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Australia: Department of Human Service’s 2020-21 Reconnect Grant Program

Deadline: 23-Apr-21

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to announce the 2020-21 Reconnect Grant Program that provides approximately $3 million in grants annually to not-for-profit community organisations to improve community participation, wellbeing, and quality of life for people living and working in South Australia.

Grants SA’s purpose is to provide funding to programs and services that encourage and support:

  • Local community needs
  • Strong and inclusive communities
  • Wellbeing
  • Disadvantaged young people, adults, and families

Grants SA’s 2020-21 funding focus is to build community enhancement outcomes around the key themes of:

  • Connecting – Providing communities with opportunities to engage and participate
  • Belonging – Belonging to communities that are inclusive, equitable and resilient

Grant funding can be for: 

  • Improving an area of service or a facility
  • Purchasing equipment, supplies or infrastructure
  • Community enhancement activities and initiatives

Funding Information

Single grants of up to $25,000.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Organisations applying for Reconnect grants must:
    • Have not-for-profit objectives
    • Be community based
    • Be currently operating within South Australia (preferably with an office) for at least 12- months, delivering services or support to the South Australian community.
  • AND be either:
    • A legal entity, or
    • A sponsored entity (if applying through a legal entity)
  • All legal entities must:
    • Be incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985, or the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976, or have evidence of a comparable legal status, such as Australian Public Company limited by guarantee.
    • Be a council under the Local Government Act 1999, to act as a sponsor or engage a registered training organisation to deliver training for volunteers working in community organisations.
    • Be currently registered with a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
    • Have an Australian bank account in the name of the legal entity
    • Agree to the terms and conditions of the grant agreement
    • If sponsoring an organisation,
      • ensure the sponsored entity has not-for-profit objectives, and
      • agree to accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant.

For more information, visit https://dhs.sa.gov.au/services/grants-for-organisations/grants-sa