Deadline: 9-Aug-21
The Ararat Wind Farm Pty Ltd is proud to provide the sustainable community grants fund for 2021.
The fund provides financial support to promote community, social and environmental sustainability initiatives for the benefit of the communities within the municipalities of Ararat, Northern Grampians and the Pyrenees. This fund is part of the Ararat Wind Farm’s community investment program.
Aims of the fund
- To provide the opportunity for community groups and organisations to develop innovative and sustainable projects
- To provide the opportunity for improved health and education across the community by developing long term partnerships and cohesive community projects
- To strengthen community connections and social wellbeing in developing projects focussing on long term sustainability
- To develop projects that enhance and encourage healthy and active communities
- To develop projects which enhance cultural diversity, creative community activities and projects
Funding Information
- The total funds available for the Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Grants Program 2021 is $65,000.00 shared across three municipalities of Ararat Rural City, Northern Grampians Shire and Pyrenees Shire.
- Eligible community groups will be able to apply for up to $5,000 for their project or up to $10,000 with matching dollars for larger projects.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, group/organisations must demonstrate that:
- The group/organisation is based within the municipalities of Ararat, Northern Grampians or Pyrenees.
- The group/organisation is a not for profit entity or local community group.
- The group/organisation must have the permission of their whole of the Committee or organisation they are representing
- Be able to demonstrate financial viability and competence
- Individuals cannot apply for themselves
- Relevant project/program within the selection criteria
- Cannot be a Council or a Committee of Council
For more information, visit http://www.ararat.vic.gov.au/services/grants/ararat-wind-farm-sustainable-grants-program-2021
