Australia: Upper Yarra Community Led Recovery Grants Program

Deadline: 15-Feb-23

The Yarra Ranges Council is currently seeking applications for its Upper Yarra Community Led Recovery Grants Program.

Objectives

• The Upper Yarra CRC have a focus on projects which will be ongoing providing longer term benefits to assist the community in its recovery
• Round 2 will contribute to projects which support community led recovery with preference given to projects which target one or more of the following objectives:
  • Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster
  • Strengthening connections, increase participation, and build capacity in the community
  • Improving Mental Health & wellbeing
  • Supporting vulnerable cohorts and decreasing marginalisation

Funding Information

• Applications are invited for projects up to $10,000.

What cannot be funded?

• The following types of activities will not be supported:
  • Projects which duplicate funding by local, state, and federal agencies
  • Projects of a political nature
  • Project which advances Religion of a singular nature
  • Projects for private benefit
  • Projects which are retrospective
  • Projects previously funded in Round 1, will not be funded in Round 2.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Upper Yarra Community Led Recovery grant program will seek applications from groups or organisations operating in the Upper Yarra region of the Yarra Ranges LGA or who are providing support to townships in the Upper Yarra.
• Recipient organisations must be a Not for profit, non-government organisation with a valid ABN or be a group that is auspiced /partnered by such an organisation.
• If you are using an auspiced / partnering organisation, they must confirm that they support the project, will receive the funds on behalf of the applicant, apply the funds to the project and how they are adding value to the project.
• A template letter of support is available from within the online application or by contacting the Foundation team.
• The applicant or the auspiced / partnered organisation (where applicable) must be able to demonstrate financial stability through the provision of the organisation’s financials including a profit and loss, balance sheet and/or current statement for a full calendar or financial year.

Selection Criteria

• Selection will be based on the meeting the following criteria:
  • Project supports at least one of listed townships within the Upper Yarra area
  • Project aligns with one or more of the objectives of the funding program
  • Project has strong support and involvement from the community, i.e., is identified a community priority
  • Project has all co-contributions confirmed in writing if applicable
  • Project is ‘shovel ready’
  • Applicant has quotes and a detailed budget showing the breakup of expenditure, financials and provided all necessary documentation
  • Applicants can commit to obtaining any necessary permits required
  • Project examples
    • These are just some examples and is not an exhaustive list
      • Access to support services
      • Mental health support initiatives
      • Financial Counselling
      • Supporting people with identified needs within the Upper Yarra community
  • Community engagement projects and events which encourage social connection inclusion and participation
    • Community morning teas / dinners / walking groups
    • Networking events
    • Youth events
    • Festivals

For more information, visit Yarra Ranges Council.