Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The City of Kingston is seeking applications for its Individual Development Grants Program to s to support individual development and pursuit in sports, the arts and humanitarian goals.
The Individual Development Grants specifically aim to support individuals in their pursuit of high levels of performance and development by:
- Recognising the sacrifices that people make to reach significant goals
- Developing local leaders and positive role models
- Building a positive image of Kingston, its community and the residents who are part of it.
Focus Areas
Funding assistance is available to individuals in the following areas of pursuit:
- Arts & Culture: Applications will be considered for emerging and established artists and cultural workers to undertake special activities that enhance their creative and professional development at State, National or International level. Such activities may include residencies, study intensives, master classes, mentoring, conferences, or presentation of work at a significant cultural event or venue.
- Sports & Recreation: Applications will be considered for emerging and established athletes to participate in an officially recognised competitive event that has a set of rules and a code of conduct at State, National or International level where the applicant has been selected through a competitive selection process.
- Environmental/ Humanitarian Initiatives: Applications will be considered for individuals who undertake or participate in recognised and significant Humanitarian or Environmental initiatives for activities at a State, National or International level. Such activities may include conferences, study intensives or volunteer services to subsidise travel of not more than 60 days for qualified humanitarian service.
Funding Information
Grants between $150 and $500 are available for permanent residents of Kingston to support achievement and development in sport and recreation, the arts and humanitarian and environmental issues.
What you can apply for?
Applications can seek funding assistance to help cover costs associated with the development activity that are not covered by any other means, limited to:
- Travel requirements
- Accommodation
- Activity registration or entry fees
- Purchase or hire of equipment or materials required to compete or participate in the development activity
- Transportation of equipment or materials.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are invited from individuals who are:
- Participating as an individual or as part of a team or group in the development activity
- Able to demonstrate a record of achievement and practice in their field of pursuit
- Covered by adequate insurances
- Representing Victoria/Australia in a recognised State/National/International competition
- Sporting applicants must be selected individually or as part of a team, through a competitive process for the right to compete at State, National or International level of competition
- Engaging in an activity that is recognised by a relevant State/National/International professional body or institution, or engages with an established professional artist that has made a recognised and significant contribution to their practice
For more information, visit https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-Grants/Individual-Development-Grants