Deadline: 16-Sep-22
The Inner West is accepting applications for its Community Wellbeing Grants to support projects which address local issues; promote social justice; enhance wellbeing; strengthen the sustainability and capacity of Inner West Community and foster inclusion, equity and social connection.
Objectives
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The objectives of the Community Wellbeing Grants Program is to:
- Connect people to each other and place.
- Foster an inclusive and diverse community and encourage community participation.
- Develop community strengths, capabilities and lifelong learning.
- Encourage social and cultural sustainability.
- Promote equity, community health and wellbeing.
- Encourage community collaborations and partnerships.
Funding Information
- Community Wellbeing grants of up to $5,000 each per year are available in 2022/23.
Eligibility Criteria
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To be eligible for funding, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, resident or relevant visa holder aged over 18 years.
- Be a legally registered, incorporated not-for-profit organisation or group. Unincorporated groups must be auspiced by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation. Note: This eligibility varies for Arts grants and Community History grants.
- Be a resident of or delivering services in the Inner West Council area or offer a project that benefits residents of the Inner West.
- Include a booking confirmation form for use of a Council facility required as part of a grant application (i.e. Council venues, parks and sportsgrounds).
- Meet the grant stream eligibility criteria.
- Address the grant stream objectives.
- Demonstrate your project is in the public interest and in accordance with Council’s Community Strategic Plan, policies and regulations.
- Parents and Citizens’ Associations are eligible to apply for projects that can demonstrate they benefit the Inner West community.
- Only submit one application per applicant each year.
For more information, visit Inner West.
For more information, visit https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/contribute/grants/community-wellbeing-grants
