Building Community Resilience Grants Program

What is the BCR Grants Program?

The Building Community Resilience (BCR) grants program is designed to support a range of community-driven projects that build Australia’s resilience to violent extremism. The program recognises that communities are the key to reducing the influence of radicalisation at the grassroots level and the Government is equally committed to supporting their efforts.

The BCR grants program is part of the Government’s $9.7million investment to counter violent extremism. The goal of the program is to encourage and empower communities and individuals to resist or disengage from intolerant and radical ideologies.

What does the program support?

The program aims to help communities that, due to factors such as marginalisation or disengagement, may be vulnerable to violent extremist ideologies.

Under the program, grants are available for a range of local initiatives that:

·  give communities the skills and resources to understand and actively address intolerant or extremist messages and discourage violent extremism,

·  support people who may be vulnerable to extremist views due to personal experiences of disengagement and marginalisation, and/or

·  educate groups and individuals about the avenues available to participate positively in political debate.

Who is eligible?

Community organisations and local government bodies in all Australian states and territories are eligible to apply for funding under the program. Applicants must be incorporated, non-government, not-for-profit organisations.

This includes:

·  community organisations

·  local government associations

·  churches and religious organisations, and

·  schools

Applications will not be accepted from:

·  individuals

·  political organisations

·  federal and state and territory government agencies, and

·  commercial and for-profit organisations

When can I apply?

Applications are now open for organisations to apply for funding under the BCR program for initiatives in 2013-14.

To access the application form and view the guidelines, please visit the Attorney-General’s Department website, www.ag.gov.au/cve.

This application process will close at 5.00pm (AEST) on Friday, 28 June 2013.

How can I find out more?

To find out more about the BCR grants
program, please visit our website at www.resilientcommunities.gov.au, or email the BCR Grants team at .