Deadline: 1-Dec-22
The Fraser Coast Regional Council is now inviting applications for its Round 2 of the Community Grants Program.
Objectives
- Provide identified and measurable social, community or economic benefits to the Fraser Coast communities;
- Align with Council’s Corporate Plan 2018-2023
- This Program is intended to:
- Provide community organisations with support to meet identified community needs
- Build community skills, capacity and resilience
- Develop and maintain community infrastructure
- Provide opportunities for community organisations to leverage Council’s assistance to obtain funding from other sources
- Provide opportunities for community organisations to assist Council to deliver on Councils strategic goals and identified key initiatives
Funding Information
- The Fraser Coast Regional Council Community Grants are targeted towards projects and event funding.
- Groups can apply for funding from $500 to $15,000 as cash and/or in-kind services.
- Maximum 2 applications per group per annum will be funded
- Maximum grant limit of $15,000 per annum will be funded (amount is inclusive of the value of any in-kind services provided by any Council Department)
- The following funding is available in 2022-23 through the Community Grants Program:
- $240,000 for projects and events to be spread over 4 rounds during the financial year with $60,000 notionally allocated per round
- Each round Council will approve a limited number of grants at each funding level
Eligibility Criteria
- Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations can apply for a Community Grant provided they meet the following criteria:
- The organisation:
- Is based within the Fraser Coast local government area;
- Is a legal not-for-profit entity, complying with all incorporation requirements of the State and Commonwealth as at the closing date for the grant program;
- Has appropriate insurances;
- Has met acquittal conditions for any previous Council grants;
- Has no debt to Council outside standard trading terms, or has entered into scheduled payment arrangements with Council that is being adhered to.
- If a community group is not incorporated and seeks to apply for a Grant, the group is able to do so provided that the application is auspiced and administered by an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation that is willing and able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant.
For more information, visit https://frasercoast.smartygrants.com.au/ComGra-R2