Deadline: 14-May-25
The Frankston City Council is accepting submissions open for Urgent Grants Program to provide one-off funding to provide assistance to not-for-profit community groups to support the delivery of activities in response to unforeseen issues or unexpected opportunities.
Objectives
- Empower community groups by supporting unforeseen community initiatives that require immediate assistance from Council.
- Aid organisations in launching new programs, projects or small events that cannot wait until the next round of Annual Community Grants.
- Address urgent or unforeseen needs outside of regular operational requirements.
What can be funded?
- Examples of what can be funded – This is not an exhaustive list
- Emergency supplies for disaster-affected residents
- Small-scale community events addressing urgent needs
- Equipment purchase for new programs (up to $2,000)
- Transportation services for access to essential activities
- Training sessions for capacity building to address unforeseen challenges
- Communication materials for community engagement
Priorities
- Applicants with exceptional urgent need.
- Activities that directly support vulnerable, marginalised, and/or disadvantaged residents.
Funding Information
- Up to $1,000
Eligibility Criteria
- For an application to be eligible, the applicant or proposal must be:
- A not-for-profit community group or organisation.
- Either:
- Incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 or commenced the process of incorporation (evidence will be required); or
- Endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) as covered by Item 1 of the table in section 30.15 of the Income Tax Assessment 1997; or
- Auspiced (sponsored or supported) by another incorporated or DGR covered Item 1 organisation that will accept legal and financial responsibility for the activity (evidence will be required).
- Located:
- Within the local Government area of Frankston City; or
- If located outside of Frankston City, servicing a significant number (over 1000) of Frankston City residents;
- Have complied with all terms and conditions including the submission of satisfactory acquittal reports for all previous Council grants.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Urgent Grants are not for:
- Individuals, commercial or profit-making organisations, a political party or hosting a political party;
- 2024/2025 financial year recipient for the Annual Community Grants or Emergency Relief Funding (any exemptions in unique circumstances would require approval from Director Communities);
- Programs, projects or events already funded by Council;
- Prizes, awards or fundraising events;
- Funding that would otherwise be covered by insurance;
- Activities that are owned or managed by Council;
- Activities that are the funding responsibility of other levels of government such as school curriculum-based activities;
For more information, visit Frankston City Council.