$22.5 million to support creative recovery plan after COVID-19 in Queensland
| Round: | Ongoing |
$22.5 million to support creative recovery plan after COVID-19 in Queensland
A new $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package will focus on stabilising local arts companies and securing jobs for artists and arts workers, as an important part of the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the funding – included in the second stage of the Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs plan – will be a significant investment in the future of Queensland’s arts sector and the renewed cultural and economic development of the state.
It will also support COVID safe cultural experiences for Queensland audiences.
“With this new investment, my Government has now committed more than $42.5 million in funding since the onset of COVID-19 restrictions in March, including more than $20 million in relief measures already being implemented to assist the arts sector,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
“This latest recovery package includes a raft of initiatives to strengthen the sector’s foundations for the future, to drive new creative work, employ artists and arts workers, retain our skilled and talented creatives.
“The funding will boost jobs through the creation of a pipeline of live and local music and other performing arts experiences, including a focus on our independent artists who have been particularly impacted during this time.
“Importantly it ensures the activation of our venues and helps the arts sector move past the economic impacts of COVID-19.
“Our arts, cultural and creative sector has shown ingenuity and hope, so we’re continuing to support them in finding new ways to connect and inspire us.”
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government had already been the first in Australia to respond, with measures to help sustain the sector through the immediate impacts of COVID-19.
“This newest recovery package will enable the sector to continue to stabilise, innovate and adapt, and to explore alternative venues, online delivery, and a digital marketplace,” Minister Enoch said.
“It will provide enhanced support for arts companies and festivals to maintain connections with audiences, keep artists and arts workers employed, and provide audiences the opportunity to reconnect with shared arts experiences.
“Funding will also support the ethical distribution of First Nations arts product through a digital marketplace, expanded sale channels and investing in the growth of the Indigenous Arts Centre (IAC) network.”
“Our arts sector has proven its potential to drive cultural tourism, create employment opportunities and effect positive change in all areas of society including mental health and wellbeing, education and community recovery, and this is critical as we move on from these uncertain times.
“Queenslanders will be able to engage in arts and culture through the activation of local venues and creative spaces, including infrastructure support that offers unique outdoor experiences.
“This funding injection will provide the sector with greater financial certainty so that it can emerge with strength to further bolster Queensland’s economic and social recovery efforts.”
For more information: www.arts.qld.gov.au
Assistance for organisations affected by the COVID-19 outbreak
| Round: | Ongoing |
This page provides information about financial assistance available to not-for-profit organisations and community groups affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is updated daily or as we become aware of changes. For the very latest information in these rapidly changing times, please check with the assistance provider.
Looking for tools and information to help your organisation to adapt? Visit www.communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector. Here you’ll find free help sheets, policy templates and more, all created to help your organisation to survive, reinvent and sustain itself through the pandemic and beyond.
Want to know how you can help organisations in need? Visit the GiveNow COVID-19 Response page here.
If you’re aware of other grants or assistance that should be listed on this page, please contact service@ourcommunity.com.au.
https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/covid19-financial-assistance/
Bushfire Relief Grants
| Round: | Ongoing |
Highlighting financial and other types of grants available, Funding Centre have compiled a list of grants available to those affected by the recent bushfires.
The list can be found here.
CAGES Foundation Community Grants
| Round: | Ongoing |
Eligible to: Not-for-Profits
Funding Available: MAX $50,000
Closes: Ongoing
Purpose
CAGES Foundation funds organisations working to improve the lives of Aboriginal people and create an environment that enables every Aboriginal child to reach their potential.
Overview
CAGES Foundation community grants are only made available to Aboriginal controlled organisations, they have been designed to respond to discreet needs and are usually for one year only.
Past community grants have been used to support operational needs (including professional development), evaluation work, strategic development initiatives, cultural milestones, equipment and resource needs.
Grants of up to $50,000 are considered and they are distributed on a rolling basis to better respond to critical need.
Community Child Care Fund Special Circumstances Grant
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Businesses |
| Funding: | Total Pool of $4,000,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The objective of the CCCF Special Circumstances Grant Opportunity is to support continuity of child care, in particular in disadvantaged or vulnerable communities, where service viability is affected by an unforeseen factor outside the control of the service.
Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans for non-profits
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $0 – $100,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The objective of this assistance measure, provided under the disaster recovery funding arrangements, is to support communities to recover after an eligible disaster. The Essential Working Capital Loans Scheme provides concessional loans to non-profit organisations who have suffered a significant loss of income as a result of an eligible disaster. Loans are provided for continuing the normal operations of the non-profit organisation. Available funding: The maximum loan amount is $100,000; and
- the amount available is based on an assessment of an applicant’s financial position, including any amount recovered under an insurance policy; and
- cannot be more than the amount of essential working capital reasonably required.
How funding may be used: Loan funds provided are to be used as essential working capital, this includes:
- paying salaries or wages
- paying creditors
- paying rent or rates
- buying goods, for example – fuel essential to carry-on the non-profit activities
Loan funds are not provided to:
- compensate for loss of income suffered as a result of the disaster; or
- provide assistance relating to direct damage suffered as a result of the disaster
Domestic Violence Grants - Opening 01 August 2020
| Round: | Ongoing |
Eligible to: Not-for-profits
Funding Available: Undisclosed
Closes: 30-Sep-2020
Purpose
The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation has been established to support those who have contributed to our great country but may have unfortunately through no fault of their own, fallen on hard times and can no longer speak for themselves.
Overview
The Domestic Violence Grants are available to:
- Assist those (victims and witnesses which are often children) who are experiencing domestic and family violence and to encourage those responsible to become accountable for their actions and commit to change.
- Support the elderly suffering psychological and emotional abuse and any other form of elder abuse.
- To raise awareness in the community that domestic violence in any form is not acceptable.
Funding Rounds
There are two Funding Rounds per Program per calendar year. There may be emergency and disaster funding made available at varying times.
First Round:
- Opens 1st February
- Expressions of Interest close 31st March
- If your application is under $25,000 (Grassroots Grants) you may still be asked to submit further information. If you are not asked to submit further information you will be advised the outcome within four weeks of the round closing date.
- If your Expression of Interest is accepted and your grant is $25,000 or more, you will be required to submit further information through a Formal Application. The information that will be requested is shown on the Funding Enquiry page on the James Frizelle website. You will be contacted if that is the case.
Second Round:
- Opens 1st August
- Expressions of Interest close 30th September
- If your application is under $25,000 (Grassroots Grants) you may still be asked to submit further information. If you are not asked to submit further information you will be advised the outcome within four weeks of the round closing date.
- If your Expression of Interest is accepted and your grant is $25,000 or more, you will be required to submit further information through a Formal Application. The information that will be requested is shown on the Funding Enquiry page on the James Frizelle website. You will be contacted if that is the case.
Early Childhood Training Subsidies
| Eligible to: | Individuals | Businesses | Not-for Profits |
| Funding: | $Unspecified |
| Round: | Ongoing |
To reduce the cost of training, the following early childhood skill sets are available to educators with a Certificate lll or higher qualification through the Queensland Government’s Higher Level Skills program:
– Team Leader Skills Set (CHCSS00091)
– Building inclusive practices in early childhood education and care (CHCSS00072)
– Supporting children with complex needs (CHCSS00090)
https://qed.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/educators/our-initiatives/early-childhood-training-subsidies?
Excellence in Social Impact Measurement
| Round: | Ongoing |
Eligible to: Not-for-profits | Local Governments | Businesses | Unincorporated Groups
Funding Available: Award
Closes: 16-Oct-2020
Purpose
The SIMNA Excellence in Social Impact Measurement award, sponsored by Think Impact – is for organisations that are setting the benchmark for social impact measurement in Australia.
Overview
2020 Timeline
Applications open: Wednesday 29 July 2020
Applications close: Friday 16 October 2020
Judging process: November 2020
Winners Announced: 2 December 2020
Social Value Principles
The Seven Principles of Social Value guide the questions that we ask in the Application Form. The principles are:
- Involve stakeholders
- Understand what changes
- Value the things that matter
- Only include what is material
- Do not over-claim
- Be transparent
- Verify the result
These principles may be new to you. That doesn’t matter. The principles are a framework to guide and inform the assessment process only.
Limitations
Who can apply?
We strongly encourage any organisation based in Australia that undertakes or supports social impact measurement to apply. This includes NFP organisations, Governments, philanthropic organisations, social enterprises, for-purpose businesses and impact investors.
giveOUTday grants
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |Individual | Unincorporated Groups |
| Funding: | $5,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
Eligible to: Not-for-profits |Individual | Unincorporated Groups
Funding Available: $5,000
Closes: 11-Oct-2020 11:59pm
Purpose
The Channel is offering two grants of $5,000 each to projects or community groups participating in giveOUTday and working to benefit rural and regional LGBTIQ+ communities.
Overview
The Channel’s members decided that for this round we should do what we do best—give grants to great LGBTIQ+ community projects—in collaboration with giveOUTday AU!
The Channel will look favourably upon projects that:
- are willing to take a risk / agitate for change / get way outside the comfort zone!
- are community-led;
- focus on areas that are particularly under-funded and/or have low awareness; and
- have marginalised LGBTIQ+ communities at their centre, eg. refugees and asylum seekers, people of colour, Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people experiencing homelessness, trans and gender diverse people.
New Business Assistance with NEIS
| Eligible to: | Individuals | Businesses |
| Funding: | $Undisclosed |
| Round: | Ongoing |
New Business Assistance with NEIS provides personalised support to help you become a self-employed business owner.
Individuals not in employment, education or training who are interested in running their own business may be eligible for New Business Assistance with NEIS.
There are 8,600 places available nationally each year, delivered by a network of 21 NEIS providers.
New Business Assistance can help by providing:
- Accredited small business training;
- Personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider in the first year of the new business to help the individual put their business idea into practice; and
- NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).
https://www.employment.gov.au/self-employment-new-business-assistance-neis
Public Rural Crisis Fund: Drought, flood, fire, and family crisis support
| Eligible to: | Businesses | Not-for-profits | Individuals |
| Funding: | $0 to $5,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
Born from the need to assist women and families during times of crisis, the Public Rural Crisis Fund has been an initiative of the Queensland Country Women’s Association since 1990. This fund not only supports families suffering from drought, flood or fire but is for all families experiencing any type of crisis.
Regional Employment Trials
| Eligible to: | Businesses | Local Governments | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $7,500 – $200,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The Regional Employment Trials program provides local stakeholders in selected regions, including businesses, not-for-profits and local government agencies, with grants to trial local approaches to delivering employment related projects. Regions are primarily based on Regional Development Australia boundaries, unless indicated otherwise.
https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/regional-employment-trials
Significant and Flagship Grants - Opens 01 August 2020
| Round: | Ongoing |
Eligible to: Not-for-profits
Funding Available: Undisclosed
Closes: 30-Sep-2020
Purpose
The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation has been established to support those who have contributed to our great country but may have unfortunately through no fault of their own, fallen on hard times and can no longer speak for themselves.
Overview
The Community Health grants are for the provision of health care services to those not necessarily cared for in the private or public system, particularly the special needs of senior citizens. To include promotion of a healthy lifestyle, eating well and assistance in recovery from illness.
Funding Rounds
There are two Funding Rounds per Program per calendar year. There may be emergency and disaster funding made available at varying times.
First Round:
- Opens 1st February
- Expressions of Interest close 31st March
- If your application is under $25,000 (Grassroots Grants) you may still be asked to submit further information. If you are not asked to submit further information you will be advised the outcome within four weeks of the round closing date.
- If your Expression of Interest is accepted and your grant is $25,000 or more, you will be required to submit further information through a Formal Application. The information that will be requested is shown on the Funding Enquiry page on the James Frizelle website. You will be contacted if that is the case.
Second Round:
- Opens 1st August
- Expressions of Interest close 30th September
- If your application is under $25,000 (Grassroots Grants) you may still be asked to submit further information. If you are not asked to submit further information you will be advised the outcome within four weeks of the round closing date.
- If your Expression of Interest is accepted and your grant is $25,000 or more, you will be required to submit further information through a Formal Application. The information that will be requested is shown on the Funding Enquiry page on the James Frizelle website. You will be contacted if that is the case.
Sport And Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP)
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits |
| Funding: | $0 – $20,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (program) supports not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations with funding to re-establish their facilities and activities after extreme natural events, including flooding and associated damage.
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery
With One Voice Community Choir Start -up Grants
| Eligible to: | Not-for-profits | Businesses | Unincorporated Groups | Schools | Individuals |
| Funding: | $10,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
The purpose of this grant is to enable individuals and community groups to develop sustainable With One Voice Social Franchises through establishing a community choir.
Creativity Australia is offering grants of up to $10,000 to people or groups who are wanting to start their own With One Voice choir. Only 10 of these grants are available, and all must be awarded before 30 June 2019.
Applications will be assessed on a first-come basis. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
Local community groups, social businesses and not-for-profits wanting to promote social inclusion and tackle loneliness, isolation, depression and disadvantage in their community are invited to apply.
Youth Jobs PaTH
| Eligible to: | Businesses |
| Funding: | $1,000 – $10,000 |
| Round: | Ongoing |
Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) is a flexible program that prepares young people for work and makes it easier for businesses to find great employees. You can trial a young person for 4 to 12 weeks in an internship so you can both be sure they’re the right fit for your business. And because the trials are voluntary, you know they are motivated and eager to work.
🚨Second round of Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grants to open on 1 July🚨
| Round: | Ongoing |