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dss. gov.au/volunteering-initiatives/volunteer-grants) * Volunteering initiatives * Volunteering initiatives [](https://www. dss.
gov.au/volunteering-initiatives/volunteer-grants) We recognise and support the valuable work of Australia’s volunteers. Volunteer Grants help not for profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. ## About Volunteer Grants Each year, not-for-profit community organisations can apply for $1,000 to $5,000.
The grants help eligible organisations to support their volunteers and encourage more people to volunteer. Organisations can use the grants in the following ways. ### Items that will benefit volunteers – Category 1 Funding to buy communication and insurance items, such as: * Mobile phones, phone bills and radio communication devices.
* Computers, laptops and tablets that are primarily for online communication and activity. * Software packages that are primarily for online communications and activity. For example, email or videoconferencing software.
* Electronic audio and visual equipment that is primarily used for, or to help with, online communications and activity. For example, video-communication equipment. * Electronic payment devices that are primarily used for, or to help with, online communication and activity.
* Internet services fees incurred by the community organisation. * Insurance premiums incurred by the community organisation.
### Items for specific cohorts – Category 2A Funding to buy items for the main purpose of supporting volunteers from these cohorts: * Adults who volunteer to support children’s development and wellbeing * Children under 18 as a means of supporting their development * Newly arrived migrants (within the last 5 years) who are not citizens * Unemployed people who volunteer to build skills that increase their capacity for employment * Veterans and Australian Defence Force members * Women experiencing, or at risk of experience , gender-based violence or isolation to assist them to overcome that gender-based violence or isolation ### Volunteer‑run activities – Category 2B Funding for volunteer‑run activities that are for the main purpose of supporting the cohorts above.
It can also be used for the main purpose of supporting: * Women experiencing gender-based discrimination or disadvantage by addressing gender‑based: * discrimination in emergency services roles * disadvantage in rural and remote areas * disadvantage and discrimination in trades * disadvantage in the form of food insecurity. * Eliminating racial discrimination.
Also promoting understanding, tolerance and friendship amongst racial or ethnic groups.
This can be through: * activities that provide anti racism training and promote cultural safety * multicultural art, dance, theatre, and cultural events * language classes designed to encourage social cohesion and promote interracial harmony * programs linking international students to volunteering * sporting events promoting the participation of teams and players from diverse backgrounds * events celebrating Harmony Week or the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination ## Volunteer Grants stages Volunteer Grants rounds have two key stages: Members of the Australian Parliament consult with their local community.
They: 1. invite expressions of interest for Volunteer Grants 2. work with a community committee which reviews expressions of interest and makes recommendations 3.
nominate organisations and recommend funding amounts to us. We invite organisations nominated by a member of the Australian Parliament to apply. 1.
The organisation lodges their online application through GrantConnect(Opens in a new tab/window). 2. We assess applications against the eligibility criteria and program requirements.
3. We make payments to successful applicants. The timing for expressions of interest and applications varies each year.
* For more information about the expression of interest process and how to apply for a Volunteer Grant, please contact your local member of the Australian Parliament(Opens in a new tab/window). * Learn more about our grant processes. Your feedback has been successfully submitted.
Thank you for providing feedback. Help us improve by telling us what you think. ## Volunteering initiatives * Certificate of appreciation for volunteers DSS2431 | Permalink: www.
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gov.au/access-information/information-publication-scheme "Information Publication Scheme") * Facebook(Opens external website) * LinkedIn(Opens external website) The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Must be able to demonstrate community benefit and organisational capacity, and ACNC registration is often preferred or required for federal programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Volunteer Grants is funded by Australian Government Department of Social Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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