TITLE
Focus
Conservation and Environment Focus
Arthur B Schultz Support wildlands conservation.
Foundation Grants
Dilmah
Water Offer funding to community groups
Quality funding – and schools to improve water
Best
tea,
Best quality in their local area.
Water
The Mullum Trust
Support and engender project
which have significant ongoing or
catalytic environment outcomes.
Norman Wettenall Support projects that enhance and
Foundation
maintain the diversity of the
Australian environment.
Project
AWARE Funding provided to conserve the
Foundation
underwater environment through
education, advocacy and action.
Small Towns Water To implement high quality water
Quality Fund
supply and efficient domestic
wastewater management services
in small towns and communities
across Victoria.
Grahmam F Smith One are that the Trust supports is
Peace Trust
projects that support care and
environment conservation.
Adopt-a-stream
This is a dollar-for-dollar scheme
which
means
the
Victorian
Government will give one dollar for
every dollar the group raises
towards
their
project.
Cocontributions for the dollar-for-dollar
funding may be raised by group
fundraising
activities,
private
donations, sponsorship by local
businesses or time contribution
from volunteers (calculated at a
standard rate of $20 per volunteer
hour).
Funding
CRITICAL DATES
Attachment 1: Funding Opportunities Alert, October 2008
SOURCES OF MORE INFORMATION
Email / Phone
Various
Amounts
$1,650
On Going
www.absfoundation.org
info@absfoundation.org
October 31 2008
www.landcareonline.com
1800 151 105
$10,000
On Going
$20,000
22 December 2008
www.nwf.org.au
beth@nwf.org.au
(03) 5472-1316
$2,500
On Going
http://www.projectaware.org/english/Def
ault.aspx
info@projectaware.com.au
Up
to
$1,000,000
7 November 2008
http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/saving/to
wns/small-town-water-quality-fund
pradeepa.adihetty@dse.vic.go
v.au
(03) 9637 9526
$1,500
On Going
www.artspeacetrust.org/projects/#fund
info@artspeacetrust.org
(08) 8267-3915
$20,000
On Going
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/DPI/nrenfaq.ns
f/childdocs/6AA8A0155835E25ACA25740900180F
2E46BF85FB18B18F31CA2574040080EE
C8?open
adoptastream@dpi.vic.gov.au
(03) 9658-4369
stdunstan@deloitte.com.au
(03) 9208-7000
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Indigenous Focus
Heritage
Council
Financial
Assistance
Program
Indigenous
Small
Business Funds
American Express
Philanthropic
Program
Indigenous Travel
and
Professional
Development Fund
Indigenous
opportunities
VET
Research Focus
The Mullum Trust
Norman Wettenall
Foundation
Australian
Biological
Resources
Study
(ABRC) Program
To provide financial support for the
conservation of recognised heritage
places in Victoria including historic
buildings and structures, historic
gardens and archaeological sites.
To provide funding for indigenous
based organisations to assist
indigenous people to learn about
business, develop good business
skills
and
expand
business
opportunities.
Targeting projects around the
themes of Cultural Heritage,
Leadership
and
Community
service.
Provision
of
professional
development support for Victorian
Indigenous Artists.
Various
Amounts
On Going
www.heritage.vic.gov.au/page.asp?ID=3
4
Heritage.council@dse.vic.gov.
au
(03) 9637-9475
$110,000
On Going
http://www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/
Individual/IndigenousAustralians/
isbf@dewrsb.gov.au
1802 102
Various
Amounts
On Going
http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp
/giving_back.asp
Various
Amounts
On Going
http://www.arts.vic.gov.au/arts/funding/p
rograms/2009/Indigenous_Travel_and_
Professional_Development.htm
To provide funding assistance to
indigenous communities and VET
providers to facilitate an increase in
the number of indigenous students
undertaking VET Program.
Various
Amounts
On Going
(03) 9637-2746
Support and engender project
which have significant ongoing or
catalytic environment outcomes.
Support projects that enhance and
maintain the diversity of the
Australian environment.
To support taxonomic research on
the Australian biota or to develop
products
that
aid
in
the
dissemination
of
taxonomic
information. The program also
supports
projects
that
build
Australian taxonomic capacity.
$10,000
On Going
stdunstan@deloitte.com.au
(03) 9208-7000
$20,000
22 December 2008
www.nwf.org.au
beth@nwf.org.au
(03) 5472-1316
$100,000
7 November 2008
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodivers
ity/abrs/funding-andresearch/grants/index.html
abrs@environment.gov.au
(02) 6250 9426
Elizabeth.liddle@dpc.vic.gov.a
u
(03) 9954-5017
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National
Geographic
Research
Grants
(U.S)
To provide basic support for
scientific field research and
exploration. All proposed projects
must have both a geographical
dimension and relevance to other
scientific fields and be of broad
scientific interest.
International Grants
To fund attendance at international
development-oriented seminars in
Australia and overseas.
Strengthening Communities CapacityFocus
Helping Hands
Funding provided t assist small
rural communities implement or
complete projects that will ensure
their
economic
sustainabilty.
Relevant
priorities
include;
environment and adaption to
climate change, education and
training
Department
of To support programs and events
Planning
and through sponsorship.
Community Events
Adobe
Software
Donation Program
HBOSA Community
Grants
To provide eligible schools and
NGO’s with the tools they need to
provide digital technology to the
community.
To make a tangible difference to
individuals and communities
$20,000 US
On Going
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/
grants-programs/cre.html
$50,000
On Going
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/business/other
_opps/isss.cfm
isss@ausaid.gov.au
(02) 6206 4000
$50,000
October 27 2008
www.frrr.org.au
1800 170 020
Various
Amounts
On Going
http://www.dvc.vic.gov.au/Web14/dvc/dv
cmain.nsf/allDocs/RWPA5AC13C856EE
1562CA2572A00006F777?OpenDocum
ent
sponsorship@dpcd.vic.gov.au
(03) 9208-3333
On Going
http://www.giftsinkind.org/charities/?pn=
software.asp
Various
Amounts
On Going
http://www.hbosa.com.au/corporatefoundation.aspx
foundation@hbosa.com.au
(03) 9322-0653
Holden Community
Program
To support a wide range
community based programs
Australia
of
in
Various
Amounts
On Going
http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/
community.support@holden.co
m.au
(03) 9646 5466
The
Bank
To provide funding to community
organisations that are working on
Various
Amounts
On Going
http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/
Julia.symons@macquarie.com
(02) 8232-7554
Macquarie
Foundation
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Grants
NAB
Employee
Volunteer
Grant
Program
AMP
Employees
Community
fundraising
Program
The R E Ross Trust
Local Government
Collaborative
Procurement
Program
Roads to Recovery
Local Roads to
Markets Program
Emergency
Volunteer Support
Program
Community
Enterprises in small
towns initiative
Women leadership
innovative projects that generate
long term sustaining benefits
To create opportunities for NAB
employees
become
involved
(voluntarily) in community projects
To encourage and support AMP
Financial Planners fundraise in their
local community
One of the Trust focus areas is on
the protection and preservation of
Australian indigenous flora and
fauna.
To support councils find, new,
innovative and effective ways to
reduce their business costs and
improve services.
To address the specific problem of
local roads reaching the end of their
economic
life
and
their
replacement.
To improve the efficiency and
competitiveness
of
agricultural
producers in regional areas through
the strategic upgrade of road
infrastructure.
To provide practical assistance to
the
many
volunteer
based
community
organisations
who
provide emergency relief as a result
of the drought.
To
strengthen
the
ongoing
economic and social development
of rural and regional communities
by assisting community to develop
economically
sustainable
community enterprises.
To recognise women in the
Various
Amounts
On Going
http://www.nab.com.au/About_Us/0,,810
43,00.html
(03) 8634-1565
$20,000
On Going
http://www.amp.com.au/vgn-exttemplating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=34725
0665a6cc110VgnVCM1000002930410a
RCRD
Amp_foundation@amp.com.au
1300 300 400
Various
Amounts
On Going
http://www.rosstrust.org.au
information@rosstrust.org.au
(03) 9690-6255
$150,000
31 October 2008
http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/web18/
dvcgrants.nsf/allDocs/E7B709615A4185
C5CA2574C200175DB6
grantapplications@dpcd.vic.go
v.au
1300 366 356
$1,200,000
(Total Pool)
On Going
www.auslink.gov.au/funding/r2r/index.as
px
(02) 6274-7466
Various
Amounts
31 October 2008
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/
STANDARD//pc=pc=PC_61622.html
(03) 9651-7684
$20,000
On Going
www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/web18/dvcgr
ants
(03) 9202-3680
grantapplications@dpcd.vic.go
v.au
$25,000
On Going
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/
GAP/1001/PC_62100.html,svGAP_PC=
PC_61479,contextPC=PC_61479,svgap
keep=Y,.CKB
enquiries@iir.vic.gov.au
Various
22 December 2008
http://www.leadershipforwomen.com.au/
diann@leadershipforwomen.co
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achievement award
community who use their own
initiative to create projects that
benefit and collaborate with the
community
Corporate Partnerships
Alcoa partnerships
Through
Alcoa’s
partnerships
program, this funding seeks to
support innovative proposals that
align with one of their key area;
conservation and sustainability and
stronger communities.
Climate Change Focus
Renewable Remote To provide rebates for households,
Power Generation communities,
not
for
profit,
Program
businesses and government in
areas not close to a main-grid to
support
the
installation
of
renewable generation systems.
Green
Precincts To raise awareness and encourage
Fund
water and energy saving measures
at the community.
Note: funding is capped at 50% of
eligible costs
National
Solar To provide funding to schools to
Schools Program
install
solar
power
systems,
rainwater tanks and other energy
efficiency measures.
Amounts
CLW%20Leadership%20Award/CLW%2
0Leadership%20Achievement%20Awar
d%20Index.htm
m.au
Various
Amounts
On Going
www.alcoa.com/australia/en/info_page/p
artnerships
(08) 9316-5111
Various
Amounts
On Going
www.greenhouse.gov.au/renewable/rrpg
p/index.html
1800 105 688
Minimum
amount is
$150,000
22 November 2008
http://www.environment.gov.au/water/pr
ograms/green-precincts/
greenprecincts@environment.
gov.au
1800 218 478
$50,000
On Going
http://www.environment.gov.au/settleme
nts/renewable/nationalsolarschools/inde
x.html
nationalsolarschools
@environment.gov.au
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