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Carers Small Grants Program
Carers Small Grants Program
Status: CLOSED
Applications are now closed.
Supporting Tasmanian Carers
The Tasmanian Government acknowledges the vital role and significant contribution of unpaid carers to the health, wellbeing and security of their family members and friends who need support and assistance.
Carers deserve recognition for what they do in our communities and for their intrinsic value in our society and it is important that they are recognised and respected as individuals as well as key partners in the broader care support network.
Supporting Tasmanian Carers: Tasmanian Carer Action Plan 2021-2024 (Supporting Tasmanian Carers) is the Tasmanian Government’s plan to support carers with three key action areas: Recognition, Access and Participation, and Learning. The Action Plan supports carers to access services and participate in the community, enhance the recognition of carers, and ensure that carer’s voices are considered in the development of policy and programs.
Applications for the Carers Small Grants Program are encouraged to demonstrate alignment with Supporting Tasmanian Carers. A copy of the Tasmanian Carer Action Plan can be found here.
Overview
To celebrate and promote the contribution of carers to their communities, the Tasmanian Government is providing funding for a Carers Small Grants Program to support Carers Week events run by local organisations across the State. A total of $10,860 will be available
under the Grants Program in 2023-24.
For the purposes of the Carers Small Grants Program, a carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic or life limiting condition alcohol or drug dependence or who are frail or aged.
Funding Arrangements
The total funding pool for the Carers Small Grants Program is $10,860 and organisations will be funded on a ‘first-in’ basis.
Applicants can apply for funding of up to $1,000 for events to celebrate National Carers Week (15-21 October 2023) or for a community event that celebrates/supports carers that benefits carers in 2023-24. Carers will be invited and encouraged to participate in these events.
Eligibility
The Program is open to incorporated, not-for-profit organisations that deliver community support, services and/or programs to Tasmanian's; and can either be a local government authority (councils), not-for-profit organisations or not-for-profit companies registered under company law (please refer the Program Guidelines for more detailed information).
The details of the successful applicants will be made publicly available via the links below. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a letter advising they have been unsuccessful.
Previous Grant Recipients
- List of Successful Applicants 2022-23 (PDF, 123KB)
- List of Successful Applicants 2021-22 (PDF, 129KB)
Contact
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Community Grants before preparing their application to ensure they understand the Program’s requirements and can present their best case for funding.
Community Grants can be contacted by emailing grants@dpac.tas.gov.au or phoning on 1800 204 224.