Open Call: Council Community Grants (Australia)

Strategic Plan

• The Community
  • They are a vibrant, respectful, inclusive and connected community that enjoys a culturally rich community life.
    • Provide and support opportunities for social interaction, arts and culture, activities and events.
  • They are a resilient and caring community that supports the health and wellbeing of the residents.
    • Provide and support aged, disability and community services that enhance people’s quality of life.
• The Environment
  • The air and water are clean, and the natural environment and rural landscapes are protected.
    • Ensure land use planning and resource use supports sustainable growth whilst protecting the quality of the natural environment and our rural landscapes.
  • They are leaders in sustainable living and support innovative approaches to resource recovery and the production of renewable energy and food.
    • Support innovative approaches to waste minimisation and increase reuse and recycling opportunities.

Funding Information

• The Community: Up to $10,000
• The Environment:
  • Community Environment Grants: Up to $6,000
  • Waste Prevention and Innovation Grants: Up to $5,000
  • Clean Up Grant: Up to $575

What activities are not eligible?

• Applications to the Community Grants Program may not be eligible if the:
  • proposed activity, program or service is considered primarily the responsibility of state or federal government or could be funded from other sources including fees and charges e.g. core school curriculum activities
  • activities take place outside the shire
  • activities replicate existing services or activities, except where it can be demonstrated the
  • activity is expanding and reaching new participants
  • activities are for-profit or private gain
  • application is for ongoing staff salaries or administration costs
  • activities would bring the reputation of Council into disrepute
  • application could be judged as promoting antisocial or illegal behaviour
  • application is for faith-based (religious) or political activities
  • applicant has a ‘bad debt’ with Council, i.e. owes money outside of agreed payment terms, or
  • application is seeking retrospective funding.

Who is eligible to apply?

• The following eligibility criteria apply to the Community Grants Program:
  • Organisations/individuals applying for a grant/donation must be based/live in the shire or have a strong association with the shire.
  • The program, service or activity must benefit the shire community or an individual from the shire.
  • Organisations must be not-for-profit, including education institutions.
  • Applications will be accepted from Committees of Council and Crown Reserve Committees.
  • Applicants must have acquitted and met any conditions of previous Council grants.
  • All applications must be submitted on time using the current application form.

For more information, visit Bega Valley Shire Council.