Deadline: 28-Feb-23
The City of Devonport is inviting applications for the Major and Minor Grants to support community organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities that enhance the liveability, health and wellbeing of the Devonport community.
Categories
- Applications for major and minor grants must address priorities in at least one of the following categories:
- Health and wellbeing
- Their culture
- Their environment
- Festivals and events
Funding Information
- Amount Up to $7,500 t0 $25,000
- Duration: Applications will be advised of the outcome 5-6 weeks after applications close.
Eligible Projects
- Applications must:
- Demonstrate a purpose that is in the public interest, with significant community need and benefit
- Demonstrate strong alignment with Council’s priorities as described in the grant Categories
- Adhere to the terms and conditions of this funding program
Eligibility Criteria
- Any not for profit community organisations or association that is legally constituted as an incorporated body or under the auspice of one, that:
- Operate within the Devonport local government area or can demonstrate the project or program will benefit residents of the Devonport local government area
- Have appropriate public liability insurance
- Have no debt to Council or have entered into scheduled payment arrangements with Council which are being met
- Have met acquittal conditions for previous Council grants
Ineligible
- Applications cannot be made by:
- Local, state or federal government agencies or departments
- For profit entities
- Organisations who have previously failed to acquit Council grants
- Projects
- Ongoing operational or recurrent costs including salaries, rental or lease arrangements, fuel, administration, cleaning, gardening or insurance
- Activities previously disbursed or that have commenced prior to funding being approved
- Prize money, prizes or trophies
- Development of privately-owned facilities
- Payment of debt
- Political activities
- Projects run solely for commercial profit
- Items included in another Council grant application
- Projects run solely for fundraising purposes, without broader community benefit
- The purchase of land
- Programs/projects in local schools/ by education providers that are exclusive to students
- Travel to competitions, performances or conferences for individuals or community groups
- Celebration activities or events where attendance is limited to individual organisations or their members
- Judging fees
- Uniforms
- Merchandise
Assessment Criteria
- Major and minor grant applications will be assessed using the following criteria:
- Demonstrate need and benefit
- Alignment to Council’s priorities as outlined in each category
- Evidence of community support, partnership or consultation
- Increasing self-sufficiency of organisations and/or project outcomes
- Demonstrate good value for money which shows the contribution of the organisation (and/or others) applying to the project or activity through cash and/or in-kind; and purchase of goods and services from local businesses
- Capacity of the applicant (and/or partners) to complete the project
- Evidence that the organisation and/or the project supports inclusive participation and/or promotes equality
- Evidence that the organisation (and/or the project) demonstrates sound environmental practices
Lower priority is given to:
- Projects by applicants who have received grant funds in the previous 12 months
- Projects or events that have previously received Council funding
For more information, visit City of Devonport.
