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Wanneroo Funding Forumfor Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) Co mmunities
Welcome
This forum allows you to:
Obtain information about funding opportunities
Understand the application process
Identify appropriate funding sources
Discuss your projects with representatives of funding bodies
Key points to remember about grants:
Always contact the grants officer before preparing your application
Seek collaboration and partnerships
Ensure your application is well written and competitive
Department of Sport and Recreation
Community Participation Team – Inclusion
Who we are..
Why our teams exist
Ensure equal opportunities for all
Promote inclusion awareness
Support inclusive sport and recreation environments
Identify trends and opportunities
Develop inclusive programs / opportunities for low participation groups.
Lead innovative ideas
Facilitate collaboration
What is inclusion?
Welcome everyone - regardless of age, gender,
race and ability.
Providing access for all through recognition of difference
Our roleWork with the community to:
• Establish projects to encourage participation
• Create inclusive environments
• Build relationships with Government & non-
Government agencies
• Facilitate education/training of inclusive
practices
• Develop resources to promote participation
Priority Groups• Low participation groups:
� Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD)
� Aboriginal
� People with Disability
� Disengaged youth
� Low socio-economic status
� Other under resourced/disadvantaged groups
How we do it
Community Development ApproachDirect Service/Program Approach
(typical government approach)
Focus on people Focus on program (policy/funding)
Empowering Controlling
Relationships first Outcomes first
Driven by people/community groups Driven by agencies/departments
Work with the community Service the community
Optimise people skills Community skills irrelevant
Diverse views encouraged One size fits all/services imposed
How we support the
community to participate
in sport and recreation
• Community Participation Funding– $5,000 small grants (open all year-round)
• Larger projects– North West Metro Project (Edmund Rice Centre)– Get Active Project (Communicare)– Kaat Kort n Hoops
• Inclusive Sports Funding• Sport4All – KidSport, ClubTalk• Resources
– Tips for working with low participation groups– Tips for young people who want to join a sports club– Inclusive Club Checklist (benchmarking tool)– Clubs Online
North West Metro Inclusion ProjectEdmund Rice centre
Targets CaLD, Aboriginal and low socio-economic status youth aged 5 – 18 years
Focus on youth from the cities of Stirling and Wanneroo
What they do:
• Engage youth in sport and active recreation opportunities in their local area
• Partner to provide free pathway programs i.e. ERC Lions
• Support youth to access and KidSport funding and participate in mainstream clubs.
• Teach families how to access KidSport funding and understand club protocols across volunteering, coaching, officiating and club culture.
• Promote inclusive practices and educate clubs on how to create welcoming environments.
• Manage a youth leadership group and provide links to professional development, training, volunteer and employment opportunities.
Community Participation Funding (CPF)Promoting Inclusive Sport and Recreation
• Up to $5,000 is available for projects that increase participation or skill development of low participation groups. o Increase participation in physical activity;
and/or
o People Development - Enhance the development of sport and recreation personnel
• Supporting low participation groups, such as:
o CaLD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse)
o Indigenous
o People with disability
Who can apply? • Not for profit Community groups that are incorporated and based in WA
• Sport and recreation clubs
• Regional Local Governments
Who can not apply? • State Sporting Associations, Recreation Bodies and Peak Organisations currently funded by Organisational
Sustainability Program (OSP)
• Organisations not based in WA
• Metropolitan Local Governments
• Organisations that are not incorporated
• Commercial / private organisations
• Other State Government Agencies
• Individuals
Essential criteria
• Not for profit
• Australian Business number
• Incorporation Certification
• Public Liability insurance
• Organisations are requested to discuss project with DSR consultant
before applying.
What can funding be used for ?
• Participation costs
– Program costs
– Coaching clinics
– Program coordinators
– Venue hire
– Equipment hire
– Instructors
• Professional Development costs
– Volunteer training
– Coaching courses
– Referee courses
What is not considered for funding ?
• Construction of sport or recreation facilities.
• Projects outside of Western Australia.
• Additional funds for a project already funded by a DSR grant program.
• Prize money/trophies.
• Merchandise e.g. clothing/promotional material.
• One off camps and events.
• Membership fees.
• Catering costs.
• Projects that have already taken place.
General Information
• Ongoing scheme – no closing dates.
• Easy and short application form.
• 100% of project can be funded by DSR.
• Short turn around - max 6 weeks
• Successful projects - Letter of Offer
• 1 page Acquittal form
How to apply1. Read the guidelines
2. Contact DSR to discuss your project
3. Complete the application form and send through draft to DSR
4. Formally submit the application to the appropriate DSR office
5. DSR will advise if your project is successful within 6 weeks
6. If successful you will receive a letter of offer
7. If unsuccessful you will be advised by phone and a letter
Guidelines & Application Form
www.dsr.wa.gov.au
• What is KidSport?– $200 voucher (max) to use at a KidSport-registered sport or recreation club, per child,
every calendar year. Target group: 5 – 18 year olds– To cover the cost of club membership fees and assist in reducing the barrier to accessing
sport and recreation opportunities– Need health care card / pension card to be eligible
• Become a KidSport ‘Referral Agent’– If health care card / pension card not available– Agent must be able to demonstrate that they understand personal/financial circumstances
of the child and family– Register by filling out form and contacting local government office
More information on KidSport web page: http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/funding/individuals/kidsport
Eligible Club Fee Items• Club must list registration fee amounts and age groups on online
Club Registration system• No payments will go to Parent / Store• Payment to Club only• Discretionary per Local Government• Items such as uniform / equipment that are essential to the sport
or recreation activity, and can restrict participation if it is not provided
Process - Applicant
• Club Equipment Subsidy Scheme– One-off $500 subsidy for shared sporting equipment – All sporting clubs are eligible– Next rounds that will open online:
• 2 rounds per year– http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/funding/clubs/club-equipment-subsidy
• Fair Game– Collects recycled sports equipment and currently have a surplus at their warehouse– No catch associated!– Contact Sarah Pearce to find out what equipment they can provide!
• Email: [email protected] or [email protected]• Phone: 0400 332 085
– http://www.fairgamewa.org/
Need equipment?!?
Maggie EarlProject Support Officer
Community Participation Funding
(08) 9492 9835
QUESTIONS?
Liz TooheyInclusion Officer
– East Metro Zone
(08) 9492 9736
City of Wanneroo
Community Funding Program
About Community Funding
• City of Wanneroo investment in our Community.
• It is a contract between the City and the community group.
• Supports projects and activities which produce invaluable
outcomes for the City of Wanneroo community.
Community Funding Rounds
• September 2016 round
– projects in January -June 2017
• June 2017 round
– projects in July – December 2017
Categories of funding
• There are currently 4 categories of funding:
– Category A – Community Projects
– Category B – Community Events
– Category C - Hallmark Event Funding
– Category D - Community Christmas Celebration Events.
Basic eligibility requirements
• An incorporated body;
• No outstanding acquittals or monies owing to the City of
Wanneroo;
• Not a profit making or fundraising event;
• Demonstrates benefit to the wider City of Wanneroo Community;
• Commences from January 2017 onwards.
What we’re looking for …
• A partnership approach.
• A great idea which is backed by the community.
• A simple and clear big picture.
• A sustainable approach.
Other City of Wanneroo
Funding Opportunities
• Donations
• Sponsorships
• Waiver of Fees and Charges
• Kidsport Program
If you need help …
If you need help with planning your project or event or need to
navigate City of Wanneroo or other processes, contact us!
PROJECT FUNDING
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DCA’s 2016 Grants Program is des igned to prov ide emerging and
establ ished arts pract i t ioners , workers and creat ives with one-off
funding ass is tance to undertake and del iver a broad range of
projects and act iv i t ies across mul t iple art forms and creat ive
disc ip l ines .
WHY A GRANTS PROGRAM?
The 5 Grants Programs are:
� Abor ig inal Arts Program
� Commercia l Development Program
� Community Engagement Program
� Creat ive Development Program
� Scholarship and Fel lowships Program
GRANTS PROGRAMS
Promotional image for Scent Tales by Little y Theatre Company. Photograph by Stevie Cruz- Martin
The Community Engagement Program supports a range
of act iv i t ies that :
� faci l i tate greater engagement of WA communit ies in the arts ;
� del iver art i s t ic and socia l outcomes for the community through the arts ;
� provide opportunit ies for communit ies to create and share thei r s tor ies ;
� encourage communit ies to engage with and express thei r cul ture; and/or
� increase the relevance and access ib i l i ty of arts and cul ture with in communit ies .
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT
� Appl icant : Centre for Stor ies
� Project : Ways of Being Here
� I nv i ted authors , poets and storytel lers to come together in a showcase of establ i shed and emerging ta lent f rom the Afr ican cont inent .
� E ight emerging wr i ters wi l l work with eight establ i shed mentors for 6 months to develop thei r wr i t ing pract ice with an outcome of a publ icat ion.
� DCA grant was $15,000.
The Creat ive Development Program supports a range of
act iv i t ies that :
� explore new ideas through research and development;
� create and/or present new work/events ;
� rev ive and/or re interpret ex is t ing work; and/or
� achieve creat ive, profess ional or sk i l l s development.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
� Appl icant : Abdul -Rahman Abdul lah
� Project : Development and presentat ion of new body of work for Adelaide B iennia l of Aust ra l ian Art at the Art Gal lery of South Aust ra l ia.
� Undertook an internat ional research t r ip to explore cul tura l her i tage and developed new body of work for the B iennia l with curator ia l support .
� Presented and promoted his work to curators , wr i ters , col lectors leading to fur ther exhib it ion and sales opportunit ies .
� DCA grant was $16,000.
Wednesday's child, 2013 (tinted resin, carpet, chandelier)
THE PROGRAM CATEGORIES
Each program cons is t s of two categor ies :
U-15k category
� Requests for up to $15,000
� Apply at any t ime, a minimum of 25 bus iness days pr ior to
project s tart date
� Assessed by DCA staff
15k-plus category
� Requests for over $15,000 (caps apply)
� Apply by relevant program clos ing date
� 1 round per program per year
� Peer assessment at a panel
WHAT DOES THE DCA FUND?
Eligible activities:
• Any arts-based activity including development, production, presentation, touring, skills development, commissions,
exhibition, editing, publication, residencies and/or travel.
Disciplines may include (but is not limited to):
• Performing arts, including theatre, dance, music, circus and comedy
• Visual arts and craft, including painting, sculpture, installation, ceramics,
jewellery, glass textiles, wood, photography and digital arts
• Writing, including literary writing, arts-related non-fiction and publishing.
THE COMPONENTS OF A GRANT APPLICATION
1. Application Questions
2.
Budget
3.
Support Materials
Your application responses
demonstrate your intention for a convincing concept, sound processes and a viable project.
Your budget
demonstrates that the project has been thoroughly researched and costed.
Your support material gives real-world evidence to support your project intention.
� Appl icat ions are made onl ine at : onl inegrants .dca.wa.gov.au
� Hardcopy appl icat ions are accepted. We can meet with you
and ass is t you with the appl icat ion.
� We have interpretat ion serv ices i f you require.
Useful resource documents to ass is t you:
� 2016 Program Handbooks for each program
� A Guide to Complet ing Your Appl icat ion
� Grant Wr i t ing T ips and Tr icks
� Support Mater ia l ‘How-to’ Guide
HOW DO I APPLY?
Community Ar ts Network manages this fund on behalf of DCA.
• This fund focuses on the community learning new sk i l l s , exper iencing and part ic ipat ing in the arts .
• Promote the values of community empowerment, socia l inclus ion, respect for d ivers i ty and sel f -determinat ion.
• 2 rounds per year – next round clos ing 30 September.
• They have project off icers to help you develop your appl icat ion and run workshops on the appl icat ion process . They have a f ree workshop occurr ing th is Thursday 11 August and a f ree art i s t forum on 18 August .
COMMUNITY ARTS NETWORK: CATALYST
CATALYST PROJECT
� Appl icant : Joy Denise Scott , Auspiced by Associat ion for Serv ices to Torture and Trauma (Assets)
� Project : Journeys to Here
� Creat ive Personnel : Robin Davidson f rom Rebus Theatre.
� Two weeks of workshops where part ic ipants worked with a Theatre di rector to share thei r exper iences of ar r iv ing and l iv ing in Aust ra l ia and created a theatre p iece ref lect ing thei r s tor ies .
� Outcome was a publ ic performance to celebrate Wor ld Refugee Day.
� Catalyst grant was $13,584.
Photographer: Dr Brenda Downing.
Department of Social Services
August 2016
Our mission is to improve the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.
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Key Programmes
Our Responsibilities include:
• Families and Children
• Housing Support
• Seniors
• Communities and Vulnerable People
• Disability and Carers
• Women's Safety
• Mental Health
• Settlement and Multicultural Affairs
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Families and Communities Programme
Aims to support families, improve children’s wellbeing and increase participation of vulnerable people in community life.
Includes:
• Financial Wellbeing and Capability
• Families and Children
• Strengthening Communities
• Settlement Services
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National Funding
DSS spending accounts for a significant amount of the overall Commonwealth budget.
Around $1.697 billion has been allocated to the Families and Communities Programme nationally over the current three year funding period.
Grant funding opportunities are advertised when available.
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Settlement Grants Programme
• Deliver core settlement support services which assist eligible clients to become self-reliant and participate equitably in Australian society.
• For permanent residents who have arrived in Australia in the last five years as:
– humanitarian entrants
– family stream migrants with low English proficiency
– dependants of skilled migrants and some selected temporary residents
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Multicultural Arts and Festivals Grants
• Assist community organisations to host multicultural arts and festivals projects.
• Up to $5,000 available for each event.
• Projects could include:
– promoting harmony between groups of people from different cultural, racial and religious backgrounds
– raising awareness for all Australians to build greater respect and understanding of diversity
– providing opportunities for Australians of all backgrounds to come together and experience different cultural traditions
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Community Development and Participation
• Support the delivery of projects, activities or events that respond quickly to particular local community needs and make a positive contribution to community life.
• Increase community participation in community activities.
• Increase the participation of vulnerable people in community life.
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Eligibility
• Incorporated Associations
• Incorporated Cooperatives
• Companies
• Aboriginal Corporations
• Commonwealth or state/territory legislation (public benevolent institutions, churches, universities, unions etc.
• Partnerships
• Trustees on behalf of a Trust
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When are grant rounds open?
• https://www.dss.gov.au/grants/open-for-application
• Strict probity requirements when funding rounds open.
• Funding rounds published in newspaper advertisements and DSS website.
• Subscribe for email updates: https://www.dss.gov.au/grants
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More information
DSS grants page: https://www.dss.gov.au/grants• Assistance with:
– How to register– Types of selection processes– Resources available to assist
DSS Grants Hotline: 1800 625 136
Email: [email protected]
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Healthway Sponsorship Program
Shane PavlinovichArts & Community Event Program Manager
Healthway
Background• Established in 1991. Now operates under the Western Australian Health
Promotion Foundation Act 2016
• The object of this Act is to promote and facilitate in Western Australia goodhealth and activities which encourage healthy lifestyles
• Independent statutory body
• Sponsorship budget $12.5 million per annum
• Sponsorship program is oversubscribed by a ratio of 3 to 1
• Applications received and assessed each year approx 800
Priority Health Areas
• Reducing smoking and working towards a smoke‐free WA
• Reducing harm from alcohol
• Preventing overweight and obesity
• Promoting good community and individual mental health
• Skin Cancer
• Reducing harm from illicit drug use
Priority Populations
Children and Youth (between 5 and 17 years)
Rural and Remote
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Marginalised – people who are isolated through impairment, economic, cultural (CaLD), social or educational factors.
Grants Program
• New Initiative
• Project/Program with clear objectives and can demonstrateoutcomes
Sponsorship ProgramHealthway provides sponsorships to Sport, Arts and Community Events organisations
to encourage healthy lifestyle and advance health promotion campaigns.
Sponsorship Objectives
Message Promotion
Co-sponsorship
Structural Change
Priority Populations
Healthway Priority
Partnership
• Extend the reach and effectiveness of health promot ion campaigns in Western Australia
• Facilitate healthy environments e.g. smoke free, healthy food options, best practice RSA, sun-shade where applicable
• Reduce the promotion of alcohol and unhealthy foods and drinks through sport, arts and community events
• Increase opportunities for priority populations to participate in healthy activities
Health Messages
Sponsorship Categories
• Under $5,000
• $5,000 - $50,000
• Over $50,000
Application Deadlines
• Under $5,000 - 3 months prior
• Over $5,000 and up to $50,000 - 4 months prior
• Over $50,000 - 5 months prior
• Closing dates for annual programs can be found on our website: www.healthway.wa.gov.au
• Enquiries 9476 7000
Are you eligible?Please refer to the guidelines for the complete list of requirements
Please refer to the FAQ’s
Healthway website: www.healthway.wa.gov.auTelephone: 9476 7000
Sponsored Organisation Obligations
Minimum Health Requirements: Healthy Environments� All indoor and outdoor areas to be smoke‐free� Healthy food and drink options� Free drinking water� Adequate sun shade� Safe warm‐up practices for physical activity� No Alcohol or unhealthy food/drink (or vouchers)� Low strength alcohol and non alcoholic choices� No activities encouraging rapid drinking ie discounts, happy hour� Alcoholic drinks to be served in standard‐sized drink portions� No promotions that glamorise getting drunk ie drinks or cocktails with� names that imply they will get you drunk� Be a healthy role model� Monitor organisations media comments & public behaviour� Monitor organisations social media behaviour
What makes a good application?• Please call Healthway first to discuss your Program/event.
• Include detailed information about your event. Who, What, When, Where, Why andHow?
• Include concise information about how the event or program can provide “MessagePromotion” opportunities and engage with the people participating. (social media,signage, advertising)
• Opportunities to enable a high level of prominence and status.
• Highlight the priority population groups that may be involved in your project.
• Add an appendix if required.
Application Process
Acquittal
Project execution
Return of signed contract and payment
Sponsorship Contract and Support Information (Logos, adverts etc)
Health Minister Approval and then Sponsorship Notification
Board Approval
Assessment
Submit Application
Making a Difference for Local Communities
Grants, Programs and Funding
Grants Programs
On-Going Funding and One-Off Grants
• The department provides ongoing funding and one-off grants to more than 200 non-government organisations and community groups and to local governments throughout Western Australia.
Who Can Apply for Funding?
• Community organisations, special interest groups and local government authorities.
• Applicants need to be an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation or be sponsored by one.
• State government agencies, individuals, profit making
organisations or community organisations that have
outstanding acquittals with the department are NOT
eligible for funding.
Youth Activities Grants
• The Youth Activities Grants of up to $5,000 are
available for projects that will help achieve positive
outcomes and support for young people (12–25 years
old).
• Applications can be submitted at any time.
• Examples – workshops, mentoring, festivals, expos
National Youth Week Grants
• National Youth Week Grants of up to $1,000 are
available for events and activities to celebrate young
people and their accomplishments.
• The program is run annually, opening in about
September each year.
• Examples – festivals, workshops, urban art projects.
Thank a Volunteer Day Grants
• Funding of up to $1,000 is available for community organisations to host community wide Thank A Volunteer Day Events on December 5.
• This program runs annually, opening in about July each year.
• Examples – awards, breakfasts, movie nights.
Seniors Week Community Grants
• Funding of up to $1,000 is available for community
organisations to provide activities during Seniors Week.
• This program is run annually, opening in about July
each year.
• Examples – workshops, teas, story-telling.
Community Gardens Grants
• Grants for existing and new gardens to help the
community come together through gardening.
• This program runs annually opening in about August
each year.
• Examples – garden beds, composting workshop, open
day with produce stalls.
Grants for Women
• Funding of up to $5,000 to support projects addressing
women’s economic independence and/or leadership.
• This program runs annually opening in about January
each year.
• Examples - workshops, mentoring, expos.
Assessment ProcessStep 1
Contact one of our Grant Officers to discuss your project idea and confirm that it falls within the guidelines.
Step 2
Complete the application form.
Step 3
Submit the application by the closing date.
Please note: Please allow at least three months lead time for your project to be considered by the department.
Step 4Applications are considered by the department, which makes recommendations to the Executive Director or
Minister for approval.
Step 5Applicants are notified of the outcome.
Step 6Funds are distributed to successful applicants.
Step 7Complete your project.
Step 8Complete an evaluation and acquittal report and submit it to the Department of Local Government and
Communities.
We look forward to hearing from you
www.dlgc.wa.gov.au/commgrants
6551 8700
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Welcome
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Lotterywest Support for WA
$281 million for beneficiaries:
Hospitals: $130 millionArts: $16 millionSports: $16 millionDirect Grants*: $119 million
*Including $7.6 million to Perth Festival and $7.6m million to ScreenWest
963 grants to 814 community and charitable organisations
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What we do: Grants & Community Development
Building a Better WA Together
• Developmental
• Complementary
• Flexible
• Responsive
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Before applying: eligibility
You are an eligible group if you’re:
• a not-for-profit community group• a local government authority
and your proposal is for a charitable and benevolent purpose.
There’s a $15,000 limit for:• unincorporated groups
• organisations not registered for GST
Some grant types have maximum request limits
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Before applying: eligibility
Things we can’t support:
• applications from individuals
• activities outside WA
• ongoing operational costs
• requests that are retrospective
• Competitive sporting activities
• Curriculum related educational activities
• Promotion of a particular religious or spiritual philosophy
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Our grant types
Furniture and EquipmentOffice items, whitegoods, tools, desks, toys
Community Events – max $20,000 per yearCommunity gatherings, fairs, festivals
IT and WebComputers, hardware, software, web development
Emergency ReliefSupport to organisations providing people in need with essentials (e.g. food, clothing, shelter)
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Our grant types
Organisational DevelopmentVolunteer and governance training, strategic planning, conferences
Community SpacesBuilding or fit-out of community centres, playgrounds, skate parks and more
VehiclesTransport to help organisations work with customers
ProjectsInitiatives to build community capacity (time limited)
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Our grant types
Heritage and Conservation grants:
Conserving Cultural HeritageUrgent works to an object, building or place of heritage importance
Interpreting Cultural HeritagePlanning, documentation, displays
Conserving Natural HeritagePlanting, protecting
Community HistoriesRecording and sharing the story of a place, organisation, event
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Work placesBuildings, renovations, upgrades of work spaces
TrailsTrail planning, construction, upgrades, publicity
Big IdeasProjects of State-wide significance ie: Lotterywest Federation Walkway in Kings Park, ANZAC Day
ResearchIdentification, exploration, analysis of social and environmental issues
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Grants examples
• Midwest Multicultural Association (WA)Towards Harmony Day 2016, a free community event that celebrates cultural diversity in Geraldton.
• Youth Affairs Council of Western AustraliaTowards the attendance of West Australian regional young people to the 2016 Multicultural Youth Summit, enhancing their leadership development, skills and networks.
• Wairua Tipuna Indigenous Performing Arts GroupTowards materials to support traditional costume making workshops which will help to educate young people about traditional Maori culture..
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Assessment process: Customer service team
• Your application is worked on based on the date of receipt
• A customer service officer will check that we have all your documents
• A condition of grant letter is sent to your legal signatory
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Assessment process: Grants assessor
Considering your grant application:
• community benefit
• evidence of need
• community support
• your organisation’s ability to undertake the project
• best placed and well placed
• appropriate and realistic budget
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My grant is approved – what next?
You’ll receive a grant approval letter confirming:
- what has been approved ($ and what has been supported)
- how grant will be paid
- grant conditions - before payment is made
- public acknowledgement of grant - share the good news and be a Lotterywest advocate
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Grants central - Online
New and improved information about our grants and provides online application forms:
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Applying online
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Help and contacts
Help and information available online
• Information on each grant type
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
• Resource kits and links to other publications
• Toolbox on page 1 of your online application
• Grants Technical helpline for online application form and help sheets
Contact us at any stage - we’re happy to help
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Help and contacts
All grant types have online application forms
Visit www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants
If you need help…
Please contact us
Phone: (08) 9340 52701800 655 270 (toll free)
Email: [email protected]
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Community Grants Program
The CGP is based on the following principles:
To progress the objectives of the OMI Strategic Plan
To provide value for money
To maximise funding value by supporting partnerships between CaLDcommunities and organisations, and other experienced service providers
To provide fair and equitable funding across all multicultural communities
Application Process
Contact OMI
Grants
Officer to discuss
application
Submit
application with
supporting
documents by
12 August 2016
Independent
panel assesses
the grant
applications
P anel recommends
successful recipients
list to Minister for
approval
Applicants are
notified in
writing and can
seek feedback
on the outcome
Minimum 3 month timeframe
Eligibility� Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations and associations based in WA
� Auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation
� Local, State (including government schools) and Australian Government Agencies
� Commercial or for-profit organisations
� Schools or universities
� Individuals
� Political organisations
� Organisations that have overdue acquittals from previous OMI / DLGC funding programs
� Organisations that have received funding through the CGP in the previous 12 months
Events and ActivitiesRequests up to $5000
Small ProjectsRequests $5000 - $20,000
Major ProgramsRequests $20,000 - $50,000
By invitation only
Major Community CelebrationsRequests $5000 - $20,000
By invitation only
Community Grants Program Support
For more information contact
Sarah Vagliviello, OMI Grants Officer
Phone 6552 1619
Email [email protected]
Community Languages Program
The CLP provides support to not-for-profit community organisations to teach languages other than English and cultural maintenance programs after school hours.
Free professional learning program for community language school teachers and administrators
Grants for new and established community language schools.
New SchoolsRequests up to $3000
Program DevelopmentRequests up to $10,000
Per CapitaRequests based on number of enrolled students
The next CLP grant round will be March 2017
Community Languages Program Support
For more information contact
Bindu Sajeev, OMI Grants Assistant
Phone 6552 1603
Email [email protected]
Online Grants System
OMI grant applications and reporting will move online from 2017
One system for DLGC and OMI grants and funding
Training for OMI applicants will begin late 2016
Thank You