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Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot)
Australian Government · Australia
The Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) funds organisations to deliver place-based leadership and resilience training for current and emerging regional leaders, and to build regional networks that support long-term economic and social resilience. Grants range from $250,000 to $5 million and can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.
Funding
$250K – $5M
Closed
31 May 2023
Duration
up to 2 years
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
Must have an active ABN and be an incorporated entity such as a company, incorporated association, incorporated not-for-profit, PFRO or Indigenous Corporation.
Project must have at least $250,000 in eligible expenditure and be completed by 31 May 2023.
Joint applications are allowed, with an eligible lead organisation as the main driver of the project.
Not open to individuals, partnerships, unincorporated associations, government bodies, non-corporate Commonwealth entities, or organisations listed as not joining the National Redress Scheme.
To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following entities: an entity incorporated in Australia; a company limited by guarantee; an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust; an incorporated association; an incorporated not for profit organisation; a publicly funded research organisation (PFRO) as defined in section 14; or an Indigenous Corporation under the Corporation (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth). Your project must have at least $250,000 in eligible expenditure and must be completed by 31 May 2023. Joint applications are acceptable, provided there is a lead organisation that is the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply. You are not eligible to apply if you are any organisation not included in the eligible entity list; an organisation, or your project partner is an organisation, included on the National Redress Scheme’s list of ‘Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme’; an individual; a partnership; an unincorporated association; a trust (unless applying through an incorporated trustee); a Commonwealth, State, Territory or local government body (including government business enterprises); or a non-corporate Commonwealth entity.
What's Funded
Place based leadership training programs for current and emerging regional leaders; facilitation of networks between regional leaders, mentors and experts; activities and techniques that help participants develop deeper connections within their regions to support long-term resilience and recovery from crises such as COVID-19 and bushfires.Before you apply
Check Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) fit and evidence gaps before 31 May 2023
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved leadership and resilience skills among current and emerging regional leaders; stronger regional networks and connections between leaders, mentors and experts; enhanced capacity and capability of local participants to support their region’s economic and social wellbeing and long-term resilience to future challenges.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companytrustnon_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitytrainingother
Keywords
regionalleadershipresiliencecommunitytrainingnetworksCOVID-19 recoverybushfire recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot)?
The Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $250K – $5M in funding. The Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) funds organisations to deliver place-based leadership and resilience training for current and emerging regional leaders, and to build regional networks that support long-term economic and social resilience. Grants range from $250,000 to $5 million and can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.
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How much funding does the Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) provide?
The Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) provides $250K – $5M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
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Who is eligible for the Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot)?
Must have an active ABN and be an incorporated entity such as a company, incorporated association, incorporated not-for-profit, PFRO or Indigenous Corporation.
Project must have at least $250,000 in eligible expenditure and be completed by 31 May 2023.
Joint applications are allowed, with an eligible lead organisation as the main driver of the project.
Not open to individuals, partnerships, unincorporated associations, government bodies, non-corporate Commonwealth entities, or organisations listed as not joining the National Redress Scheme.
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When does the Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) close?
Applications closed on 31 May 2023.
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What activities are funded?
Place based leadership training programs for current and emerging regional leaders; facilitation of networks between regional leaders, mentors and experts; activities and techniques that help participants develop deeper connections within their regions to support long-term resilience and recovery from crises such as COVID-19 and bushfires.
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How do I apply for the Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot)?
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