Deadline: 7-Sep-23
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is pleased to announce an open call for the Placemaking Grants under the Investment Funding Grants Program.
Purpose
- Enhances place-based social, built and natural environments; increasing social connections contributing to vibrant townships.
Priorities
- Creates opportunities for community engagement and social connections contributing to vibrant townships.
- Contributes to vibrant communities fostering social inclusion and connections, community cohesion and participation.
- Minor community capital projects that improve amenities/facilities and/or the natural environment.
- Provides opportunities for new activities and initiatives in public places.
Funding Available
- Eligible applicants may seek up to $10,000.
Desired Outcomes
- Social inclusion and cohesion
- Accessible community facilities and spaces, fit for purpose
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be an organisation based in the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Local Government Area and deliver funded projects, programs and activities within the Shire.
- Organisations making an application must be registered, solvent and have adequate level of public liability insurance relevant to the activity. (Note: unincorporated community groups must use an auspice organisation to apply).
- If an incorporated organisation is acting as an auspice organisation, it must only support two unincorporated organisations within a financial year.
- The applicant or auspice organisation must not be in debt and must be compliant with and have acquitted all funding previously awarded by the Shire and/or have approval from the Program Manager for an extension.
- Successful grant applicants must apply the funds for lawful use as per the Grant Funding Agreement.
For more information, visit Mornington Peninsula Shire.