Grants open for volunteer organisations

AUGUST 8, 2018: Community organisations throughout the region are invited to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to support the efforts of their volunteers.Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available under the Volunteer Grants program to help community organisations buy equipment such as laptops, pay fuel costs, train volunteers or improve their fundraising.12 organisations in my electorate were among the 2,690 groups nationally who benefitted from the last round of Volunteer Grants, and I encourage all not-for-profit organisations  to apply. to help make the work of our volunteers easier, safer and more enjoyable.For more information visit the Australian Government’s GrantConnect website at www.grants.gov.auApplications close Tuesday 18 September 2018.