Expression of Interest for 2021 Volunteer Grants

Volunteer Grants 2021 - Expression of Interest

Expressions of interest have now closed. If you have submitted an EOI and are invited to proceed to the next stage with an application, you will be notified via email by the Department of Social Services on behalf of Phillip Thompson. Those organisations who are not invited to apply may not be notified.

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available for eligible not-for-profit community organisations.

The objectives of Volunteer Grants are to:

  • help community organisations to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers
  • help community organisations to support the inclusion of vulnerable people through volunteering
  • encourage, support and increase participation in volunteering.

The intended outcome of the activity is to strengthen community functioning by increasing participation in volunteering.

 

What can the grant be used for?

This funding is to be used to:

  • purchase eligible small equipment items for use by volunteers
  • contribute to volunteers’ fuel costs
  • contribute to transport costs for volunteers with disability who are unable to drive
  • assist with the cost of training courses for volunteers
  • undertake background screening checks for volunteers
  • conduct activities to promote awareness of, and increase participating in volunteering opportunities
  • adapting practices to support volunteers’ safety in the current pandemic environment.

You should consult the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for full details.

 

What is the process?

  1. Complete the EOI form below before 11:59pm on the 11th April 2021 to be considered by the electorate’s consultation committee.
  2. If your organisation is nominated for funding, you will be notified by Phillip Thompson by the 16th of April 2021 and invited to apply using a link sent to the same email address by the Department of Social Services.
  3. You will be required to register in the grants portal and complete an online application form. Being invited to apply does not guarantee that your application will be successful. All applications will be assessed by the department for eligibility and completeness.
  4. If your grant application is approved you will be notified by Phillip Thompson and will be issued a grant agreement by the department.

 

Who can apply?

To be eligible for funding your organisation should

  • be a legal entity
  • have a minimum of 40% of volunteers working for your organisation
  • be a Not-For-Profit organisation
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be willing to provide a Statement by Supplier Form (reason for not quoting an ABN). Please refer to the Australian Tax Office website for further information.
  • have an account with an Australian financial institution in the name of the organisation applying

The eligibility criteria for entities and projects is outlined in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines at the Community Grants Hub. You should read the guidelines before submitting this EOI.

If you have any questions, or are experiencing any problems with the online form, please email [email protected] or call 07 4725 2066.

Expressions of interest have now closed. If you have submitted an EOI and are invited to proceed to the next stage with an application, you will be notified via email by the Department of Social Services on behalf of Phillip Thompson. Those organisations who are not invited to apply may not be notified.