Deadline: 12-Jul-21
The Knox City Council is seeking applications for its Community Development Fund to develop, enhance and support the involvement of community groups in activities and projects which respond to identified needs in the Knox community.
Aims
Their CDF grants program aims to;
- Support projects which encourage Knox residents to become involved and engaged in their local community
- Improve the health and wellbeing of Knox residents through projects that promote healthy, active lifestyles and community safety
- Build community pride, strength and resilience
- Promote harmony and respect through projects promoting inclusion, cultural development and social interaction
- Improve skills of Knox residents across a range of areas
- Support a positive sense of place and activities that celebrate their community.
Categories
There are 3 categories of grants available through the CDF grants. Grants are allocated annually for projects taking up to 12 months to complete;
- Category 1 – General projects, programs, activities, or equipment – $3,000 up to $20,000
- Category 2 – Community Festivals and Events – up to $15,000
- Category 3 – Community Functions – up to $5,000
Projects and events that could be funded
- To be eligible for funding projects and annual community events must meet the following requirements:
- Must have a definitive start and finish date
- Align with Council objectives
- Aim to meet a demonstrated need within the Knox community
- Benefit Knox residents
- Here are some examples that indicate the range of projects that can be considered:
- Equipment purchases for community groups.
- Developing recreation, leisure and/or social support activities to keep people connected.
- Cultural events and activities that celebrate and promote diversity and a positive sense of place.
- Arts and cultural development activities that encourage community participation through shared creativity.
- Implementing strategies that assist people with a disability.
- Supporting and celebrating the contribution of volunteers.
- Encouraging participation in lifelong learning and skills development in Knox.
- Assisting in community safety strategies through community information and involvement.
- Developing collaboration and partnership.
- Improve and expand social media platforms, IT equipment and literacy to overcome social isolation and maintain community connection.
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profit community groups, with a committee of management, or similar, and its own legal identity.
- If a group is not incorporated, it can be auspiced (or managed) by an incorporated organisation.
Ineligible
- Individuals or profit-making businesses
- Organisations that owe money to Council that has not been paid by the due date
- Organisations that have outstanding acquittal documentation, i.e. the report for a previous grant has not been handed in by the agreed due date.
- Projects and events that cannot be funded
- Fundraising
- Capital or facility maintenance works
- State or Federal government responsibilities
- Retrospective funding
- Projects that have been funded by the CDF for 3 consecutive years
- Ongoing operational expenses
For more information, visit https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/cdf