16 September 2009 Building Safer Drinking Cultures Innovation Grants

Building Safer Drinking Cultures Innovation Grants Community groups and not-for-profit organisations with an innovative approach to tackling alcohol misuse at a grassroots level are being urged to apply for an inaugural Building Safer Drinking Cultures Innovation Grant, funded by DrinkWise Australia. DrinkWise Australia, a not-for-profit, independent research and social change agency, is seeking innovative and creative community-based projects that apply new ideas and different approaches to promote positive change and responsible drinking behaviours. Drawing from a grants' pool of $100,000, DrinkWise will award between $5,000 and $25,000 to grants recipients. The grants are open to not-for-profit organisations and community groups, including (but not limited to) local government, schools, universities, parenting groups, sporting clubs and youth groups across Australia. Grants will be awarded to new and existing community-based projects. For further information on the Building Safer Drinking Cultures Innovation Grants, please contact Kelly Laming on 03 9935 4700 or KLaming@drinkwise.com.au