Deadline: 06-Jun-21
Applications are now open for the Ku-ring-gai Community Grants (KCG) Program to provide the opportunity for community, arts/cultural organisations and local business to develop exciting new, innovative programs which will further enhance the lives of residents of Ku-ring-gai.
Objectives
Projects funded through the Ku-ringgai Community Grants program should encourage:
- An increased range and improved quality of community services in the Ku-ring-gai area.
- An increased level of artistic and cultural activity and expression in the Ku-ring-gai area.
- New and innovative programs that address identified community needs.
- Encourage economic development opportunities.
- A fair and equitable approach to the allocation of grants in the Ku-ring-gai area.
Categories
- Small equipment grants: The aim of this category is to fund the hire or purchase of equipment that can be clearly demonstrated to improve the delivery of services, programs and events to the community.
- Community development grants: The aim of this category is to support the development of local initiatives by funding projects that will address priority issues in the community; and provide a mechanism for local communities to participate in developing solutions to important issues in the Ku-ring-gai area.
- Arts and cultural grants: The aim of this category is to provide assistance in the organisation and operation of arts or cultural activities, events and programs.
Funding Information
- Small equipment grants: Grants are available in this category for up to $2,000
- Community development grants: Grants are available in this category for up to $5,000
- Arts and cultural grants: Grants are available in this category for up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit, community organisations that are properly constituted and incorporated (or supported by an incorporated body).
- Community organisations that are based within the Ku-ring-gai area. (If the organisation is not locally based, the program requiring financial assistance must be shown to be addressing identified priority needs of people within the Ku-ring-gai area).
- Organisations that adhere to the principles of access and equity in the way that funded services and activities are administered. This means that organisations take steps to ensure that their services/programs are available to all members of the community including people with disabilities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Local businesses that encourage economic development opportunities and clearly demonstrate benefit to the local community.
For more information, visit https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Council/Grants-and-sponsorship/Ku-ring-gai-Community-Grants