Deadline: 01-Nov-2024
Applications are now open for the Small Grants Fund to support the development of networks and partnerships between communities, local community groups, agencies and City of Parramatta Council.
This category is designed to assist voluntary and staffed not-for-profit incorporated organisations with the following:
- Project development and implementation;
- Capital purchase directly related to a discreet and defined activity or project;
- Building the internal capacity of the organisation;
- Resource development.
Objectives
- Maximise access to and use of community resources, services and facilities, including equity of access for people experiencing social exclusion, marginalisation or isolation;
- Encourage community participation in the development and delivery of projects and activities;
- Increase effective activity related to one of the Community Funding Priorities of the City of Parramatta Council.
Funding Information
- Approximately $40,000 per financial year is available for the Small Grants Fund. There is a funding cap for each application of $2,000.
- City of Parramatta Council will only fund one application over a financial year, regardless of the number of applications received from an organisation.
Outcomes
- Initiatives and projects can contribute to one or more of the following outcomes:
- Increased involvement and engagement by communities in social activities and community life
- Increased number of people feeling a strong sense of social wellbeing
- Improved access to information and development of new skills
- Increased connections between individuals, community groups and agencies
- Reduced financial hardship and social disadvantage
- Enhanced sustainability outcomes for local communities related to Council’s strategic priorities
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for funding applicants must:
- Be not-for-profit and incorporated or have evidence of auspice from a not-for-profit incorporated organisation;
- Be located within the Parramatta LGA, or principally service Parramatta residents;
- Not have outstanding debts to Council;
- Not have overdue progress or acquittal reports for previously funded grants.
For more information, visit City of Parramatta.