ClosedNon-Profit2023 Seniors Festival grants category 2

2023 Seniors Festival grants category 2 — NSW

$1K – $5K available

Department of Communities and Justice

Funding for community organisations and councils to run larger local events and activities during the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival. Category 2 supports programs that help older people in New South Wales stay active, connected and engaged in their communities.

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Funding

$1K – $5K

Closed

8 Aug 2022

Duration

1 February 2023 to 27 February 2023

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applicant must be a not-for-profit organisation, charitable organisation, public company limited by guarantee, or local government authority based in New South Wales • For-profit organisations cannot apply • Individuals cannot apply • Applicant must be located in New South Wales • Project must occur in New South Wales • Project must be conducted between 2023-02-01 and 2023-02-27 • Only one application per organisation per project is accepted • Applicant must hold public liability insurance of at least $20 million, or apply via a sponsoring body • Applicant must provide a COVID-19 Safety Plan • Category 2 grant funding must be matched by 50% of the organisation's resources • Catering costs are not funded for Category 2 projects • Funding cannot be used for commercial for-profit activities • Funding cannot be used for capital works or building work • Funding cannot be used for permanent salaries or wages • Funding cannot be used for permanent equipment purchases such as tablets and computers • Funding cannot be used for business-as-usual or general operating expenses • Funding cannot be used for gambling or alcohol-related activities • Funding cannot be used for travel to the Premier's Gala Concerts • Projects coordinated by New South Wales Government departments and statutory authorities are not eligible • The same program or activity cannot be funded twice
Applicants must be not-for-profit organisations, charitable organisations, public companies limited by guarantee, or local government authorities based in New South Wales. Applicants must be located in New South Wales and the proposed project must occur in New South Wales between 1 February 2023 and 27 February 2023. Projects must align with the NSW Seniors Festival objectives and Category 2 requirements. Grant funding for Category 2 must be matched by 50% of the organisation's resources. Applicants must provide evidence of public liability insurance of at least $20 million, or apply via a sponsoring body if not covered, and provide a COVID-19 Safety Plan. Only one application per organisation per project is accepted. Ineligible applicants include for-profit organisations and individuals. Ineligible activities include commercial for-profit activities, capital works, permanent salaries or wages, permanent equipment purchases, business-as-usual operating costs, gambling or alcohol-related activities, travel to the Premier's Gala Concerts, projects coordinated by NSW Government departments and statutory authorities, duplicate applications for the same activity, and catering costs for Category 2 projects.

What's Funded

Larger local community programs and activities during the NSW Seniors Festival, such as social events, exercise or dance classes, nature walks, art workshops, technology workshops or training, legal or estate planning information days, expert advice sessions, and activities connecting seniors with local organisations and services.

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Expected Outcomes

Delivery of accessible local Seniors Festival activities in New South Wales between 1 February and 27 February 2023, increased participation and engagement of older people, connection to community services, attendance tracking, promotion of events, and submission of a written acquittal report within 30 days of project completion.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitlocal_government

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingother

Keywords

seniorsfestivalcommunity eventslocal activitiesNew South Walesnot-for-profitlocal governmentaccessibility

Official Grant Page

Department of Communities and Justice

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the 2023 Seniors Festival grants category 2?

The 2023 Seniors Festival grants category 2 is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Communities and Justice in Australia, providing $1K – $5K in funding. Funding for community organisations and councils to run larger local events and activities during the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival. Category 2 supports programs that help older people in New South Wales stay active, connected and engaged in their communities.
2

How much funding does the 2023 Seniors Festival grants category 2 provide?

The 2023 Seniors Festival grants category 2 provides $1K – $5K in funding. The typical project duration is 1 February 2023 to 27 February 2023.
3

Who is eligible for the 2023 Seniors Festival grants category 2?

  • Applicant must be a not-for-profit organisation, charitable organisation, public company limited by guarantee, or local government authority based in New South Wales
  • For-profit organisations cannot apply
  • Individuals cannot apply
  • Applicant must be located in New South Wales
  • Project must occur in New South Wales
  • Project must be conducted between 2023-02-01 and 2023-02-27
  • Only one application per organisation per project is accepted
  • Applicant must hold public liability insurance of at least $20 million, or apply via a sponsoring body
  • Applicant must provide a COVID-19 Safety Plan
  • Category 2 grant funding must be matched by 50% of the organisation's resources
  • Catering costs are not funded for Category 2 projects
  • Funding cannot be used for commercial for-profit activities
  • Funding cannot be used for capital works or building work
  • Funding cannot be used for permanent salaries or wages
  • Funding cannot be used for permanent equipment purchases such as tablets and computers
  • Funding cannot be used for business-as-usual or general operating expenses
  • Funding cannot be used for gambling or alcohol-related activities
  • Funding cannot be used for travel to the Premier's Gala Concerts
  • Projects coordinated by New South Wales Government departments and statutory authorities are not eligible
  • The same program or activity cannot be funded twice
4

When does the 2023 Seniors Festival grants category 2 close?

Applications closed on 8 Aug 2022.
5

What activities are funded?

Larger local community programs and activities during the NSW Seniors Festival, such as social events, exercise or dance classes, nature walks, art workshops, technology workshops or training, legal or estate planning information days, expert advice sessions, and activities connecting seniors with local organisations and services.
6

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