Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Northern Grampians Shire Council’s Minor Grants Program is now open for applications to support one-off quick-to-implement projects/initiatives by community groups and organisations within the Northern Grampians Shire.
Purpose of the Funding
The Minor Grants Program supports projects/initiatives that will:
- increase the capacity of community groups/organisations to provide quality services/programs (e.g. governance training or strategic planning).
- increase the ability of community groups/organisations to provide quality services/programs (e.g. purchasing of equipment).
- increase the diversity of groups/organisations within in the Northern Grampians Shire.(e.g. establishment of a new group).
- create opportunities for groups/organisations to contribute to positive outcomes for their community (small project).
Funding Information
Applications for Minor Grants Program funding can be up to $1,000 per annum.
Eligibility Criteria
Minor Grants applicants are required to:
- be a not for profit or Incorporated Body with an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be able to provide evidence of an auspice agreement with a group/organisation with an ABN.
- be based in the Northern Grampians Shire or demonstrate there is a direct benefit to the residents of, the Northern Grampians Shire.
- be able to deliver the project/initiative within a three-month period of receiving the funds.
- not already receive substantial support from council.
- be able to be compliant with council's regulatory requirements.
Ineligible
Applications will not be eligible if:
- the group/organisation is based outside the Northern Grampians Shire, unless the activity or project can be proven to still have benefit to residents of Northern Grampians Shire.
- the group/organisation has not submitted a grant evaluation and budget acquittal from a previous grant.
- the funding is being requested retrospectively (the initiative has already started or is completed).
- the initiative will duplicate other locally available services or resources.
- the funding is for ongoing or recurrent costs.
- the funding is to reimburse council fees and charges.
- the funding includes staff wages (please discuss the use of professional services that support business development capacity building i.e., specialist fees).
For more information, visit Northern Grampians Shire Council.
For more information, visit https://www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Residents/Grants/Minor-Grants