Deadline: 5-Aug-22
Applications are now open for the Capacity Building grant, an opportunity for Network Partners to implement a train-the-trainer program to support and develop new digital mentors in their community.
Capacity Builders are ambassadors for Good Things Foundation and the Be Connected Network. They work with Good Things Foundation to support the Be Connected program, helping them to strengthen the Network and support community organisations to meet the needs of older Australians seeking to improve their digital skills.
Objectives
- The Digital Mentor Capacity Builder Program will fund Network Partners who have the ability to train and support Digital Mentors in their community.
- The objectives of the program are to:
- Engage a Lead Digital Mentor who will be required to attend an online training session provided by Good Things Foundation; and
- Engage, train and support 100 new Digital Mentors (50 in outer regional, remote and very remote areas).
Funding Information
- Total funds available under this program is $1,250,000.
- $50,000 grants will be awarded to 25 organisations to deliver a 12 month project between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023.
Eligible Projects
- Funds can only be used for expenses directly related to the delivery of your project. You are required to clearly outline your proposed expenditure in the budget you submit with your application. The funds can be used for project-specific purposes, including;
- Communications, promotion and marketing expenses
- Police checks for all staff and mentors involved in delivering the program, if not in place already
- Travel
- Staffing costs
- Project management costs
- Equipment and delivery costs
- Audit costs
Ineligible Projects
- Funding cannot be used for capital works (building or construction materials)
Eligibility Criteria
- Organisations must:
- Be a registered Network Partner within the Be Connected Network
- Provide an ABN number
- Have public liability insurance
- Have acquitted previous grant/s awarded by Good Things Foundation
For more information, visit https://www.beconnectednetwork.org.au/grant-program/capacity-building-grants
