The Volunteer Grants program (program) is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to assist volunteers and encourage volunteering. Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations that rely on volunteers by removing barriers to volunteering and promoting awareness of volunteering opportunities.
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to eligible not-for-profit community organisations to support the efforts of their volunteers.
To apply please fill out the following EOI form. If you or your organisation need assistance please email gabriel.ng.mp@aph.gov.au
Privacy Collection Notice
The Member of Parliament’s office (our office, we, us) collects personal information, including
sensitive information, about individuals to assist the functions and operation of the Department of
Social Services (Department). The Department is currently seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for
the 2025-26 Volunteer Grant program (grant program).
What is personal information and sensitive information?
Your personal information is protected by law, including under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). Personal information is information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
Sensitive information is a subset of personal information and can include information or an opinion about a person’s health or genetic information, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, and membership of trade unions or associations.
Why we collect your personal information
Through this form, we will collect personal information about you to assist in the effective management of your EOI, for the purposes of facilitating the grant program. We request that you only disclose personal information that is being solicited.
What we collect
The personal information which will be collected through the 2025-26 Grants Opportunity EOI form
including the following:
• Organisation name
• Organisation ABN
• Organisation address
• Activity address
• Primary contact name, phone number & email address
• Secondary contact name, phone number & email address
How we collect your information
Your personal information will be collected if you choose to submit this 2025-26 Grants Opportunity EOI form either in person, by post, or email to our office. EOIs will be shortlisted by us and provided to the Department as a nomination for the grant program.
Who we disclose your personal information to
Personal information collected through the form will be disclosed to relevant staff members of the Department involved in the processing and progression of applications for the grant program. EOIs may also be used for training purposes.
The Department may also disclose your personal (and sensitive information) to the following people,
organisations or third parties:
• Our Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Contracted Service Provider, for the purposes of assisting the Department with information technology services;
• Other parties where the disclosure is required or authorised by law.