Deadline: 22-Aug-22
The Community Enterprise Foundation is seeking applications for the Upper Yarra Community Led Recovery Grant Program to support recovery from Covid-19 pandemic and June 9, 2021 storms.
Grant program focuses on enabling existing or emerging community groups to be sustainable and to reach and support community led recovery, this includes opportunities for direct financial contribution to local projects.
Objectives
Round 1 will support projects which support recovery with preference given to projects targeting one or more of the following objectives:
- Strengthen connections, increase participation, and build capacity in their community
- Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster
- Improving Mental Health
- Reducing vulnerability and decreasing marginalization
Funding Information
Applications can be made for grants up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- If your group provides support to one or more of these townships then you are encouraged to apply: Big Pats Creek, Don Valley, Gilderoy, Gladysdale, Hoddles Creek, Launching Place, McMahons Creek, Millgrove, Powelltown, Reefton, Seville, Three Bridges, Wandin, Warburton, Wesburn, Woori Yallock, Yarra Junction, Yellingbo.
- The Yarra Ranges Recovery grant program will seek applications from groups or organisations operating in the Yarra Ranges LGA or who are providing support to townships within the Yarra Ranges LGA.
- Recipient organisations must be a Not for profit, non-government organisation with a valid ABN or be a group that is auspiced /partnered by such an organization.
- If you are using an auspiced / partnering organisation, they must confirm that they support the project, will receive the funds on behalf of the applicant, apply the funds to the project and how they are adding value to the project.
- A template letter of support is available from within the online application or by contacting the Foundation team.
- The applicant or the auspiced / partnered organisation (where applicable) must be able to demonstrate financial stability through the provision of the organisation’s financials including a profit and loss, balance sheet and/or current statement for a full calendar or financial year.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on the meeting the following criteria:
- Project supports at least one of listed townships within the Upper Yarra area
- Project aligns with of the objectives of the funding program
- Project has strong support and involvement from the community, i.e., is identified a community priority
- Project has all co-contributions confirmed in writing (if applicable)
- Project is ‘shovel ‘ready’
- Applicant has quotes and a detailed budget showing the breakup of expenditure, financials and provided all necessary documentation
- Applicants can commit to obtaining any necessary permits required
For more information, visit Community Enterprise Foundation.
For more information, visit https://cia.communityenterprisefoundation.com.au/Program/Index/1