Deadline: 29-Aug-22
Applications are now open for the Hills Community Led Recovery Grant Program.
Objectives
- Strengthen connections, increase participation, and build capacity in the community
- Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster
- Improving Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Reducing vulnerability and decreasing marginalisation
Funding Information
- Applications are invited for projects up to $5,000.
What cannot be Funded?
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The following will not be funded
- Projects which duplicate funding by local, state, and federal agencies
- Projects of a political nature
- Projects which advances Religion of a singular nature
- Projects for private benefit
- Projects which are seeking retrospective support
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Not-for-Profit organisation with a valid ABN (that is not a Government ABN) operating in or providing support to the Yarra Ranges LGA
- Project focus that provides broad based community benefit
- What if you don’t have an ABN or yours is a Government ABN?
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Work with a project partner/auspice organisation and have them confirm:-
- That they are supporting the project
- They will pass the funds on
- How are they adding value to your project?
Selection Criteria
- Project aligns with of the objectives of the funding program
- Project supports one or more of the townships covered within the listed Hills area
- Project has strong support and involvement from the community, i.e., is identified a community priority
- Project has all co-contributions confirmed in writing (if applicable)
- Project should be ready to go
- Applicant has quotes and provided all necessary documentation
- Applicants can commit to obtaining any necessary permits required
For more information, visit Yarra Ranges Council.
For more information, visit https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/recovery/Community-and-wellbeing/Regional-Community-Recovery-Committees/Hills-Community-Recovery-Committee#:~:text=The%20Hills%20Regional%20Community%20Recovery,of%20the%20Hills%20area%20electorate.