Tasmanian Men's Shed Association Grants Program 2024-25

The Tasmanian Men's Shed Association (TMSA) is the peak body for Men's Shed members in Tasmania.

Men’s Sheds are ideally placed to improve the health and wellbeing of Tasmanian men by providing a safe space to connect and share information, while working on projects that greatly contribute to the broader community.

The Tasmanian Government is providing $175,000 for the TMSA Grants Program 2024-25 (the Grants Program) to support the wellbeing of Tasmanian men through Men’s Sheds.

It is TMSA’s vision that, access to Sheds for all members to share, collaborate and engage with each other, for each other and the community. The TMSA exists to represent and support the development of Sheds and their members across Tasmania, and to facilitate communication between Tasmanian Sheds.

Funding Arrangements

A total grant pool of $175,000 is available.

Applicants can apply for up to a maximum of $10,000 each.

The Grants Program will support capacity building, men’s health and wellbeing, including mental health initiatives, and the sustainable development of Men’s Sheds in Tasmania.

The Grants Program will also fund tools, equipment, machinery, or other related items that are not considered capital works, permanent or fixed upgrades to the Sheds themselves.

IMPORTANT

Before completing this form, please read the TMSA Grant Program Guidelines as they will help you to prepare your application. The Guidelines can be downloaded from here.

To help ensure applicants present a strong application, they are encouraged to contact the TMSA Executive Officer, Wendy Kennedy, to receive feedback and advice on their application prior to submitting:

0438 100 446 or by email at tmsaxo@gmail.com.

Applications must be received by 2:00 pm on Friday, 13 December 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications cannot be assessed unless they are complete and all requested information has been provided.

Please call Community Grants on 1800 204 224 if you have any questions or require any assistance with the application process.

We anticipate that outcomes will be announced no later than end of February 2025.

I confirm, as an authorised representative of the organisation, that:

• I have read and understand the program Guidelines
• I am able to demonstrate alignment between the project and the aims of this program
• the project is located in Tasmania and has not already commenced or been completed

I also confirm that the organisation meets all the following criteria:

Applicants must:

• Have public liability insurance
• Be a current member of the TMSA, OR
• Operate as a 'Men's Shed' in Tasmania that:
  1. Has, a major function, the provision of hands-on workshop activities aimed at men but not necessarily exclusive of women;
  2. Is an Incorporated Association, or is auspiced by an Incorporated Association; and
  3. Meets the values and vision of the TMSA in the following aspects:
     • Provide a safe, friendly, tolerant, and healing; environment which assists in building confidence and personal development of individual members;
     • Advance the health and wellbeing of its members and encourage social inclusion;
     • provide a benefit to individual members and the broader community; and
     • have minimal joining fees

Please note: State and Australian Government agencies, tertiary institutions, political parties, for-profit organisations and individuals/sole traders are not eligible to receive funding.

To lookup up your eligibility as an Incorporated Entity click the following link ASIC Lookup