Deadline: 14-Apr-23
The Moyne Shire Council is seeking applications for its Community Assistance Fund that supports community organisations to deliver services and activities that benefit the community.
Purpose
- The Program assists to facilitate a self-help culture among community groups and encourage groups to work in partnership with Council to promote long-term outcomes that benefit the wider community.
Objectives
- Increase the range of, and access to recreational, social, cultural and environmental activities, programs and services.
- Support community development initiatives and socially responsible community activities.
- Give consideration in particular to those community groups that can give the greatest benefit back to the community.
- Encourage and support the principles of access and equity.
Streams
- Equipment
- Capital Works
- Community Strengthening
- Funded Organisations Program
Funding Information
- A total of $50,000 has been allocated to this funding stream under CAFs and a maximum of $2,500 per year per applicant is available.
Requirements
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In order to be considered for funding, the following apply:
- All applicants need to contact one of the Program Officers either by email or phone to discuss your project before you submit an application. Applications received without officer contact being made will not be considered for funding.
- Applications must be made through the Moyne Shire Council online grant program. If an applicant has difficulty accessing the program.
- Be an incorporated organisation or community group or be auspiced by an incorporated association.
- Be located within the Moyne Shire municipal boundary or if an external group, clearly demonstrate predominant benefit to Moyne communities and residents and to Moyne Shire Council.
- Fully complete the online application form and provide all required supporting evidence and documentation when submitting an application – you will need to complete an application checklist at the end of the form before applications can be submitted.
- Enter into a funding agreement with Council and fully acquit funds Within 12 months of the date of the funding agreement and no later than 3 months from project completion, unless otherwise formally agreed with Council.
- Applicants must have acquitted any previous funding provided under this program before applying.
- Only one application per year per applicant is permitted under each funding stream.
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants must:
- Be based in Moyne and / or
- Run the program or activity in Moyne directly for the benefit of Moyne residents
- Organisations or agencies must be community-based, not-for-profit
For more information, visit Moyne Shire Council.
For more information, visit https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Community-Grants/Community-Assistance-Fund