Grant application deadline nears

Published on 07 May 2019

Community groups, organisations and individuals have only three weeks left to apply for the Community, Environment Support and Facility Grant Programs.

Applications close on Friday 31 May for a total of $190,000 for Shire community groups, clubs, and individuals with plans that benefit their community.

They include $60,000 for Events and Festivals, $50,000 for Facilities, $30,000 in Environment Support, and $50,000 in Community Grants. The Facility, Community, and Environment Support programs are provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

Groups and individuals are encouraged to get in touch with Council to discuss their application with an officer and ensure it meets funding criteria.

The Community Grants Program offers up to $1000 towards local community events, workshops and equipment purchases, planning activities and the development of new community, leisure, cultural or recreational programs.

The Facility Grants Program offers up to $2000 to Committees of Management and clubs or organisations whose primary function in the Shire is to help with facility improvements or equipment.

The Environment Support Grants Program offers up to $2000 (include in-kind support) for environment and sustainability projects, including installation of energy and water saving items at community facilities.

The Events and Festivals Grant Program offers up to $15,000, made up of a maximum of $10,000 grant funding and a maximum of $5000 of in-kind support. It is intended for bigger events that increase visitation and stimulate economic activity in the Shire.

Guidelines, application forms and finance forms are available here.

Hard copies are available on request, or from the Civic Centre, 181 Manifold Street, Camperdown, 3260.

Applications close on Friday 31 May 2019. For more information, call Council on 5593 7100 or go here.