Australia: Individual Development Grants

Deadline: 30-Jun-23

The City of Kingston invites individuals to make an application to the Community Grants Program for Individual Development activities.

Kingston City Council sees its purpose as working in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life of current and future generations. Its vision is for a diverse, dynamic community where all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy.

Aims

The Individual Development Grants specifically aim to support individuals in their pursuit of high levels of performance and development by:

• Recognising the sacrifices that people make to reach significant goals
• Developing local leaders and positive role models
• Building a positive image of Kingston, its community and the residents who are part of it.

Focus Areas

Funding assistance is available to individuals in the following areas of pursuit:

• Arts & Culture
  • Applications will be considered for emerging and established artists and cultural workers to undertake special activities that enhance their creative and professional development at State, National or International level. Such activities may include residencies, study intensives, master classes, mentoring, conferences, or presentation of work at a significant cultural event or venue.
• Sports & Recreation
  • Applications will be considered for emerging and established athletes to participate in an officially recognised competitive event that has a set of rules and a code of conduct at State, National or International level where the applicant has been selected through a competitive selection process.
• Environmental/ Humanitarian Initiatives
  • Applications will be considered for individuals who undertake or participate in recognised and significant Humanitarian or Environmental initiatives for activities at a State, National or International level. Such activities may include conferences, study intensives or volunteer services to subsidise travel of not more than 60 days for qualified humanitarian service.

Categories

• In response to this purpose and vision, and to recognise and support the community’s contribution to creating a vital and vibrant Kingston, Council provides an annual Community Grants Program comprising of:
  • Individual Development Grants to support individual development and pursuit in sports,the arts and humanitarian goals.
  • Schools Grants to acknowledge student achievement within Kingston’s school community.
  • Kingston Charitable Fund for charitable registered organisations.
  • Annual Grants for not for profit community groups and organisations delivering activities that reach a large part of Kingston with municipal benefits that also benefit residents in local neighbourhood areas.
  • Children’s Week Grants for not for profit community groups, that are planning a one-off activity or event during that week.
  • Arts Grants for Individual artists, not-for-profit art groups and organisations to stimulate creative programs in the local community and position Kingston as a cultural hub with a vibrant arts community.

Funding Information

• Council will allocate a fixed sum as part of each financial year’s budget for the provision of grants on a competitive basis. Once this sum has been depleted no further applications can be considered.
• Funding will be considered to the following levels:
  • $125 for activity at a State level within Victoria
  • $250 for activity at a National level held interstate or in Victoria
  • $500 for activity at an International level held overseas, interstate or in Victoria

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are invited from individuals who are:
  • Permanent residents of the City of Kingston
  • Participating as an individual or as part of a team or group in the development activity
  • Able to demonstrate a record of achievement and practice in their field of pursuit
  • Covered by adequate insurances
• Sports requests only:
  • Taking part in a sport that is accredited by the Australian Sports Commission;
  • Selected as an individual to represent Victoria/Australia in a recognised State/ National/International competition and that is organised by a relevant professional Association
  • Applicants must be selected individually, or as part of a team, through a competitive process for the right to compete at State, National or International level of competition.
• Arts & Culture requests only
  • Engaging in an activity that is recognised by a relevant State/National/International professional body or institution or engages with an established professional artist that has made a recognised and significant contribution to their practice.
• Only one application can be supported per individual in any one financial year.

Ineligible

• Teams, community groups or organisations. Community groups or organisations should refer to the CommunityGrants for available funding opportunities.
• Individuals who are not permanent residents of the City of Kingston.

For more information, visit City of Kingston.

For more information, visit https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/community/grants/community-grants#section-4