Deadline: 31-Mar-22
The South Gippsland Shire Council has announced the applications for its Community Grants Program to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities for South Gippsland residents.
Objectives
- The objectives of the South Gippsland Shire Council Grants Program listed, are outlined in the South Gippsland Shire Council Grants Program Policy;
- Grants for a range of initiatives that support the achievement of the strategic goals and outcomes of the Council Plan and enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities of the South Gippsland community.
- A program that is flexible and responsive to the needs of the community.
- A program that minimises the burden on volunteers without undermining the principles of good governance and asset management.
- Provides opportunities to volunteer groups and organisations, which would otherwise have limited access to funds to expand or maintain community engagement within the community.
- Support Community Groups to increase self-reliance without encouraging a relationship of dependence
- Community Groups seeking funding should ensure their projects align with the Council Plan and/or other Council Plans or Strategies such as Council’s Youth Strategy, Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Strategy or Community Strengthening Strategy.
Categories
The Community Grant Program funding is available under the following categories;
- Minor Projects & Equipment: $1,000 to $5,000
- Planning & Development Reports: $5,000 to $10,000
- Major Projects & Equipment: $5,000 to $10,000
- Festivals & Events: $1,000 to $10,000
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the South Gippsland Shire Council Community Grants Program must be;
- A community group or organisation managed by a volunteer committee of management Organisations must be one of the following;
- A Section 86 Committee (no longer delegated after September 2020), or a Community Asset Committee of Council
- A properly incorporated body under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012
- A Company Limited by Guarantee (Corporations Act 2005) or Social Enterprise in Victoria, directly managed by a volunteer committee / board of management, that exists to benefit the community, not owners or share holders (as defined in organisation constitution or replaceable rules)
- Auspiced by a third body that is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012
- Based within the South Gippsland Shire LGA, or able to demonstrate that they service a significant number of residents within the South Gippsland Shire and proposing a project / activity that will operate within the South Gippsland Shire.
- Government funded agencies such as schools and hospitals are not eligible for the South Gippsland Shire Council Grant Program. This includes Registered Training Organisations such as TAFE. There are some exemptions to this rule such as funding for projects that are of benefit to everyone in the community and outside the scope of the usual funding of these agencies. Please speak to the community grants team for advice.
- Community Houses, Kindergartens or Preschools that are directly managed by a volunteer committee / board of management, are eligible to apply for projects that can demonstrate a broad community benefit. Contact with the Grants team to determine project suitability should always be made prior to submission.
- Unincorporated Organisations – must have their application auspiced by an eligible incorporated organisation. Information on the auspicing body is required in the application including their ABN details and a completed Auspice Agreement. If the applicant is successful, the auspicing body is legally responsible for the funds and grant payment is made into their bank account.
For more information, visit https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/grants