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Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2011 winners revealed
And the winners are: • Aminatta Forna wins Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2011 Best Book for The Memory of Love • Craig Cliff wins Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2011 Best First Book for A Man Melting • Defining books "of our time", say judges.
The 2011 Commonwealth Writers' Prize were announced in Sydney.
The judges praised The Memory of Love for its risk taking, elegance and breadth. A poignant story about friendship, betrayal, obsession and second chances – the novel is an immensely powerful portrayal of human resilience.
The judges concluded that The Memory of Love delicately delves into the courageous lives of those haunted by the indelible effects of Sierra Leone's past and yet amid that loss gives us a sense of hope and optimism for their future.
Forna has produced a bold, deeply moving and accomplished novel which confirms her place among the most talented writers in literature today.
Read more about the awards here: http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/NewsArticle.aspx?articleID=158
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Comment by Jim Spain on June 18, 2011 at 16:18
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Funding and Awards Update - June 2011
Welcome to the June edition of the Funding and Awards Update Newswire, advising you of the funding listed on communitybuilders that will close soon.
If you would like to publish your organisation's funding program on communitybuilders.nsw or you have any questions regarding the funding information published on the site, please contact us atwebkeeper@communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au
For funding programs that have closed or are always open, seewww2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.auAustralian Safer Communities Awards
closes [01.07.2011]
The Australian Safer Communities Awards are sponsored by the Australian Government Attorney-Generals Department, in conjunction with States and Territories.» more...Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund Local Grants Program
closes [15.07.2011]
The Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund Community Grants program supports initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of Australian children, awarding a total of $650,000 in grants of up to $10,000 to fund programs that will directly benefit children in local communities across Australia.» more...Festivals Australia
closes [15.07.2011]
Festivals Australia is an Australian Government program which funds Australian regional and community festivals to present quality cultural projects. Funding is available to add a new or special sort of cultural activity.» more...Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme
always open
The Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme (WELL) aims to provide workers with English language, literacy and numeracy skills. On 17 May 2011 it was announced that more than 13,000 extra training places will be available from 1 July 2011. » more…Junior Landcare School Garden Grant
next round closes [5.08.2011]
Through the Junior Landcare Grants Program, any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. » more…
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Of interest to those seeking funding -
See Funding and Awards Update - June 2011.
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