The Valuing Diversity Grants Program 2013–14 enhances community awareness about cultural diversity and its benefits, and will support multicultural events across Queensland. Through this program, funding will be allocated to multicultural events across Queensland in the 2014 calendar year in two categories–with up to $20,000 per grant available under the Signature Events category, and up to $10,000 under the Culturally Diverse Events category.

I encourage community groups, non-government organisations and local governments to submit funding applications for events across Queensland that engage our diverse cultural communities, and people from the wider community, in activities that promote positive community relations, community cohesion and a greater understanding of cultural diversity.

Funding to support initiatives to address identified needs and issues will be announced at a later time.

The 2013–14 Funding Information Paper has further details about funding priorities, categories and criteria, as well as how to develop and submit funding proposals. The 2013–14 Funding Information Paper and Application Form are available from the department’s website at www.datsima.qld.gov.au/multicultural.

The Multicultural Affairs Queensland will conduct information sessions in June 2013 concerning the Valuing Diversity Grants Program. Further details will soon be available on the above website.

If you would like further information regarding the program or the submission of funding applications, please contact Multicultural Affairs Queensland on (07) 3224 5006 or email [email protected].

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 10 July 2013.

Source: email from Debbie Best (4/6/13)

Our Neighbourhood Community Grants encourage registered charities and community organisations to apply for funding of one-off cash payments between $1,000 and $25,000, for projects that will help to build healthier, more vibrant and more inclusive communities across Australia. 

Organisations interested in applying for a grant should visit www.ourneighbourhood.com.au
-Applications open 13 May
-Applications close 28 June
-Assessment stage in July/August
-Grant funding awarded in September

Source: NTYAN enews 3/6/13

 2013 Make the Difference! grants are open to applications from community not-for-profits and charities whose work is supporting disadvantaged young Australians.  

This program is aimed at 15-25 year old people who may be financially disadvantaged, homeless, juvenile justice offenders, drug or alcohol dependent, disabled or indigenous. Funded projects have been in the areas of financial literacy, skills training, work experience, community service and mentoring.  Each grant application must have the support of a financial planning professional in its local area and must be submitted by close of business Wednesday 31 July 2013. New grants will be announced in October.

For more information click www.future2foundation.org.au/grants.

Source: NTYAN enews 3/6/13

FRRR and Heywire are collaborating to help communities put into action the great ideas generated by the 32 young Australians who attended the 2013 Heywire Regional Youth Summit. ABC Radio’s Heywire Regional Youth Summit has been held annually in Canberra since 1998. The summit is open to people aged 16-22, living in regional or rural Australia, and designed to involve young people in a national conversation.

For the first time, FRRR is providing up to $70,000 to assist not-for-profit organisations in regional Australian communities ‘adopt’ and pilot one of seven Heywire project ideas.

1. Farmers’ Future - Valuing Food Producers
2. Cutting the Red Tape - Building Vibrant Regional Communities for Young People
3. The Green Room - Mental Health
4. Getting the Balance Right Media - Representation of Youth
5. Breaking Down the Door - Acceptance of LGBT Communities
6. Keys Please - Drink Driving
7. Fresh Faced Friday - Body Image

Seven communities will each receive up to $10,000 to pilot one Heywire project idea in their community. Applications that tap into the strengths of young people and adapt the project to their own local situation are encouraged.

Applications are open from 1 May 2013 and close 7 June 2013. Please make sure you read the Heywire booklet and grant guidelines before beginning your application.  We strongly recommend you look at the Heywire website to see more information on the project idea your community is thinking about adopting.

• Heywire Youth Summit Report
• Heywire Guidelines
• Heywire Application Form

If you have any questions, please see the FAQs and our top tips before calling FRRR on free call 1800 170 020 or get in touch with us via Facebook or Twitter.

Successful groups will be announced the 14 August.

Source: NTYAN enews 3/6/13

Grants to boost science and maths graduates
Six universities will work with schools to inspire the next generation of professionals in science, technology, engineering and maths. >>Read more

$4.55 million to help build multicultural communities
Community organisations across Australia are being encouraged to apply for grants under the Gillard Government's $4.55 million Building Multicultural Communities Program. >>Read more

$8 million to help Creative Young Stars
Applications for the Gillard Government's Creative Young Stars program will officially open on June 1. >>Read more

Source: Jan McLucas Grants Bulletin

Seeing Stars SKA Art Prize 2013
From: SKA
Amount: $3000-$1500 in open category and an ipad or ipad mini in 12years and under category
Closes: 11:59 AEST Friday 5 July 2013

Using the inspiration of the SKA, artists and would-be artists are invited to create original pieces of artwork expressing the excitement and mystery of the SKA and its potential for discovery. Seeing Stars is open to 2D graphic mediums including painting, drawing, textiles and prints of digital art. Mediums not accepted include photography, sculpture, installations or other craft.

Artwork should be based around one or more of the five 'themes':

• The birth of stars and galaxies
• The mysteries of dark energy
• Alien life
• The genius of Einstein
• Giant magnetic fields of space

>>Read more

UNESCO is seeking applications for grants to be distributed by 30 June.  The grants are to assist projects that further UNESCO’s priorities, including:

• Attaining quality education for all and lifelong learning;
• Mobilising science knowledge and policy for sustainable development;
• Addressing emerging social and ethical challenges;
• Fostering cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue; and
• Building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication

For more info click here

Source: AYAC April News

Calling all creative young innovators! Do you have an idea that could change our future?

Vibewire are putting the call out to changemakers (30 and under), who are working on or looking to launch creative projects with social impact, to apply to compete for $2, 000, an Innovation Lab Scholarship and other prizes at the Pitch the Future Event at the Vivid Festival of Ideas. See full list of prizes below.

We are accepting applications til 5pm May 15.

APPLY NOW

If your application is selected you along with 5 other young changemakers will have the opportunity to pitch your idea to Sydney’s creative and changemaker communities on May 30 at Vivid Ideas.  

The winning projects will receive:

• $2000 seed funding (audience choice only).
• 24/7 workspace at the Vibewire Innovation Lab (6 months for the winner and 3 months for the runner-up). The Lab is Sydney’s original co-working space for social innovators and is located on Harris St in Ultimo.
• Be matched with a mentor who will meet with you regularly over the next 6 months while you develop your project;
• Be profiled on Vibewire.org.
• Receive free access to all workshops and events taking place at the Innovation Lab.
• Receive a pass to Unleashed at the Opera House in November run by the Foundation for Young Australians.

See the applicant criteria on the Vibewire website. This event is being jointly produced by a collection of Australia’s leading organisations for social and creative entrepreneurs – Vivid Ideas Festival, Vibewire, the Foundation for Young Australians, the Awesome Foundation Sydney and StartSomeGood.com. The winner will be chosen by audience selection and the runner-up will be selected by judging panel.

The third round for the Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program is now open.

The program provides grants to organisations of between $5,000 and $50,000 to help youth from new and emerging communities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to participate in sport within their local communities.

The announcement from Minister for Sport and Multicultural Affairs Kate Lundy can be viewed here. Applications for the grant close on 2 May 2013 and successful applicants will be announced in July 2013. Click here to apply.

YWCA QLD is currently looking for talented young business women to be mentors in the Term 3 and Term 4 2013 programs.

Y Bloom is a 10 week program which is designed to build confidence, self-awareness, interpersonal skills, team work skills and personal direction.

Developed specifically for Year 9 girls, Y Bloom has been created to meet the need for more development opportunities in the adolescent years which provide students with real life experiences. The program has been designed to challenge all abilities and requires only a willingness to participate and learn.

Y Bloom takes a step further than traditional leadership development by drawing the link through educational activities between self, community, current schooling and future education, employment and life choices.