(Australia) Small Grants Fund
Deadline: 5-May-23
The City of Parramatta is seeking applications for the Small Grants Fund in Australia.
This category is designed to assist voluntary and staffed not-for-profit incorporated organisations with the following:
Project development and implementation;
Capital purchase directly related to a discreetand defined activity or project;
Building the internal capacity of the organisation;
Resource development.
Objectives
Maximise access to and use of community resources, services and facilities, including equity of access for people experiencing socialexclusion, marginolisation or isolation;
Encourage community participation in the development and delivery of projects and activities;
Support the development of networks and partnerships between communities, local community groups, agencies and City of ParramattaCouncil;
Increase effective activity related to one of the Community Funding Priorities of the City of ParramattaCouncil.
Funding Information
Available Funding Approximately $40,000 per financial year is available for the Small Grants Fund. There is a funding cap for each application of $2000.
City of Parramatta Council will only fund one application over a financial year, regardless of the number of applications received from an organisation.
Outcomes
Initiatives and projects can contribute to one omiore of the following outcomes:
Increased involvement and engagement by communities in social activities and community life
Increased number of people feeling a strong senseof social wellbeing
Improved access to information and development of new skills
Increased connections between individuals, community groups and agencies
Reduced financial hardship and social disadvantage
Enhanced sustainability outcomes for local communities related to Council’s strategic priorities
Funding Cannot Be Used For
Attendance at, or production costs of, conferences or similar events;
Academic course fees;
General interstate or international travel;
Day-to-day operational expenses, such as rent and office supplies
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding applicants must:
Be not-for-profit and incorporated or have evidence of auspice from a not-for-profit incorporated organisation;
Be located within the Parramatta LGA, or principally service Parramatta residents;
Not have overdue progress or acquittal reportsfor previously funded grants.
For more information, visit https://cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/sites/council/files/2022-01/SF-version-community-grants-program-guidelines-2022-Revised-25-Jan-2022.pdf