ClosedNon-Profit
Community based volunteer palliative care NGO grant program — NSW
$524K – $524K available
Hunter New England Local Health District
Funding to support delivery of community-based volunteer palliative care services for people with a life limiting illness and their carers in the Hunter New England region. The grant supports an NGO to recruit, train and manage volunteers and deliver nonclinical palliative care support aligned with national standards.
Funding
$524K – $524K
Closed
24 Nov 2024
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Must be a not-for-profit non-government organisation incorporated under relevant Australian legislation
• Eligible incorporation includes the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW), Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), or Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)
• Must deliver the funded activity within one or more eligible Hunter New England regions
• Eligible regions are Newcastle/Greater Newcastle, Upper and Lower Hunter (excluding Maitland and Dungog), Port Stephens, New England/North West, and Lower Mid North Coast (excluding Taree and surrounds)
• Project must align with the grant objectives and National Palliative Care Standards
• Application must be submitted by the due date and be complete
• Individuals cannot apply
• Federal, state or local government agencies or bodies, and affiliate health organisations cannot apply
• For-profit organisations cannot apply
• Unincorporated organisations or groups cannot apply
• Organisations duplicating an existing federally or NSW government funded service cannot apply unless expanding to a new region
Applicants must be not-for-profit non-government organisations incorporated under relevant Australian legislation, including the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW), the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), or the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth). The funded activity must be carried out within one or more eligible regions in the Hunter New England area: Newcastle/Greater Newcastle, Upper and Lower Hunter (excluding Maitland and Dungog), Port Stephens, New England/North West, and Lower Mid North Coast (excluding Taree and surrounds). Applicants must align the project with the grant objectives and National Palliative Care Standards, submit the application by the due date, and submit a complete application. Individuals, government agencies or bodies, affiliate health organisations, for-profit organisations, unincorporated organisations or groups, and organisations duplicating an existing federally or NSW government funded service unless expanding to a new region are not eligible.
What's Funded
Funding supports a volunteer manager position to recruit, train and manage volunteers delivering community-based volunteer palliative care services, including respite for carers, companionship, minor practical tasks, support for hobbies and recreation, biography writing and bereavement support.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved quality of life for people with a life limiting illness and their carers and families in the Hunter New England region, delivery of volunteer palliative care aligned with National Palliative Care Standards, appropriately qualified and skilled volunteers, and end-of-funding program evaluation and reporting.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisation
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
communitytrainingemployment
Keywords
palliative carevolunteersnon-government organisationsnot-for-profitcommunity healthHunter New Englandcarer supportbereavement support
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Community based volunteer palliative care NGO grant program?
The Community based volunteer palliative care NGO grant program is a non-profit grant offered by Hunter New England Local Health District in Australia, providing $524K – $524K in funding. Funding to support delivery of community-based volunteer palliative care services for people with a life limiting illness and their carers in the Hunter New England region. The grant supports an NGO to recruit, train and manage volunteers and deliver nonclinical palliative care support aligned with national standards.
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How much funding does the Community based volunteer palliative care NGO grant program provide?
The Community based volunteer palliative care NGO grant program provides $524K – $524K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Community based volunteer palliative care NGO grant program?
- Must be a not-for-profit non-government organisation incorporated under relevant Australian legislation
- Eligible incorporation includes the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW), Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), or Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)
- Must deliver the funded activity within one or more eligible Hunter New England regions
- Eligible regions are Newcastle/Greater Newcastle, Upper and Lower Hunter (excluding Maitland and Dungog), Port Stephens, New England/North West, and Lower Mid North Coast (excluding Taree and surrounds)
- Project must align with the grant objectives and National Palliative Care Standards
- Application must be submitted by the due date and be complete
- Individuals cannot apply
- Federal, state or local government agencies or bodies, and affiliate health organisations cannot apply
- For-profit organisations cannot apply
- Unincorporated organisations or groups cannot apply
- Organisations duplicating an existing federally or NSW government funded service cannot apply unless expanding to a new region
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When does the Community based volunteer palliative care NGO grant program close?
Applications closed on 24 Nov 2024.
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What activities are funded?
Funding supports a volunteer manager position to recruit, train and manage volunteers delivering community-based volunteer palliative care services, including respite for carers, companionship, minor practical tasks, support for hobbies and recreation, biography writing and bereavement support.
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