Non-Council Grants
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Some of the possible grants we would like known to you include:
Child Care Rebate
To help working families with the cost of child care, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations are offering a rebate of up to $7,500 (indexed) per child, for eligible families.
For more information visit http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payments/family-assistance-payments/child-care-Rebate.php or call 13 61 50
Project Local
Do you have an idea that you think will make your community a better place to live? Then Project Local is for you. Project Local is looking to help make your community better by funding your ideas.
For more information visit http://projectlocal.com.au/?q=howitworks or email projectlocal@newslocal.com.au
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)
If you are an eligible job seeker and are interested in starting and running a small business, you may be able to access assistance through the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS). NEIS can provide you with accredited small business training, business advice and mentoring, as well as ongoing income support for up to 52 weeks.
For more information visit http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/JSA/EmploymentServices/Pages/NEIS.aspx
Local Sporting Champions Program
The Australian Sports Commission are offering grants of $500 to successful individual applicants and $3,000 for successful teams. The Local Sporting Champions Program is designed to support young people participating in state and national level sporting championships as either an athlete, coach, umpire or referee.
For more information visit http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/local_sporting_champions, email juniorsport@ausport.gov.au or phone 6214 1111
Anna Wearne Memorial Trust Grants
The Anna Wearne Memorial Trust is offering grants to individuals or community organisations to create opportunities for young people to reach their potential, where such potential is hampered due to disadvantage or inquality.
For more information visit http://www.annawearnetrust.org.au/ or email michelle@michellefrench.com.au or to download an application form go to http://www.annawearnetrust.org.au/applicationform.doc
Youth Off the Streets Scholarship Program
Grants are available to celebrate the gifts and strengths of young people from the Australian community who exhibit determination and potential but who lack the personal support networks and resources that will allow them to fulfil that potential.
For more information visit http://www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/scholarship-program/w1/i1001894/, email Christallai@youthoffthestreets.com.au or phone 9330 3537
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For further information, contact Noelene Rudolph, Coordinator of Community Planning and Develpoment on 4645 5050 or email
