Deadline: 27-May-22
The Shire of Cranbrook offers all community groups and organisations the opportunity to apply for funding through the Shire of Cranbrook Community Grant Program.
Funding Information
- Amount: $2,000 to $6,000
Funding Criteria
- Provide a detailed description of the project, program, or event;
- Demonstrate the commitment to fulfil the key criteria listed in the guidelines;
- Demonstrate the capacity to manage the project, program, or event;
- Demonstrate the capacity to manage the funding of the project, program, or event.
- Aligns with the Shire of Cranbrook Strategic Community Plan Outcomes; and
- Recipients must recognize and promote the Shire of Cranbrook’s financial contribution to the event, project, or program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only Shire of Cranbrook community organisations and groups are eligible to apply for this community funding;
- Applications must be submitted by incorporated organisations and or groups. If the organisation or group is not incorporated they may auspice the application through a related incorporated body, this cannot be the Shire of Cranbrook;
- The applicant should not have any outstanding debts with the Shire of Cranbrook;
- This application should not be for a direct profit or financial gain for the applicant;
- The application should support the objectives, strategies, and outcomes of the Shire of Cranbrook Strategic Community Plan;
- The applicant should not have any outstanding acquittals with the Shire of Cranbrook.
- The applicant is eligible to apply for public events on private property, however, the applicant must have their own public liability insurance and comply with all public health requirements; and
- The applicant must discuss their application with the Shire’s Community Development Manager prior to submitting their application.
Ineligible Criteria
- Applicants may not apply for funding that has already been budgeted for in the current Shire of Cranbrook budget;
- Applications for recurring expenditure – e.g. wages and ongoing costs such as electricity or water;
- Capital equipment or works over $10,000 – these should be considered by the organisation or group as a part of the Council’s Interest-Free Loans for Community Organisations Policy;
- Applications for retrospective funding – project or programs that have already taken place;
- Applications for deficit funding – for groups or organisations experiencing a shortfall in revenue;
- Individuals will not be eligible;
- Community organisations or events where the grant funds are to promote political parties/causes, unethical activities or profit-making;
- Community organisations or events where the primary purpose is to promote religious beliefs or where people are excluded on religious grounds;
- Applicants that fail to address the criteria in their application;
- Applications that are received after the closing date;
- Community organisations or events that fail to acknowledge the Shire’s contribution to previous projects will not be considered for funding; and
- Applications for infrastructure on private property will not be considered.
For more information, visit Shire of Cranbrook.
For more information, visit https://www.cranbrook.wa.gov.au/our-community/community-grant-program/