Deadline: 3-Mar-22
The Kingston City Council’s Quick Response Grants Program is now open to give individuals and community groups the opportunity to apply for small grants required at short notice to help them deliver valuable services, programs, activities, events, and benefits to the Kingston community.
The council recognizes that sometimes local organizations and individuals require small amounts of funding throughout the year. Council’s Quick Response Grants program provides funding to:
- Assist with an unforeseen expense or urgent issue that poses a risk to the function of an existing community group/program/event; or
- Take advantage of an unexpected opportunity where there is a short timeframe that would benefit a community group and/or the wider Kingston community.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount that can be awarded to one applicant within one financial year is $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any not-for-profit group, school, or community organization providing services within the City of Kingston and any individual residing in the City of Kingston may apply subject to the eligibility criteria for applicants.
- Not-for-profit groups and community organizations seeking to apply for a Quick Response Grant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be not-for-profit and managed by a volunteer board/committee of management;
- Be incorporated or auspiced by another incorporated organization that will accept legal and financial responsibility for the project or activity;
- Be physically located within the City of Kingston municipal boundaries. Consideration may be given to other groups and organizations where 50% or more of their membership comprises Kingston residents or where the direct and significant benefit to Kingston residents can be demonstrated;
- Have a level of public liability insurance appropriate to the activity;
- Have no outstanding grant acquittals or outstanding debts owing to Council;
- Propose an activity that is of substantial benefit to the Kingston community and is consistent with Council priorities;
- Be able to supply financial information requested; and
- Be able to meet conditions associated with receiving a grant.
- Individuals seeking to apply for a Quick Response Grant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a resident of the City of Kingston;
- Have no outstanding grant acquittals or outstanding debts owing to Council;
- Propose an activity to be undertaken in an unpaid capacity that is not a requirement of any formal course of study or their employment;
- Propose an activity which is of substantial benefit to the Kingston community and is consistent with Council priorities; and
- Be able to meet conditions associated with receiving a grant.
For more information, visit https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-Grants/Quick-Response-Grants