Released 07/08/2017
The 2017 International Day of People with a Disability grants are now open. These grants help individuals and organisations celebrate I-Day in our community.
Every year on 3 December we celebrate I-Day. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution, skills and achievements of people with disability.
These grants encourage greater community participation for people with disability, showcasing their contributions and achievements and building ongoing opportunities for people with disability to connect with their communities.
The ACT Government is proud to provide grants to support events and programs that aim to promote awareness and greater understanding of disability issues.
I encourage Canberrans and local organisations to host events and programs to celebrate I-Day and consider applying for a grant.
Last year’s grant recipients included art, music, sport and theatre events, all of which encouraged greater community participation for people with disability.
Applications close Monday 4 September 2017. Applications are to be submitted via the online form at: https://dhcs.smartygrants.com.au/2016-17CSIG
For more on the grants go to http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/home/grants.
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Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA | Media Releases