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Social Enterprise Development Initiative First Nations Grants Administrator grant opportunity coming soon
As part of the Targeting Entrenched Disadvantaged package in 2023–24, the Australian Government committed $11.6 million to the Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) to support the growth of the social enterprise sector nationally.
Additional funding of $2.94 million (2025–26 and 2026–27) will fund a SEDI First Nations Grants Administrator inclusive of on-funding (Capability Building Funding) to First Nations social enterprises to purchase capability building support. Applicants will propose a funding split for the $2.94 million that maximises on-funding and outcomes for First Nations social enterprises.
A First Nations Grants Administrator would work with the Department of Social Services to design an application process, and then select and provide funding to First Nations social enterprises.
Funding specifically supporting First Nations social enterprises will complement the existing activities being delivered under the SEDI. Applicants must be First Nations organisations or form a consortium with at least one First Nations organisation.
The grant opportunity is expected to be open by mid-2025. Supporting documents will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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New Inclusion and Accessibility Fund grant opportunity coming soon!
Grants through this program will support grass roots efforts to create safe and inclusive communities by improving understanding and shifting mindsets in relation to disability, and barriers to inclusion of people with disability.
Grants of between $50,000 (GST exclusive) and $300,000 (GST exclusive) will be available to eligible Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) and Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO’s). Grants can be used for research and development costs, delivery of tools and training, accessibility requirements and consultation.
This Forecast Opportunity provides information relating to a possible upcoming grant opportunity, likely to be available during the below Estimated Period of Release. Any details relating to this Forecast Opportunity may change with the published Grant Opportunity.
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New grant opportunity coming soon!
Grants through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund are aimed at reducing harm to people with disability and increasing their inclusion and participation. The objectives include disability responsive key professional workforces and improved community attitudes in relation to disability and barriers to the participation and inclusion of people with disability.
Achieve Foundation will be invited to apply for a grant up to $1,125,000 (GST exclusive) to support the development of evidence-based approaches to reframing the way people think and talk about disability and how they act and engage with people with disability within the community.
The grant can be used for research and costs associated with the development of tools, training and resources, including consultation and engagement of relevant expertise.
This Inclusion and Accessibility Fund grant opportunity will be open for application from the invited organisation only. The eligible organisation should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and relevant supporting documentation.
Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other supporting documents will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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New grant opportunity coming soon!
Grants through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund are aimed at reducing harm to people with disability and increasing their inclusion and participation. The objectives include disability responsive key professional workforces and improved community attitudes in relation to disability and barriers to the participation and inclusion of people with disability.
Powerd Media will be invited to apply for a grant up to $120,000 (GST exclusive) to support the production, publication and advertising of a podcast series focused on ADS Outcome areas.
The grant can be used for research and development costs and any other costs associated with the production of a series of 6 podcasts to be delivered over a 12-month period.
This Inclusion and Accessibility Fund grant opportunity will be open for application from the invited organisation only. The eligible organisation should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and relevant supporting documentation.
Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other supporting documents will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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New grant opportunity coming soon!
Grants through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund are aimed at reducing harm to people with disability and increasing their inclusion and participation. The objectives include disability responsive key professional workforces and improved community attitudes in relation to disability and barriers to the participation and inclusion of people with disability.
First Peoples Disability Network will be invited to apply for a grant up to $500,000 (GST exclusive) to test and implement key resources that build upon the Cultural Model of Inclusion to assess and improve an organisation’s cultural safety, inclusion and responsiveness to First Nations peoples with disability.
The grant can be used for research and costs associated with the development of tools, training and resources, including consultation and engagement of relevant expertise.
This Inclusion and Accessibility Fund grant opportunity will be open for application from the invited organisation only. The eligible organisation should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and relevant supporting documentation.
Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other supporting documents will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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New grant opportunity coming soon!
Grants through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund are aimed at reducing harm to people with disability and increasing their inclusion and participation. The objectives include disability responsive key professional workforces and improved community attitudes in relation to disability and barriers to the participation and inclusion of people with disability.
Australian Council of Learned Academies will be invited to apply for a grant up to $3,088,000 (GST exclusive) to pilot, apply and embed the key finding of the Enhancing Disability Responsiveness of Professionals report it delivered to the Department of Social Services in 2021.
The grant can be used for the development of sector-specific resources, knowledge and tools that can be integrated into existing curricula and/or continuing professional development programs for the relevant professions.
This Inclusion and Accessibility Fund grant opportunity will be open for application from the invited organisation only. The eligible organisation should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and relevant supporting documentation.
Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other supporting documents will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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National Child and Family Investment Strategy – Innovation Fund: Targeted Grant Opportunity
The Australian Government is inviting organisations currently delivering or seeking to deliver child and family services in select locations in each state and territory to apply for funding under the Innovation Fund through a targeted competitive grant process.
The program is a priority action under Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021-2031 and has been informed by the upcoming National Child and Family Investment Strategy due to be released in 2025.
Up to $8.573m over 3 years will be available to assist organisations:
test and prepare for the phased transfer of resources and funding for child and family service delivery to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs); and
shift service delivery focus to prevention and early supports for children and families.
As the Innovation Fund seeks to grow the ACCO sector, non-Indigenous organisations will be required to partner with an ACCO for this grant opportunity.
The grant opportunity is expected to be open in early 2025 for 4 weeks.
Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other supporting documents including eligible locations will be published when the grant opportunity is open for applications.
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Paid Employment Pathways Program – WorkFoundations Upcoming Grant Opportunity
The WorkFoundations grant opportunity will enable social enterprises and value aligned organisations to provide tailored, paid employment placements with integrated wrap-around services for eligible job seekers with complex barriers to employment. This 2 year grant opportunity will fund paid employment pathways, specifically designed to assist eligible jobseekers who are not yet competitive in the open labour market and need additional services to enter (re-enter) the workforce.
Who can apply
Social enterprises, particularly work integrated social enterprises
Value aligned organisations seeking to support vulnerable or disadvantaged people
Types of activities the grant can fund
Wages for job seekers undertaking a paid employment placement for up to 6 months
Wraparound services which could include vocational/non-vocational training and allied health services to improve work capacity and address employment barriers
Eligibility requirements applicants should be aware of
Social Enterprise applicants are required to provide evidence of their social enterprise status.
Value aligned organisation applicants are required to provide evidence of their commitment to the intent of WorkFoundations. For example
statements in their businesses charter or constitution, mission statement
performance measures
Reconciliation Action Plan etc
The draft Grant Opportunity Guidelines have been published on GrantConnect with this Forecast Opportunity.
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2024–25 Volunteer Grants Round
Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers and increasing participation in volunteering.
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Grants can be used to purchase communication or insurance items and/or purchase items or services to assist volunteers or volunteer-run activities that support the well-being and development of children (under 18).
The 2024–25 Volunteer Grants Opportunity is open for expressions of interest through Federal Members of Parliament (MP). Interested organisations should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and contact their local Federal MP for details on how to submit an expression of interest.
Organisations nominated by their MP will be invited by the department to fill out an application form in February 2025.
Consultation open on Families and Children Activity programs
Consultation extended for Families and Children Activity programs.
The Department of Social Services conducted a review of 3 children, youth and parenting programs delivered under the Families and Children (FaC) Activity to determine their effectiveness. Consultation on our findings has been extended until 10 February 2025.
To support the consultation, a Discussion Paper was published on 19 November 2024 to generate feedback and ideas which may inform the way the Australian Government makes future decisions about family and children supports.
The Discussion Paper is seeking your views on how to further strengthen the 3 children, youth and parenting programs:
Children and Parenting Support (CaPS)
Communities for Children Facilitating Partners (CfC FP)
Family Mental Health Support Services (FMHSS).
The Discussion Paper explores these programs’ intersection with key government actions and priorities. Consultation closes on 10 February 2025.
