Country Fire Authority brigades are being encouraged to apply for funding through a $10 million state government grants program.
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Applications for the Enhancing Volunteerism Grants Program (EVGP) opened this month and can be submitted until the end of February 2018.
The program runs over two years and will fund, or part-fund, initiatives which strengthen brigade culture.
Grants of up to $250,000 will be provided to projects that address a range of key criteria, including:
- Addressing immediate needs and enhancing operational capabilities;
- Improving culture, diversity and fairness;
- Strengthening volunteer leadership skills;
- Encouraging recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers; and
- Reflecting the evolving needs and demographics of the communities which our brigades and volunteers serve.
Brigades can work together and submit joint applications, or individual ones.
CFA chief officer Steve Warrington said the grants would help volunteer brigades build on the outstanding service they provided to the community.
To apply, or for more information, visit https://cfa.smartygrants.com.au/EVGP1
