Welcome to the latest Bid Blast
Hello to everyone,
The year starts off with a diverse range of grants and funding available. This January 2021 bid blast focuses on a selection of these opportunities under the categories of:
1. Business Grants: 4 opportunities
2. Community Grants: 4 Opportunities
3. Infrastructure Grants: 3 Opportunities
4. Disaster Recovery Grants: 6 Opportunities
4.1 Bushfire Assistance: 2 Opportunities
4.2 Drought Assistance: 2 Opportunities
4.3 Covid-19 Assistance: 2 Opportunities
Hurry! The NSW Heritage Grants Program, Women’s Economic Security Project Grants, Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund (BCRRF) Community Grants Program (Glen Innes Severn Council - Led BCRRF Community Grants Program) EOI and Regional Sport Facility Fund all close in February.
Links to further information, eligibility and criteria are provided at the end of each grant or funding listing which will direct you to the appropriate website for full details and how to apply for that grant.
For an update on Economic Development including grants please see the latest Council Report – December 2020, pages 110 to 116. Click here
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Enjoy the start of 2021.
Regards
Richard Quinn
Grants Officer, Glen Innes Severn Council
1. Business Grants
1.1 Business Events Grant Opportunity
Open: Now
Closes: 30 March 2021
Value: From $10,000 to $250,000
Run By: Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
The Business Events Grant program aims to support the event industry including the tourism sector to fund Australian businesses to participate as buyers or sellers at pre-approved business events including exhibitions, conferences and conventions from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. It aims to ease the financial pressure for business event organisers and to incentivise Australian business to participate as buyers/sellers at pre-approved events.
Funding is to support the sustainability of events in government priority areas and to cover the cancellation costs that may occur to planned events due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
The objective of the program is to:
• support delegates that are buying or selling to participate in ‘business events. Business events includes exhibitions, conferences, and conventions
• promote Australian businesses, including to a domestic audience.
The focus of the program is to support the promotion of Australian business capability, including to a domestic audience, bolster supply chain resilience, enhance industry match making opportunities and Australian product and service value add. Events will need to have a trade element that brings together buyers and sellers
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
1.2 Regional Jobs Creation Fund
Open: Now
Closes: 14 May 2021 or when funds exhausted
Value: Total fund of up to $10 million
Run By: NSW Government – Regional NSW
The Regional Job Creation Fund supports regional investment and job creation by offering up to $10 million in co-funding to activate or bring forward regional projects in engine, enabling or emerging engine industries.
Examples of eligible projects could include the:
• replacement, upgrade or adaptation of plant and equipment at an existing regional NSW business
• establishment of an additional production line for an existing regional NSW business
• onshoring of activity currently done overseas to a regional NSW location
• development of new regional tourism experiences and visitor attractions
• relocation of a business operation from out of state to regional NSW.
The Regional Job Creation Fund’s focus is to co-fund projects creating at least five sustainable regional jobs.
Co-contribution: Applicants must provide a minimum 50% cash co-contribution to the project and the NSW Government contribution will be no more than $20,000 per new job created through the project.
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
1.3 On-farm Natural Resource Management Grants
Open: Now
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Unspecified matched
Run By: NSW Government Local Land Services – Northern Tablelands
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services currently has funding available to develop projects on-farm and they would like landholders to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to help the LLS identify and support landholders natural resource priorities.
Expressions of Interest will be assessed as they are received against a set of criteria including funding availability, landholder contribution, NSW and Australian Government priorities and value for money. It is expected that proposed projects would be delivered by December 2020.
Funding is available for on-ground projects that achieve improved natural resource management on farm.
Activities that are eligible for funding include but are not limited to:
• Protecting and improving waterways
• Providing alternate water points where stock is excluded from water sources
• Planting shelter belts or wind breaks with native trees and shrubs (must be min1ha in size)
• Improving habitat for threatened species like woodland birds and koalas.
• Protecting and managing existing native vegetation
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
1.4 Restart
Open: Now
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Restart is a financial incentive of up to $10,000 (GST inclusive) to encourage businesses to hire and retain mature age employees who are 50 years of age and over.
Payments are made by employment services providers to businesses over six months. Employers can negotiate how often they receive the payments. Employers may also be able to receive a kickstart payment of up to 40 per cent of the total amount after four weeks of the job starting
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
2. Community Grants
2.1 NSW Heritage Grants Program 2021-2023
Open: Now
Closes: 8 February 2021
Value: Up to $150,000, depending on the category and type of project. Some project types require matching co-contributions.
Run By: NSW Government - Heritage
There are three grant categories:
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grants:
For projects that increase understanding, conservation, celebration and cultural participation in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
Depending on the type of project there are different maximum funding levels.
• Heritage management document: Maximum $20,000.
• Heritage works project: Minimum $20,000, Maximum $70,000.
• Cultural participation project: Minimum $10,000, Maximum $50,000.
If you are Local Government or group of Local Governments a matching funding contribution is required. Your contribution may include reasonable in-kind contributions (e.g. realistic hourly rates for relevant activities) but not in-house project management by salaried staff.
No matching funding is required from other applicants.
Caring for State Heritage Grants:
For projects that support management, maintenance, conservation, activation and interpretation of items listed on the State Heritage Register.
Depending on the type of project there are different funding amounts. Matching co-contributions are required for some project types. Your contribution may include reasonable in-kind contributions (e.g. realistic hourly rates for relevant activities) but not in-house project management by salaried staff.
Funding details are:
• Conservation management document: Maximum $20,000 with matching co-contribution funding amount required.
• Works project: Minimum $20,000, Maximum $150,000 with matching co-contribution funding amount required.
• Interpretation project: Minimum $10,000, Maximum $40,000 with no matching co-contribution funding amount required.
Community Heritage Grants:
For projects that identify, conserve and promote heritage, including:
• Community Engagement Projects: actively engaging community in celebration and promotion of heritage, and
Local government only projects: to prepare heritage studies, to run a grants program for local heritage, and to contribute to the costs of a professional heritage advisor.
Depending on the type of project there are different funding amounts. Co-contributions are required for some project types. Your contribution may include reasonable in-kind contributions (e.g. realistic hourly rates for relevant activities) but not in-house project management by salaried staff.
Funding details are:
• Community Engagement projects: Minimum $10,000, Maximum $40,000 with no co-contribution funding amount required.
• Local Government Heritage Studies: Minimum $10,000, Maximum $60,000. Co-contribution not required if Council has a low population density or low base rate. A matching co-contribution is required for all other councils.
• Small Heritage Grants Program: Up to $10,000 (based on pool of funds). Some council co-contribution exemptions may apply. A matching co-contribution is required for all other councils.
• Local Heritage Advisor Service: Up to $10,000 (based on pool of funds). Some council co-contribution exemptions may apply. A matching co-contribution is required for all other councils.
The 2021-23 funding round aims to:
• improve identification, protection, knowledge and understanding of the State's heritage
• assist owners and custodians with the conservation and activation of items of State and local heritage significance and Aboriginal Places
• encourage promotion, celebration and cultural participation of the State's heritage
• increase resilience in NSW: recovery from and preparedness for disasters
• stimulate the economy.
There is a competitive selection process.
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
2.2 Women’s Economic Security Project Grants
Open: Now
Closes: 12 February 2021
Value: $50,000 to $300,000
Run By: ecstra
The Women’s Economic Security Project Grants support charities and social enterprises building financial wellbeing through innovative employment opportunities and tailored financial capability support for women across Australia.
COVID-19 has exacerbated issues of economic inequality for many women - including barriers to employment participation, the burden of unpaid and lowly paid work, high levels of financial insecurity and inadequate superannuation.
The economic recovery period in Australia will be challenging for groups including young women entering the job market, older women seeking work, Indigenous women, refugee and migrant women. Meaningful employment opportunities for women as part of their response to these challenges will include models, programs or initiatives such as micro enterprises, small business creation, paid peer educator programs and employment skill development that contribute to improved financial wellbeing (Initiatives). Targeted alternatives to mainstream employment can result in better employment outcomes for people experiencing significant disadvantage or barriers to accessing the job market.
The aim of the grants is to:
• offer philanthropic support to charities and social enterprises creating meaningful employment opportunities for women who face barriers accessing mainstream paid work
• support organisations to integrate financial capability and personalised support into the delivery of these Initiatives.
The intended grant outcomes are:
• more opportunities for women to access meaningful and secure paid work through an employer, cooperative or their own enterprise – helping them achieve their career and financial goals
• more women are supported to build their financial capability, confidence and decision making through access to timely, relevant and tailored resources/support
• to enable charities and social enterprises to scale and share sustainable Initiatives
• contribute to the evidence base of ‘what works’ in building women’s economic security and financial wellbeing in Australia.
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
2.3 Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund (BCRRF) Community Grants Program.
Glen Innes Severn Council-Led Program.
Expressions of Interest:
Open: Now
Closes: 28 February 2021
Value: Total value of $78,012 Ex GST
Run By: Funded under the Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund. NSW Government - Resilience NSW. Council-Led program run by Glen
Innes Severn Council
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from the community for small-scale community projects that meet one or more of the Disaster Recovery Outcomes. Funding is provided through the Commonwealth Government Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund. The total amount of this Community Grant program round available is $78,012 Ex GST. All projects submitted need to be completed by 29 June 2022.
Disaster Recovery Outcomes:
1. The needs of vulnerable groups are addressed in disaster recovery
2. The community is aware of the disaster recovery processes
3. The community can express its changing disaster recovery needs
4. Community members are aware of the risks of future disasters
5. The community has improved capacity and capability to respond to future disasters
6. Business and not-for-profits have in place adequate mitigation practices for and threats
7. Government, private sector, civil society and organisations are engaged in for preparedness and management of the recovery;
Example projects include:
• Regional social events and digital communication initiatives that support social recovery, commemoration and improve community connectedness;
• Programs and initiatives that support community recovery and well-being including support for connectedness, improved identity of place and cultural heritage;
• Community education programs to improve regional knowledge and resilience in response and preparedness to future disasters and how to be better prepared for hazards into the future;
• Neighbourhood and community strengthening activities that focus specifically on capacity building, and knowledge building and sharing.
Requirements for submitting and EOI:
1. Provide detailed project description and key activities;
2. Detail how the project contributes to the disaster recovery outcomes outlined above
3. Provide project milestones with descriptions, including estimated start date and estimated end date; Projects submitted would need to be completed by 29 June 2022; Project timings should not commence until after 30 April 2021.
4. Provide demonstrated risk management and appropriate mitigation strategies associated with the project;
5. Provide details of the amount of funding requested noting there is no minimum amount and maximum total value of an application should not exceed $15,000 excluding GST.
6. Provide a budget and attached quotations from local suppliers and contractors; and
7. Provide a Declaration of Conflict of Interest.
Expression of Interest Closing date: 5.00pm, 28 February 2021. Applications can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by post to PO Box 61, Glen INNES, NSW, 2370. Attention to Craig Bennett, General Manager, Glen Innes Severn Council
For further details please contact Richard at [email protected]
Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the New South Wales Government”, unless the views expressed in the Project Materials have been publicly supported by the Government or a government agency.
2.4 The Mazda Foundation
Open: Now
Closes: 31 March 2021
Value: Not specified
Run By: Mazda Foundation
The foundation provides funding for two priority areas:
1. Children with physical &/or mental disabilities
Projects by community-based organisations to support children with physical and/or mental disabilities or their carers, particularly projects seeking to address social isolation experienced by such children and their carers (Not including research projects).
2. Elderly people suffering mental disabilities
Projects by community-based organisations to support elderly people suffering from mental disabilities (including dementia) or their carers, particularly projects seeking to address social isolation experienced by such elderly persons and their carers (Not including research projects).
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
3. Infrastructure Grants
Open: Now
Closes: 26 February 2021
Value: Between $100,000 and $1 million.
Run By: NSW Government – Office of Sport
The Regional Sport Facility Fund will improve the quality and quantity of sport participation for communities across regional NSW and will invest in new and existing facility venues. The NSW Government is determined to ensure the communities across NSW remain vibrant and liveable.
The Fund will assist eligible organisations to develop quality core sport infrastructure that will meet the current and future needs of the community. The Fund will support the development of well-designed and utilised new and improved sport infrastructure projects that can directly impact and support participation and performance opportunities in sports at all levels.
The key objectives of the Fund are to:
• increase the number and type of sporting facilities;
• improve the standard of existing sporting facilities; and
• increase participation in sport.
Eligible applicants are:
• Local Government Authorities in Regional NSW, Lord Howe Island and the
Unincorporated Far West;
• NSW State Sporting Organisations, State Sporting Organisations for People with
Disability or the National Sporting Organisation where the state body is part of a
unitary governance model;
• Incorporated, community-based, not-for-profit sporting organisations (clubs and
associations whose primary purpose is to organise sporting activities/deliver sport
programs) and organisations providing sport and recreation programs that benefit
the community, such as PCYCs, YMCA and YWCA;
• Organisations that own and administer public parklands; and
• Private enterprises (for-profit organisations).
Project applications involving partnerships between groups are encouraged. A council may submit an application on behalf of a sporting club or association; however, council will be the grant recipient and responsible for project delivery.
There is a competitive selection process.
Further information & criteria: Click Here.
3.2 ClubGrants Category 3 Fund - Infrastructure
Open: From 1 February 2021
Closes: Not specified
Value: Arts & Culture: $50,000 to $200,000 available per project
Community Infrastructure: $10,000 to $200,000 available per project
Disaster Readiness: $10,000 to $200,000 available per project
Sport & Recreation: $50,000 to $300,000 available per project
Run By: NSW Government – Office of Responsible Gambling
The NSW Government offers grants to communities across NSW to support the building, renovation and fit-out of infrastructure. Funding is available for sport and recreation and arts and cultural infrastructure as well as projects that assist communities with essential infrastructure and disaster readiness. Infrastructure Grants are made possible by reinvesting a rebate on gaming machine profits from the state’s registered clubs, known as the Clubgrants Category 3 Fund.
Infrastructure Grants can be used toward the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure in the following areas:
• Arts & Culture
• Community Infrastructure
• Disaster Readiness
• Sport & Recreation
Infrastructure Grants can also be used for costs such the purchase of capital equipment and professional fees.
Examples of projects range from local sports ground facilities, public swimming pools, children’s play areas, museums, art galleries, theatres and upgrades to evacuation centres, or community welfare infrastructure that supports youth, mental health or homelessness services.
Applicants must be a not-for-profit organisation with an ABN that is responsible for operating and/or maintaining the infrastructure.
Applicants must show the benefit that the infrastructure is accessible and available to the general public the majority of the time.
Financial contributions: Local government applicants are required to cash-match the funding amount requested.
The Infrastructure Grants process is competitive. Each year the program receives more applications than can be supported and, in some instances, partial funding may be offered.
Infrastructure Grants Webinar: Friday, 29 January, 2.30-4.00pm. To register click here.
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
3.3 Community Development Grants (CDG) Programme
Open: Now
Closes: 30 June 2026
Value: Not specified
Run By: Commonwealth Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
The objective of the CDG Programme (program) is to support needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable local and regional economies.
The intended outcomes of the program are:
• to construct and/or upgrade facilities to provide long term improvements in social and economic viability of local communities
• to create jobs in the delivery of projects and ongoing use of the infrastructure
• to improve social amenity, increased health and wellbeing and social cohesion by utilisation of the infrastructure by community groups
This program delivers the government’s election commitments and other identified projects for community and regional infrastructure.
Who is eligible to apply for a grant?
To be eligible you must:
• be a legal entity
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN).
Only projects identified by the Australian Government will be considered for funding under the CDG Programme.
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
4. Disaster Recovery Grants
4.1.1 NSW EPA Bushfire Recovery Programs - FenceCycle:
Open: Now
Closes: 15 March 2021
Value: Between $20,000 to $500,000 for eligible projects
Run By: NSW Government – Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
This program is designed to provide funding to support eligible councils with the collection and recycling of the metal components of burnt rural fencing materials from bushfire affected rural landholders. Supporting councils to collect and recycle burnt fencing materials will assist in the recovery of rural communities impacted by bushfire and ensure the safe and efficient disposal of this bushfire waste.
Eligibility: Any NSW council (including regional organisations of councils or another local government-controlled organisation) with rural lands whose local government area was declared as a bushfire natural disaster area during the 2019/2020 bushfire season.
Further information and criteria: Click Here.
4.1.2 National Disaster Transport Subsidy
Open: Now
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $15,000
Run By: NSW Government – Rural Assistance Authority
A natural disaster assistance transport subsidy is available to eligible farmers who are affected by a declared natural disaster event. This subsidy pays for the cost of transporting:
• fodder and/or water to an affected property
• stock to sale or slaughter
• stock to/from agistment
Note: Drought is no longer a declared natural disaster
Subsidies of up to 50% of the total freight costs to a maximum of $15,000 per farm enterprise per financial year are available. The $15,000 is counted within a financial year from the date when the payment is made to the applicant.
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
4.2 Drought Assistance
4.2.1 Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
Open: Now
Closes: 30 June 2021
Value: Up to $25,000
Run By: Rural Assistance Authority
This On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme is available to eligible primary producers who can claim a rebate of 25% of the cost for: new purchases, and installation of pipes, water storages and water pumps, de-silting dams, and associated power supplies such as generators.
Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
4.2.2 Farm Innovation Fund
Open: Now
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $1 million (excluding GST) for an affected property
Run By: Rural Assistance Authority
The Farm Innovation Fund provides low interest loans to helps farmers to:
• Improve farm productivity by reducing risks and improve efficiencies by building fodder and grain storage facilities, sheds, fencing, roadworks and solar power conversions.
• Manage adverse seasonal conditions by improving water efficiencies with irrigation systems, cap and piping of bores, new dams, install water tanks and desilting of ground tanks.
• Ensure long term sustainability by increasing the viability of a farm business and improve pasture and soil health, plant trees for shade and wildlife corridors, eradicate weeds, flood proof property and fence riverbanks.
Further details, eligibility and criteria: Click Here.
4.3 COVID -19 Assistance
4.3.1 Business Connect
Open: Now
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Advice and Support
Run By: NSW Government
Whether you are just starting out with a great business idea or looking to expand and grow your business, Business Connect services can help you on your journey to business success. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business.
You can access free business advice and webinars including:
• developing a customised recovery strategy
• managing your cashflow
• accessing finance including grants and loans
• marketing your business to reach new customers
• connecting to other government support and local professional services.
For access to free business advice and webinars. Click Here.
4.3.2 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment
Open: Now
Closes: Not Specified
Value: $1,500 for each 14-day period you’ve been told to self-isolate or quarantine,
or are caring for someone with COVID-19 for eligible applicants.
Run By: Services Australia
Provides a lump sum financial assistance to limit the financial hardship for eligible individuals who are unable to earn an income having been informed by a health official in the state they live and/or work to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19.
Claimants are required to complete an application by telephone or by submitting a completed claim form by fax to Services Australia. The easiest way to claim is over the phone.
A claim will be assessed by Services Australia against the eligibility criteria before making payment and claimants will be notified by letter if their claim has been granted or rejected. Where requested, a claimant may also need to provide evidence of meeting the eligibility criteria for the payment.
Services Australia makes every effort to process claims as quickly as possible. Depending on individual circumstances, payments can be released in real time to the claimant’s Australian bank account.
Further details and eligibility: Click Here.
Disclaimer:
Information for this Bid Blast sourced from www.grants.gov.au, www.business.gov.au, Regional Development Australia Northern Inland, Australian Government – Department of Education, Skills and Employment, Australian Government – Services Australia, NSW Government - Regional NSW, NSW Government - Heritage, NSW Government – Local Lands Services, NSW EPA, NSW Government - Rural Assistance Authority, NSW Office of Sport, NSW Government - Office of Responsible Gambling, www.ecstra.org.au and www.mazdafoundation.org.au
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