Urban Community Led Recovery Grants Program Round 2 (Australia)

Deadline: 15-Feb-23

The Yarra Ranges Council is now seeking applications for its Urban Community Led Recovery Grants Program Round 2.

Objectives

• The Urban CRC have a focus on projects which will be ongoing providing longer term benefits to assist the community in its recovery.
• Round 2 will contribute to projects which support community led recovery with preference given to projects which target one or more of the following objectives:
  • Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster
  • Strengthening connections, increase participation, and build capacity in the community
  • Improving Mental Health & wellbeing
  • Supporting vulnerable cohorts and decreasing marginalisation

Funding Information

• Applications are invited for projects up to $10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Urban Community Led Recovery grant program will seek applications from groups or organisations operating in the Urban region of the Yarra Ranges LGA or who are providing support to townships in the Urban region.
• 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 organisation.
• 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 Urban area
  • Project aligns with one or more 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
• Project examples:
  • These are just some examples and is not an exhaustive list
    • Access to support services
    • Mental health support initiatives
    • Financial Counselling
    • Supporting people with identified needs within the Urban community
  • Community engagement projects and events which encourage social connection inclusion and participation
    • Community morning teas / dinners / walking groups
    • Networking events
    • Youth events
    • Festivals
  • Education programs and initiatives
    • Community and individual resilience planning and training
    • Student wellbeing
  • Community preparedness initiatives
    • Equipment
    • Signage / communications /notice boards
    • Emergency preparedness information sessions

For more information, visit Yarra Ranges Council.