Get Friendship Grants from the Australian Government.

Every year across Australia, thousands of people donate their time and money to help people in developing countries. Australian Aid: Friendship Grants is bringing local Australian community organisations into the Australian aid program by providing funding for them to expand or enhance their international development activities in our region.

Many Australian organisations, including charities, local government groups, professional organisations, diaspora groups and volunteer groups are already working hard to help communities in our region. These organisations have unique, on-the-ground experience working in international development and have forged strong relationships with local communities overseas.Applicants can apply for a grant of $30,000 to $60,000 and are allowed to submit one application per round. Grants will be expended within 12 months.

Activities eligible for funding include the following among others:

• Development activities which build on existing projects to improve the lives of poor and vulnerable people in a way that is sustainable, and
• Development activities that assist and strengthen an overseas community's capacity or socio-economic situation such as:
• Rural development – including the development of agriculture and basic services;
• Sustainable environmental and natural resource management;
• Preparedness for, and long-term recovery from, natural disasters, and;
• Climate change adaptation and mitigation.

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