Deadline: 5-Sep-22
Do you have a community or environmental sustainability-based program, project or event that could benefit from funding to support your organisation’s efforts? If yes, then Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Grants Program 2022 is now open.
The fund provides financial support to promote 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 focusing 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 2022 is $90,000.00.
Eligibility Criteria
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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
- Schools unfortunately do not meet the eligibility criteria.
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You can apply two ways for a grant under this program.
- Applications up to $5,000.00 are invited, as a one-off grant for projects that do not require matching dollar for dollar funding contributions. In-kind contributions will not be considered under these applications.
- A project completion report confirming the final project budget matched to the initial project budget will be required at the completion of the project.
- Applications up to $10,000.00 is dependent on the individual request (project) and available funding at the time. Matching contributions can be from the community group or from another confirmed grant. It is expected that a proportion of the funds will come from the group or organisation applying.
Note: Two applications from the same organisation within the same year will not be accepted.
For more information, visit Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Grants.
For more information, visit https://www.ararat.vic.gov.au/services/grants/ararat-wind-farm-sustainable-grants-program-2022