Deadline: 28-Aug-23
The NSW Government has launched the Disability Advocacy Futures Program (DAFP).
Objectives
- The DAFP 2023/24 Special Purposes and Projects; and Sector Development grant programs has 3 key objectives:
- Increase available supports to assist people with disability in NSW to actively engage in their communities in a more informed and empowered way.
- Further develop the NSW disability advocacy sector through quality improvement, collaboration and innovation.
- Build stronger networks and learning opportunities for the NSW disability advocacy sector.
- Grant applications must demonstrate how the proposed project will contribute to the development of the NSW disability advocacy sector and how the project will assist people with disability to actively engage in their communities by meeting at least one of the program objectives.
Prioritization
- DAFP Special Purposes and Projects; and Sector Development grants is to support community operated initiatives to assist people with disability to actively engage in their communities in a more informed and empowered way.
- DAFP Special Purposes and Projects; and Sector Development can be specifically targeted to meet government priorities, identified special needs, or address issues not covered in alternative funding streams under the DAFP.
Funding Amounts
- Eligible applicants can apply for a one-off grant funding from $20,000 (minimum) up to $100,000 (maximum).
- A total funding pool of up to $1,000,000 is available.
- Funding received through this one-off grant must be expended by 4 October 2024.
Target Group
- DAFP 2023/24 Special Purposes and Projects; and Sector Development focuses on all people with disability in NSW who need support to access NSW Government funded or provided services, whether or not they are NDIS participants. Where relevant, it also targets specific communities and disability types.
Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Non-government, non-profit organisations with capacity to contract for services.
- The following are mandatory eligibility criteria.
- all applicants must have appropriate insurance (minimum of $10 million),
- all applicants must address the NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions.
- all applicants must adhere to NSW Government public health orders and advice in regard to COVID-19.
- applications will not be accepted from organisations that have outstanding acquittals with DCJ.
Exclusions
- Any activity of a commercial nature that is for profit
- Existing debt or budget deficits
- Capital works, including building work
- Permanent salaries/wages (costs for temporary tutors/instructors for your program or activity can be included)
- Permanent equipment purchases, for example tables and computers
- Business as usual costs or general operating expenses
- Programs or activities that encourage gambling such as bingo, or the consumption of alcohol
For more information, visit NSW Government.