Glen Eira City Council’s Small Grants Program in Australia

Deadline: 30-Jun-23

Glen Eira City Council is seeking applications for its Small Grants Program to provide not-for-profit community-based organisations and groups small grants of up to $1,000 to carry out projects and activities that contribute to the liveability, accessibility, health and safety of Glen Eira.

Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

• Build capacity and establish good governance of Local volunteer organisations;
• Support small programs, activities and events; and
• Deliver projects and events that support:
  • Cultural celebrations;
  • Sport and recreation;
  • Social inclusion and community
  • Connectedness;
  • Environmental sustainability;
  • Volunteering;
  • Neighbourhood projects;
  • Health and wellbeing; and
  • Diversity.

Council and Community Plan themes

• Liveable and well designed.
• Accessible and well connected.
• Safe, healthy and inclusive.
• Clean and sustainable.
• Informed and engaged.

Council’s priorities for the Program are:

• Supporting a strong and safe community that connects people and enhances health and wellbeing.
• Improving social, economic and environmental sustainability.
• Promoting diversity, harmony and inclusiveness.
• Encouraging gender equity and preventing family violence.
• Enhancing civic participation through engagement, cultural expression and celebration.
• Delivering events and activities that contribute to diverse, vibrant and prosperous public space.

Funding Information

Eligibility Criteria

• Small Grants are open to community-based groups and organisations that service the Glen Eira community and are not-for-profit.
• Applicants must also meet the following criteria:
  • Be incorporated.
  • Have an ABN.
  • Hold public liability insurance in a minimum sum of $20 million.
• You may also be auspiced by an organisation that meets these criteria.

For more information, visit Glen Eira City Council.