Date Closing Provider Grant Amount Description Filed€¦ · The term ‘drought funding’ is the biggest misconception with this fund—the funds cannot be provided directly to

Well here we are in 2020. It’s certainly been a dramatic start with bushfires ravaging

so much of the State and now our much hoped and wished for rainfall starting to fill

our rivers and dams. Whilst the rain is doing so much to give us optimism, the

impacts of drought will be felt for years and the Australian Government has provided

another million dollars in funding to the Upper Hunter Shire under the Drought

Communities Programme. Projects that go forward are intended to provide short-

term support by boosting local employment and addressing social and community

needs. What this means is that our projects need to use local businesses and

tradies for goods and services, and that the projects need to benefit communities.

The list of projects Council are currently reviewing are available on our website at

www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

The list includes projects like tennis court upgrades, shade sails, canteen upgrades

and water tanks plus irrigation at community places.

[email protected]

Phone: 02 65401172

Jacqui

The list is constantly growing and changing and we are calling on ideas and contributions from community members

to be submitted by February 28. These can be emailed to me. Projects must be able to be completed by the end of

the year and must, of course meet the funding guidelines. The term ‘drought funding’ is the biggest misconception

with this fund—the funds cannot be provided directly to farmers but are to benefit rural communities. I will also be

taking to the road for community consultation, so if you’d like to discuss your potential project(s) in person please let

me know and I’ll do my best to catch up with you.

Topic of the month—Top 5 Tips for a Successful Grant

1. Always read the guidelines thoroughly to ensure you’re eligible and your project fits the brief. If unsure, give the funding body a call as most are happy to discuss your project and would rather you didn’t waste your time or theirs if ineligible. It also doesn’t hurt to build rapport with the funding body.

2. Follow the guidelines—to the letter. Don’t change formats, fonts or attach information that isn’t asked for. All grants and guidelines differ so whilst a support letter might be essential in one application it could put your chances in the bin for another.

3. Allow plenty of time for the things you can’t control. This is usually supporting documentation eg; quotes, letters of support, permissions and approvals etc. It’s also highly likely that if something is going to go wrong with your internet it will most certainly be in the hour before an application is due. Never leave it until the last minute. It’s not good on your stress levels!

4. Provide visual aids where you can. Photographs, designs, samples—anything that allows the funding body to visualize your project. As well as allowing the funding body to ‘see’ your project it also ensures your project is seen as a reality, not a dream.

5. Once you feel your application is complete have someone else read it over and provide feedback, including picking up spelling and grammar mistakes. Leave time for last minute adjustments. And if you need—that is exactly what I’m here for so happy to review your application before you submit.

Lastly, I had a Grants Workshop arranged for the end of last year which I unfortunately had to cancel at the last minute. I have rescheduled this for Thursday March 5 at 6pm here at the Council offices. Please let me know via

email if you’re able to attend.

Date Closing Provider Grant Amount Description Filed

28/02/2020 NSW Government

Increasing resilience to climate

change Up to $30k

Community led adaptation projects that deliver positive social,

environmental and economic outcomes, whilst supporting

community participation, preparation and resilience to climate

change impacts Community Services

https://climatechange.environment.nsw.gov.au/adapting-to-

climate-change/community-grants

2/03/2020 CREATE NSW Project Funding No upper limit

Funding is available for a wide range of arts and cultural activity

including creation of new work, production, exhibition, touring

and festivals. Includes purchase of capital infrastructure and

equipment. Arts/Culture/Events

https://www.create.nsw.gov.au/wp-

content/uploads/2019/07/PROJECT-GUIDELINES-2019.pdf

5/03/2020 CREATE NSW LGA Arts & Cultural Funding Unspecified

No upper limit funding approved for up to 3 years that

strengthens cultural exposure Arts/Culture/Events

https://www.create.nsw.gov.au/wp-

content/uploads/2019/11/LGA-Multi-Year-funding-guidelines-

2019.pdf

9/03/2020 Australian Men's Shed Association Development Programme Up to $8000

Projects across 3 funding categories including Health & Wellbeing,

Shed Improvements and Equipment Community Services http://mensshed.org/development-grants/

13/03/2020 Australian Army Army History Research Grants Up to $15k Individual research grants Arts/Culture/Events

https://www.army.gov.au/our-history/australian-army-history-

unit/army-history-research-grants

22/03/2020

Australian Department of

Communication & The Arts Festivals Australia Up to $100k

The aim is to give community members living in regional or

remote Australia the chance to participate in or attend at a

festival or celebration Arts/Culture/Events

https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/festivals-

australia

23/03/2020 NAIDOC National Poster Competition $10000 prize National NAIDOC Poster theme Always Was, Always Will Be Arts/Culture/Events

https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/national-naidoc-

poster-competition-entry-form

31/03/2020 Northern NSW Football Facilities Facilities Fund Up to $100k improve football facilities & increase participation Sporting

https://northernnswfootball.com.au/applications-now-open-for-

nnswf-facilities-fund/

31/03/2020 Veterans Affairs Saluting their service Up to $150k

Projects & activities that promote appreciation of those who have

served Community Services

https://forms.business.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.h

tml?formCode=PRD00-STS19&FRID=4-CQWDWFN&RegID=4-

6/04/2020 Liquor & Gaming Infrastructure Grants Up to $300k

Sport & infrastructure, arts & culture infrastructure and

emergency services Sporting

https://www.responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au/funding-

opportunities/infrastructure-grants

6/04/2020 Liquor & Gaming Infrastructure Grants Up to $200k Arts & cultural infrastructure Arts/Culture/Events

https://www.responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au/funding-

opportunities/infrastructure-grants

25/04/2020 Veterans Affairs Community War Memorials Fund up to $10k Projects that conserve, repair & protect war memorials Community Services

https://www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/heritage/community-war-

memorials-fund/

Until allocation exhausted

Hunter New England and Central

Coast Primary Health Network Empowering Our Communities Up to $50k

Funding for community led mental health, social and emotional

wellbeing Community Services

https://www.hneccphn.com.au/news/wellbeing-grants-

available-to-empower-drought-affected-communities/

OPEN Glencore Community Fund Up to $3k Community initiatives that will make a positive impact Community Services https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/G08447

OPEN Local Land Services (NSW) Community Small Grants Up to $2k

Projects that build skills and knowledge in land management

practices and community participation Community Services

https://hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au/our-region/grants-funding-

scholarships

OPEN Sport Australia

Sporting Schools - Programme

Delivery Grants Up to $3,100

Funded per term to deliver sport based activities before, during or

after school hours Sporting https://www.sportingschools.gov.au/funding

OPEN Matana Foundation for Young People Matana Foundation Up to $10k

Funds NFP that improve the lives and opportunities of

disadvantaged young people Charity http://matanafoundation.org.au/

OPEN Titan Institute of Technology Website Grant Up to $200k Best practice website development for charitable organisation Charity https://www.titan.org.au/website-grant

OPEN Bengalla Community Grants Unfixed building community capacity, address development challenges Community Services [email protected]

OPEN Wettenhall Environmental Trust

Small Environmental Grant

Scheme $up to $10k projects that make a different to the environment Community Services https://wettenhall.org.au/

OPEN Australia Council for the Arts Leg Up Grants Up to $500

Funds for museum volunteers to attend professional

development Arts/Culture/Events

https://mgnsw.org.au/sector/funding/grants-we-

administer/volunteer-museum-grants/leg-up/

OPEN Australian Department of Industry, Innovation & ScienceMaker Grants Up to $20k Supports the establishment of maker spaces in school Schools

https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/inspiring-australia-

science-engagement/maker-projects

OPEN Regional Arts NSW Quick Response Grants Up to $1500

Regional artists, organisations and communities who need funds

quickly Arts/Culture/Events http://regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/qrg/

OPEN Hunter Bird Observers Club Wilma Barden Memorial Grant Up to $2k for research projects promoting the protection of birds Individualhttps://www.hboc.org.au/field-studies/wilma-barden-grants/

OPEN Aboriginal Benefits Foundation ABF Grant Up to $5k Seeding grants & one off grants to support aboriginal Indigenous http://www.aboriginal.org.au/grants.htm

OPEN Department of Employment NEIS Income Support Assistance for job seekers to build own business Individual

http://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-

grants/community-futures-grant/

OPEN Department of Veterans' Affairs Saluting their service Up to $4k

projects and activities that commemorate Australia's involvement

in wars Community Services

https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/consultation%

20and%20grants/sts/STS_Program_Guidelines.pdf

OPEN Heritage Near Me Local Heritage Strategic Projects Enhance and protect local heritage assets Individual

OPEN Keep NSW Beautiful Community Litter Grants Up to $5k Projects that reduce litter long term in the public space Community Serviceshttp://knswb.org.au/our-programs/community-litter-

grants/community-litter-grants-faq/

OPEN IOOF Foundation Grants for Organisations Up to $60k

NFP working with disadvantaged families, children, youth & aged

care Community Serviceshttp://www.iooffoundation.org.au/grant_application

Varied Harcourts Foundation Harcourts Foundation Grants Up to $10k Funds projects and activities with a wide community impact Charity http://harcourtsfoundation.org/apply/

OPEN Hunter Valley Operations Community Funding Grants Unspecified

Projects & activities that build positive and lasting social &

economic benefits Community Services

Contact Merri Bartlett [email protected] Phone

0455782292