The Community Grants Scheme allows not-for-profit community groups to apply for funding to help stage community events, run short-term programs, or purchase equipment that will benefit the Wyndham community. Applications involving physical improvements to buildings or grounds should be submitted to the Community Partnerships Program.
Under the program eligible groups can apply for grants of up to $10,000. Groups applying for more than $3,000 must provide a matching (dollar for dollar) contribution towards the project either in cash or in kind (such as volunteer labour, donated materials, or borrowed equipment). Projects applying for more than $5,000 must show significant community benefit. Unincorporated groups can apply for up to $1,000.
Full details of the eligibility and assessment criteria are available in the Community Grants Scheme Guidelines and groups can apply by completing and submit the Community Grants Scheme Application Form.
Closing Dates for the Scheme are as follows:
24th February 2009 ( for projects between 1st April 09 & 30th September 2009)
12th May 2009 (for projects between 1st July 2009 & 31st December 2009)
4th August 2009 (for projects between 1st October 2009 & 31st March 2010)
4th November 2009 ( for projects between 1st January 2010 & 30th June 2010)
For further information or an application pack contact:
Nunzio Giunta
Community Projects Officer
(03) 9742 8136
funding@wyndham.vic.gov.au