ClosedNon-Profit

Aboriginal Community Mitigation and Crisis Management Grants

Emergency Recovery Victoria · Australia

The Aboriginal Community Mitigation and Crisis Management Grants support Aboriginal communities to strengthen resilience against natural disasters, particularly bushfires. Funding is provided through two competitive streams for crisis planning, mitigation, training and infrastructure projects in bushfire-affected areas of Victoria.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $1M

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Must be an incorporated Aboriginal organisation or eligible social enterprise supporting Aboriginal bushfire recovery. Must have Country directly impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires in the listed Victorian LGAs or Alpine Resorts. Must have a current ABN and no outstanding reports for previous government grants, unless applying through an eligible auspice. Individuals, sole traders, government agencies, unincorporated groups, commercial enterprises applying alone, fixed trusts and local governments cannot apply.
To be eligible, an organisation must be either an Aboriginal organisation that is an incorporated legal entity, or a social enterprise with a clearly stated purpose or mission specifically related to supporting Aboriginal communities in bushfire recovery. The organisation must have the capability to report to Emergency Recovery Victoria on the outcomes and activities of the funded project. Applicants must have had their Country directly impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires, within the specified Victorian Local Government Areas or Alpine Resorts in scope. Applicants must also have a current Australian Business Number and no outstanding final or financial reports for previous government grant programs. If an organisation is not incorporated or does not have an ABN, it may still apply with support from an eligible auspice organisation that agrees to manage the grant. Ineligible applicants include State and Federal government agencies, individuals and sole traders, unincorporated community organisations, commercial enterprises applying alone, fixed trusts, Local Government Authorities, and registered schools, preschools, TAFE institutes and universities, although some of these may act as auspice organisations.

What's Funded

Eligible activities include pre-bushfire season planning and mitigation works, public safety initiatives, bushfire crisis mitigation and management training and capacity building, rebuilding or repairing bushfire-affected Aboriginal infrastructure, constructing or upgrading emergency shelters and facilities, restoring community kitchens and emergency water or sewage systems, and fire-proofing community gathering spaces.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to improve Aboriginal communities' preparedness for future bushfire and emergency events, strengthen culturally safe crisis management planning, support Aboriginal-led bushfire management solutions, and improve the resilience and functionality of community infrastructure.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingcapital_expendituresustainabilityother

Keywords

Aboriginal communitiesbushfire recoverydisaster resiliencecrisis managementmitigationemergency preparednessinfrastructureVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Aboriginal Community Mitigation and Crisis Management Grants?

The Aboriginal Community Mitigation and Crisis Management Grants is a non-profit grant offered by Emergency Recovery Victoria in Australia, providing Up to $1M in funding. The Aboriginal Community Mitigation and Crisis Management Grants support Aboriginal communities to strengthen resilience against natural disasters, particularly bushfires. Funding is provided through two competitive streams for crisis planning, mitigation, training and infrastructure projects in bushfire-affected areas of Victoria.

How much funding does the Aboriginal Community Mitigation and Crisis Management Grants provide?

The Aboriginal Community Mitigation and Crisis Management Grants provides Up to $1M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Community Mitigation and Crisis Management Grants?

Must be an incorporated Aboriginal organisation or eligible social enterprise supporting Aboriginal bushfire recovery. Must have Country directly impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires in the listed Victorian LGAs or Alpine Resorts. Must have a current ABN and no outstanding reports for previous government grants, unless applying through an eligible auspice. Individuals, sole traders, government agencies, unincorporated groups, commercial enterprises applying alone, fixed trusts and local governments cannot apply.

What activities are funded?

Eligible activities include pre-bushfire season planning and mitigation works, public safety initiatives, bushfire crisis mitigation and management training and capacity building, rebuilding or repairing bushfire-affected Aboriginal infrastructure, constructing or upgrading emergency shelters and facilities, restoring community kitchens and emergency water or sewage systems, and fire-proofing community gathering spaces.

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