Deadline: 12-Jul-21
The City of Stonnington is seeking applications for its Community Capacity Building Grant Program to implement Stonnington-based programs that aim to meet the needs of the Stonnington community.
The City of Stonnington annual Community Grants Program supports eligible community groups and not-for-profit organisations delivering Stonnington-based programs that:
- Improve community health, well-being and safety.
- Enhance social connections.
- Promote accessibility and inclusiveness.
- Advance social cohesion and reconciliation.
- Actively promote environmental sustainability.
Objectives
The objectives of the Community Grants program are to:
- Foster community participation, build social connections and reduce isolation.
- Respond to local issues and priority areas of need within the community.
- Provide accessible and inclusive opportunities for communities who are considered vulnerable or under-represented.
- Build the capacity of local groups and organisations to develop, implement and sustain positive impact in their community.
- Encourage sustainability and strong governance in the delivery of services and programs.
Funding Priorities
The Community Grants Program is underpinned by the following principles, which inform their priorities for funding.
- Access and equity – They will support programs and organisations that address social inequity, promote social inclusion, embrace diversity, and establish environments that support all people regardless of age, ability, culture or identity.
- Social and economic participation – They will support programs and organisations which support the local community and economy, encourage community involvement, facilitate volunteerism, and empower the community.
- Positive working relationships – They will support programs and organisations which operate with transparency, link with Council priorities, and maintain relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
- Flexibility and responsiveness – They will support programs which recognise and can adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
- Sustained benefit – They will support programs that can remain financially viable and achieve sustained participation and positive impact into the future.
- Environmental sustainability – They will support activities with low to zero environmental impacts and promote environmentally sustainable practices.
Funding Information
Amount: Up to $15,000
Activities
Types of activities they will fund:
- Social and cultural activities and events.
- Minor equipment purchases (less than $2,000).
- Environmental initiatives and programs.
- Health and wellbeing activities.
- Activities that increase opportunities for organised and passive physical exercise.
- Programs addressing priorities announced by Council as part of releasing the community grants program (eg. disaster event, significant social issues etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Community groups and organisations seeking to apply for funds through the Community Grants Program must:
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Auspice Organisation with an ABN and written consent;
- be not-for-profit and incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act or enacted under legislative provisions for charitable purposes; or
supported by an Incorporated Association that is deemed to be a not-for-profit, as classified by the Australian Taxation Office (section 103A(2) (c) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936); - comply with Child Safety Standards and attach a Child Safe Policy to their grant applications if they provide services and facilities for children (anyone under 18 years old).
- have current Public Liability insurance of no less than $20,000,000; and
- have acquitted any previous Council grants and have no outstanding debts to Council.
- In addition, applications will only be considered if they:
- are completed via online Smarty Grants application by the closing date and time;
- propose an activity that will commence and conclude in the financial year of the grant;
- propose an activity which takes place within the City of Stonnington boundaries, or is part of a broader project that has a clear benefit to the Stonnington community;
- have beneficial outcomes for the Stonnington community;
- offer accessible and inclusive activities and programs without discrimination or restrictions; and
- have supplied all financial and other information that is requested.
For more information, visit https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Community/Grants/Community-Grants