Melburners Grant Application Form - Education & Empowerment Workshops

Melburners facilitates the growth and empowerment of a vibrant, expressive and artistic burner community in Victoria. This includes the provision of grants to individuals, artists, theme camps and collectives. To view the Melburners Vision and Strategic Plan 2021-2024 follow this link: https://bit.ly/3yU9WQT

The Education & Empowerment Grant is provided to subsidise costs associated with delivering educational experiences and initiatives, such as workshops or skill sharing, that further the Burner ethos and align with the Melburners Vision. 

Education & Empowerment Grant applications are open year-round. Melburners reserves the right to run a grants round with unique application dates, however generally applications must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the initiative delivery date.

Throughout the application form we will refer to your "workshop" or “project”, this refers to the educational experience, initiative, or workshop we would be funding. Applications will be considered from $10 to $500 per project. If your project will cost over that amount please include details of the other planned funding activities to complete your budget.

For inquiries please contact Melburners by email info@melburners.org.au

All recipients will be notified of results within 14 days.

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Grants Guidelines

WHAT DO WE FUND?

Melburners funds community-led initiatives aligned with Melburners’ vision. We envision workshops, upskilling initiatives, or other educational activities. We can provide funding for:

   * Materials necessary to complete the intended activity

   * Renting necessary facilities or equipment for a limited duration

   * Subsidised transportation - capped and location specific

   * Limited tools


WHAT DO WE NOT FUND?

Melburners does NOT directly fund:

   * storage, rent

   * labour, wages

   * equipment for amplifying music


We provide these grants to Victorian individuals or groups where Victorian residents make up the majority.

If you don't live in Victoria, reach out to your Burning Man regional contacts by emailing australia@burningman.org to determine what type of funding may be available in your state.


Workshop Grant applications are assessed on multiple criteria, including:

   * Community needs or skill shortage

   * Real-world application

   * Safety 

    *Achievability

    * Interactivity

   * Cost effectiveness

   * Overall scope/plan

   * Inclusive and accessible

   * Alignment to Melburners Vision and Burner Principles


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

   *It is your responsibility to plan and execute all aspects of your project from start to finish including planning, facilitation, and follow-up. 

   * It is your responsibility to ensure participant safety. If you are holding a workshop with skills requiring any licensing, you must hold all legal licences to practise and teach said skill. 

    * It is your responsibility to secure a venue. If needed, Melburners can offer suggestions for recommended venues, but it is your responsibility to communicate with the venue regarding available facilities etc. 

   * It is your responsibility to Leave No Trace and any negative feedback from events may result in being unsuccessful in the future

   * It is your responsibility to complete a brief after-report for Melburners. 

   * You retain ownership of all intellectual and material property prepared as part of the implementation of your project.

If you are applying to hold a workshop at an event:

   *If you are delivering your workshop at an event, it is your responsibility to work with the event you are attending to ensure your project is approved for delivery at their event. Melburners cannot facilitate the acquisition of tickets at events, or approval for your project to be delivered.


BUDGET ALLOCATION

Melburners may fund a small part, some or all of your project. The amount awarded to you may be dependent upon annual budgeting allocation constraints and demand throughout the year.

What is the name of the project you are applying for? *
What is the date of the workshop? *
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Give a brief outline of your involvement in previous Burns and Decompressions within Australia and internationally *
If you don't have any experience, outline how you've found out about burning culture and how you've been inspired by it. If you have limited experience we will still consider your application but might connect you in with someone in the community who can support you.
Please describe if you have any experience facilitating this project or other similar projects in the past.
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Provide the full name of the Project Lead. *
Provide the Paddock / Playa name of the Project Lead.
Enter the email of the project lead. *
Enter the phone number of the project lead. *
Are you applying as an individual or group? *
If you have a crew, please list their names and roles.
Please provide an overview of your project, including objectives and goals for the workshop (limit - 500 words).
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Describe how your project aligns to the Melburners Vision and 10 Principles. How does it further the burner ethos?
If you have any supportive documents, such as a workshop outline or materials list, please provide links here.
How much money do you need and how will it be spent? (Include links to budget documents if you have them.) *

If you are seeking funding from other sources, please describe.

If you, your group/collective, or your project has an online presence, for example website or social media pages, please provide links here.
Please provide deposit bank details should your application be successful, including - Account name, Bank name, BSB and Account Number. *
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