Deadline: 24-Oct-22
The WA Department of Communities, Developmental Disability WA is offering funds to support organisations and groups to hold inclusive community events or activities on or around the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on 3 December 2022.
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. The Australian Government has been supporting IDPwD since 1996 and provides funds to promote and raise awareness of the day and support activities around Australia.
Funding Information
- Sponsorship of up to $1000 is available for organisations to deliver community events or activities, including: disability festivals, sporting events, disability forums, workshops, seminars, award ceremonies; and art, music, dance and other cultural events.
Eligibility Criteria
- Incorporated, not-for-profit, non-government organisations
- Local government authorities
- Un-incorporated organisations or community groups, applying through the auspice of an incorporated body or a local government authority.
Who is not eligible to apply?
- Federal or state agencies
- Individuals
- Commercial for-profit organisations
- Unincorporated not-for-profit community sector organisations (unless applying through an incorporated body or a local government authority)
Criteria for Activities
- Applicants must demonstrate that the event will:
- Be held on or around IDPwD (3 December 2022)
- Celebrate people with disability and raise awareness of the importance of access and inclusion across the community
- Be inclusive and accessible
- Be open to the community.
Note: To give your application the best chance of success, please ensure that you have addressed each of the criteria in the Application Form.
For more information, visit https://ddwa.org.au/sponsorship-for-international-day-of-people-with-disability-events-2022/