LLNP Innovative and Research Project funding round - Submissions now being accepted

Date published : 6  August  2012 

The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) through the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP) is seeking submissions for grant funding to undertake innovative pilots or demonstration models and/or research based projects that lead to an enhanced delivery of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) training for adults.  If you are interested in increasing the English language, literacy and numeracy skills of adult Australians, have experience in the field of adult literacy, or would like to pilot projects that can be replicated and sustainable then your submission is welcome.  

Themes 

The Department is particularly interested in some themes and projects that target:

  • The delivery of LLN training using the National Broadband Network (NBN);
  • Demonstration projects and/or research that takes into consideration engagement and participation issues when:
    • Working in Remote and/or regional locations in LLN delivery;
    • Working with Indigenous people;
    • Working with Young people and/or early school leavers;  
  • Developing strategies to overcoming barriers in dealing with the most vulnerable job seekers;
  • Comparison of education levels between the  Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and the International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR); and
  • Practical strategies or research into mapping Certificate level courses to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)s.

The Department recently released a Discussion paper, Creating a more flexible LLNP in 2013-16, which covers some of the themes in more detail. The Discussion Paper can be located here.

Process

Submissions for the LLNP Innovative and Research Project funding close COB 31 August 2012. Completed application forms and any enquiries should be sent to LLNPFeedback@deewr.gov.au

Proposals will be assessed by a panel against the following criteria:

  • The relevance and contribution of the project to meeting the objectives of the LLNP;
  • Potential contribution to local industry and/or community needs;
  • The capacity of the applicant organisation to deliver the anticipated project outputs and outcomes;
  • The transferability and sustainability of any project outputs or outcomes to improve the planning and/or improve or expand the training delivery of LLNP;
  • The capacity to support continuous improvement and innovation of client needs;
  • Value for money, that is the benefits of the project relative to its costs and the extent to which alternative funding is available; and
  • The strategies employed to overcome existing structural and/or cultural impediments to the existing delivery of LLNP.

For those interested in progressing with a report please use the Application found here.

For further information on innovative and research project funding see section 17 of the LLNP Guidelines

 


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