BLACK SUMMER BUSHFIRE RECOVERY GRANTS
The Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) grants, are opening soon.
These are funded by the Australian Government, from the National Bushfire Recovery Fund. Applications will be open from 22 July to 2 September 2021.
The grants can fund a broad range of community led projects – from social and community wellbeing projects right through to projects that support the recovery of local economies and built environments.
We want communities to know that applications are sought from all communities in eligible Local Government Areas. These grants are seeking ideas from different community groups, small business and Indigenous Australians about support for your community, as well as Councils and large businesses.
This grants program is not available for individuals, partnerships or trusts. To be eligible, you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following:
· an entity incorporated in Australia
· a company limited by guarantee
· an incorporated association
· an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
· an Aboriginal Land Council or indigenous corporation
· a local governing agency or body (such as a Council) or ACT governing agency.
Project proposals can be anywhere from $20,000 to $10 million.
Applicant support services
There will be applicant support workshops (in person and online) available for people who would like some help with the application process, these dates will be confirmed in the coming weeks – expected to be around late July early August.
The workshops will cover how to write a good application, making sure it is answering what is asked in the criteria. The workshops will not provide someone to write your application. The workshops won’t give applicants an advantage in the grants process, but aim to help people understand the guidelines and criteria to make sure you are putting forward the best version of your proposal.
The locations of the workshops will be listed at recovery.gov.au/black-summer-grants. If your area is not located near one of these workshops, you can advise community members register for an online webinar. Please note that dates may change due to COVID-19 restrictions, so please register early so that you are kept informed of changes.
Applications will open on 22 July, which gives people some time to think about what kind of project would work in our area. Applications will close on 2 September.
To read the guidelines and a preview application form visit the Business Grants Hub website at Business Grants Hub