Deadline: 4-Jul-22
The Knox City Council has announced Community Development Fund (CDF) Grant Program to help develop, enhance and support the many different not-for-profit community groups in Knox.
The Community Development Fund (CDF) program offers grants for activities and projects that benefit the Knox community.
The aim of the CDF grants is to develop, enhance and support the involvement of community groups in activities and projects that respond to identified needs in the Knox community.
Aims
- The CDF grants program aims to;
- Support projects which encourage Knox residents to become involved and engaged in their local community
- Improve the health and wellbeing of Knox residents through projects that promote healthy, active lifestyles and community safety
- Build community pride, strength and resilience
- Promote harmony and respect through projects promoting inclusion, cultural development and social interaction
- Improve skills of Knox residents across a range of areas
- Support a positive sense of place and activities that celebrate the community
Funding Information
- There are 3 categories of grants available through the CDF grants. Grants are allocated annually for projects taking up to 12 months to complete;
- General projects, programs, activities, or equipment – $3,000 up to $20,000
- Community Festivals and Events – up to $15,000
- Community Group Functions – up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your organisation is:
- incorporated not-for-profit community groups, with a managing committee or similar, and have own legal identity, or
- auspiced (or managed) by an incorporated organisation if a group is not incorporated.
- And your activity or project does:
- have a definitive start and finish date
- align with Council objectives
- aim to meet a demonstrated need within the Knox community
- benefit Knox residents.
- They consider projects such as:
- buying equipment for community groups
- creating recreation, leisure and/or social support activities to keep people connected
- cultural events and activities that celebrate and promote diversity and a positive sense of belonging and inclusion
- arts and cultural development activities that encourage community participation
- implementing strategies that assist people with a disability
- supporting and celebrating the contribution of volunteers
- encouraging participation in lifelong learning and skills development
- assisting in community safety strategies through community information and involvement
- developing collaboration and partnership amongst community organisations to share resources and build community connection.
For more information, visit https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/our-council/grants/community-development-fund-grant-program