Emergency Volunteer groups looking to improve resources and training are encouraged to apply for thousands of dollars in grants.
The Northern Territory and Australian Governments are calling for applications for the 2012/2013 NT Disaster Resilience Emergency Volunteer Fund.
Grant applications up to a value of $75,000 will be accepted from the 1st February to the 13th April 2012.
The NT Disaster Resilience Emergency Volunteer Fund is part of the Natural Disaster Resilience Program made possible through a National Partnership Agreement between the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government.
“The Natural Disaster Resilience Program focuses on building resilience in communities to withstand natural disasters.” Said NT Emergency Service Director Peter Davies.
“As part of this program, the NT Disaster Resilience Emergency Volunteer Fund enables volunteer organisations at the frontline of Territory emergency management to submit funding applications for recruitment, retention, training or equipment projects that will improve their ability to respond to natural disasters.” He said.
For details on eligibility, application forms, and how to submit a grant proposal, please visit ‘Funding Programs’ at www.emergency.nt.gov.au
