Building Excellence in Support and Training Grant Opportunity
The Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program (the Program) forms part of the Government’s commitment to support the role of ex-service organisation (ESO) pension and welfare practitioners and advocates, who provide advice and assistance to the veteran and defence communities. It also links closely to the Advocacy Training and Development Program (ATDP), which provides the essential skills for claims, advocacy and welfare work.
The Program is intended to assist the veteran and defence communities by providing support and resources to ESO practitioners for pensions, advocacy and/or welfare work.
The Program assists ESOs by providing a contribution to the work of these practitioners. It does not fully fund an organisation.
The objectives of the Program are to assist ESOs to:
- improve the quality of claims received by the DVA at the primary determining level
- reduce the rate of appeals to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB) and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and/or
- promote the provision of welfare services to the veteran and defence community.
Please be aware that the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grant opportunity closes Thursday, 19 April 2018 at 2:00pm EST.
For further information about eligibility and how to apply, go to the Funding Round Application page. Information about applying for this funding round can also be found on GrantConnect.
Grants in Aid Grant Opportunity
The Grants in Aid (GIA) program aims to support the role of national ex-service organisations (ESOs) which provide coordinating and representational support within the veteran and Defence community.
This program, open to bona fide national ESOs, also provides funding to encourage cooperation and communication between the ex-service community, ESOs and the Australian Government. Funding for national ESOs aims to encourage the advancement of the objectives of ESOs.
Please be aware that the Grants in Aid grant opportunity closes Thursday, 19 April 2018 at 2:00pm EST.
For further information about eligibility and how to apply, go to the Funding Round Application page. Information about applying for this funding round can also be found on GrantConnect.
