Other Funding
2005 Electorate Grants
The grants will assist local communities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II through projects of commemoration, celebration, education and preservation of our wartime legacy.
Website: 2005 Electorate Grants
Building Excellence in Support and Training
The aim of Building Excellence in Support and Training is to provide support and resources to ESO practitioners for pensions and welfare work to assist veterans, past and present members of the Australian Defence Forces and their dependants. A major objective of Building Excellence in Support and Training is to ensure high quality claims and appeals assistance by ESO practitioners.
Website: Building Excellence in Support and Training
Veteran and Community Grants
These grants aim to maintain and improve the independence and quality of life of members of the veteran community by providing financial assistance for activities, services and projects that sustain and/or enhance well being.
Website: Veteran and Community Grants
Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants
The Australian Government's commemorations program, Saluting Their Service, aims to highlight the sacrifice and service of Australia's servicemen and women in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations since Federation and to promote appreciation and understanding of the role that those who have served have played in shaping the nation.
Website: Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants
Higher Bandwidth Incentive Scheme
Higher Bandwidth Incentive Scheme was a $157.8 million national initiative of the Australian Government providing registered Internet service providers with incentive payments to supply higher bandwidth services in regional, rural and remote areas at prices comparable to those available in metropolitan areas.
Website: Higher Bandwidth Incentive Scheme
Active After-School Communities Program
The Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is a national initiative that provides primary school-aged children with access to free, structured physical activity programs in the after-school timeslot of 3.00pm to 5.30pm.
The program is designed to engage traditionally non-active children in structured physical activities and to build pathways with local community organisations, including sporting clubs.
Website: Active After-School Communities Program
Australian Government Envirofund
The Australian Government Envirofund (the Envirofund) is a funding program that helps local communities undertake important on-ground environmental activities. The Australian Government introduced the Envirofund in 2002 as the local action component of the Australian Government's $5.1 billion Natural Heritage Trust. It helps community groups and individuals undertake small projects aimed at conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable natural resource use. The Australian Government has committed funding for the Envirofund to 2012-2013.
Website: Australian Government Envirofund
Community Water Grants
The Australian Government's Community Water Grants program helps local community organisations save, recycle or improve the health of their local water resources. Community Water Grants will provide a total of $200 million nationally over five years to help communities play a positive role in tackling Australia's water challenge. The grants encourage better water use and will improve water health through practical on-the-ground projects.
Website: Australian Community Water Grants
Photovolatic Rebate Program
The Photovoltaic Rebate Program provides cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes, schools and community use buildings.
Website: Photovolatic Rebate Program
Renewable Energy Commercialisation Program
Renewable Energy Commercialisation Program is a five-year competitive grants program that provides support for strategically important renewable energy technology initiatives that have strong commercial potential.
Website: Renewable Energy Commercialisation Program
Local Greenhouse Action
Local Greenhouse Action is a $13.8 million Australian Government initiative which assists local government, communities and individual households reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Website: Local Greenhouse Action
Indigenous Heritage Program
The Indigenous Heritage Program supports projects that identify, conserve and promote the Indigenous heritage values of places important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Website: Indigenous Heritage Program
