Expensive Commonwealth Criminal Cases Fund (ECCCF)
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The Australian Government is inviting legal aid commissions to apply for reimbursement under the Expensive Commonwealth Criminal Cases Fund.
This program, open to legal aid commissions, ensures that legal aid commissions have sufficient resources to provide a legal defence for people charged with serious Commonwealth criminal offences who cannot afford private legal representation.
More information
More information about the services under the Expensive Commonwealth Criminal Cases Fund and requirements for applicants can be found in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
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Contacting the Community Grants Hub
If you would like assistance please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 and/or support@communitygrants.gov.au
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Please quote 2018-2186 – Expensive Commonwealth Criminal Cases Fund (ECCCF) when you phone or email the Community Grants Hub.