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Bushfire Recovery Grants for Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations

Emergency Recovery Victoria · Australia

These grants supported councils, charities and community organisations to assist recovery, redevelopment and resilience after the 2019-20 Victorian Bushfires and to build future capacity and preparedness. Funding was available for projects delivering direct benefits to bushfire-affected Victorian communities.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $500K

Closed

31 Dec 2021

Duration

up to 16 months

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants included Victorian local government authorities and incorporated community service organisations. Applicants required a current ABN and no outstanding final reports from previous government grants. Unincorporated groups or those without an ABN could apply via an eligible auspice organisation. Projects had to occur in eligible bushfire-affected Victorian local government areas or alpine resorts.
Eligible applicants were local government authorities, including LGA-managed, operated, administered and regulated trusts, and community service organisations operating in Victoria that were incorporated legal entities under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2001 (Vic), or the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth). Applicants needed a current Australian Business Number and no outstanding final reports for previous government grant programs. Organisations without incorporation or an ABN could apply if supported by an eligible auspice organisation that agreed to manage the grant. Ineligible applicants included state and federal government agencies, individuals and sole traders, unincorporated community organisations, commercial enterprises, fixed trusts, and registered primary and secondary schools, preschools, TAFE institutes and universities, although some of these could act as an auspice. Projects had to occur in bushfire-affected areas in scope and demonstrate direct community benefit.

What's Funded

Projects in bushfire-affected Victorian communities such as community recovery and resilience initiatives, psychosocial support services, youth and wellbeing programs, community infrastructure upgrades, emergency power projects, volunteering and recovery coordination, tourism and economic recovery support, and local employment and training pathways.

Expected Outcomes

Direct benefits to bushfire-affected communities, improved community participation and accessibility, stronger recovery and resilience, economic and social benefits for local areas, and delivery of funded activities in accordance with agreed milestones and final reporting requirements.

Key Information

Applicant Types

local_governmentnon_profitcooperativeindigenous_organisationtrustother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityemploymenttrainingcapital_expendituresustainabilityother

Keywords

bushfire recoverycommunity resiliencelocal governmentcommunity service organisationsVictoriadisaster recoveryregional communitieswellbeing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bushfire Recovery Grants for Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations?

The Bushfire Recovery Grants for Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations is a non-profit grant offered by Emergency Recovery Victoria in Australia, providing Up to $500K in funding. These grants supported councils, charities and community organisations to assist recovery, redevelopment and resilience after the 2019-20 Victorian Bushfires and to build future capacity and preparedness. Funding was available for projects delivering direct benefits to bushfire-affected Victorian communities.

How much funding does the Bushfire Recovery Grants for Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations provide?

The Bushfire Recovery Grants for Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations provides Up to $500K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 16 months.

Who is eligible for the Bushfire Recovery Grants for Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations?

Eligible applicants included Victorian local government authorities and incorporated community service organisations. Applicants required a current ABN and no outstanding final reports from previous government grants. Unincorporated groups or those without an ABN could apply via an eligible auspice organisation. Projects had to occur in eligible bushfire-affected Victorian local government areas or alpine resorts.

When does the Bushfire Recovery Grants for Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations close?

Applications closed on 31 Dec 2021.

What activities are funded?

Projects in bushfire-affected Victorian communities such as community recovery and resilience initiatives, psychosocial support services, youth and wellbeing programs, community infrastructure upgrades, emergency power projects, volunteering and recovery coordination, tourism and economic recovery support, and local employment and training pathways.

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