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The Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Grants Program is a pilot initiative implemented by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. It is a new initiative under the NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020-2030.

The Program provides time-limited grants of between $10,000 to $25,000 for new projects which grow participation in volunteering by diverse community groups in NSW.

The NSW Government has committed $500,000 to this pilot initiative under the NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020-2030.

Incorporated not-for-profit volunteer organisations operating in NSW are eligible to apply.

This program targets diverse community groups including those experiencing levels of disadvantage and marginalisation. The program wants to increase participation in volunteering by the following groups, so that they have the opportunity to connect with others in their community and experience the benefits of volunteering. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people
• Aboriginal people
• LGBTQIA+ people
• People with disability
• Veterans
• People from low socio-economic backgrounds

The call for applications opens at 9am on Monday 6 February 2023 and closes at 5pm on Monday 6 March 2023.

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