Expression of Interest for 2025 Volunteer Grants

Expressions of interest are now open. 

Grants of between $1000 and $5000 are available for eligible not-for-profit community organisations.

The objectives of Volunteer Grants are to:

• help community organisations support and build awareness of Australia’s volunteers
• help community organisations to support the inclusion of young people through volunteering
• encourage, support and increase participation in volunteering.
• The intended outcome is to strengthen community by increasing participation in volunteering

What can the grant be used for?

This funding falls into two categories:

Category 1

Purchase communication or insurance items as listed below that will benefit any of the community organisations’ volunteers:

• Mobile phones, phone bills and radio communication devices
• Computers, laptops, and tablets, where those items are primarily used for online communications and activity
• Software, where the software is primarily used for or to facilitate online communications and activity (e.g. email or videoconferencing software)
• Electronic audio and visual equipment, where the equipment is primarily used for or to facilitate online communications and activity (e.g. video-communication equipment)
• Electronic payment devices where the device is primarily used for or to facilitate online communication and activity
• Internet service fees incurred by the community organisation
• Insurance premiums incurred by the community organisation

Category 2

(A) Purchase items or services for the main purpose of supporting a community organisation’s volunteers from the following cohorts:

• Children (under 18) as a means of supporting their development, or
• Adults whose volunteering activities support children’s development and wellbeing

(B) Fund volunteer-run activities within the community organisation, for the main purpose of supporting:

• Children’s (under 18) development and wellbeing, or
• Parents/carers to develop the skills necessary to ensure a child’s development

You should consult the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for full details.

What is the process?

Complete the EOI form below before 5pm on Monday 20 January 2025 to be considered by the electorate’s consultation committee.

If your organisation is nominated for funding, you will be notified by Phillip Thompson by 31 January 2025, and invited to apply using a link sent to the same email address by the Department of Social Services before applications close on 12 March 2025.

You will be required to 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.

If your grant application is approved, you will be notified by Phillip Thompson OAM MP in June 2025, and will be issued a grant agreement by the department.

The eligibility criteria for entities and projects is outlined in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. 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.

The information provided on this page is intended as a guide only. For the most up-to-date and correct information, please refer to the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.