Funding Opportunities for Your School - November 15 2018

1.     The John Bell Scholarship
The John Bell Scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students living in regional or remote areas, who are interested in a career as a performer. Three talented high school students will get the opportunity to travel to Bell Shakespeare's headquarters in January 2019 to take part in the intensive week-long program. After being flown to Sydney, the recipients will undertake acting master classes and backstage tours, observe rehearsals and watch live performances of the company's first production for 2019. To apply, go to:  www.bellshakespeare.com.au/learning/scholarships/

2.     Principals Project Grant - Round 1 - Australian Securities and Investments Commission
ASIC's MoneySmart Teaching program provides teachers with professional learning and classroom resources to support delivery of financial literacy education in the classroom. Applications close 5pm, 26 October 2018 (ACT Local Time)
https://www.grants.gov.au/?event=public.GO.show&GOUUID=5210EB42-AB54-1485-B34036FDE2718E5C

3.     Deafness Foundation Grants Program
The Deafness Foundation is currently inviting applications from organisations across Australia for funding for projects that support the deaf and hard of hearing and which address one of the Deafness Foundation's Strategic Priorities. Applications close: 31 October 2018. http://www.deafness.org.au/grants-awards/financial-grants-program/

4.     Cadbury Fundraiser Community Grants
The Cadbury Fundraiser Community Grants support a wide range of community-based projects that increase opportunities for community collaboration and participation in sports and recreation, and learning and development within three months of an eligible purchase of Cadbury fundraising chocolates. Note: Schools, students and student groups are not permitted to apply, but Cadbury Fundraiser welcomes applications from parent or teacher groups, school community groups and parent fundraising committees. Applications close 16 November 2018. https://www.fundraising.com.au/community-grants

5.     Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants
Woolworths in partnership with Landcare Australia, is giving schools or early learning centres the opportunity to apply for a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant of up to $1,000. Hundreds of grants will be offered to inspire kids with hand-on projects with a focus on sustainable food production, improving waste management practices and enhancing native habitats. Applications close 3pm (EST) 23 November 2018. https://landcareaustralia.org.au/woolworthsgrants

6.     EastWeb Grants
The EastWeb Grants support projects within Victoria working with Indigenous, Asylum Seeker or Refugee communities in the areas of health care, employment, education and cultural heritage promotion and maintenance.  It funds projects that build the capacity of communities to create long term strategies for change. Applications close 24 November 2018. http://eastweb.org.au/grants/

7.     Local History Grants (VIC)
The Victorian Government recognises that local and community history is an important part of Victoria's memory. The Local History Grants Program encourages and fosters community activities that preserve, record and share the local, social and community history of Victoria and Victorians. The 2018-2019 Local History Grants Program will open to applications on Tuesday 16 October 2018. Applications close midnight, Tuesday 18 December 2018. Check the grants section of our website after the 16th to apply. https://prov.vic.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/local-history-grants-program

8.     Recreational Fishing Grants Program (RFGP) (VIC)
The Recreational Fishing Grants Program (RFGP), being held annually by the Victorian Government through the Recreational Fishing Licence Trust Account, disburses revenue derived from the sale of Recreational Fishing Licences to projects that will improve recreational fishing in Victoria. It has funded over 600 projects, worth more than $21 million throughout Victoria. Schools are eligible to apply for small grants under this program. Applications close 28 February 2019. https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-grants-program