Deadline: 31-May-25
The Nillumbik Shire Council is pleased to announce the applications for the Reconciliation Grant Program to support community-led projects that promote truth-telling, recognition, celebration, community connection, cultural and social inclusion, and access and participation for First Nations People.
This grant supports community to implement projects that contribute to Reconciliation and the process of healing in Nillumbik.
Council’s commitment to Reconciliation involves:
- celebrating the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as one of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet
- addressing the causes of division and misunderstanding between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians
- taking responsibility and ownership of past trauma and injustices
- addressing inequities in health, education and justice as experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Funding Information
- Applicants can receive a total of $1,000 in funding
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
- align their project with the strategic directions and objectives of the Nillumbik Reconciliation Charter and/or the Nillumbik Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025
- be a not-for-profit incorporated organisation, community group, school or club that lives, works, studies, volunteers or plays in Nillumbik
- hold a minimum of $20 million public liability insurance
- have acquitted and be compliant with all Nillumbik grants previously awarded by Council
- spend the funds before 30 June 2025.
Ineligibility Criteria
- They don’t fund:
- Projects, events or activities that could be funded through Council’s annual community grant programs, peak bodies or other government funding
- Projects, events or activities being held outside the Nillumbik municipal boundary, or that won’t substantially benefit the Nillumbik community
- Ongoing operational expenses or core business costs without a clearly identified need (E.g. salaries, administrative costs, maintenance costs, supplies, uniforms, utility bills, etc.)
- Projects that are curriculum based or entirely student, club or congregation focused
- Projects solely for fundraising purposes without broad community benefit
- Projects or events with a political or religious purpose
For more information, visit Nillumbik Shire Council.