Deadline: 22-Aug-22
The Community Enterprise Foundation is pleased to launch the Urban Community Recovery Grants Program to provide support to at least one of the urban townships which are Chirnside Park, Coldstream, Kilsyth, Lilydale, Montrose, Mooroolbark & Mt Evelyn.
Regional Community Recovery Committees (RCRC) have been established across 4 key regions within the Yarra Ranges including Valley, Hills, Urban and Upper Yarra.
Objectives
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Round 1 will support projects which support recovery with preference given to projects which target one or more of the following:
- Strengthen connections, increase participation, and build capacity in their community
- Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster
- Improving Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Reducing vulnerability and decreasing marginalisation
Key Areas
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Applicants may apply for projects which support recovery with preference given to projects which target one or more of the following key areas:
- Strengthen connections, increase participation, and build capacity in their community
- Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster
- Improving Mental Health
- Reducing vulnerability and decreasing marginalisation
Funding Information
Applications can be made for grants $5,000. A total Grant pool of $50,000 is available.
Eligible Projects
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Access to support services
- Mental health support initiatives
- Financial Counselling
- Supporting people with identified needs within the Yarra Ranges Urban community
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Community engagement projects and events which encourage social connection inclusion and participation
- Community morning teas / dinners / walking groups
- Networking events
- Youth events
- Festivals
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Education programs and initiatives
- Community and individual resilience planning and training
- Student wellbeing
Eligibility Criteria
- The Urban Community Led Recovery grant program will seek applications from groups or organisations operating in the Yarra Ranges LGA who are providing support to townships within the Urban Region of the Yarra Ranges LGA.
- Recipient organisations must be a Not for profit, non- government organisation with a valid ABN or be a group that is auspiced /partnered by such an organisation.
- If you are using an auspiced / partnering organisation, they must confirm that they support the project, will receive the funds on behalf of the applicant, apply the funds to the project and how they are adding value to the project.
- A template letter of support is available from within the online application or by contacting the Foundation team.
- The applicant or the auspiced / partnered organisation (where applicable) must be able to demonstrate financial stability through the provision of the organisation’s financials including a profit and loss, balance sheet and/or current statement for a full calendar or financial year.
For more information, visit Community Enterprise Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/recovery/Community-and-wellbeing/Regional-Community-Recovery-Committees/Urban-Community-Recovery-Committee