[Edited extract from public address]
The Australian Government is offering grants to community organisations in support of the work of their volunteers.
What: Organisations can apply for Volunteer Grants under the Strengthening Communities – Volunteering sub-activity category of the Australian Government Grants.
Who: Community organisations can apply for grants of up to $5,000 for a wide variety of activities, including purchasing small items of equipment that assist volunteers, fuel and transport costs incurred by volunteers, training courses and background checks.
How: To be eligible, applicants must provide enough information about the organisation to demonstrate that they are an Australian not-for-profit entity.
Email: vg2015@dss.gov.au (link sends e-mail) or call the VG Hotline 1800 183 374.
When: Applications are open now and will close at 2.00pm AEDT on Wednesday 9 December 2015.
Funding is expected to be offered to around 5,700 organisations with grants to be paid by 30 June 2016.
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