Volunteer Grants 2013
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Date:
24 Apr 2013 (All day)
The Federal Government (FaCHSIA) is offering $16 million in funding to not-for-profit organisations to help their volunteers and encourage volunteering.
Eligible not-for-profits can apply for grants between $1,000–$5000 to:
- Purchase portable, tangible, small equipment items to help their volunteers
- Contribute to the reimbursement of fuel costs for their volunteers who use their own car to transport others to activities, deliver food, assist with medical appointments or help people in need
- Contribute to the reimbursement of transport costs incurred by volunteers with disability who are unable to drive
- Contribute to the cost of training courses and/or undertake background screening checks for their volunteers.
