The Albanese Labor Government is backing volunteers around the country and creating more opportunities for Australians to take part in volunteering through a new $10 million round of Volunteer Grants.

This new round of Volunteer Grants will see eligible not-for-profit community organisations across Australia receive between $1,000 to $5,000 in funding to support and grow their volunteers.

Assistant Minister and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride MP, is encouraging eligible community groups to put in an expression of interest.
 
Each year Volunteer Grants support community organisations that rely on volunteers by helping with costs relating to volunteering. Grants can be used to purchase equipment, tools, training and support for specific volunteer-run activities.

This year, the Australian Government has expanded the eligibility criteria further allowing community organisations to purchase items to support more volunteer cohorts and activities.
 
Organisations will be able to use their funding to make volunteering more accessible including for First Nations people, people with disability, veterans and women.
 
Volunteers are the backbone of our communities, and the Australian Government to date has invested over $85 million to support volunteers and help connect people with opportunities in their local community.

Since being elected, McBride has delivered $542,485 for community groups through Volunteer Grants.
 
More information on Volunteer Grants is available on the Department of Social Services website.

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride:

“When we make volunteering more accessible, we don’t just strengthen organisations, we strengthen connection, confidence and opportunity.

“As your MP, I’m proud to have delivered over half a million dollars in Volunteer Grants since I was first elected.
 
“I would encourage local community groups interested in Volunteer Grants to submit an expression of interest through my office.”