The Volunteer Grants program is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to assist volunteers and encourage volunteering.
Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers and increasing participation in volunteering.
Not-for-profit community organisations in the Dunkley Electorate are now invited to submit an Expression of Interest for grants of between $1,000 and $5,000
Purchase communication or insurance items as listed below that will benefit any of the community organisations’ volunteers:
Mobile phones, phone bills and radio communication devices
Computers, laptops, and tablets, where those items are primarily used for online communications and activity
Software, where the software is primarily used for or to facilitate online communications and activity (e.g. email or videoconferencing software)
Electronic audio and visual equipment, where the equipment is primarily used for or to facilitate online communications and activity (e.g. video-communication equipment)
Electronic payment devices where the device is primarily used for or to facilitate online communication and activity
Internet service fees incurred by the community organisation
Insurance premiums incurred by the community organisation
(A) Purchase items or services for the main purpose of supporting a community organisation’s volunteers from the following cohorts:
Children (under 18) as a means of supporting their development, or
Adults whose volunteering activities support children’s development and wellbeing
(B) Fund volunteer-run activities within the community organisation, for the main purpose of supporting:
Children’s (under 18) development and wellbeing, or
Parents/carers to develop the skills necessary to ensure a child’s development
Purchasing eligible small equipment items for use by volunteers
Contributing to volunteers' fuel costs
Contributing to transport costs for volunteers with disability who are unable to drive
Training courses for volunteers
Funding background screening checks for volunteers
Conduct activities to promote awareness of, and increase participation in, volunteering opportunities
Expressions of Interest will be assessed by an independent Community Panel, who will determine which EOIs will proceed to the application stage. If your EOI is approved, you will be invited to complete a detailed formal application through an online portal, which will be processed by the Department of Social Services. Funding is limited, so unfortunately not all EOIs will be able to proceed.
Please note: the Department of Social Service’s timeline for this round of grants indicates that funds will be made available to successful organisations in August 2025.
For more information, please contact the Dunkley electorate office on (03) 9781 2333 or email [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.
