Grants of up to $5,000 available.

Cycle Instead Sponsorship Program

Department of Transport

Provides volunteer groups, sporting / active transport organisations, health services and local government authorities with opportunities to effectively plan, implement and evaluate community based events and programs promoting cycling. Event organisers are provided with access to limited funds for running the event, advertising and promotional purposes, comprehensive media kits and signage, merchandise and other expenses.

Grants of up to $1,000 available.

T: (08) 9216 8313

W: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/cycling/1532.asp#long


Walk There Today Sponsorship Program


The objective of the Walk There Today Sponsorship Program is to encourage and increase the number of Western Australians walking for health, recreation, transport and environmental benefits.

Sponsorship is given to organisations and non-profit groups to promote more walking events in their local community.

Ongoing, application processing takes approx 2 to 6 weeks

T: (08) 9216 8000

W: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/walking/713.asp


Bike Week Sponsorships


To support the promotion of events and activities during Bike Week (March 2011).

T: (08) 9216 8313

W: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/cycling/20025.asp


Graffiti Grants

State Graffiti Taskforce (WA Police)

WA local government authorities and not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for grants up to $15,000 for innovative initiatives aimed at the prevention and removal of graffiti vandalism. Grants will be available for initiatives under four categories:

• Clean-up/rapid removal of graffiti inclusive of hotspots; • CCTV for graffiti hotspots; • Graffiti Recording & Reporting Software (local government only); and • Education and Diversionary Programs for Youth.

Applications close 12noon Wednesday 16 November 2011

T: (08) 9222 9733 (Grants Officer) W: http://www.crimeprevention.wa.gov.au/ Or http://www.goodbyegraffiti.wa.gov.au/content.php?page=Strategy

Community Grants Scheme

WA Water Authority

Community based groups including local interest groups, environmental groups and individuals are encouraged to apply for support. Applications should describe their ideas, issues or proposals and the extent and/or type of support required. Small projects are encouraged but larger ones may be considered up to a maximum of $20,000.

Applications close 8pm Friday 18 November 2011

T: (08) 9222 9733 (Grants Officer) W: http://www.zerowastewa.com.au/ourwork/supportschemes/cgs/

Regional Events Scheme

Eventscorp; Department of Regional Development

Funding of up to $300,000 is available for events that fall between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012. Funding amounts of between $5,000 and $50,000 per event can be requested. RES is administered via an application process with strict deadlines. Applications are reviewed based on criteria and comparied against each other. The Regional Events Scheme is intended to support established or new regional events that have the ability or potential to attract visitors to the region (economic impact) , achieve media attention (media impact) , create vibrancy for the region and involve the community (regional social impact) . Events with a proven track record of good management, confirmed (private) sponsors, ability to be conducted in the non-peak tourist season, large visitor

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 26 October 2011

Wendy Tate T: (08) 9262 1759 E: [email protected] W: http://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/Events/Pages/Regional_Events.aspx


numbers and/or ability to attract media attention are most likely to succeed. An even regional spread across Western Australia is also considered in the assessment process.

Community Assistance Grants Scheme

City of Mandurah The City of Mandurah invites local community groups to apply for grants through the Community Association Fund, Round 1: 2011/2012. Funding is available for projects that: • Increase community participation and involvement within City of Mandurah boundaries • Develop the skills of community associations and volunteer based organisations The Community Association Funds are contributions to assist incorporated, not-for-profit community groups to deliver projects. This round there is a total pool of $20,000 available to local groups, with two grant streams: (a) One-off funding for community projects or events (Grants up to $1000): Associations applying for this grant can only receive funding once per financial year and only for different or new projects. (b) Recurrent funding – Co-contribution grants (Grants up to $500): Associations are required to fund 50% of the project’s cash contribution. This grant suits associations that provide the same community event or project every year.

Applications close 4.30pm Friday 23 September 2011

T: 9550 3850 E: [email protected] W: http://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/support.htm


SPORT:

Grant Agency Summary Closing Date Contact

Healthy Club Sponsorship

Healthway and Sports Medicine Australia

The Healthy Club Program aims to encourage sporting clubs to develop, promote and implement policies that ensure a healthy and safe environment for all, increase participation in physical activity and improve administration and sport delivery through increased education and training opportunities.

The Program is open to incorporated sporting clubs playing in a recognised sporting competition. Clubs can apply for up to $3,000 per year.

Successful applicants can use the sponsorship to implement a range of health, safety, education and participation initiatives within their club including;

- Safety initiatives: First aid supplies, safety equipment (padding, safety mats).

- Healthy Initiatives: Shade, sunscreen, water bottles, hats. - Education/Training Initiatives: Injury prevention courses, coaching

courses, umpiring courses, responsible service of alcohol training. - Nutrition initiatives: Display fridge, soup warmer, cooking grill.

There are two funding rounds per year.

Summer:

Applications Online: June/July

Applications Close: August

Winter:

Applications Online: December/January

Applications Close: February

Sports that operate all year round may apply for either round (but only 1 round per year).

For further information, contact Fiona Boys or Deb Bow on 9285 8033 or email [email protected]

Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program

Australian Sports Commission

The objective of the MYSP Program is to create sustainable opportunities for youth from new and emerging communities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to participate in sport and physical activity within local communities. Grant funding available

- $300,000 annually. - Grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 are available to organizations

that can demonstrate a capacity to develop strong partnerships to deliver sustainable sport participation programs for youth from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and assist in integrating them into sporting and physical activities.

Grants can be used for:

- Cross cultural awareness training for sporting organisations;

Applications for 2011/12 funding have closed. The next round of applications are due to open in April 2012

W: http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/all_cultures/get_involved/grantor T: 0262141996.


- Sport awareness training for community groups; - Sports coach and official training for community groups; - Facilitating English as a Second Language training for volunteers; - Promotion of local sporting opportunities and inclusive club-based

activities; - Facilitating linkages between school and club-based activities; - Running community sporting carnivals and participation programs and

modified sport exposure programs.

Sport Incentive Program

Australian Sports Foundation

Currently being reviewed. TBC T: (02) 6214 7868

W: http://www.asf.org.au/

Coach in Residence Grant


The grants provide financial support to bring leading coach and official educators to Western Australia to provide long-term development for sport on a state-wide basis. Funding will assist coaches, officials and athletes to develop their skills and techniques at all levels through theory, practical and mentoring sessions.

Applications must be submitted at least ten weeks prior to the start of the project.

T: (08) 9492 9757 or 9492 9758 W: www.dsr.wa.gov.au

Country Sport Enrichment Scheme


The Country Sport Enrichment Scheme provides support and assistance to take international, national and approved state sport league competitions and contests to regional Western Australia. The scheme also has provision for international, national and state sporting personnel to visit Western Australia to promote sport development. Who Can Apply?

- State sporting associations - National sport league clubs. - A coordinating body that is a non-profit incorporated association. - Major sport clubs as approved by the Minister for Sport and

Recreation. - Local governments.

T: (08) 9492 9700 W: www.dsr.wa.gov.au

National Sporting Events


State sporting associations (SSAs) are encouraged to provide opportunities for their elite and sub-elite athletes to participate in national championships and other major events on their sporting calendar in their home state. The State government, through the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR), supports State sporting associations (SSAs) in their development and



promotion of the sport in hosting national events in Western Australia. This support can be through consultancy advice and/or funding. State government has provided a total of $150,000 per financial year for this purpose.

Sports Lotteries Account


The Western Australian State Government, through the Department of Sport and Recreation and Lotterywest, provides significant financial assistance to sport in Western Australia through the Sports Lotteries Account.

The Department of Sport and Recreation's mission is to enhance the quality of life of Western Australians through their participation and achievement in sport and recreation. To achieve this through the Sports Lotteries Account, their objective in providing financial assistance is to:

- Promote individual health, fitness and well being and develop community pride and spirit through sport;

- Maximise the number of participants in sport at all levels; - Improve the overall quality of sport performance and delivery to

participants; - Have better managed organisations; and - Encourage risk management assessments and controls to provide a

safer sporting environment.


Health Promotion Sponsorship for Arts, Sports and Racing

Healthway

The primary purpose for Healthway's Sport and Racing Sponsorship Program is to provide sponsorship support for community organisations for programs and events within the sport, racing and active recreation areas where there is a significant opportunity to change behaviours and environments to improve health. The objectives of the Sport and Racing Sponsorship program are to:

- To encourage healthy lifestyles through the effective promotion of health messages relating to Healthway priority areas;

- To facilitate structural and policy change within organisations and venues to create healthy environments;

- To facilitate opportunities for priority population groups to participate in healthy activities, with either physical activity and/or social engagement benefits; and

- To reduce the promotion of unhealthy messages or brands which undermine Healthway objectives.

T: (08) 9476 7000

Call Free: 1800 198 450 W: http://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/default.aspx?MenuID=687 E: [email protected]


Health Promotion Sponsorship for Arts, Sports and Racing (continued)

Healthway (continued)

Sport and Racing Sponsorship under $5,000: Incorporated organisations can apply for: Message Promotion Sponsorship: Sponsorship is provided in return for naming rights and the active promotion of a health message in conjunction with a sport or racing project/event that reaches one or more of Healthway’s priority population groups. OR Healthy Participation Sponsorship: Sponsorship is provided to project(s)/events(s) that offer opportunities for active participation (with a preference for Healthway priority population groups) or deliver a new initiative that will expand participation numbers.

All applications requesting sponsorship under $5,000 are due no less than 3 months prior to the commencement of the sponsored event or activity.

T: (08) 9476 7000

Call Free: 1800 198 450 W: http://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/default.aspx?MenuID=687 E: [email protected]

Sport and Racing Sponsorship $5,000 - $50,000: Incorporated organisations can apply for: Message Promotion Sponsorship: Sponsorship is offered in return for either naming rights, principal or major sponsorship rights in conjunction with a sport or racing project/event that reaches one or more of Healthway’s priority population groups. OR Healthy Participation Sponsorship: Sponsorship is offered to project(s)/events(s) that provide increased opportunities for active participation, with a preference for participation of Healthway priority population groups. OR Structural Reform Sponsorship: Sponsorship is offered to facilitate substantial structural reform and create healthy environments. Examples may include: the introduction of a traffic light food classification system with minimum levels of healthy (green) foods or the introduction of responsible alcohol policies above and beyond licensing requirements.

All applications requesting sponsorship over $5,000 are due no less than 4 months prior to the commencement of the sponsored event or activity. NOTE: All applications for sponsorship over $5,000 for an annual program of events or activities must be aligned to a calendar year or financial year (i.e. July to June). Specific closing dates apply to applications of this nature and are available from the Healthway website.


Sport and Racing Sponsorship Over $50,000: Incorporated organisations can apply for: Message Promotion Sponsorship: Same as $5,000 - $50,000 sponsorships OR Healthy Participation Sponsorship: Sponsorship is offered to project(s)/events(s) that provide significant opportunities for active participation, with a preference for participation of Healthway priority population groups. OR Structural Reform Sponsorship: Sponsorship is offered to facilitate significant structural reform and create healthy environments. Examples may include: the introduction of a traffic light food classification system with minimum levels of healthy (green) foods or the introduction of responsible alcohol policies above and beyond licensing requirements.

Same as above.

Local Sporting Champions Program


The Local Sporting Champions Program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting competition or a School Sport Australia national championships. To be eligible for this program you are required to travel more than 250km (including return trip) to participate in the nominated competition. Applications must be received prior to the commencement of the competition. Applications will not be considered if lodged after the commencement of a competition. Grants of $500 will be available for successful individual applicants, and $3,000 for successful team applications.

There are 3 rounds, one every 4 months.

T: (02) 6214 1111 W: www.ausport.gov.au


Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program


Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) is for Indigenous sportspeople who have been selected for a state team to compete at national championships or an Australian team to compete at an international event. The program assists with travel and accommodation expenses only.

T: (02) 6214 1210 W: http://www.ausport.gov.au/supporting/funding/grants_and_scholarships

Australian Institute of Sport Scholarships


Through the Australian Institute of Sport, the ASC offers athlete scholarships across 37 sport programs in 26 sports administered from various centre's around Australia.



COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES:

Grant Agency Summary Closing Date

Contact

Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund


The purpose of the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) is to provide financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation.

The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities.

T: (08) 9492 9816 or (08) 9492 9759 W: www.dsr.wa.gov.au

Small Grants- $2,500 - $50,000 will be allocated to projects involving a basic level of planning. The total project cost for Small Grants must not exceed $150,000. Examples of Small Grant Projects: cricket pitch and practice wickets; safety fences for sport and recreation facilities, i.e. motor sports; minor upgrade to swimming pool; small floodlighting project; court resurfacing or upgrade; construction of or upgrade to shade shelters; large scale dams, water collection systems and pipelines for distribution (maximum grant offered is $60,000); and various planning studies to a maximum grant amount of $15,000 ($25,000 in remote and regional areas).

Annual Grants- $50,000 - $166,666 will be allocated to projects with a planning and construction process that will be complete within 12 months. The total project cost for Annual Grants is between $150,000 and $500,000. Examples of Annual Projects: upgrades to clubrooms/pavilions; upgrade to swimming pool; large floodlighting project; court or bowling green construction; and reticulation system for a grassed playing field.


Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (continued)

Department of Sport and Recreation (continued)

Forward Planning Grants- $166,667 up to $4,000,000 will be allocated to the large scale projects where the total project cost exceeds $500,000 and may require an implementation period of between one and three years. Grants given in this category may be allocated in one or a combination of the years in the triennium. Examples of Forward Planning Grant Projects: multipurpose leisure/recreation centre; swimming pool - new or major upgrade including heating to allow increased use; construction of large synthetic fields; playing field construction; clubroom - new or major upgrade; and large ablution block/change rooms.

T: (08) 9492 9816 or 08) 9492 9759 W: www.dsr.wa.gov.au

Trails

Lotterywest and the Department of Sport and Recreation

Pathways through our landscape allow us to enjoy active recreation and to appreciate our natural and cultural environment. This grant can help you with planning, developing and promoting trails. Trails can include walking, cycling, horse riding and paddling routes. In general these grants fall into the four areas detailed below:

- Trail Planning - Trail Construction - Upgrade to existing trails - Promotion and marketing

Small grants are available ($1,000 - $15,000) as well as large grants ($15,001 - $100,000 maximum). Organisations applying for a large grant are required to provide a matching $1 for $1 contribution.

Applications close on Friday 18 March 2011

DSR: T: (08) 9492 9732 W: www.dsr.wa.gov.au Lotterywest: T: (08) 9340 5270 W: www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/ E: [email protected]

Community Spaces

Lotterywest Communities flourish when there are places where people can come together. This grant can help to develop all kinds of community spaces.

This grant supports both indoor areas, such as a community or interpretive centre, and outdoor facilities, including skate parks, playgrounds, memorials, and community gardens. Lotterywest looks to support spaces that encourage people to enjoy community life.

It can cover the construction, purchase, renovation and fit out of a building, earthworks, play equipment, shade facilities and more. Generally this grant does not provide for the ongoing operation or core maintenance of community spaces.



T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236




Big Ideas

Lotterywest

Some ideas are particularly out of the ordinary. They might provide enjoyment for large numbers of people, help to bring about important change, or create a major community asset.

The number of grants Lotterywest provides for big ideas tends to be small, though the range varies enormously. Regardless of their diversity, grants typically:

- Have strong community support; - Offer widespread community involvement; - Provide significant, enduring impact; - Are unique, often world-class; - Attract major support from a number of sources (whether financial or in-

kind); and - Involve partnership between government, community and the private

sector.

As grants for big ideas can be complex, Lotterywest needs to be involved from the outset.

Grants for big ideas typically fall into one of the following three areas:

4. Community assets 5. Major events 6. Large scale projects



T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236




Perth Bicycle Network Local Government Grants


This grant program aims to encourage bike lanes, signage, local bike plans, shared paths, path upgrades, minor works and end of trip facilities.

2012-13 Grant applications open in August 2011 and will close in October 2011.

Contact Daniel Storey.

T: 6551 6164


OR

T: (08) 9216 8313

W: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/cycling/1515.asp


Regional Bicycle Network (RBN) Local Government Grants


The Regional Bicycle Network (RBN) provides funding assistance to local government authorities to assist in the planning, development and construction of local bike plans, bicycle lanes, shared paths and cycling facilities in regional Western Australia.

The RBN Local Government Grants Program's primary aims are to: - Encourage the integrated planning of cycling infrastructure; - Develop an integrated network of shared paths and on-road bike lanes; - Provide safe access to schools, sport, recreation and community facilities;

and - Improve the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and other path users.


Contact Auriole D’Souza: T: 6551 6162 E: auriole.d’[email protected] OR

W: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/Cycling_RBN_Application_Guidelines.pdf

Environmental Community Grants

Department of Environment & Conservation

The Western Australian government is committed to helping communities and individuals undertake conservation projects which have environmental benefits.

The Government will allocate $1.53 million in grants this year to help with projects involving:

- biodiversity conservation;

Applications close on Thursday 7 April 2011 by 4pm.

T: (08) 9442 0300 W: www.dec.wa.gov.au E: [email protected]


- sustainable catchment management; - rescue and rehabilitation of injured or incapacitated fauna; - interpretation and sustainable recreation in natural areas; - regional parks; - Bush Forever sites; - support for major conservation/environmental organisations; and - protection of high-value areas by landholders on private land.

Individuals, local community groups or organisations and local authorities may apply.

State Government agencies are ineligible to apply directly for these grants but may participate by forming partnership groups.


REGIONAL GRANTS:

Grant

Agency

Summary

Closing Dates

Contact

Small Rural Communities Program

Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

Not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Applications from communities with a population of 10,000 or less will receive priority. Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000. To be eligible, projects must be for a charitable purpose (benefit the whole community). Operational and administration costs, travel and accommodation cannot be funded.

Currently, preference will be given to projects that support: - Community Infrastructure; - Community Development involving Disadvantaged Children or Young

People; - Resettlement of Immigrants in rural Australia; and - Communities from areas that are Exceptional Circumstances or Natural

Disaster Declared.

Applications close on Thursday 31 March 2011.

Free call: 1800 170 020 W: http://www.frrr.org.au/ E: [email protected]

Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF)

Department of Regional Australia

The Regional Development Australia Fund will fund projects that support the infrastructure needs, and will enhance the economic and community development, of Australia's regions.

Program funds will maximise outcomes through effective partnerships across all levels of government, and the business and not-for-profit sectors. Regional Development Australia committees play a key role in identifying projects to be supported, and confirming that proposed projects align with their Regional Plans.

Round 2 will be opening later in 2011. Opening and closing dates will be posted on the Department of Regional Australia website www.regional.gov.au

Please contact the Department's Info line on 1800 005 494 for more information about Round Two.


Regional and Rural Research and Development Grants Program

Department of Regional Australia

The Regional and Rural Research and Development Grants (RRRDG) program is an Australian Government initiative to fund research into issues affecting Australia's regions, and to help communicate this research to national and regional decision makers.

The Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government will assess projects for funding under the RRRDG in accordance with the guidelines, and make appropriate recommendations to the Minister for decision.

The 2011-12 RRRDG funding round has not yet opened. Further details will be made available once the 2011-12 RRRDG Guidelines have been released.

If you would like more information about RRRDG, please email your request to: [email protected].

Regional Grants Scheme

Department of Regional Development and Lands

The Regional Grants Scheme is an initiative of Royalties for Regions that aims to improve economic and community infrastructure and services in regional Western Australia. The contestable grants program allows each of the nine development commissions to make up to $1million available for applicants within their region. This fund provides new opportunities for local communities to improve and develop infrastructure and services in regional Western Australia. The scheme is especially aimed at projects that will help investment and increase job opportunities or help to improve the quality of life in the regions. Funding will be provided to assist infrastructure, services and community projects, including the provision of headworks, and to help in the development of regional communities so they prosper as vibrant and interesting places in which to live. The State’s nine Regional Development Commissions will administer the scheme locally, based on the following broad objectives:

- Increase capacity for local strategic planning and decision-making; - Retain and build the benefits of regional communities; - Promote relevant and accessible local services; - Assist communities to plan for a sustainable economic and social future; - Enable communities to expand social and economic opportunities; and - Assist regional communities to prosper through increased employment

opportunities, business and industry development opportunities and improved local services.

Local governments, voluntary organisations, business groups, educational institutions, philanthropic foundations and community groups are eligible. State and Federal government agencies (may apply but projects deemed to be within their core business functions will not be supported).

Applications close on Thursday 10 March 2011.

Please contact the Regional Development Commission in the area in which the grant funding is proposed to be used. W: http://www.grantsdirectory.dlg.wa.gov.au/Content/Grants/Item.aspx?ItemID=5353445953424F7454426F3D


Funding is available from each Regional Development Commission.

Individuals and organisations should apply for funding directly to their development commission.

The Great Southern Regional Grants Scheme

Great Southern Development Commission

The Great Southern RGS is aimed at projects that will attract investment and increase job opportunities and help to improve the quality of life in regional communities.

The objectives of the Regional Grants Scheme are to: - Increase capacity for local strategic planning and decision-making; - Retain and build the benefits of regional communities; - Promote relevant and accessible local services; - Assist communities to plan for a sustainable economic and social future; - Enable communities to expand social and economic opportunities; and - Assist regional communities to prosper through increased employment

opportunities, business and industry development opportunities and improved local services.

Applications close on Thursday 10 March 2011 by 4.30pm.

T: (08) 9842 4888

Regional Coach and Official Scholarships


The Department of Sport and Recreation provides funding to assist coaches and officials in regional areas throughout Western Australia, to develop coaching and officiating techniques and skills through education, training and practical experience at state, national and international competitions. The scholarships form part of the Coaching and Officiating Excellence Program.

All applicants must be endorsed by their Regional Association and their State sporting association.

Amounts available are up to $2,000 in the North West and up to $1,500 in other areas.

T: (08) 9492 9757 or (08) 9492 9758 W: www.dsr.wa.gov.au

Skywest Airlines Country Sport Development Program


The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities in country areas for: coach, umpire and sports trainer skill development, administrative education and planning assistance; and talent identification and development.

Regional sporting associations in areas serviced by Skywest can apply on behalf of coaches, umpires, referees, trainers, administrators.

Eligible applicants must complete an application form a minimum of two weeks before the date of the first travel.

T: (08) 9492 9700

W: www.dsr.wa.gov.au


High Performance and Regional Scholarships


The High Performance/Regional Coaching and Officiating and Professional Development/Leadership Scholarships are part of the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) overall commitment to developing and supporting coaches, officials, administrators and practitioner/support personnel and part of the Coaching and Officiating Excellence Program.

The Coaching and Officiating Excellence Scholarship Program is a state wide initiative that provides opportunities for regional and metropolitan based coaches, officials, support personnel and administrators throughout Western Australia.

High performance scholarships offer a unique opportunity for State sporting associations (SSA’s) to work closely with their key high performance personnel to access education, training and mentoring and professional development to improve their skills and techniques within their own region or by travelling state or nation-wide.

Metropolitan and regionally based coaches, officials, administrators and practitioner / support personnel can apply for High Performance Scholarships. Only regionally based coaches and officials, administrators and practitioner / support personnel can apply for Regional Scholarships.


Active Regional Communities


Active Regional Communities is a Department of Sport and Recreation initiative aiming to increase the opportunities for country people to participate in sporting and active recreational activities in regional Western Australia. It supersedes the Country Package Funding Program and is tailored to meet the ever-changing demands and challenges of regional sport and active-recreation groups within the nine diverse regions of Western Australia.

Active Regional Communities consists of two components: 1. Organisational Development (OD). 2. Initiative Grants (IG).

Contact your regional DSR Office. Gascoyne Office - Carnarvon Telephone (08) 9941 0900 Goldfields Office - Kalgoorlie Telephone (08) 9022 5800 Great Southern Office – Albany Telephone (08) 9892 0100 Kimberley Office - Kununurra Telephone (08) 9166 4900 or (08) 9166 4917 Kimberley Office - Broome Telephone (08) 9195 5750 Mobile 0438 916 185

Organisational Development - aims to improve the quality of sporting and active recreation opportunities for regional Western Australians. It is made up of two investment areas, the Organisational Assistance Program (OAP) and the organisational Sustainability Program (OSP).

Funding ranges from: - $2,000 to $7,000 per annum for OAP. - $7,001 to $15,000 per annum for OSP.

Opens 1 July and closes 30 September.


Active Regional Communities (continued)

Department of Sport and Recreation (continued)

You are eligible to apply for organisation development funding if you are:

- a regional sporting/club/active-recreation organisation recognised as the ‘peak’ regional representative body.

- State Sporting Association or Industry Peak Body overseeing regional operations.

Mid West Office, Geraldton Telephone (08) 9956 2100 Peel Office - Mandurah Telephone (08) 9550 3100 Pilbara Office - Karratha Telephone (08) 9182 2100 South West Office - Bunbury Telephone (08) 9792 6900 Wheatbelt - Northam Telephone (08) 9690 2400 Wheatbelt - Narrogin Telephone 0429 881 369

Initiative Grants- designed to support one-off sporting and recreational opportunities on a yearly basis. It is aimed predominantly at the club level or to those groups who are not part of Organisational Development. It is made up of six targeted initiatives:

Capacity Building – initiatives that improve the knowledge, skills and capabilities of people involved in a sport or active-recreation organisation.

Participation – initiatives that increase community and player participation with a focus on targeting new members.

Talent Development – initiatives that increase the opportunities for talented athletes, coaches and officials.

Event Management – assistance to host the running significant intra/inter regional competitions.

1st State Team Initiative Grant –recognises regionally-based athletes who have been selected to represent WA for the first time in a national event as an individual athlete or as part of a State team.

North West Travel Scheme Initiative Grant – aims to encourage participation in identified sport and recreation activities for athletes (13-21) living in the regions of the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne/Murchison who are yet to qualify for State team representation.

Open throughout the year.


Regional Bicycle Network (RBN) Local Government Grants


The Regional Bicycle Network (RBN) provides funding assistance to local government authorities to assist in the planning, development and construction of local bike plans, bicycle lanes, shared paths and cycling facilities in regional Western Australia.

The RBN Local Government Grants Program's primary aims are to: - Encourage the integrated planning of cycling infrastructure; - Develop an integrated network of shared paths and on-road bike lanes; - Provide safe access to schools, sport, recreation and community facilities;

and - Improve the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and other path users.


Contact Auriole D’Souza: T: 6551 6162 E: auriole.d’[email protected] OR

W: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/Cycling_RBN_Application_Guidelines.pdf

Optus Regional Community Grants

Optus

The Optus Regional Community Grants program provides financial support for certified not-for-profit organisations that respond to the needs of local regional communities across the areas of sport, arts, environment, local community development projects and youth education initiatives.

So whether you're looking for new facilities for your community hall, gear for your sporting team, or landscaping for habitat regeneration, apply today and you could receive up to $10,000 in funding for your local community through Optus Regional Community Grants.

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Entries close on 31 October 2011.

Contact Auriole D’Souza: T: 6551 6162 E: auriole.d’[email protected] OR W: https://regionalgrants.optus.com.au/


HEALTH AND WELLBEING:

Grant Agency Summary

Closing Dates Contact

Healthy Local Government Grants

Healthway

A limited number of grants of up to $50,000 are available to local government authorities who wish to develop a greater focus on a range of public health issues under their control at the local level.

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. Your applications must reach Healthway four months before your project is due to start.

T: (08) 9476 7000 Toll Free: 1800 198 450 W: www.healthway.wa.gov.au E: [email protected]

The Community Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Grant Scheme

Heart Foundation

The aim of the grant scheme is to provide support to organisations to implement local or culturally appropriate initiatives aimed at improving adult’s physical activity levels, healthy eating behaviours and/or weight. Grants of up to $5,000 are available.

Four grant rounds will be held until June 30, 2013.

Lisa Wheatley, Senior Project Officer- Healthy Weight P: (08) 9382 5935 E: [email protected] W: www.swapitwa.com.au

Project Grants

RoadWise

Project grants are available for groups to apply to implement road safety projects. These are usually 12 month projects with a plan to be sustainable after funding. The amount funded is based on the Committee’s assessment of the application.

Project grants are due 3 months before the project start date. Applications are due the first Friday of the month for assessment on the third Friday of the month.

Community Road Safety Grants Officer RoadWise E: [email protected]

Local Community Campaigns Grant Funding


The Australian Government is providing $14 million in funding for Local Community Campaigns from 2011 – 2013. Local Community Campaigns are grass roots campaigns delivering healthy lifestyle messages to tackle chronic disease.

This funding is for communities to develop their own Local Community

Phase 2 – an open, competitive grants round will be advertised nationally in May 2011 and open from June to

For more information, contact Cox Inall Ridgeway on 1800 661 961 or email: [email protected]


Campaign project to promote and reinforce messages about healthy lifestyle choices within their community.

Grants Guidelines for the Local Community Campaigns to Promote Better Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health program are now publicly available. Take a look at the Grant Guidelines and start thinking about a Local Community Campaign project for your community.

September 2011.

W: www.livelonger.health.gov.au

Strategic Project Grants (Youth)


Funding of up to $25,000 each is offered for community organisations to develop strategic projects that address particular themes by the Minister for Youth and/or the Department for Communities, which are targeted for the benefit of young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years and/or the youth sector generally.

The project should address one or more of the following priorities:

- Improving mental and emotional well being; - Increasing drug and alcohol awareness; - Changing community perceptions about young people; - Enhancing the lives of young people with disabilities; - Providing support for young carers; and - Addressing youth homelessness.

Applications close on Friday 30 April 2011 at 5pm.

Grants and Contracts Officer: T: (08) 6217 8400 W: http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grantsandfunding/Grants/SPGY/Pages/default.aspx E: [email protected]

Active After-School Communities Grant

Active After-School Communities

The Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is an Australian Government initiative that provides primary school children with free sport and other structured physical activity programs after school (3.00pm to 5.30pm). To assist with the implementation of the AASC program, Australian primary schools and Childcare Benefit approved Out of School Hours Care Services (OSHCS) are eligible to apply for funding to assist with the delivery of the program.

Admin Officer

T: (08) 9492 9769 W: http://www.ausport.gov.au/ E: [email protected]

Health Promotion Project Grants

Healthway Health Promotion under $5,000 Grants - Grants are offered to incorporated

organisations and community groups to run or trial innovative health promotion programs.

Applications must be received by Healthway at least 3 calendar months prior to the commencement of the project.

T: (08) 9476 7000 Call Free: 1800 198 450 W: http://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/d


Health Promotion Over $5,000 Grants- Grants are offered to incorporated organisations and community groups to run or trial innovative health promotion programs.

Applications must be received by Healthway at least 4 calendar months prior to the commencement of the project.

efault.aspx?MenuID=687 E: [email protected]

Aboriginal Health Project Grants - These grants are offered to incorporated organisations and community groups to run innovative health promotion programs with Aboriginal people.

Groups can apply for up to $10,000 to run the program.

Applications must be received by Healthway a minimum of 4 calendar months prior to the commencement of the project.

Health Promoting School Grants - Grants of up to $2,500 are offered to support WA schools to develop projects that promote the health of their students. Schools are encouraged to undertake activities that promote the priority health areas of mental health, nutrition and/or physical activity.

Applications must be received by Healthway a minimum of 2 calendar months prior to the commencement of the project.

Health Promotion Scholarship Program

Australian Health Promotion Association (WA)

The scholarships are an opportunity for an organisation to receive a full-time staff member fully funded for six months.

There are two scholarship streams available which aim to provide training and professional development opportunities for:

1. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in working in health promotion.

2. undergraduates or postgraduates with a health promotion or a relevant degree (health science, preventive health) from a Western Australian University.

Successful applicants receive a 6 month full-time salary (including on-costs) to work on a project developed in collaboration with an organisation such as yours and your organisation gets a full-time staff member to assist in your important work.An additional $300 is provided to support professional development and support for living allowances is also available if recipients are moving to rural or regional areas.

Applications close on 12.30pm, Tuesday 1 November 2011

W: http://www.healthpromotion.org.au/wa-scholarships E: [email protected]


Fresh Food Kids Community Grants

Woolworths

Funds grassroot initiatives that aim to improve the overall health and wellbeing of primary school aged children. Up to $5,000 available for each grant. Not for profit community groups / organisations in Australia are eligible.

W: http://www.woolworths.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/website/woolworths/fresh-food-kids/community-grants/004-+community+grants

Community Development Fund

Telstra Foundation

The Telstra Foundation Community Development Fund supports community-based projects that connect children and young people to their communities. The Community Development Fund covers three program areas:

- Social Innovation - Spotlight on Cybercitizenship - Indigenous Community Development

Each area has the objective of connecting young Australians aged 0 to 24 years to their communities. Priority is given to projects that support kids who experience social or geographical isolation as well as projects that make use of information and communication technologies to address identified needs and connect kids to their communities. In line with the Telstra Foundation’s vision to make a lasting and positive difference, all projects must demonstrate how they build capacity and have measurable impacts.

T: 1800 208 378 W: www.telstrafoundation.com.au/

Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Funds Community Grants Program

Commonwealth Bank Group

Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund's Community Grants Program supports initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of Australian children, awarding community groups grants of up to $10,000 to fund programs that will directly benefit local communities. To be eligible to apply, organisations need to:

- Support the health and wellbeing of Australian children; - Identify realistic, measurable and achievable project goals and

outcomes; and - Be endorsed by the Australian Tax Office with Deductible Gift

Recipient (DGR) status.

New funding round to open in June 2011.

T: 13 2221. W: www.commbank.com.au/grants.

Projects

Lotterywest

This grant supports various types of projects. For example, small projects

Applications can be made at any time


involving just a few people or large projects that cover the whole State.

A project can create and explore opportunities, address community issues and disadvantage, or simply raise awareness.

This grant is for a project with a start and end date. However, projects can range in duration from one day to three or more years.

This grant often covers costs that others do not fund. As well as project related equipment or supplies, this grant can cover time-limited operating costs, including wages, project administration, professional fees and travel. Depending on the length and potential benefit of the project, capital costs may also be supported.


T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236



Local Community Campaigns


The Australian Government is providing up to $17 million in funding for Local Community Campaigns to Promote Better Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (Local Community Campaigns) from 2011-2013, through targeted and open competitive funding rounds. Local Community Campaigns is about community organisations throughout Australia developing and implementing ideas for local initiatives and programs to promote messages around chronic disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. These activities or programs will be supported and driven by the community to raise awareness of the relevant issues, promote overarching messages and direct Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people(s) to more information and/or support. If appropriate and available, these activities and programs will also be supported by Indigenous media organisations or other relevant organisations.

Applications close on 30 September 2011

T: 02 6289 7500 E: [email protected] W: (for applications) www.commbank.com.au/grants. W: (for enquiries) [email protected]


CAPACITY BUILDING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Grant Agency Summary Closing Dates Contact

Community Activity Grants


Funding of up to $2,500 is available to enable community organisations to develop projects that meet the Department for Communities’ strategic directions and priorities.

Projects must meet one or more of the following objectives: - Projects aimed at strengthening relationships between non government

community sector providers; - Projects aimed at enhancing the capacity of non government community

sector providers to deliver services to the community; - Projects aimed at developing and establishing networks between non

government community sector providers, government, business and the community; and

- Projects aimed at responding to identified community related issues/needs that are aligned with the department’s strategic priorities.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Grants and Contracts Officer T: (08) 6217 8400 W: http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grantsandfunding/Grants/CAGP/Pages/default.aspx E: [email protected]

Social Innovation Grants


Social innovation is all about developing new ideas, such as products, services or models that will better meet social needs and bring social benefits to the community.

This program aims to make effective changes to community services by: - helping establish effective action to better meet the needs of the Western

Australian community; - helping community sector organisations develop and trial new ways of

delivering services to produce better outcomes; - applying the most effective ideas to other service delivery areas facing

similar challenges; - promoting the development of strategic partnerships between community

sector organisations; and - demonstrating collaboration and partnership between the public and

community sectors.

Applicants must be an incorporated, not-for-profit sector community sector organisation. However unincorporated, not-for-profit community sector organisations may apply for funding under the auspice of an incorporated body or a local government authority.

Applications can be made at any time. The current round closes on Thursday 31 March 2011 at 5.30pm.

Grants and Contracts Officer T: (08) 6217 8400 W: http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grantsandfunding/Grants/SocialInnovation/Pages/default.aspx E: [email protected]

Capacity

Healthway

Capacity building opportunities are offered for people working on Healthway funded

Applications must

T: (08) 9476 7000


Building Scheme

health promotion projects or health agency support sponsorships. This scheme provides partial funding support for key health promotion personnel to attend conferences and other forms of professional development within Australia relevant to Healthway projects or health agency support sponsorships. Healthway will consider contributing to the total costs of conference/professional development attendance up to a maximum of $1,500 per person (country) and $1,000 per person (metropolitan). This may include conference or workshop registration/fees, travel and accommodation. The other half of these costs should be met by the employer agency or other organisation. Healthway will not fund food or other personal expenses.

be received by Healthway a minimum of three calendar months prior to the commencement of the conference.

W: http://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/default.aspx?MenuID=463

Leadership Development in Health Promotion

Healthway

This program is designed to assist talented people in WA to develop their skills as leaders in health promotion in the future. It is aimed at mid-career health promotion professionals who can demonstrate leadership potential. Participants learn what makes a good leader, how to identify new opportunities and take intelligent, well calculated risks to lead others towards improvements in public health.

T: (08) 9476 7000 W: http://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/default.aspx?MenuID=687

Organisational Development

Lotterywest

Developing your organisation helps you look ahead and grow. These grants support all kinds of development activities that benefit your organisation and the WA not-for-profit sector including:

- Developing strategic, business, marketing and fundraising plans; - Undertaking feasibility studies; - Setting up operating policies and procedures or training materials; - Developing sound financial, human resource or industrial relations practices; - Travelling to explore and establish best practice; - Training and development for volunteers and Board members; - Carrying out a staff training needs assessment; and - Developing quality assurance strategies.


T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236




Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women


The Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women inspire and assist women in leadership and decision making roles in sport to reach their full potential in the sports industry, through education and development opportunities.

The Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women are a joint Australian Sports Commission and Office for Women funded initiative, providing funding and support for women seeking accredited training and education in coaching, officiating and sport management, governance and media/communications.

The grants cover a variety of things such as: course fees, presenter fees, presenter travel, translator/interpreter fees, participants travel costs if outside metropolitan area of course being held and child care provided by qualified providers or in an accredited setting.

The grant money cannot be used for equipment (including books), accommodation, uniforms, salaries, competition entry, venue hire, catering, sports trainer or first aid training, retrospective course costs or administration costs.

Applications open in early March 2011.

Applications will be assessed throughout May 2011.

Applicants will be advised of the success or otherwise of their applications by July 2011.

T: (02) 6214 1111

W: http://www.ausport.gov.au/supporting/funding/grants_and_scholarships

National Coaching Scholarship Program


This program’s main objective is to provide opportunities for potential and current elite coaches to develop skills and knowledge to coach effectively in high performance programs.

The scholarship program is administered by the ASC's Sports Coach and Official Section in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and national sporting organisations. The scholarships provide potential high performance coaches with a structured, intensive learning program over a two year period.

Scholarship coaches are generally placed within an AIS, or state institute/academy of sport program. The head coaches of these programs act as a mentor to the scholarship coach and assist them to develop a comprehensive understanding of elite athletes and the programs in which they train and compete.

To complement the practical learning, scholarship coaches undertake an educational component which may include postgraduate coaching qualifications or other appropriate courses.

If you would like to apply for a scholarship please contact your national sporting organisation.



National Officiating Scholarship Program


The National Officiating Scholarship Program aims to assist the development of emerging high performance officials by enabling them to undertake professional development and identified training activities to improve their skills and to fast track them through a recognised pathway to officiate within the elite level of their chosen sport.

The individualised scholarships will provide support in a variety of areas such as high level practical officiating experience, accreditation advancement, sports psychology services, sports recovery support services and further development opportunities.

Each scholarship official works with a mentor who assists them for the duration of their scholarship. Mentoring is a key component of the program. The ASC conducts an induction workshop for scholarship officials and their mentors, and provides ongoing support and monitoring throughout the program.

Scholarships are generally conducted over a calendar year and funds are paid through National Sporting Organisations (NSO) to administer the program.

Applications close on 27 January 2011.


Workforce Development Grant

RoadWise, WALGA

Allocated funds to provide financial assistance for workforce development grants. These are divided into two different grants titled, Form A and Form B.

Form A provides financial assistance for individuals to participate in a conference, workshop, forum or course that will benefit the progression of the Towards Zero Strategy across Western Australia.

Form B provides financial assistance for relevant groups to conduct an approved regional or local conference, forum, workshop, course or training, that will contribute to the effective implementation of the Towards Zero WA road safety strategy across Western Australia.

It is envisioned that this assistance will improve the capacity of individuals to increase their knowledge of road safety and/or ability to plan, implement and evaluate road safety projects.

Grants are due 3 months before the project start date. Applications are due the first Friday of the month for assessment on the third Friday of the month.

Community Road Safety Grants Officer RoadWise E: [email protected]

Training and Development


A range of training and development opportunities are available through the Department of Sport and Recreation. These include:



- Governance/Leaderships Workshops; - Assessors Course; - Career Pathways Program; - Certificate IV Training and Assessment; - Workforce Planning Workshop; - Certificate III in Fitness; - Facility Management Training; - FutureNow- Creative & Leisure Industries Training Council; - Professional Governance Development Opportunities; - Presenter/Facilitator Training Program; - Mentor Training Course; - Professional Development Opportunities; - Dr Heather MacGowan, OAM, Scholarship; - High Performance and Regional Scholarships; and, - Smarter than Smoking Country Sport Scholarships.

Organisational Sustainability Program


The Organisational Sustainability Program (OSP) was developed to refine the way in which the department works with key organisations in the WA sport and recreation industry to enable them to meet the challenges they face. It is about assisting organisations to make the most efficient use of their resources to enable them to be adaptable, meet the expectations of their members and be valued by the West Australian community. DSR aims to do this by working with organisations to enable the best practice governance, management and human resource structures and processes required to create a high performance organisation. The Department will invest in the strategic intent and operational plans of the organisation rather than providing funding for specific programs. As such, organisations will be given three-year funding agreements to encourage longer term planning.


High Performance and Regional Scholarships


The High Performance/Regional Coaching and Officiating and Professional Development/Leadership Scholarships are part of the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) overall commitment to developing and supporting coaches, officials, administrators and practitioner/support personnel and part of the Coaching and Officiating Excellence Program.

The Coaching and Officiating Excellence Scholarship Program is a state wide initiative that provides opportunities for regional and metropolitan based coaches, officials,



support personnel and administrators throughout Western Australia.

High performance scholarships offer a unique opportunity for State sporting associations (SSA’s) to work closely with their key high performance personnel to access education, training and mentoring and professional development to improve their skills and techniques within their own region or by travelling state or nation-wide.

Metropolitan and regionally based coaches, officials, administrators and practitioner / support personnel can apply for High Performance scholarships. Only regionally based coaches and officials, administrators and practitioner / support personnel can apply for regional scholarships.

Connecting Communites Grants

Optus

The annual ‘yes’ Optus Community Grants Program provides $150,000 worth of funding to support community projects that assist disengaged youth and help build social inclusion. Each successful community organisation will be awarded up to $5,000 to boost their initiative.

Grants will be awarded to organisations that can deliver positive social outcomes aligned with Optus’s community investment focus areas. These include promoting social inclusion and building a better future for disengaged youth through new opportunities, skills and confidence, access to education and removal of barriers to

empowerment.

Applications close on 12 August 2011

W: http://www.optus.com.au/portal/site/aboutoptus/menuitem.cfa0247099a6f722d0b61a108c8ac7a0/?vgnextoid=ce3897ce70973210VgnVCM10000002cd780aRCRD


EQUIPMENT/ RENOVATIONS:

Funding

Agency

Summary

Closing Date

Contact

Volunteer Small Equipment Grants

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs

These grants are available to purchase equipment to assist volunteers in performing their tasks.

August (Annually)

W: www.facs.gov.au

Workplaces

Lotterywest

These grants are provided for the construction or purchase of a building, extensions, renovations, and the fit out of your work space. These grants may also support short term leasing costs, if this is the best way to ensure stability for staff and the users of your service.

Good planning is essential to making sure that you have the right work place to meet your current and future requirements. If you need help with this, Lotterywest can also provide grants to assist with getting advice and planning your project. For further details please refer to our grants for organisational development.

These grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities


Grants for work places are often complex, Lotterywest needs to be involved from the outset.

T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236



Vehicles

Lotterywest

This grant supports the cost of purchasing a vehicle to help you provide your community service. This includes all sorts of vehicles from cars and buses, to tractors, boats and caravans. This grant may also support the leasing of a vehicle for time-limited community projects. Lotterywest encourages you to factor in any vehicle modifications and additional accessories (such as child restraints or wheelchair hoists) into the total cost of the vehicle to ensure its suitability for the intended use. Grants will not be made towards:

- Expansion or replacement of large vehicle fleets unless it is tied to new service delivery;

- Vehicles primarily for the personal use of staff and/or that form part of a salary packaging arrangement; and

- Operating and maintenance costs.


T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236




Information Technology and Web

Lotterywest

Lotterywest supports the purchase of information technology to meet your organisation’s needs. For example, grants can be for hardware and software networks, custom-designed software, database development, standard office applications or simply to upgrade a computer. This grant can also cover the cost of creating a website, and developing your skills in website design and management.

Requests over $25,000 must be accompanied by a technology needs assessment undertaken by an IT consultant (independent to the seller and external to your organisation, where possible).

Generally, Lotterywest does not cover the cost of ongoing technical support for an information technology system or consumable items.



T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236



Furniture and Equipment

Lotterywest

Most organisations need equipment and materials to work or play with. These grants provide for the office items, whitegoods, tools or toys to support your activities. These grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities.


T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236



Community Energy Efficiency Program

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

The Australian Government is supporting community and household action on climate change through Low Carbon Communities. Support will be provided to local councils, community organisations and low income households through the following funding streams.

• The $200 million Community Energy Efficiency Program (formerly the Low Carbon Communities Program) will support energy efficiency


W: http://www.climatechange.gov.au/en/government/initiatives/low-carbon-communities.aspx


upgrades to council and community-use buildings, facilities and lighting.

• The $100 million Low Income Energy Efficiency Program will support consortia of local councils, community organisations and energy service companies to trial energy efficiency approaches in low income households.

• The $30 million Household Energy and Financial Sustainability Scheme will assist low income households find more sustainable ways to manage their energy consumption.

Localised Enhancement Projects

Office of Energy

Localised Enhancement Projects provide local governments with an opportunity to apply for funding to beautify streetscapes and traffic routes that are recognised as having scenic, tourism or heritage value.

They are intended to replace around 1,000 metres of overhead distribution power lines with underground supply in each project. To date, 30 LEPs are either in progress or have been completed throughout Western Australia.

Localised Enhancement Projects form part of the State Underground Power Program which is a partnership between the Western Australian Government, Western Power, Horizon Power and participating local governments.

The costs of replacing existing overhead power lines are shared, with the State Government providing 50 per cent of the cost of each project up to a maximum limit of $500,000.

On 30 August 2011, the Minister for Energy released guidelines for Localised Enhancement Projects Round 5. Local governments are now invited to submit proposals.

Jonathan Utting

Phone: 9420 5600


W: http://www.energy.wa.gov.au/3/3768/64/localised_enhancements_projects.pm


RESEARCH:

Funding

Agency

Summary

Closing Date

Contact

Research

Lotterywest

Lotterywest supports community organisations to investigate, compare, evaluate and undertake action research.

This grant supports research projects that: - Address WA social, cultural, economic, geographic, health and

environmental issues; - Add meaningfully to knowledge in a particular area; - Inform policy; - Result in learning that can be transferred; and, - Bring researchers, practitioners, policy makers and consumers together.

Grants can cover professional fees, salaries, administration, specialised equipment and minor capital works. To ensure maximum benefit, Lotterywest requires the findings of the research to be broadly distributed and freely available to all interested groups. Lotterywest supports organisations to undertake significant medical research. Grants may be provided for equipment and facilities that are not already available in Western Australia, and can be shared by the wider medical research community. Lotterywest can also support various projects e.g. feasibility studies and public forums where research groups and other stakeholders work together to advance medical research in Western Australia. This grant does not provide research that forms part of academic qualifications and does not provide for clinical trials. Please contact Lotterywest to discuss your project before completing an application form. These grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities.


T: (08) 9340 5270

Toll free: 1800 655 270

TTY: (08) 9340 5236




Health Promotion Research Grants

Healthway

The health promotion research program provides grants for research leading to the promotion of good health and the prevention of illness in the community. Healthway encourages innovative research projects and collaborative studies that foster the sharing of skills and expertise. Research grants are generally awarded to researchers based in WA universities, and Healthway places a strong emphasis on supporting research with strong links to policy and practice. Applications are assessed on their potential to generate outcomes that will be translated into benefits for the WA community, as well as their alignment to Healthway’s health promotion priorities. While research grant applications can be accepted in any area relevant to health promotion, proposals that address Healthway’s highest priority areas of alcohol, tobacco smoking control, good nutrition, physical activity, mental health promotion and indigenous health are particularly encouraged.


Health Promotion Research Training Scholarships Applications for the 2011 funding round will be available in May 2011.

Indigenous Research Training Scholarship Applications for the 2011 funding round will be available in May 2011.

Health Promotion Research Fellowship Applications for the 2011 funding round will be available in May 2011.

Health Promotion Research Project Grants Applications for the 2011 funding round are open and are due at Healthway on Monday 28 February 2011 by 5pm.


Health Promotion Research Grants (continued)

Healthway (continued)

Health Promotion Research Starter Grants

Applications for the 2011 funding round are open and are due at Healthway on Monday 28 February 2011 by 5pm.


Health Promotion Research into Practice Grants Applications for the 2011 funding round are open and are due at Healthway on Monday 28 February 2011 by 5pm.

Health Promotion Development Program Applications for the 2011 funding round will be available in April 2011.

More grant opportunities can be found at:

GrantsLINK www.grantslink.gov.au

Western Australian Grants Directory

http://www.grantsdirectory.dlg.wa.gov.au/

Government of Western Australia Website http://wa.gov.au/governmentservices/lifestyleenvironment/yourcommunity/grantsfunding/

Our Community – Funding and Resources

www.ourcommunity.com.au

Contact the Community Development Team at your Loca l Government Authority to find out about the grant opportunities they offer.

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