Grants for Women Program Guidelines 2014-15



-285752962113Grants for Women ProgramGuidelines-74485524757032014 - 2015 Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Guidelines PAGEREF _Toc406062745 \h 3About the Program PAGEREF _Toc406062746 \h 4What is covered by the grant PAGEREF _Toc406062747 \h 4What items will not be funded PAGEREF _Toc406062748 \h 4Selection criteria PAGEREF _Toc406062749 \h 5Priority Areas PAGEREF _Toc406062750 \h 51. Women’s Economic Independence PAGEREF _Toc406062751 \h 52. Women’s Leadership PAGEREF _Toc406062752 \h 6Who can apply PAGEREF _Toc406062753 \h 8Who cannot apply PAGEREF _Toc406062754 \h 8How to apply PAGEREF _Toc406062755 \h 8Submitting an application PAGEREF _Toc406062756 \h 10Hard copy applications PAGEREF _Toc406062757 \h 10Faxed applications PAGEREF _Toc406062758 \h 10Email applications PAGEREF _Toc406062759 \h 10GuidelinesPlease refer to the Department of Local Government and Communities’ website at dlgc..au/commgrants to access the application form.Contact should be made with the grants officer at the Department of Local Government and Communities on (08) 6551 8700 to discuss your project before completing the application form.Applications must be received by the Department of Local Government and Communities by email, post or fax by the closing date, to be considered for assessment.Please allow up to 12 weeks from the closing date to process your application.Closing Date: 4.00pm, Thursday 12 March 2015About the ProgramThe Grants for Women Program provides funding support for Western Australian based projects that focus on addressing the unique issues faced by women.What is covered by the grantFunding of up to $5,000 is available for projects that address one or both of the following priorities:women’s economic independencewomen’s leadership.Eligible project costs can include:advertising and promotionprinting and publishingexternal facilitator or consultant’s feesconsumable materialschild care provided by qualified providers in an accredited settinga contribution towards catering.What items will not be fundedinterstate and overseas travelconference attendancestaff wages infrastructure and capital equipment (e.g. computer equipment, office equipment, costumes, sewing machines)projects involving fund-raising, unless the funds go back into the projectprojects that duplicate an existing or similar project/service within the communityfunding towards the cost of prizes or gifts.Selection criteriaEach application will be assessed against the following selection criteria:community need - the project addresses one or both of the grant priorities and meets women’s identified needscommunity benefit - the project will provide positive and long lasting benefits for women in the priority areasevidence of established partnerships with other organisations that encourage collaboration and leverage support for the project. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate active partnerships for the project. sound planningvalue for money, andorganisational capacity - the organisation has the capacity to undertake and manage the project.Priority AreasIn tandem with the selection criteria, each application will also be assessed as to how it addresses and meets one or both of the priority areas of Women’s Economic Independence and/or Women’s Leadership. Women’s Economic IndependenceA range of social and cultural factors contribute to many women having a more precarious financial situation than their male counterparts. Time taken out from work to care for children, broader caring responsibilities for ageing parents and relatives, the widening gender pay gap and its associate effects on superannuation contributions can mean that women’s cumulative earning power is severely compromised throughout their working lives. Through the Grants for Women Program, the Department of Local Government and Communities fosters and encourages the community to explore grant projects that address:improving employment outcomes for women through initiatives that encourage the education, training and career development of girls and women, particularly in non-traditional disciplines such as science, technology and engineeringthe involvement of migrant, traditionally marginalised and Indigenous women in the workforceproviding information and advice on issues of economic independence to women and referring them to supports available to help make informed decisionsapproaches to building workplace thinking that are gender aware and which value diversityimproving women’s financial planning and literacy skills to reduce later life hardships andpromoting innovation and entrepreneurship as alternative pathways to support women’s economic independence.2. Women’s LeadershipWomen continue to experience significant barriers to leadership in the workplace and in broader community life. Barriers include inflexible workplaces, assumptions about women’s capabilities and career ambitions, and the undervaluing of non-traditional forms of work experience. Through the Women’s Grants Program, the Department of Local Government and Communities encourages the community to explore grant projects that:strengthen the positive profile of women and celebrating their contribution to the Western Australian communityimplement initiatives and proposals that increase the recognition of women as leaders and that develop leadership capacity for womenidentify and increase community awareness of barriers to women’s leadership and stimulating removal of those barrierssupport and encourage women to pursue leadership positionspromote the importance of increasing the number of women sitting on and chairing, Western Australian public and private sector boardsencourage workplaces to improve gender diversity at all levels of the organisation andexplore models of workplace support for women with caring responsibilities.Examples of previous projects approved for funding under these priorities areas include:a series of workshops in business planning, marketing, networking and developing on-line presences to support women in developing home-based, sustainable micro-businessesa three-day leadership retreat designed to assist women to develop leadership, communication and group skills, and build self-confidence, and to then continue to support each other's development and participation in community leadership roles via a supported social media group and regular gatheringsthe provision of life coaching sessions to women who are choosing to develop strategies for economic independencea rural women's field day with sessions on the agriculture business and a social media workshop. The project aims to support women in agriculture by developing skills, increasing awareness of available resources and increasing confidencea conference to give women the chance to network and attend workshops on re-entry to the workforce, budgeting, communication skills and financial knowledgecourses tailored for women to approach the process of becoming a tutor and embarking on a career in adult community education. Upon completion, participants will have the opportunity to design their own courses/workshops and deliver these for the communityan empowerment program for women regarding education and employment, including resume writing, interviewing, education options and childcare optionse-commerce workshops, designed to allow women to explore the possibilities, options, risks and challenges of setting themselves up in an e-commerce business, either individually or as a cooperative, andtraining for Aboriginal mentors, who will go on to lead and deliver sessions to young women focused on healthy lifestyle.Who can apply Eligible groups and organisations must be:an incorporated not–for–profit organisation a Local Government Authority an unincorporated not-for-profit organisation or community group, applying through the auspice of a not-for-profit incorporated body or a local government authority.A group or organisation is not-for-profit if its governing documents prohibit distribution of profits to individual members while the organisation is operating and on its wind-up.Who cannot applyYou should not apply for this grant if you are:an unincorporated organisation without an auspice arrangementa federal or state government agencyan individuala commercial for-profit organisationan organisation located within the Indian Ocean anisations that have not provided an acquittal and/or evaluation from previous Department of Local Government and Communities’ grant or program funding in accordance with the agreed timeframes are ineligible to apply until the required documentation has been submitted. How to applyApplicants must complete the appropriate sections in the application formApplicants must complete the checklist provided with the application formApplications must be signed by the organisation’s authorised signatoryStep 1Contact the grants Officer, Department of Local Government and Communities, on (08) 6551 8700 or at grants@dlgc..au, to discuss your project proposal prior to submitting an application.There is no question too big or too small.Step 2Download the application form and complete all sections of the document with respect to the proposed project.An electronic copy of the Grants for Women Program Application Form is available at dlgc..au/commgrants.Step 3 Before submitting an application for assessment, take a moment to complete the checklist at the rear of the Application Form to ensure that all application criteria have been met and all relevant information and attachments have been included.Step 4 Applications can be submitted to the Department of Local Government and Communities, by 4.00pm, Thursday 12 March 2015, via the following means only:Email: grants@dlgc..au(Preferred)Please ensure that a scanned copy of the signed declaration is included with email submissions. If it is not possible to include a scanned copy of the signed declaration, please post the original copy to the Department within five working days.Post GPO Box R1250, Perth 6844Fax 6552 1555Any application which is not lodged before the closing time will be excluded from consideration unless the applicant can provide conclusive evidence of mishandling of its application.Step 5All applications will be acknowledged via email within 5 business days of receipt. Should you not receive an acknowledgement, please contact the department by telephone or email to confirm that your application has been received. Submitting an applicationApplications can be submitted in hard copy, fax or email.Hard copy applicationsDownload and complete the Application Form from the Department of Local Government and Communities’ website and post with the original signed declaration and supporting documents.Faxed applicationsDownload and complete the Application Form from the Department of Local Government and Communities’ website and fax with the signed declaration and supporting documents.Email applicationsDownload and complete the Application Form from the Department of Local Government and Communities’ website and email to grants@dlgc..au. Attach a scanned PDF of the original signed declaration and any supporting documents (word or PDF).If you are unable to send a scanned PDF of the original signed declaration please send the signed declaration by post within five working days. As there is a limit on the size of attachments we can accept by email, you may wish to send supporting documents by mail. Please forward these documents within five (5) working days.For further informationIf you require further information about the Grants for Women Program or assistance in completing an application form, please contact:Grants OfficerCommunity Funding UnitDepartment of Local Government and CommunitiesGPO Box R1250PERTH WA 6844Tel: (08) 6551 8700Fax: (08) 6552 1555 Freecall: 1800 620 511 (Country Only)Email: info@dlgc..au Web: dlgc..au ................
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