Deadline: 20-Oct-22
The Cardinia is now inviting applications for its COVID-19 Multicultural Community Connect Grant Program.
This program provides one-off funding to help eligible organisations deliver projects, programs or services which build capacity for COVID-19 response and recovery in the community.
Funding Information
- Maximum grant amount: $5,000
What they will not fund?
- Funding will not be allocated to:
- individuals
- private, profit-making organisations
- political organisations
- capital works projects (as defined in Council’s Community Capital Works Grants Policy)
- replacement of existing equipment and/or furnishings at community and recreational facilities
- maintenance of community or recreational facilities
- business as usual operating costs
- fund existing salaries
- relief programs or services (including the provision of Personal Protective Equipment, sanitation, material aid and food relief).
Outcomes
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate that the proposed project, program or service will meet at least one of the following outcomes during the COVID-19 period:
- Reduce feelings of social isolation in the CALD community.
- Increase positive CALD community connection.
- Increase mental and/or physical health outcomes in the CALD community.
- Assist in maintaining harmonious relationships within CALD community members and families.
- Promote kindness and support for fellow CALD community members.
- Provide a positive contribution to the CALD community.
- Connect CALD community members to more opportunities including education, training, up skilling, jobs, services, etc.
- Promote COVID-safe practice, COVID vaccination and testing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organisations that apply must:
- be not-for-profit
- be incorporated (or auspiced by an incorporated body)
- operate in Cardinia Shire
- plan to provide an initiative that meets the grant criteria
- plan to deliver project, program or service to CALD residents in Cardinia Shire.
- Individuals, private, profit-making organisations and political organisations are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/covid19multiculturalgrant