2019 funding program opening 1 April
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Published on 19 March 2019
Local groups and organisations with a great idea for a project or activity are encouraged to consider applying for financial assistance via Council’s new and improved Community Funding Scheme, opening on Monday 1 April.
The Community Funding Scheme is Council’s annual grants program for not-for-profit community groups and organisations of all sizes, and offers financial assistance of up to $12,000 for a variety of projects and activities.
Applications are invited that align with one of the following funding streams:
Community and cultural development projects Enhancing the effectiveness of local community groups Supporting local environmental priorities Enhancing community places and infrastructure (this stream has been previously known as the Places for People funding program).The aim of the recent merge of the Places for People funding program into the Community Funding Scheme was to improve consistency, achieve efficiencies in resources and streamline the process for applicants.
Applications for the program open on Monday 1 April and close Tuesday 30 April 2019.
For more information on the Community Funding Scheme, guidelines or application forms see: Community Funding Scheme or call (03) 5422 0206.
Grant writing workshopA free grant writing workshop to assist community groups and organisations in preparing their application will be held on Thursday 28 March at 6.30pm at Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison Street, Kyneton.
This workshop will be delivered by external consultants who provide training and resources for the not-for-profit sector, with Council staff available to answer questions.
To attend the workshop, contact Kerry on (03) 5422 0337 or [email protected]