Deadline: 4-Mar-25
The Wellington Shire Council has launched the Community Assistance Grants Program to boost community capacity by promoting participation, inclusion, partnerships, learning, and social connectedness of community assets.
These grants encourage the utilisation and activation of the open spaces, community and cultural facilities.
Funding Information
- Not-for-profit community groups operating in the Wellington Shire can apply for a Community Assistance Grant of $2,501 to $6,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are available to not-for-profit community groups operating in the Wellington Shire.
- Schools are not eligible to be an applicant, however, can be a community partner in project proposal.
- Grants are available to Volunteer groups associated with Schools who are eligible to apply, applicants will be required to demonstrate the benefits and outcomes to the broad community outside the school community.
- Applicants must be incorporated bodies or have an established legal entity.
- Sub-groups of umbrella organisations are eligible to apply. An umbrella organisation is a centralised entity that oversees and coordinates the activities of multiple affiliated sub-groups, typically sharing a common purpose, mission, or interest.
Ineligibility Criteria
- These will not be funded:
- Scholarships, awards, trophies or prizes for participating and/or attending.
- Activities that deliver a direct and focused religious or political party message.
- Activities associated with or hosted at areas/facilities with or designed for gaming machines, gambling and betting.
- Requests for ongoing operational costs such as but not limited to, insurance, salaries, electricity, water and other utilities.
- Appliances that do not meet minimum 4-star energy rating; consideration can be made for specialised appliances/equipment.
For more information, visit Wellington Shire Council.