Figtree Hill & Districts Community Grants Program

Deadline: 21-Oct-22

The Community Enterprise Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Figtree Hill & Districts Community Grants Program.

Through a partnership between Lendlease and the Community Enterprise FoundationTM, the Figtree Hill & Districts Community Grants Program is an initiative that showcases the commitment to creating the best places for the residents and surrounding districts.

What they are looking to fund?

Programs, initiatives or events that benefit the community of Figtree and Surrounding Districts through building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or cultural areas
- More specifically those which:
  - Educate / up-skill the community
  - Connect and strengthen relationships within the community
  - Assist the start-up of community groups, programs, social enterprise
  - Celebrate the culture and history of the Figtree Hill & Surrounding areas
  - First Nations programs
  - Focus on community education around biodiversity and environmental sustainability

Funding Information

Funding Available – Grants up to $2,500 available
Duration – Applicants must complete their project within a year. Project completion report due 60 days as of project end date.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be a not-for-profit body with a current and valid ABN, such as an incorporated association, or be auspiced by one.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the project will benefit the community of Figtree Hill and / or the surrounding Districts
A single application will only be considered per grant round

Criteria

Grants will be awarded on the recommendation of the Figtree Hill Advisory Board and will be assessed on how well project outcomes align with Lendlease’s social, economic and environmental priority areas.
- Financials
  - Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner (where applicable).
  - If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.
- Quotes
  - Quotes or breakdown of costs are required
  - If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget