Deadline: 1-Jun-23
The City of Kwinana is seeking applications for its Community Event Grant Program to assist groups to enhance community life, and create more connected and vibrant communities through hosting local, neighbourhood-based community events.
Objectives
- To celebrate and connect community members;
- To assist in developing and strengthening community identity and community spirit.
- To support and strengthen community organisations and networks through active community participation; and
- To encourage volunteering
Funding Information
- Up to $4,000 per application.
- For groups who can provide an additional cash contribution from their own group or a third party sponsor/event partner, the City will match this contribution dollar for dollar up to an additional $1,000 ($5,000 total available funding per event)
- Eligibility for this Funding Program
- Funding will only be considered if:
- The applicant has current public liability insurance to the value of a minimum $10m at the time of the event or initiative. If your organisation does not have insurance, another insured organisation can auspice the application;
- The event has meaningful and measurable benefits for the Kwinana community;
- The applicant has supplied quotes for all purchases over $500;
- The event takes place within the boundaries of the City of Kwinana;
- The application is received a minimum of six weeks prior to the planned event date.
- Funding will only be considered if:
Eligibility Criteria
- Community groups and organisations must be Kwinana based, incorporated and not for profit entities. Organisations who are not incorporated may ask another organisation to auspice their application; and
- School P & F Associations, Resident Groups/ Associations and Town Teams.
- The project can be a partnership between two or more community groups. Joint projects are encouraged.
For more information, visit https://kwinana.smartygrants.com.au/eventfunding22