Current Funding Opportunities
There have been a number of new funding rounds announced in the last two weeks. GLENRAC will be applying for funding on behalf of the Glen Innes district. If you have ideas you would like to put forward to have funded please contact us at the office.
Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program
The Small Grants for Small Rural Communities is a collaborative program supported by various partners.
The program will offer up to $400,000 per round in grants up to $5,000 for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities, with populations of 10,000 or less, 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 are invited from not-for-profit, incorporated community organisations. Organisations should have an ABN or Incorporation Certificate and projects must be for a charitable purpose (benefit the whole community). Deductable Gift Recipient status (DGR) is not required for this grant program.
www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/small_grants_for_small_communities.php
The program is open twice a year, with closing dates of 31 March and 30 September.
Applications now open for 2012-13 Community Action Grants
The Australian Government is seeking applications for 2012-13 Community Action Grants from local community groups to help them take action to conserve and protect their local environment.
As part of the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative, Community Action Grants recognise the contribution that community groups make to the Caring for our Country priority areas of:
- Coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats
- Sustainable farm practices, or
- Biodiversity and natural icons.
As in previous rounds, local community, farming and Indigenous groups can apply for a grant between $5,000 and $20,000 (GST exclusive) to fund projects that encourage active participation and build the skills and knowledge of the community to protect and restore our environment and natural resources. Projects may include hosting a local field day, developing natural resource management plans, educating land owners in sustainable agriculture techniques and on-ground works.
Community Action Grant applications are subject to a competitive assessment process. Applications will be assessed based on alignment to Caring for our Country priorities, community engagement, project feasibility and value for money. All successful applicants must finish their project by 30 June 2013.
For more information on eligibility and to submit a Community Action Grants application, visit the Caring for our Country website or telephone 1800 552 008.
Applications close at 5pm (AEDT), on Tuesday 27 March 2012.
Granite Borders Landcare Flood Damage Project
Landholders from Tenterfield, Glen Innes and Inverell districts are invited to submit an Expression of Interest as the first stage of applying for funding under this program. Landholders from Northern & Border Rivers Gwydir catchments are invited to apply.
Applications close 9th March 2012.
Expressions of interest form [PDF]
New funding for tree planting.
Glenrac now has funding available for native tree and shrub planting for Spring 2012.
This funding has only just been announced by the Australian Government.
Funding will cover the cost of seedlings, stakes & cartons, tree planting by Glen Industries and a limited contribution towards fencing.
Applications close Friday 24th February 2012.
Tree planting application form 2012 [PDF]
Tree Order form 2012 [PDF]
2012 Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grant
Since 2008 Coles has been providing School Garden Grants of up to $1,100 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: Closes Friday 4th May, 5pm (EST)
- Round 3: Closes Friday 27th July, 5pm (EST)
