Deadline: 2-May-25
Applications are now open for the Small Grants Fund Program 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.
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.
Ineligible Expense
- Funding cannot be used for:
- Attendance at, or production costs of conferences or similar events;
- Academic course fees;
- General interstate or international travel;
- Day-to-day operational expenses, such as rent and office supplies
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 overdue progress or acquittal reports for previously funded grants.
For more information, visit City of Parramatta Council.