Deadline: 20-Nov-22
Applications are now open for Triennial Operational Grants to support operating and program costs associated with the delivery of services, celebrations and events in Boroondara.
Triennial Operational Grants are part of Council's Community Strengthening Grants program, which funds activities that respond to the social, cultural, recreational and environmental needs of Boroondara residents.
Objectives
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The objectives of the Community Strengthening Grants program are to:
- increase participation of residents in their community
- increase inclusion and representation of under-represented groups and issues
- develop innovative approaches to local issues
- assist groups and volunteers to develop skills and build capacity
- encourage the sustainability and better governance of community organisations
- encourage partnerships between local organisations and the development of local community networks.
Grant Streams
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Applicants can apply for Triennial Operational Grants under the following streams:
- Creative Community (community events) – available to community organisations who deliver community festivals or events
- Creative Community (creative and cultural groups) – available to community organisations who deliver diverse community-based art and cultural programs
- Vibrant Retail Precincts – available to trader associations
- Sustainable Community – available to community organisations
- Healthy Community – available to community organisations.
Funding Information
- Grants of up to $15,000 and $50,000 are to support the delivery of services, celebrations and events.
Eligibility Criteria
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To be eligible for a Triennial Operational Grant, you must:
- be committed to providing direct benefits to residents of the City of Boroondara (local organisations are prioritised)
- be not-for-profit, as classified by the Australian Tax Office in the Income Tax Assessment Act (1936)
- be a legally constituted entity (e.g. a co-operative, incorporated association, company or company limited by guarantee)
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- have a committee of management that accepts responsibility for the administration of the grant
- hold a public liability insurance policy to cover the staff, members and the general public, to $20 million and workers compensation and volunteers’ insurance
- not have a grant giving program or fundraising program that provides money to finance another organisation's community initiatives
- have satisfactorily accounted to Council for the expenditure of any previous Council grants (if relevant)
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comply with all other relevant Australian and Victorian legislation, including:
- accounting and auditing requirements
- equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws
- human rights laws
- privacy, confidentiality and freedom of information laws
- registration or accreditation of professional employees
- preparation and dissemination of annual reports
- comply with Occupational Health and Safety, safe working practices and Worksafe
- have an adequate risk management plan in place (as required).
For more information, visit City of Boroondara.
For more information, visit https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/community/community-grants-programs-and-permits/community-grants/triennial-operational-grants
