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Volunteer grants for Gippsland open for Expression of Interests for until 1 September 2023
Federal Member Darren Chester seeks Expressions of Interest from Gippsland community groups for Volunteer Grants ($1k-$5k) to support local volunteers' work. Submit EOIs by 5pm, 1 September , 2023.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from local community groups for the latest round of Volunteer Grants. Mr Chester encouraged local volunteer organisations to apply for funding to support the work of volunteers. "Throughout Gippsland we have thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time and support the community. This funding is designed to assist organisations to ensure they can continue to provide for and support the community safely and appropriately," Mr Chester said.
Federal MP Darren Chester says small grants can help volunteers purchase life saving equipment or support their
Community grants application
Mr Chester said local organisations can apply for grants of between $1,000 and $5,000. "These grants can help pay for equipment, reimburse fuel costs, expenses associated with training and transport or for promoting awareness and increasing participation in volunteering. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community and by continuing to help each other and work together, we are building a stronger and safer Gippsland," Mr Chester said.
Interested organisations must submit an EOI to be considered for a grant. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 5pm, Friday September 1, 2023. Successful applicants will then be invited to complete a full submission. Volunteer organisations can submit an EOI form via Darren Chester's website. Completed forms must be submitted by 5pm, Friday September 1, 2023.
Other volunteer groups and organisations in Gippsland are:
- Animal Aid Gippsland
- Gippsland Art Gallery
- GippSport
- Lifeline Gippsland
- Gippsland MTB Inc
- Gippsland Rotary Centenary House
- Art Resource Collective Inc
Pictures from Darren Chester Facebook page.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
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