Deadline: 31-Aug-20
The City of Melville welcomes submissions from community groups and not-for-profit associations which are seeking funding support for programs, projects, activities and events that address identified community’s priorities: build local capacity, strengthen social diversity and enhance the health and well being of residents in the City of Melville.
Objectives
The objectives of the Community Partnership Program are to:
- Provide community groups and associations with financial and in-kind support to meet identified community needs for a prescribed time frame
- Acknowledge the contribution of community groups and volunteers to the community and the Council’s vision for the future.
- Contribute to the achievement of the City’s corporate goals, through active participation of community groups/associations (partnerships).
Program Focus and Areas of Priority
The City of Melville welcomes applications for proposals i.e. activities, events, services that:
- are based in the City of Melville
- benefit a large and diverse number of people
- meet identified priority needs of the City of Melville’s local area
- are aligned to the Community Partnership Funding Guiding Principles
- observe access and inclusion principles
- create long-term social and cultural or economic value for the community
- have clear objectives and outcomes
- have a realistic budget and are cost effective
- demonstrate a high level of self-help and involvement of your organization’s members
- Are aligned to the City of Melville’s values of relationships, excellence, vibrancy and wellbeing.
Funding Information
There are five types of funding available through the City’s Community Partnership Funding program. These include:
- Level Two – Funding of up to $5,000 with funding available year-round.
- Level Three – Funding of up to $1,000 with funding available year-round.
- Non-monetary – Funding of up to $500 (in-kind) with funding available year-round.
Types of Activities/Programs Supported
Clean and Green
- Organizing plant a tree day/garden talk
- Plan a walking trail in our beautiful parks
- Encourage conservation/ habitat protection activities
- Inspire and educate the community on recycling
Sustainable and Connected Transport
- Cycling Event
- Organise a dog walking event
- Teach others to use public transport facilities
- Organise a day bus trip to our facilities
Growth and Prosperity
- Run your own small business course
- Host innovation workshops
- Engage with a entrepreneuring programme
- Disability employment assistance
Sense of Community
- Organising a festival/event/fair
- Host a fresh produce market
- Help build community knowledge on various topics
- Run an outdoor movie night/theatrical performance/ sensory friendly screening
Healthy Lifestyles
- Run a AUSLAN sign language workshop
- Start an exercise class for your suburb
- Create programs for kids/teens to volunteer
- Implement keeping mentally fit programs
Safe and Secure
- Conduct authorised self defence classes
- Organise an online safety class for all ages
- Driver behaviour presentation on road safety
- Raising awareness of crime prevention
Who can apply for these grants?
All applicants must be:
- A properly constituted not-for-profit association, incorporated in accordance with the Associations Incorporations Act 1987
- Based in City of Melville or providing services within this community
- Incorporated community groups/organizations that have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
Note: Non–Incorporated groups applying for monetary grants must have an appropriate auspice organization (shared aims and common interest) that can support their project and receive the grant on their behalf.
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