Automotive New Markets Program (ANMP)

Up to $1M is available to assist automotive supply chain companies to broaden their customer and product base.

Remote Jobs and Communities Program

$1.5 Billion program for personal, social and economic development through active participation, jobs and stronger communities in remote Australia.

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Enhance Community Mental Health

Up to $500,000 is available for community mental health services for capital improvements.

Volunteer Grants

Up to $5,000  is available for Austalia’s Volunteers.

TQUAL

Up to $100,000 in funding is available for innovative tourism projects.

Specialist Manufacturing Service

$13.7 M program that will provide matched funding to manufacturers to engage experts to develop and implement productivity and competitiveness projects.

Building Innovative Small Manufacturers Program

$9 M program that provides information and support services, including workshops and seminar programs to small manufacturers.

Investing in Manufacturing Technology

Up to $250,000 is available to assist manufacturers to purchase new technologies that will improve productivity.

DisabilityCare

$1 Billion program designed to enable people with disability to realise their potential, to make choices, and to be in control of the decisions that affect their lives.

HACC

$55 M program that provides one-off funding to support existing service providers undertake activities related to transitioning to the Commonwealth Home and Community Care Program.

Background

The Australian Government is undertaking a direct funding process with existing Commonwealth HACC Program service providers to assist them meet new contractual requirements under the Commonwealth HACC Program. Up to $55 million (GST exclusive) will be made available.

Objectives The transitioning of services to the Commonwealth HACC Program requires Commonwealth HACC service providers to meet new contractual requirements. Some Commonwealth HACC service providers may need to establish or change systems and processes in order to meet these new requirements. In recognition of this, funding will be made available as a one-off contribution towards assisting service providers with costs associated with new contractual requirements.

Eligible Expenditure

Transition costs funding will be directed towards those activities that are necessary to meet the new contractual requirements under the Commonwealth HACC Program. These activities include the following.

• changing business practices including financial accountability, governance, risk management and human resources.
• modifying or purchasing IT and accounting software and equipment.
• police checks for volunteers.
• updating information and branding on HACC resources to reflect the Commonwealth HACC Program (for example, pamphlets and brochures)
• hiring professional advice relating to the above activities.

The total amount of funding an applicant will be able to apply for through this funding round will be limited, based on the total value of their current Commonwealth HACC program funding. The following funding thresholds will apply. There are no exceptions to this rule. See Guidelines for more information

The following activities will not be funded.

• Capital – including minor and major building works such as the purchase and/or refurbishment of land and buildings, as defined and described in the Commonwealth HACC Program Manual.
• Assets – the purchase of assets, including Replaceable Assets as defined and described in the Commonwealth HACC Program Manual

Eligible Applicants

Applicants who have current funding agreements under the Commonwealth HACC Program are eligible to apply for transition costs funding. This includes state and territory governments which directly deliver Commonwealth HACC services to clients. State and territory governments that are funded to subcontract the delivery of HACC services by non-government organisations for 2012-13 are also eligible to apply for funding to assist non-government organisations transition to Commonwealth HACC Program arrangements.

Funding

Up to $55 million (GST exclusive) will be available nationally. Funding is available for non-recurrent activities and must be spent within the 2012-13 financial year. Successful applicants will be offered a funding schedule for approved activities which will be valid until 30 June 2013. Funds made available under the transition costs funding round must be expended by the end of the funding period

Timing

Applications close 5 April 2013.

More Information

• HACC Program – Invitation to Apply
• HACC Program – Online Guide
• HACC Program – Guidelines
• HACC Program – Application Form