ClosedNon-Profit
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Post-Custodial Grants — NSW
$300K – $2M available
NSW Health
These grants support non-government organisations and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to deliver specialist alcohol and other drug counselling, case management and support services for people exiting custody in New South Wales who are at risk of AOD-related harm. Funding was offered across two streams, including a dedicated stream for Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
Funding
$300K – $2M
Closed
29 May 2023
Duration
4 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Stream 1 applicants must be Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
• Stream 1 organisations must be incorporated under relevant legislation.
• Stream 1 organisations must be controlled and operated by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Stream 1 organisations must be connected to the community or communities in which they deliver services.
• Stream 1 organisations must be governed by a majority Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander governing body.
• Stream 1 organisations must be accredited against NSW Health approved accreditation standards for AOD treatment services, or be working towards this.
• Stream 2 applicants may be NGOs or ACCOs.
• Stream 2 applicants must be not-for-profit entities incorporated under eligible Australian legislation.
• Stream 2 applicants must hold current accreditation against NSW Health approved accreditation standards for AOD treatment services, or be working towards this.
The grant opportunity had two streams. Stream 1 was for registered Aboriginal community-controlled organisations that were incorporated under relevant legislation, controlled and operated by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, connected to the communities in which they deliver services, governed by a majority Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander governing body, and accredited against NSW Health approved accreditation standards for organisations delivering AOD treatment services or working towards this. Stream 2 was for NGOs and ACCOs that were not-for-profit entities incorporated under eligible Australian legislation and that held current accreditation against NSW Health approved accreditation standards for organisations delivering AOD treatment services or were working towards this.
What's Funded
Delivery of specialist alcohol and other drug counselling, case management and post-custodial support services for people leaving custody, including peer worker support and connections to housing, employment, training, welfare and community services.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved health and wellbeing for people exiting custody, increased access to treatment and community services, reduced AOD-related harm, overdose and suicide risk, improved access in rural and regional areas, and reduced reoffending and associated social costs.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
communityhealthtrainingemployment
Keywords
alcohol and other drugsAODpost-custodialcustodyhealthnon-government organisationsAboriginal community-controlled organisationscase management
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Post-Custodial Grants?
The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Post-Custodial Grants is a non-profit grant offered by NSW Health in Australia, providing $300K – $2M in funding. These grants support non-government organisations and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to deliver specialist alcohol and other drug counselling, case management and support services for people exiting custody in New South Wales who are at risk of AOD-related harm. Funding was offered across two streams, including a dedicated stream for Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
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How much funding does the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Post-Custodial Grants provide?
The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Post-Custodial Grants provides $300K – $2M in funding. The typical project duration is 4 years.
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Who is eligible for the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Post-Custodial Grants?
- Stream 1 applicants must be Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
- Stream 1 organisations must be incorporated under relevant legislation.
- Stream 1 organisations must be controlled and operated by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
- Stream 1 organisations must be connected to the community or communities in which they deliver services.
- Stream 1 organisations must be governed by a majority Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander governing body.
- Stream 1 organisations must be accredited against NSW Health approved accreditation standards for AOD treatment services, or be working towards this.
- Stream 2 applicants may be NGOs or ACCOs.
- Stream 2 applicants must be not-for-profit entities incorporated under eligible Australian legislation.
- Stream 2 applicants must hold current accreditation against NSW Health approved accreditation standards for AOD treatment services, or be working towards this.
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When does the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Post-Custodial Grants close?
Applications closed on 29 May 2023.
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What activities are funded?
Delivery of specialist alcohol and other drug counselling, case management and post-custodial support services for people leaving custody, including peer worker support and connections to housing, employment, training, welfare and community services.
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