Principal Partner
Horses, Clubs and Grants to Help Protect the Environment
Julie Fiedler from Horse SA has kindly provided this information
As we become increasingly aware of our influence on the environment, horse clubs and managers of horse facilities on public land may like to consider what can be done to improve their own surrounds. (Think locally. Act globally)
The good news is that many environmental improvements are eligible for government grants.
The type of considerations clubs (or managers of equestrian facilities on public land) can consider include
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Installation of dual-flush toilets and water-efficient taps and showerheads
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Installation of rainwater tanks
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Exchange of inefficient watering systems for more efficient ones
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Exchange of turf riding surfaces for non-grass/artificial surfaces
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Upgrade of horse washing areas to include more efficient use/re-use of water
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Installation of horse watering points (taps, troughs, tanks) to remove reliance on dams, creeks or other watercourses.
General aspects to consider are
Ensuring horse day yards are surfaced and drained to prevent erosion & “pugging”
Establishing a formal manure management program/professionally designed manure bay. (Care must be taken so that “rain events” do not flush nutrient-loaded water into creeks or other watercourses)
Evaluation of cross-country course tracks and fences, to maintain creek bed and creek bank integrity. This may mean redesign, relocation or decommissioning of unsuitably located fences.
Strategic planting of windbreaks for specific purposes including sheltering buildings (and reducing heating & cooling needs) protection of groundcover (reducing wind erosion) and proving shade and shelter for humans, horses and native wildlife.
There are also ways to save on Energy: Many clubs have old fridges, leaky urns and ancient heaters, which are not energy efficient. Why not apply for a grant to get new, energy-efficient appliances or even solar power! www.sustainable.energy.sa.gov.au/ has an audit sheet which can be done against any clubroom as the basic household appliances and energy uses will be similar.
Where to look for a grant
Grants are advertised. Get used to reading your newspapers and cutting out the adverts, following up straight away. It takes a few weeks to put some applications together so dont leave applications until the last minute.
Local Government/Shire
Every Local Government agency will have a range of small community level grants on offer at least once a year. Your local government elected member should be invited periodically to your club functions and be sent club newsletters. They can keep you informed of Council initiatives, and put you in touch with the right Council officer who oversees the grant programs. Your elected member should be aware of your grant applications and provide a letter of support.
Active clubs will have members who regularly visit the Council website, attend local public meetings in relation to community facility strategic planning & community land management. You are more likely to be successful with grants at all levels if your local horse grounds are featured in Council strategic planning, tourism and related documents.
State Government Grants
Taking the next “step up” sees your club working closely with your state equestrian federation branch, horse council or other state body to gain support through the grant preparation process. More funds are available, but application and reporting requirements rise accordingly.
Visit the websites of government departments that cover recreation & sport, regional development, environment, planning regulations, tourism, agriculture, animal health, employment, education, small business development and social/volunteering areas. Horses cover a lot of portfolio areas!
Grants at this level will require you to demonstrate how you are working to improve a region, a catchment or grow active participation in sport or tourism in horse activities. Your application process will need to include linkages not only to the EFA (if applicable) strategic plan, but the relevant plans of the government department supplying the funds. Local government support is generally required. This can be “in-kind” e.g. officer time to project manage or earthmoving tasks are often within Council reach.
Facility funding
http://www.ausport.gov.au/information/finding_sport_information/topic/facilities2/facilities_funding
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/funding/grant_main.jsp to visit Our Community which provides subscription (at reduced costs for not-for-profit groups) to the Easy Grants newsletter detailing all Federal and State Government and philanthropic and corporate grants programs available to community groups.
Commonwealth Government Grants
A guide to grants available from Commonwealth Government agencies can be found through GrantsLINK. GrantsLINK is a comprehensive website managed by the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government offering direct links to existing information on Commonwealth Government grants programs. GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for community projects from the many Commonwealth grants that are available. The site can be browsed by subject, agency or grants name or searched by key word. GrantsLINK also offers advice on finding the best source of funding and on writing application forms.
The Grants and Services Finder maintained by the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts lists over 1400 grants and opportunities for cultural organisations from local, state and federal government as well as private sources.
The Community Portal provides information for community groups in Non-Government Organisations
ANZ Trustees provides a listing of a wide number of funds and foundations providing grants in different areas.
APEC Education Foundation offers grants for community building education projects in countries who participate in the APEC Forum.
Australian Charities has a selection of links for fundraisers and a database of contact details for major Australian Charities.
Australia's Open Garden Scheme provides grants for garden-related community projects.
Australian Ethical Investment Scheme provides grants to community groups annually.
Charities Aid Foundation allows charitable organisations to be placed on a registry to be matched with corporate donors and sponsors.
Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund Local Grants Program aims specifically to assist community groups with projects that improve the health and well being of children and young people nationally.
Comic Relief Australia grants are managed through Volunteering Australia and are available for a wide range of not for profit organisations.
Fosters Community Grants for specific projects run by community groups and charities.
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal aims to take a leadership role in assisting regional, rural and remote communities to respond to social, cultural and economic change. The FRRR administers a number of funding programs and grants.
The Foundation for Young Australians is a not-for-profit organisation committed to investing in excess of $3 million each year on providing opportunities for young people with specific funding for projects involving Indigenous youth.
Friends of the Australian Communication Exchange Support Program (FACES) provides funding for projects by nonprofit organisations which benefit the deaf, hearing or speech impaired in the community.
The Givewell site provides a comprehensive database of Australian charities, giving strategies, bequests, charitable trusts and corporate philanthropy, as well as links to charities and related sites.
Landcare Community Grants are funded in partnership with Australia Post and provide grants for projects aimed at improving the environment.
Macquarie Group Foundation supports groups and activities in The Mercy Foundation provides support for organisations involved in reducing inequality and poverty in The Myer Foundation and The Sidney Myer Fund
The National Foundation for Australian Women runs a program through which other women's groups can receive tax deductible donations and grants through their preferred donor fund.
NRMA Insurance communityhelp grants: grants for crime and injury prevention, emergency services and the environment. In Optus Connecting Communities Grants Program provides grants to organisations to help reduce social isolation and to reconnect disengaged youth.
Peter Brock Foundation provides funding and support for community groups and organisations with a focus on welfare services, social issues and community programs.
The Reichstein Foundation funds projects aimed at assisting disadvantaged communities.
The Telstra Foundation provides community development grants for projects particularly aimed at children and young people. They also provide assistance through their Indigenous Community Development program and Social Innovation Grants.
Westfarmers makes contributions to community-benefiting activities through its corporate office and through subsidiary businesses. Applications for small donations such as gift vouchers should be made to individual business outlets.
Westpac Matching Gifts Program matches donations by employees to charities dollar for dollar.
Woolworths provides support to local community organisations and charities.
World Wildlife Fund Australia provides funding through its Threatened Species Network Community Grants program to groups working to protect wildlife or habitats.
Commercial Services
A number of commercial enterprises provide assistance and advice via subscription services to databases and printed materials. These include:
GrantsearchAustralia who publish the Grants Register .
Ourcommunity who publish EasyGrants newsletter and provide a subscription database service.
Pathways Australia provides a database of corporate and government fundraising opportunities for not-for-profit organisations.
Philanthropy Australia publishes the Australian Directory of Philanthropy .
State Government Grants
Community Builders has links to funding sources, both State and Commonwealth.
The Area Assistance Scheme is a regional development program funded by the Department of Community Services providing support to local governments and organisations who develop ways of improving community life.
ArtsNSW offer grants to cultural and community groups involved in artistic activities.
Department of Education and Training Community Grants Program
The Community Development and Support Expenditure Scheme is funded by gaming machine revenue from NSW clubs. This website provides information on the scheme and guidelines for applications though projects are supported and decided upon by local committees.
The Community Relations Commission provides funding for groups with projects involving linguistically and culturally diverse members of the community.
Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation- Community Grants Program and State & Local Government Grants Program. For individual projects which involve: restoring degraded environmental resources; protecting rare and important ecosystems and habitats; preventing or reducing future environmental damage; or enhancing the quality of valuable environmental resources.
Safer Community Compact Grants are available through the Crime Prevention Division of the NSW Attorney General's Department.
The Community Support Grants program was set up to ensure that a proportion of Government revenue from electronic gaming machines in hotels is available for community projects. It is a significant source of funding for projects at both the local and state level. The grants finder provides comprehensive information on state government supported grants as well as the guidelines for applyinThe Department of Planning and Community Development's Victorian Volunteer Small Grants Program offers small grants for not-for-profit community groups that involve volunteers.
Arts Victoria funding, including Local History Grants.
Sport and Recreation funding.
Heritage Grants to support the maintenance, use and education of heritage sites in the state.
The Victorian Multicultural Commission provides community grants.
Parks Victoria Grants Program provides agency and community grants for volunteer projects based in Queensland Government Funding Opportunities provides a grant finder with links and details for a variety of government grants.
The Queensland Gambling Community Benefit Fund provides one-off grants to Queensland-based community organisations to assist these organisations to provide services and activities within their local communities.
Arts Queensland provides a detailed list of funding for community groups and individuals engaged in artistic and cultural activities.
Sport and Recreation Queensland offers funding programs to sport and recreation organisations.
Tourism Queensland provides a database of funding opportunities for organisations whose work involves attracting visitors to the state.
Community Awareness Grants are available for groups involved with natural resource management.
Queensland Local Government grants
South Burnett Local Government Association provides links and information for predominantly Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) is a public charitable trust set up to serve the state's communities by providing a permanent funding source for charity.
Building Supportive Communities Grants Program provides funds for projects that are aimed at involving
people with disabilities with the broader community.
Brisbane City Council Community Grants
Multicultural Assistance Program provides funding to both festivals and smaller projects which promote diversity and inclusiveness in the community.
Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund
The Grants Referral Directory lists grants and other assistance programs by category.
Western Australia's community grants and funding
The Department of Culture and Arts administers a number of grants programs for individuals and organisations.
Lotterywest distributes the profits from lotteries to the community of The Office of Multicultural Interests provides community grants for organisations and projects aimed at developing harmony between different groups. Inclusion and Integration Grants are provided to ongoing projects which help to reduce the isolation felt by recently arrived migrants and refugees.
The Service SA Grants Directory provides the most comprehensive listing of grants available in the state. Arranged by category as well as funding agency.
South Australian Grants register is maintained by the Department of Trade and Economic Development. Allows you to search for a grant or other type of financial assistance from across local, state and federal government (and some philanthropic) sources.
Community Grants is a listing maintained by the Department of Families and Communities and provides a grants finder for community grants.
Community Benefit SA is one of the state's main programs offering funding for projects assisting community service agencies.
Arts SA provides funding for community groups involved in artistic and cultural activities.
Tasmanian Community Fund makes both general grants to community organisations as well as for particular initiatives which improve the well-being or assist in the social, environmental and economic development of a particular community.
The Tasmanian Government Office Commonwealth Funding Alert Service. The Tasmanian Government Office in Charitable Organisations Community Support Program uses funds provided from the Community Support Levy taken from gaming profits in the state to assist projects by organisations registered as charities.
ArtsTasmania Grants and Loans Programs
Women Tasmania Small Grants Program
The Community Benefit Fund provides small grants as part of its Community Development Grants project aimed at assisting community groups.
The Department of Local Government, Housing and Sport offer grants for organisations and local councils to develop their communities and recreational activities.
Arts Grants funded by the Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs provide a number of grants to community groups involved in projects aimed at fostering harmony and diversity as well as running the Ethnic Communities Facilities Program.
Northern Territory Heritage Grants Program
Youth Engagement Grants administered by the Office of Youth Affairs provides funding for projects which engage young people and the wider community.
Alice Springs Town Council Community Grants are offered for both community organisations and specific initiatives.
Community Support and Infrastructure Program provides grants to projects aimed at strengthening the community either through assisting in their operation or in the building of facilities and capital works. This site contains links to the guidelines and application forms.
Community Development Services Grants administers a Carer Recognition Grants Program to support carers in the territory.
Seniors' Grant Program for organisations and events promoting the active community participation of older people.
ACT Health Promotion Grants provides funding for community, arts, health and sporting organisations to assist in the creation and management of health promotion activities.
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