Deadline: 2-Oct-23
Applications are now open for the Community Capacity Building Grant Program to support community-based groups, sport and recreation clubs, and service organisations to develop effective projects that address the social, economic and/or environmental needs of residents in the Parramatta LGA.
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;
- Support the development of networks and partnerships between communities, local community groups, agencies and City of Parramatta Council.
Funding Information
- $225,000 is allocated to the Community Capacity Building Grants.
- All organisations (both 100% voluntary organisations and those with paid staff) may apply for a grant up to a funding cap of $10,000.
- However, Council can also award a further amount of $10,000 to a maximum grant of $20,000 in total for projects which demonstrate that:
- Additional funds will go towards a different aspect of the project being delivered.
- Additional funds will increase community benefit/impact.
- Additional funds are not just an increase of original project outputs but are something different/extra that compliments the original project.
Outcomes
- Applicants can apply for the community capacity building grant to achieve a range of potential outcomes. Below is a list of outcomes for which grants funding may be utilised:
- An increase in community involvement and engagement in social activities and community life (projects must be delivered in context of public health orders).
- An increase in access to information and skills development.
- An increase in the number of people, including staff, feeling a strong sense of social connectedness and/or physical or mental wellbeing.
- An increase in service capacity or safety through an equipment purchase.
Types of Activity Supported
- Project development and implementation;
- Capital purchase directly related to community capacity building project;
- Building the internal capacity of the organisation;
- Resource developments.
Ineligible Activities
- Funding cannot be used for:
- Activities and programs that duplicate existing services or repeat previously funded projects;
- Attendance at conferences or academic course fees, except within scholarship or fellowship programs;
- Religious ceremonies and/or activities in which the promotion of a single faith is the main purpose;
- Profit making activities where the profits are allocated to shareholders, owners and/or members; or
- The establishment or attainment of fundraising objectives.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for funding, applicants must demonstrate:
- That they are an incorporated not-for-profit organisation or individual; or can provide evidence of an auspice arrangement with an incorporated not-for-profit organisation. Where indicated in specific grant programs, individuals, social enterprises, schools or businesses may be eligible to apply;
- That they are located within the boundaries of the City of Parramatta local government area and/or principally services the City of Parramatta; and
- That there will be a local benefit.
For more information, visit City of Parramatta Council.