Applications open for Child Protection Week Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 17-May-24

Applications are now open for Child Protection Week Grants to promote the value of children and focus attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect.

Objectives

• By promoting the value of children and focusing attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect, the objectives of Child Protection Week are to:
• raise the profile of all issues connected with child protection, including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families
• create a statewide umbrella focus for child protection allowing government and non-government agencies to present a cooperative and coordinated community oriented campaign
• support and value professionals and volunteer child protection workers by providing ‘best practice’ training and a forum to exchange ideas and information
• offer a framework to recognise advances in the field, and thereby contribute to better outcomes for all children and young people, especially those who have been harmed or are at risk of harm.

Grant Types

• Regional Grant
  • Regional Grants of $5,000 (exclusive GST) are available for each of the six regional areas of Queensland.
  • The regions are:
    • Far North Queensland
    • North Queensland
    • Sunshine Coast & Central Queensland
    • Brisbane & Moreton Bay
    • South East Queensland
    • South West Queensland
    • Funding submissions must reflect collaboration with a minimum of five other agencies within the region.
• Activity Grant
  • Grants of up to $1000 (exclusive of GST) are available to non-government organisations, community organisations and networks. The Queensland Child Protection Week Committee encourages applications for events that have been designed to positively support the theme and aims of Child Protection Week.
  • Thus your local activity will:
    • promote the theme ‘Protecting children is everybody’s business’
    • promote the Key Messages
    • provide people with an opportunity for ongoing involvement in helping prevent abuse and neglect
    • provide drug and alcohol free family friendly events
    • The event/activity must be completed within Child Protection Week 1 – 7 September 2024.
    • where possible, link participants to a broad range of information, resources and services already available through government and non-government organisations.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Grant
  • Not for profit groups operating in Queensland can apply for the one off grant payment of $5,000 (exclusive GST) through the QCPW Committee. This grant will be awarded to a not-for-profit community group to enhance and promote child protection messages within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • To be eligible for funding your submission must respond to the selection criteria outlined below.
    • Facilitate an event across multiple locations that promotes the theme Protecting Children is Everybody’s Business and reflects the interests and diversity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community;
    • The event/activity must be completed within Child Protection Week 1 – 7 September 2024.
    • Raise awareness of child abuse and neglect as an issue within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
    • Promote local services available to support children and families who have experienced child abuse and neglect, or are at risk
    • Equip individuals and communities with knowledge and skills to understand child abuse and neglect and empower them to take action
    • Funding submissions must reflect collaboration with other agencies across multiple regional locations (minimum 5 organisations required)
    • The lead organisation applying for the grant should be an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation

Eligibility Criteria

• Non-Government Organisations, Neighbourhood Centres, Childcare Centres, Womens Centres, Parents and Friends/Citizens/ Associations, Police Citizens Youth Clubs, Community Playgroups, Youth Centres.
• Organisations can only submit one application per funding round for any one location
• Applications for funding will be considered for new and separate activities/events of existing projects.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Government organisations (e.g Department of Education Training and the Arts, Queensland Health), Local Government authorities (e.g. City Councils).
• Organisations applying for funding for a project that already has funding from another source.
• Organisations having a previous Child Protection Week Activity Grant that has reached the acquittal stage, but have not provided a satisfactory performance report.
• The following activities do not fall under child protection and are not eligible for grants (bullying, water safety, car safety).

For more information, visit Child Protection Week.