Community Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 31-Aug-21
The City of Tea Tree Gully Naturally Better has launched its Community Grants Program.
Categories
The purpose of the Community Grants program is to assist eligible groups and organisations with a grant from one of the following four categories.
Community development : Maximum $8,000
The establishment or expansion of a community development activity, program or project that is primarily focused on participation and inclusion of local residents in community life.
Projects and programs that focus on the development of local communities
Aim to build people’s skills to benefit community projects
Encourage participation and offer innovative approaches to meet community needs.
Equipment: Maximum $3,000
The purchase of equipment that relates directly to and supports a successful community development activity, program or project.
Community events: Maximum $2,500
Support events held within the City of Tea Tree Gully, with broad appeal to both local and the wider community, that celebrate significant occasions, encourage cultural diversity or brings communities together
Funding is calculated on predicted attendance numbers:
0–200 up to $500
201–800 up to $1,500
Over 800 up to $2,500.
Note: if your event is larger than the monetary value and will require support or event management advice/assistance, the Event Sponsorship Program should be an alternative consideration.
Community environment: Maximum $2,000 to:
Protect and enhance the local environment and promote sustainable living projects, activities and programs relating to:
Recycling
Waste minimisation
Biodiversity
Water and energy use
Natural resource management
Conservation
Environmental education.
Funding Information
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Contribution of up to $1200 (regardless of whether 1 or 2 units are being purchased)
Funding is matched with equal monetary contribution from the group/organisation
Volunteer hours as a contribution is not applicable.
Outcomes
Strengthen community groups through community based social activities, events and support programs
Support and encourage volunteering
Encourage participation in community life including taking part in leisure, arts and culture, learning, sport and recreation opportunities
Support and promote healthy lifestyles within the community
Support a safe living environment for their community
Encourage and support learning opportunities
Support and celebrate cultural diversity
Attract minor capital works or purchases that support ongoing community environmental management activities, programs or project
Encourage collaboration, partnerships and sharing resources
Generate a positive image of the City of Tea Tree Gully
Eligible Projects
Equipment items that help my group/organisation achieve one or more of the above outcomes
Events and activities staged in the City of Tea Tree Gully including visual and performing arts, literature, markets and cultural festivals
Establish or expand a community environmental management activity, program or project
Eligibility Criteria
Non-for-profit incorporated community or sporting group/organisation
Community/sporting group or organisation auspiced by an incorporated body
Located within the City of Tea Tree Gully area and/or primarily serve City of Tea Tree Gully residents .
Has a limited capacity to raise funds from other sources
Has not received a Community Grant from the City of Tea Tree Gully in the previous 12 months
Has no outstanding debt owing to the City of Tea Tree Gully
Has acquitted any previous successful grants from the City of Tea Tree Gully.
For more information, visit https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/Services/Grants/Community-grants