Deadline: 5-Mar-21
Moira Shire Council is seeking applications for the Innovative Services are Better Services Grant Program to strengthen the community care/services sector through the provision of funds to address existing or emerging unmet needs arising from the rural location of the Shire, changes to program offers arising from the implementation of the CHSP and NDIS and increase community engagement and participation and/or improve the health and wellbeing within the target populations.
Moira Shire Council is a major funder of community-based activities and services across the Shire. The Innovative Services are Better Services program has been developed in response to changes to funding arrangements for services to people with disabilities and people who are frail aged, which have changed Council’s role in the funding of services to these populations.
The program is of particular interest to service providers and not for profit community organizations who are seeking funding to deliver an innovative service response to residents who are aged or who have a disability.
Priorities
The Innovative Services are Better Services program provides funding to implement innovative service opportunities, not traditionally funded, that will address a gap in services to deliver one or more of the following outcomes in respect of the target groups:
- Promote and enhance healthy lifestyles, particularly physical activity, and mental wellbeing;
- Support quality independent living;
- Encourage involvement in community activities;
- Reduce social isolation;
- Promote supportive and safe communities;
- Increase access to community and community services/activities; and/or
- Support careers.
Eligibility Criteria
For organizations to be eligible to make an application under this program they must:
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or have a community organization who is willing to auspice the application and accept responsibility for the administration of the funding;
- Be an incorporated ‘not for profit ’ community organization with open membership to residents in Moira Shire or a Moira Shire Council delegated Committee;
- Hold public liability insurance of up $10 million dollars minimum;
- Submit a compliant application;
- Agree to, and act in accordance with:
- All relevant Moira Shire Local Laws;
- Federal and State legislation and Standards, including but not limited to.
- Accounting and auditing requirements;
- Equal Opportunity Act 2010;
- Anti-discrimination laws Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010;
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth);
- Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006;
- The Disability Act 2006;
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004;
- Privacy, Confidentiality, and Freedom of Information laws;
- Registration or accreditation of professional employees; and
- Preparation and dissemination of annual reports (if applicable);
- Confirm the proposal does not replicate another funded program.
Auspicing
- The program accepts applications from auspice organizations applying on behalf of applicants. Any legally constituted body may act as an auspice. If the application is successful, the auspice organization will receive any funds allocated and is responsible for the management of the project and the acquittal of grant funds.
- If you are planning on having your grant managed by an auspice organization, please ensure your application is submitted by that auspice body on your behalf.
For more information, visit https://www.moira.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-Strengthening-Grants