Deadline: 14-Sep-20
The Neighbourhood House grant is offered to assist DHHS funded and approved Neighbourhood houses in the City of Greater Geelong in providing opportunities that benefit the wider Geelong community.
The City of Greater Geelong recognises the benefits to local communities of Neighbourhood Houses in strengthening local communities.
Categories
- A once- off COVID-19 Safe Grant: The COVID-19 Safe Grant is a once-off grant to assist with additional costs associated with re-opening, operating and complying with Neighbourhood House COVID-19 Safe Plans, and Victorian and Commonwealth Government requirements.
- Community Development Project: For the delivery of responsive community projects, programs, activities and small community forums or events that focus on improving health, wellbeing and capacity building that benefit the broader community.
- External Community Group Subsidy: To assist with the cost of small equipment purchases that help community groups to either: Deliver services and programs; improve health and safety outcomes; or improve resources that support volunteer groups.
- Governance and administration Subsidy: Subsidies for governance and administration. For example: governance training, auditing, strategic/annual planning, financial bookkeeping, grants administration, professional development/conference attendance.
Funding Information
- A once- off COVID-19 Safe Grant: $7,500
- Community Development Project: $7,500
- External Community Group Subsidy: $2,500
- Governance and administration Subsidy: $2,500
Eligibility Criteria
- DHHS recognised Neighbourhood Houses
- The Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres (for Project Funding only)
For more information, visit https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants/article/item/8d43ae9e58a46d9.aspx
