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Programs for Fire Affected Communities

A range of grants have been made available to support volunteers and communities affected by the Victorian Bushfire Crisis. Any new grants which are approved will be added to this page as they become available.

Community Recovery Fund

In February 2009, the Victorian and Australian Governments jointly established a $10 million Community Recovery Fund. Each level of government is contributing $5 million to assist community development and recovery following the devastating bushfires.

The Fund operates in line with the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements and is designed to assist in community recovery, aid community development and strengthen community capacity building for the future.
Read more about Community Recovery Fund.

Volunteer Small Grants Program – Bushfire Relief

Emergency Volunteer Support Grants – Bushfire Relief

Applications for these grant programs are now closed. These programs have provided more than $1.5 million to more than 100 organisations to support volunteers in bushfire-affected communities across Victoria. All applications currently submitted are under assessment and applicants will be notified of the outcomes by 30 June 2009.

Information about alternative bushfire-related funding and financial support can be found through the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority Website.

Other Open Departmental Grant Programs

Victorian Community Support Grants – Building Community Infrastructure - to build or upgrade community centres and other community infrastructure and facilities that meet a range of community groups’ and organisations’ needs.

Victorian Community Support Grants – Planning - funds planning projects that respond to emerging community needs.

Victorian Community Support Grants – Strengthening Communities - funds community-driven projects that help develop skills and encourage diverse community participation.

Emergency Volunteer Support Grants Program - help for organisations providing voluntary emergency relief in drought-affected areas.

Victorian Volunteer Small Grants - help for organisations to attract new volunteers, create new volunteering opportunities and strengthen existing volunteer programs.

• Emergency Grant: Sporting and Recreational Equipment - to replace essential sporting or first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed.

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