Community Inclusion
The Community Inclusion grant program distributes funds for projects that encourage social inclusion and social participation for people with disabilities.
Key Dates
Granting overview
Available Funding: $250,000 each year via individual one-year grants of up to $20,000Â
Application process: Via SmartyGrants (advertised)
Program objectives
Grants will provide opportunities for social inclusion and social participation for people with disability in Victoria. These objectives are informed by guiding principle no. 3 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD): ‘Full and effective participation and inclusion in society’ (CRPD 2007).Â
Projects may include:
- Community awareness, education and engagement programs to promote social inclusion and address direct and indirect discrimination
- Promoting participation in cultural life.
- Programs to support social participation, to reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing and quality of life.
Preference will be given to projects that:
- Provide an integrated solution to social inclusion and social participation.
- Show social innovation, which can be interpreted as ‘novel solutions to a social problem that is more effective, efficient, sustainable, or just than existing solutions’ (Phills, Deiglmeier & Miller 2008).Â
- Are from smaller community-led organisations.Â
- Are Victorian based.Â
We encourage regional, rural, and remote organisations to apply and special consideration will be given for these applications.Â
Eligibility
Item 1 DGR organisations which are registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and endorsed with charity tax concessions.Â
Current recipients FY24/25
Total amount granted: Over $2million since 2014
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Organisation |
Project title |
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Disability Resources Centre Inc |
Belong: Bringing Our Community Together |
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Rawcus Theatre Company Inc |
En Masse |
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Cultivating Community Inc |
Hear Me See Me – Youth Cooking for Independence |
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Able Australia Services |
Able Melbourne Community Inclusion and Fun |
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Tikkun Olam Makers Melbourne Ltd |
Assistive Technology Products for Inclusion |
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Star Struck Stables Equestrian Vaulting Team Inc |
Freedom and Friendship: a social inclusion and mentoring program the joy of carriage driving |
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Blind Sports Victoria Inc |
Acing Inclusion and Building Community by Expanding Blind and Low Vision Tennis into new Regional Areas |
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Speak Percussion Inc. |
Resonate: Specialist Schools Music Program |
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Giant Steps Melbourne Ltd |
AllPlay Dance at Giant Steps: Reimagining dance for autistic individuals |
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The Royal Women’s Hospital |
Accessible Healthcare for Women with Disability |
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Travellers Aid Australia |
Inclusive Events |
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The Onemda Association Inc |
Glenroy Community Hub |
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All Things Equal Limited |
ATE Bake Club |
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