2021 Workforce Engagement

Submissions closed at 5:00PM 10 March 2021 (AEDT).

2021 Workforce Engagement Round

The Tasmanian Community Fund is calling for expressions of interest ($100 000 to $500 000 over the life of the project) for a range of collaborative and sustainable projects that increase Tasmanian's capacity and capability to engage with or continue to engage with the workforce in one or more of the following areas:

  • increasing the number of young people in employment, education and training
  • improving linkages between employment, education and training
  • increasing participation rates in education, training and lifelong learning that lead to increased workforce participation
  • increasing life opportunities and attainment
  • increasing functional literacy and numeracy (including financial and digital literacy)
  • improving language skills for Tasmanians for whom English as a second language is a barrier to participation
  • increasing capacity to transition through life stages

Eligible applicants: Not-for-profit organisations proposing to undertake a project in Tasmania and who can provide, through their own or another parties resources, 10% of the amount being sought from the Tasmanian Community Fund as cash contribution towards the project. 

The cash contribution must be for items attributable to the project’s implementation and must not include on-going operational costs or in-kind amounts.

Application process:  This will be a two stage application process.  Applicants that move through to Stage 2 will have to provide a strong business case that demonstrates value for money, sustainability and short, medium and long-term improved wellbeing outcomes.

Project funding is available for:

  • a maximum of five years; 
  • projects that are tailored for the Tasmanian community;
  • programs, including pilot programs;
  • evaluation of the methodology being delivered.

 Funding is not available for:

  • feasibility studies;
  • duplication of existing services;
  • infrastructure (more than 20% of the requested amount);
  • projects that can be more suitably funded by another organisation;
  • projects that do not include collaboration and partnerships or a clear articulation as to why this is not possible.

Funding available: Around $1.5 million is available for allocation through this round. 

Assessment: Our grant rounds are highly competitive, and we are unable to support every worthwhile project. Organisations are strongly encouraged to contact Fund staff early in the process to discuss their proposed application. 

Further information: Visit the Fund’s website www.tascomfund.org or contact the Fund Office on 6165 8333.

  • For TCF purposes, not for profit organisations include Councils.

 

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IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Welcome to the Tasmanian Community Fund's online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants.

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For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on 03 6165 8333 during business hours or email admin@tascomfund.org and quote your application number.

Click here Guidelines and Application Form (tascomfund.org) to view the guidelines.

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