Community Publication for Mallacoota and District
The Mallacoota and District Recovery Association (MADRA) is seeking expressions of interest for the development of a funding proposal for revitalisation of a community newsletter that provides the following in collaboration with community stakeholders including MADRA:
1. delivery of a community newsletter broadly based on the previous publication (The Mouth) for a 12 month period which prioritises electronic communication but also provides for sustainable paper-based delivery
2. development of a business case for a sustainable, ongoing community publication, potentially in collaboration with Australian Business Volunteers
MADRA welcomes EOIs from individuals or organisations. EOIs must include a lead organisation with the appropriate business structures (eg ABN, insurance, governance etc). All EOIs will be kept confidential.
Timelines and evaluation process
• Expressions of interest proposal including the details listed below (with as much detail as possible) are due by 11am on Thursday 12 February
• EOIs will be evaluated by a panel including representatives from the MADRA Committee and other community stakeholders
• Success of EOIs will be advised within 1 week
• Funding proposals to the Gippsland Community Foundation are due on 28 February 2026
EOI applicants are invited to provide a concise proposal (2 pages maximum in MS-Word format) that includes the following:
1. Applicant details: name, contact phone number, email address
2. Details of lead organisation: Name, ABN/ACN/registration number, insurances, governance structure
3. Indicative process for finalising a grant application for and delivery of the two tasks listed above
4. Indicative mechanisms for respecting and building on work to date and ensuring community input into the project
5. Budget
6. Qualifications, skills and experience including in: writing, publication, community engagement and working with volunteers, business plan development
7. Contact details for three referees
8. What support (if any) is needed from MADRA to finalise a funding application (which may include a letter of support, collaboration or a funding application made through MADRA)
9. What support (if any) is needed from MADRA to implement the proposed project
10. Any other information required to make a viable and attractive application for funding to the Gippsland Community Foundation and potentially other grant funds
Address for submission
Email to: madra.3892@gmail.com
Further information
Phil Piper (Chair) on 0417 566 763
Jim Adams (Vice-Chair) on 0427 211 406
Email to: madra.3892@gmail.com