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Grant Funding and Volunteer Programs

The following links are to sources of funding or volunteer assistance which institutions provide to support archival projects. These links are for your convenience when seeking external funding or volunteer assistance.

PCOM Grants

The ICA Program Commission (PCOM) provides support for archival projects that advance the six objectives outlined in the ICA's Strategic Directions 2008 - 2010. These can be viewed at the following location:

http://new.ica.org/4096/reference-documents/business-plan-20082010.html

PCOM drives the ICA's technical and professional program, including monitoring branches, sections and committees. The following link provides information about the role of PCOM in the ICA.

http://new.ica.org/1174/about-programme-commission-pcom/about-programme-commission-pcom.html

To apply for a PCOM grant, organisations must first read the Application Guidelines, and may contact the PCOM Secretary if there are any queries. More information about the grant application process can be found at the following location:

http://new.ica.org/4575/call-for-projects/about-the-call.html

FIDA Grants

The Fund for International Archival Development (FIDA): The ICA's commitment to the developing world. FIDA wishes to build capacity in countries where archiving and record provision is weak, through mentoring and career development. Further information about the Fund can be found at the following link: 

http://new.ica.org/3218/about-fida/about-fida.html  

The following link provides information about the FIDA application process, as well as guidelines for applicants:

http://new.ica.org/?lid=5771&bid=680

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development

The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program is committed to achieving sustainable development through capacity building, skills exchange and institutional strengthening. Host Organisations (Government Departments, NGOs, educational institutions, private companies) in the Pacific provide AYAD volunteers with an appropriate workspace and assignments. Volunteers can apply expert knowledge to your projects, and train local staff accordingly. It is an Australian Government, AusAID initiative, that provided skilled young Australians the opportunity to volunteer overseas. More information about becoming a AYAD Host Organisation can be found at the following location:

http://www.ayad.com.au/partner-with-us/host-organisations/who-can-be-a-ho

Volunteer Service Abroad

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) sends skilled New Zealand volunteers to work internationally, working to create positive change in communities and countries. VSA form partnerships with developing countries overseas, and non-government organisations. More information on VSA Partners can be found at the following location:

http://www.vsa.org.nz/partners/

Volunteering for International Development from Australia (VIDA)

VIDA Volunteers is an Australian Government initiative that places skilled Australian Volunteers in the Asia Pacific region. Host Organisations in the Pacific provide VIDA volunteers with an appropriate workspace and assignments. These skilled volunteers can apply expert knowledge to your projects, and train local staff accordingly. More information about becoming a VIDA Host Organisation can be found at the following location:

http://www.vidavolunteers.com.au/partner-with-vida/host-organisations

NZ Aid 

NZ Aid helps to support sustainable development and reduce poverty through development partnerships, particularly in the Pacific region. The Short Term Training Awards (STTA) enable individuals from selected developing countries to undertake training of up to one year duration in New Zealand. More information about what the grant covers, who is eligible, how to apply, and the selection process can be found at the following location:

http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/training-awards.html

Australian Volunteers International

"AVI places volunteers in response to requests and identified needs receved through our country offices.  Potential partners are encouraged to look at AVI's approach to volunteering and development and contact the nearest country office.  

http://www.australianvolunteers.com/about-us-/how-we-work/partnerships.aspx
http://www.australianvolunteers.com/about-us-/how-we-work/our-approach.aspx"

 

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