Deadline: 2-Feb-22
The City of Parramatta Council is offering Small Grants Fund to assist voluntary and staffed not-for-profit incorporated organisation to fund one-off costs that will directly support the progression of their capacity building activities, projects or programs through small allocations of funding.
This category is designed to assist voluntary and staffed not-for-profit incorporated organisations with the following:
- Project development and implementation;
- Capital purchase directly related to a discreet and defined activity or project;
- Building the internal capacity of the organisation;
- Resource development.
Objectives
- Support community based groups, sport and recreation clubs, and service organisations to develop effective projects that address the social, economic and/or environmental needs of residents in the Parramatta Local Government Area, as described in City of Parramatta Council’s Community Strategic Plan;
- Maximise access to and use of community resources, services and facilities, including equity of access for people experiencing social exclusion, marginalisation or isolation;
- Encourage community participation in the development and delivery of projects and activities;
- Support the development of networks and partnerships between communities, local community groups, agencies and City of Parramatta Council.
Funding Information
- $40,000 is allocated to the Small Grants Fund and the Social Enterprise Business Planning Grant.
- The maximum funding available in this category is $2,000.
Outcomes
Initiatives and projects can contribute to one or more of the following outcomes:
- Increased involvement and engagement by communities in social activities and community life
- Increased number of people feeling a strong sense of social wellbeing
- Improved access to information and development of new skills
- Increased connections between individuals, community groups and agencies
- Reduced financial hardship and social disadvantage
- Enhanced sustainability outcomes for local communities related to Council’s strategic priorities
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding applicants must:
- Be not-for-profit and incorporated or have evidence of auspice from a not-for-profit incorporated organisation;
- Be located within the Parramatta LGA, or principally service Parramatta residents;
- Not have outstanding debts to Council;
- Not have overdue progress or acquittal reports for previously funded grants.
For more information, visit https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/community/grants/community-grants-program/small-grants-fund