Deadline: 28-Mar-23
Applications are now open for the Greater Shepparton Connected Community (GSCC) Grants Program.
The Community Grants program is administered by the Greater Shepparton Connected Community Ltd and made possible through the very generous support of the Bendigo Bank® Shepparton Branch.
Objectives
- The program will offer grants to benefit charitable, not-for-profit organisations who can clearly demonstrate the social benefits of their project for their own members and/or the broader Greater Shepparton community.
Funding Information
- Whilst GSCC may occasionally fund up to $15,000 per grant application, thereafter they would only consider an application for joint funding.
- Grants for smaller amounts with greater community benefit are viewed favourably.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a community group or not-for-profit organization within the municipal boundaries of the City of Greater Shepparton.
- Grant applications must fit into one of the following grant categories:
- youth;
- arts and culture;
- community events;
- health and wellbeing;
- sport;
- community services;
- environment;
- disability;
- Outdoor Spaces and Buildings;
- Transportation;
- Housing;
- Social Participation;
- Respect and social inclusion;
- Civic participation and employment;
- Communication and information;
- Community and Health Services
Ineligible
The following types of applications are considered ineligible for funding approval:
- Activities which promote discrimination, violence, anti-social behaviour, political or religious views.
- Projects not considered to benefit the communities of Greater Shepparton, as determined by the GSCC board.
- Organisations who receive direct income from electronic gaming machines.
- Applications from Federal and State Government Departments.
- Applications for retrospective funding.
- Grant applications received after the closing date will be returned to the applicant(s).
- Applications seeking funding of wages or salaries.
Tips for Applicants
- Please include quotes for goods or services.
- Include information on permits that may be required, and how you will secure these.
- Outline how this project will benefit the community.
- Only non profit individuals, organisations, clubs and communities may apply.
- Ensure you include information on where any additional funding is being sourced from.
- Previous recipients are only eligible to apply two years after their last project.
- Previous recipients must ensure they have met acquittal requirements prior to submitting an application for future projects.
For more information, visit Greater Shepparton Connected Community.